Jim Heffernan, the new head wrestling coach at the University of
Illinois, will be the featured Wrestling 411 Radio guest this
Wednesday, April 29 at 10 a.m.
During the spring and summer months, Wrestling 411 Radio will
broadcast live shows on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10
a.m. CDT. Each show will include a featured guest and brief commentary
on the recent happenings in wrestling.
This Wednesday’s edition of Wrestling 411 Radio will air at 10 a.m.
CDT. The show can be heard live by visiting www.wrestling411.tv and
clicking on the “Listen Live” link. An archive of the broadcast will be
available immediately following the show.
Heffernan was named the University of Illinois’ 14th head coach at a 2
p.m. press conference on April 28. Heffernan, the head assistant at the
program for 17 years, will replace Mark Johnson who recently resigned
his post.
A 1987 graduate of the University of Iowa, Heffernan was a four-time
All-American and the 150-pound NCAA champion in 1986. He earned Iowa's
Male Athlete of the Year honor in 1987 and was a four-time Big Ten
champion. He also led the Hawkeyes to three NCAA championships and four
Big Ten titles during his time in Iowa City.