2016-17 Wrestling Roster

JJ McClelland

JJ McClelland

  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Viroqua, Wis.
  • High School:
    Viroqua
  • Height:
    5-6

Summary

Biography

McClelland Match-by-Match

2016-17: Went 0-2 at Journeyman Classic.

2015-16: Went 1-2 in competition at the UNI Open ... had a decision over Northwestern's Ian Cramer (11-4)

2014-15: Redshirt season ... wrestled unattached at the Pat Flash Flanagan Open at 133 lbs. ... 1-2 season record

High School: State qualifier and Greco National Runner-Up as a sophomore ... state champion at 113 pounds and Greco All-American in his junior year... Fifth place finish at state as a senior ... high school coach was Eric Anderson ... was a team state qualifier in cross country ... participated in track and field as a freshman ... also involved in 4-H, National Honors Society, FFA, FBLA, and Student Council


Personal: Parents are Joe and Darcy McClelland ... has three siblings, Josh (20), Jozie (16), and Jansen (15) ... majoring in dairy science

What does it mean to be a Badger?

"To be on a team that acts as a family."

Off the Mat with JJ

Why Wisconsin? Because it is an excellent agriculture school, dad graduated in the short-course program, and the athletic program has success
My favorite thing about Wisconsin Wrestling is: The rich tradition of success.
Before each match, I: Jump left to right and roll my neck.
Favorite quote: "He shoots, I score, I shoot, I score."
First started wrestling: 7-years-old, 1st grade

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Historical Player Information

  • 2014-15Freshman

    5'6" 133 lbs

  • 2015-16Redshirt Freshman

    5'6" 133 lbs

  • 2016-17Redshirt Sophomore

    5'6" 133 lbs