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As a Junior (2002-03) ... Ended the year with a 6-6 overall record ... placed fourth at the Carolina-Sharpie Open at 184 pounds ... had one pinfall and technical fall for the season ... went 1-0 in his only dual match versus Anderson. In 2001-02 ... Did not participate in any matches for the Tar Heels ... redshirted. As a Sophomore (2000-01) ... Did not participate in any regular-season matches. As a Freshman (1999-2000) ... Participated in the Carolina Open at 149 pounds, going 3-3 ... wrestled at 149 pounds in Penn State Open, going 1-1. Prep ... Two-time North Carolina state champion ... four Most Outstanding Wrestler awards in 1998-99 season ... compiled a 44-1 record during final season ... Academic All-America ... National Honor Society in 1998-99. Off the Mat ... Matthew James Atkinson is the son of Jim and Chris Atkinson ... most admired athlete is Muhammad Ali ... brother Garrett is a freshman on the Carolina wrestling team ... majoring in communications.
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