Collegiate Career
Schultz went to UCLA and went 18-8 his freshman year. He transferred to the University of Oklahoma, redshirted, and in the following three years (1981–83) won three NCAA Championships. Schultz was the NCAA Champion his sophomore year at 167 lbs. His junior year he moved up to 177 lbs to challenge two-time NCAA Champion Ed Banach. Banach was on track to become the first 4-time NCAA champion in history. Schultz beat Banach 16-8 and was named the NCAA Outstanding Wrestler. 4 NCAA titles were represented in his weight between himself, Ed Banach, and NCAA Champion Matt Reiss. The next year Schultz was undefeated and set the University of Oklahoma record for most victories in a single season without a loss. Schultz was named University of Oklahoma's Big 8 medallion winner for outstanding senior male student-athlete.
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