Ryan was a 4X state qualifier and placed third as both a junior and senior.  Ryan will attend the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and plans on wrestling and playing football.

Favorite TV Show:

Big Bang Theory

First Purchase After Winning Lottery:

House on the ocean.

Favorite Sports Team:

Chicago Bears

Favorite Athlete:

Walter Payton

Person Would Most Like To Meet:

Grandfather.  Passed away before Ryan was born.

Biggest Win:

Defeating Chance Marstellar of Pennsylvania en route to winning Cadet Greco National Title in Fargo in 2010.  Also finished as All-American in freestyle in Fargo that year.

Top of Bucket List:

Skydiving

Favorite Meal:

Chicken Alfredo

Favorite Actress:

Megan Fox

Favorite Move of Another Wrestler:

Jesse Thielke SuperDuck

Monthly Total of  Incoming and Outgoing Text Messages:

1,500

Tournament Most Looks Forward To Competing At:

USA Wrestling Greco & Freestyle National Championships (Fargo)

Best Advice To An Incoming Freshman:

Four years goes by fast.  Take advantage of every opportunity.

Most Prized Possession:

Cadet World Team Singlet

Favorite Quote:

Nothing Works Unless You Do.  Written on poster by Olympic Champion Brandon Slay

Favorite Song:

Strange Clouds by B.o.B.

Coolest Person To Ever Meet:

World Champion Jordan Burroughs.  Played video games with Jordan during training camp in preparation for Fila Cadet World Championships in Hungary.