Oregon: (2004-05) Starter for two seasons at Oregon ... qualified for the NCAA tournament as a heavyweight ... posted a 16-14 record as the started for the entire season at heavyweight ... made six pins on the year, and was 4-4 in dual matches ... also had two major decisions. (2003-04) Starter at heavyweight as a freshman for the Ducks ... recorded 25 dual points for the team, second best on the squad ... posted a 7-11 record. (2002-03) Redshirted.
High School: Two-sport athlete at Roseburg High School ... three-year letterwinner at linebacker ... All-State selection at linebacker ... led team to a 13-1 record ... three year wrestling letterwinner as well under Steve Lander ... a two-time All-American ... state champion at 215 pounds as a senior in 2002, finishing with a 35-1 record ... made 23 consecutive pins during that season.
Personal: Born January 13, 1984 in Fresno, Calif. ... parents are Wayne and Deedy Parker ... has one older sister, Ruste Junkins ... uncle Robert Parker also wrestled at Fresno State, winning two letters in 1976 and 1977 ... hobbies include extreme sports and wine tasting ... favorite athlete is Cael Sanderson ... pinning his opponent to win the state championship was his top athletic thrill ... came to Fresno State because of the wine making program and his respect for Coach Charles.
