Michael Martinez Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Pagosa Springs, Colo. High School: Pagosa Springs Event: 125 pounds Note: Olympic Redshirt

2006-07... Martinez redshirted in `06-07. In his open matches, he went 20-8 recording three major decisions, one technical fall and one pin. Martinez took fifth at the U.S. Open. He will take an Olympic redshirt during the 2007-08 season to compete for a spot on the U.S. Olympic team...

High School... Martinez wrestled all four years in high school, was a two-time state champion and was a state placer each of those years...

Personal... Born February 10, 1986 in Durango, Colo. He is one of three children of Barbara and Joseph Martinez. He is majoring in wildlife fisheries and biology management.