Minnesota State wrestler Aaron Norgren is in his final season for the purple and gold. The Good Thunder, Minn., native wrestles at the 184-lb slot for the Mavericks. He is a two time All-American and qualified for the NCAA Division II National Championships in his first three seasons before redshirting the 2011-12 season. During the 2010-11 campaign he finished with a team best 29 wins, took first place at the regional tournament, and had his best finish at the National Championships placing fourth. His overall record as a Maverick is 64-34.
 
Head coach Jim Makovsky had this to say about Norgren:
 
“Aaron is a very talented, explosive athlete and also one of the goofballs on the team. He has a lot of athletic ability and is a goer. After going through a little adversity breaking his leg last year, he is starting to turn the corner and getting back to the top of his game.”
 
Q:        Why did you choose to come to MSU?
 
A:         Because I got to sign early for wrestling and at that time I just wanted to get it out of the way.
 
Q:        Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions?
 
A:         Yes kind of I guess, but those are secret.
 
Q:        What is the number one song played on your Ipod right now?
 
A:         Probably Cruise by Florida Georgia line
 
Q:        What is your favorite memory as a wrestler?
 
A:         I don’t really have a memory, more of the memory of a feeling.  At the end of each season there is an overwhelming feeling             of accomplishment and that is something I will never forget.
 
Q:        What do you like to do when you are not wrestling?
 
A:         Watch movies and lay in bed
 
Q:        What is your favorite food?
 
A)         Sushi for sure
 
Q:        If you could be any animal what would it be and why?
 
A:         Probably a wolf. Not really any particular reason just because.
 
Q:        If you could travel anywhere in the world where would it be and why? 
 
A:         A desert anywhere, it is way too cold in Minnesota.  I would rather be way too hot than way too cold.
 
Q:        What is one thing that most people don’t know about you?
 
A:           I can wiggle my ears
 
Q:        What are your plans after you wrestling career is over?
 
A:         I have two options that I haven’t really decided on.  Either join Tom Block, a wrestling alumni from MSU, in the army                         rangers or move down to New Mexico and try to get in to be a border patrol agent.