John Winters

Class: RS Freshman
Hometown: Missoula, Mont.
High School: Hellgate HS
Height / Weight: 5-11 / HWT
Birthdate: 02/10/1981
Experience: RS

OREGON STATE:Begins collegiate competition this winter . . . (2000) Redshirted.

HELLGATE HIGH: Lettered 4 years; coached by Cody Bryant . . . team Most Outstanding Wrestler . . . 2-time team leader in pins . . . also competed in football . . . 3.1 grade point average.

PERSONAL: Majoring in Business; may become an entrepreneur . . . born Feb. 10, 1981 in Long Beach, Calif. . . . parents are Don and Charlene Winters; family includes brother Scott (17) . . . enjoys hunting, fishing . . . favorite athlete is Muhammad Ali . . . top athletic thrill was winning state title on 5-point move . . . chose OSU for its academics, wrestling, location.