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University of Illinois Athletics

2005-06 Wrestling Roster

Kyle Chandler

  • Ht./Wt. 6-4 / 215
  • Hometown Coatesville, Pa.
  • High School Coatesville

Biography

2005-06: Went 0-2 at Missouri Open.

2004-05: Member of the UI squad .

2003-04: Redshirted the 2004 season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time all-conference selection ... Two-time all-area wrestler...Two-time wrestling team captain ... Voted school's Most Outstanding Wrestler and Most Outstanding Wrestler "Off The Mat"... Earned four letters in wrestling, three in football, and one in baseball.

PERSONAL: Full given name is Kyle Victor Chandler ... Born on August 25, 1984 ... Son of Karl Chandler and Carol Copeland ... Started his own loudspeaker company with friend and engineer at Penn State (www.fortesounds.com) ... Has two brothers and three sisters ... Father, who wrestled and played football at Princeton, was center for the New York Giants from 1974-78 and the Detroit Lions from 1978-80 ... Mother played field hockey and lacrosse for Westchester University ... Brother, Trent, played football for University of Delaware ... Biggest thrill in sports was returning to the mat after having full reconstructive shoulder surgery ... Names brother, Trent, as his favorite athlete ... Plans to open his own engineering firm after finishing school.

Historical Player Information

  • 2004-05Sophomore

    6'4" 215 lbs
  • 2005-06Sophomore

    6'4" 215 lbs