| Jonathan Brandon |
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 | Class: Sophomore
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 | Hometown: Estacada, Ore.
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 | High School: Estacada HS
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 | Height / Weight: 5-9 / 174, 184
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 | Birthdate: 08/08/1981
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 | Experience: RS
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OREGON STATE: Begins collegiate competition this season ... (2001) Redshirted.
ESTACADA HIGH: Lettered 4 years; coached by John O’Dell ... state runner-up ... 2-time league champion ... third in state freestyle meet; sixth in state Greco-Roman meet ... also competed in football ... 3.56 grade point average; Honor Roll.
PERSONAL: Majoring in History; may become a teacher ... born Aug. 8, 1981 in Portland, Ore. ... parents are Larry Brandon and Leann Rich; family includes brothers Jesse Brandon (18), Justin Rich (4) and James Rich (1) ... enjoys inline skating, skateboarding, fishing ... prep teammate Peter Gregg plays football for OSU ... top athletic thrill is winning ... favorite athlete is Dan Gable; favorite movie is Gladiator; favorite TV show is The
X-Files; favorite book is Lord Of The Rings; favorite musician is DMX; favorite vehicle is Humvee; favorite food is “junk”; favorite restaurant is Local Boyz ... chose OSU for its campus, wrestling program and academics.