Hall of Fame
Paul Dodson (1983-87) is another owner of one of the 34 individual NAIA titles in SOU wrestling history. He posted a career record of 88-23-2, giving him the 12th most wins of any Raider. His career began in 1983-84, he was the NAIA District II runner-up at 275 pounds in 1985, and after dropping down to 190 the next year still managed 34 wins, a district championship and an NAIA runner-up showing, falling in the title match to Western State (Colo.)’s Mike Zerr. He got his revenge, and his national title, in 1987 when he topped off a 32-2 campaign by defeating Zerr in the championship match.
