Jeremy Krings, more commonly known as Ponch, accomplished a nearly impossible feat during his college years – he wrestled at the same weight class all four years. Competing from 1993-97 in the 142-pound class, Krings earned All-American honors during his sophomore and junior seasons and won his weight class at the Wisconsin State University Conference (WSUC) as a sophomore and senior. Krings placed eighth at the NCAA Division III national championship meet in 1995 and fifth at the 1996 event. Krings advanced to the national tournament in 1997, but was upset during his senior year in the first round, then could not get back to the All-America round.

Bob Thomas, the UW-Stout wrestling coach during Krings' career, described Krings as one of his best overall wrestlers. "Ponch was a great defensive wrestler," Thomas said. "He was just mentally tough and did not show a lot of emotion when wrestling. He could get out of problems." Krings posted a 125-33 overall career record, second among all Stout wrestlers. Krings was the team's most valuable wrestler his sophomore, junior and senior seasons. Originally from Arpin and an Auburndale High School graduate, Krings puts his industrial technology degree to work by operating Krings Motor Sports, a vehicle repair and auto body shop, in his home town.