| Grant Ryder |
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RS Junior
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| Hometown:
Fairfax, Va.
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| High School:
Robinson Secondary HS
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| Height / Weight:
5-10 / 149, 157
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| Birthdate:
05/29/1983
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| Experience:
RS
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OREGON STATE: Begins collegiate competition this winter ... (2002) Redshirted ... record of 0-1 at 149 pounds in open tournaments.
ROBINSON SECONDARY HIGH: Lettered 4 years; coached by Brian Hazzard … sixth in state …3.4 GPA.
PERSONAL: Majoring in Biology; may become a sports therapist … born May 29, 1983 in Pensacola, Fla. … parents are Scott and Linda Ryder; family includes brother Trevor (17) … grandfather Bill Ryder wrestled and played football for Colorado … enjoys wakeboarding … prep teammate Chris Pendleton wrestles for Oklahoma State, Marcio Bothelo and Craig Serpa for Fresno State … top athletic thrill was going to Freestyle Junior Nationals … favorite athlete is OSU teammate Steve Grayson; favorite movie is Snatch; favorite actor is Mel Gibson; favorite book is The Onion Field; favorite vehicle is his Ford Bronco; favorite restaurant is Chuck Wagon ... chose OSU for its wrestling program, proximity to family.
