Nov. 15, 2007: Provo Daily Herald

Springville's Chamberlain Commits

Springville All-American Jason Chamberlain signed a national letter of intent on Wednesday to wrestle for Boise State University. Chamberlain, the No. 1 ranked wrestler in the country at 140 pounds, had numerous other college options, but decided that the Boise State would be the best fit for him.

"I'm really excited to go up there and move up to the next level," he said.

Chamberlain chose the Broncos for a variety of reasons. His mother Chris said that he liked the school's health-science program, the quality of the wrestling team, the coaching staff and the overall environment that the school provides. Another thing that was important to Chamberlain was the fact that Boise State was supportive of his plans to serve an LDS mission.

"There's an LDS environment and they encourage me to go on a mission," he said. "I'll be closer to home and be able to see my family a lot."

Boise State showed its support for Chamberlain when he won the national championship at Fargo, N.D., as Bronco coaches lined the mat to cheer on their future wrestler. Chamberlain appreciated the gesture and verbally committed later that week.

Boise State coach Greg Randall said that Boise State would provide the family, team, environment, and friends Chamberlain needs to succeed at the next level.

"I know the team really well and I feel like I fit in," Chamberlain said. "I feel like I can live up there and be comfortable there."

The Broncos also boast a strong coaching staff with Randall, a former pupil of the legendary Dan Gable, and Chris Owens, who starred at Oklahoma State.

Before he enrolls at Boise State following his senior year, Chamberlain will look complete a second straight undefeated season, win his fourth consecutive Utah state championship and defend his title at the Reno Tournament of Champions. Although he still has several things left to accomplish, Chamberlain is looking forward to wrestling without the added pressure of impressing college recruiters.

"I've talked to people that have said they didn't like their senior year because they didn't know where they were going yet," Chamberlain said. "I'm really happy that I made my choice and can just worry about wrestling now."