That's Keith Controneo, a senior, defeating an opponent from Georgia.

Auburn had enjoyed a national wrestling dominance for decades, but these Tigers had fallen on hard times.

Injuries, apathy and poor team chemistry hurt the team according to Controneo. Scholarship cuts were looming because of new NCAA rules and Auburn finished the year 4-11-1.

Before long wrestling would disappear from Auburn as a varsity sport.

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