Chris Collins Class: RS Senior Hometown: Rock Hill, S.C. High School: Rock Hill Height / Weight: 5-6 / 149 Birthdate: 06/14/1981

As a Junior (2002-03) ... Competed in one event for Carolina ... finished 1-2 at the East Stroudsburg Open at 149 pounds.

In 2001-02 … Participated in two events for the Tar Heels … wrestled at the ESU Open where he defeated Maryland’s Jason Gribschaw, 11-7 … also participated in the Sharpie Open ... red-shirted.

As a Sophomore (2000-01) … Finished the season with a 13-11 record, 6-6 in dual meet competition … took fourth place at the Cornell Invitational with a 2-2 mark … finished third at the VerticalNet Open, going 4-1 at the tournament … finished in third place at the ACC Tournament, defeating Maryland’s Joe Guzzio, 9-4, in the third-place bout … had four wins by pinfall, the quickest in 1:08.

As a Freshman (1999-2000) … Wrestled at 133 pounds at the Carolina Open going 3-2, including two wins by pin.

Prep … First team Academic All-America ... named South Carolina Most Outstanding Wrestler ... Named Mr. Wrestler of South Carolina ... member of North-South team ... holds state record for most wins ... newspaper editor and member of student council ... graduated with highest honors.

Off the Mat … Christopher Scott Collins is the son of Billy and Janet Collins ... born June 14, 1981 ... majoring in exercise and sports science … plans to be a sports attorney.