Wrestling assistant takes job in Delaware

After five years as an assistant coach for the IU wrestling team, Reggie Wright is leaving the Hoosiers to take a head-coaching job at Delaware State University. On Monday, Wright was named the head coach of the Hornets, a team not affiliated with a conference.\n“I am blessed to get this opportunity to be a part of a program that’s on its way up. DSU has made a commitment to the wrestling program, and I am committed to the work it will take to build a successful program,” Wright said in a statement.\nWright was an assistant for IU coach Duane Goldman’s program for five years, during which time he coached 10 All-Americans, including Joe Dubuque, who won the national championship in the 125-pound division in 2005 and 2006. He will replace Earl Walker, who went 0-39 in two years as the coach at Delaware State.\nIn 2001, Wright graduated from Oklahoma State University, where he was a three-time Big 12 champion in the 145-pound division and a three time All-American. He served as team captain during his last three seasons with the Cowboys. \n“We are committed to the wrestling program, and we are looking forward to working with Coach Wright,” Delaware State Athletic Director Chuck Bell said in a statement. “They will have the full allotment of scholarships that is allowed by the NCAA, so he will have the opportunity to get the type of athletes needed for success.”