Ryan Tice is a 2006 Middletown High School graduate. Tice is a 2010 graduate of North Carolina State University, where he wrestled for four years and was a member of the 2007 ACC Championship squad. Ryan earned a bachelor’s degree in communication media and a minor in journalism. While at Middletown High School, he learned everything he needed to know (including how to shake hands and properly money dance) about being successful from Noah Kady while serving as the sports editor. He is currently a staff writer for The Wolfpacker, an independent magazine that covers N.C. State athletics. He also regularly contributes to The Wolverine (covering University of Michigan athletics), The Cavalier Corner (University of Virginia) and The Blue and Gold Illustrated (Notre Dame). His work has previously partnered him with The Greensboro News and Record, The Frederick News Post and Intermat Wrestling. He currently lives in Raleigh, N.C. with his mutt, Carlton, and also works as an assistant wrestling coach at Jordan High School in Durham, N.C.