Wrestler overcomes the mat, life hardships
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Senior Raymond Jordan eyes his opponent, Nebraska's Brandon Browne, before their championship match last month at the Big 12 Tournament in Lincoln, Neb. Jordan lost both of his parents before he turned 7 and his grandmother before he graduated from high school.
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Senior Raymond Jordan works against Nebraska's Brandon Browne during their match at the NCAA Tournament last month in St. Louis. Jordan defeated Browne 4-0 to claim third place and All-American status.
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Senior Raymond Jordan struggles against a hold with Michigan's Steve Luke during their semifinal bout at the NCAA Tournament last month in St. Louis. Jordan said dealing with the hardships of his younger years helped him during his freshman year on the wrestling team and made him a more independent and self-reliant person.
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