As a Freshman (2005-06): Went 13-8 in tournament competition for the Terps with two falls, one technical fall, and two major decisions ... placed fourth at the Hitchcock Classic and fifth at the Edinboro Open.
Before Maryland: Morning Call Wrestler of the Year for 2004-05 after posting a 36-2 record ... finished third at the state tournament in his final season with Saucon Valley High ... two-time district and region champ ... fourth at the state tournament as a junior and won the freestyle state championship ... twice named to the Colonial League first team and finished his career with a 114-25 record ... also excelled in football where he was a Colonial League honorable mention wide receiver.
Personal: Eric M. Grida ... son of Michele and Steve Grida ... one of four children with brother Steven and sisters Nicole and Laura ... chose Maryland because it was the best mix of education and athletics ... majoring in letters and sciences.
Grida's Career Statistics
| Year | W-L | Dual | Falls | Tech. Falls | Major Decisions |
| 2006 | 13-8 | 0-0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 13-8 | 0-0 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
