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from Mat Talk Online 04/18/24 3:05 AM
Shane Sparks talks with Missouri head coach Brian Smith on the latest episode of the Go Earn It Podcast.
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from Mat Talk Online 04/17/24 10:50 PM
Tommy and Kevin preview the upcoming U.S. Olympic Team Trials.
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from Mat Talk Online 04/17/24 3:44 PM
Going into the Wrestling 411 time capsule with hosts Kyle Klingman and Jason Bryant to talk with then-Penn State AD Tim Curley on the hiring of Cael Sanderson in 2009.
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from Mat Talk Online 04/11/24 12:48 AM
Shane Sparks talks with two-time NCAA Champion David Carr of Iowa State.
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from Mat Talk Online 04/05/24 12:18 PM
Shane Sparks talks with Iowa two-time NCAA champion Matt McDonough.
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from Mat Talk Online 03/28/24 10:04 PM
Shane Sparks talks with the East Lansing Strangler, Nick Simmons on the latest Go Earn It Podcast.
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from Mat Talk Online 03/28/24 3:43 AM
Kevin and Tommy recap what went down in Kansas City.
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from Mat Talk Online 03/19/24 1:50 AM
Diving in to what goes into the 250+ page preview guide done by Jason Bryant every year for the D1 wrestling championships.
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from Mat Talk Online 03/15/24 1:34 PM
Shane Sparks is joined by Nebraska three-time All-American Robert Kokesh on the latest GO EARN IT Podcast.
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from Mat Talk Online 03/13/24 3:41 PM
Jason Bryant is joined by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura from the D3 Nation Podcast to talk about the NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships coming up March 15-16 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
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from Mat Talk Online 03/13/24 3:01 AM
Earl Smith of InterMat joins the Bloodround boys to talk about the total chaos this past weekend.
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from Mat Talk Online 03/07/24 8:16 PM
Host Brian Reinhardt and Pack head coach Pat Popolizio go weight-by-weight for a complete preview on episode No. 121 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast.
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from Mat Talk Online 03/07/24 7:17 PM
Kevin Claunch goes solo on the conference preview edition of Bloodround.
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from Mat Talk Online 03/06/24 3:40 PM
Shane Sparks welcomes Cole Konrad, a wrestling legend from the University of Minnesota and an undefeated Bellator champion in MMA.
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from Mat Talk Online 02/29/24 5:36 AM
Shane Sparks talks with two-time NCAA champion Matt Valenti on The Go Earn It Podcast.
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from Mat Talk Online 02/28/24 9:08 PM
Checking out what’s coming up at the 2024 NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championships this weekend at Hartman Arena in Park City, Kansas.
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from Mat Talk Online 02/28/24 8:35 PM
This week Tommy and I talk through some suggested rule changes at the High School level. We then catch up with Head Coach Mark Branch from Wyoming to catch up on their season and some of their developing young guys in the lineup.
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from Mat Talk Online 02/27/24 6:23 PM
Checking in with the new Executive Director of Beat the Streets Bay Area, Penn State All-American John Lange.
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from Mat Talk Online 02/22/24 7:47 PM
Are we wrestling less matches? What about the champions from back in the day - how many did they wrestle?
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from Mat Talk Online 02/22/24 6:12 PM
Checking in with Ohio Wesleyan assistant coach Tanner McHugh about his upcoming documentary and his True Tan YouTube channel.
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from Mat Talk Online 02/21/24 4:21 PM
Episode 4 of SEVEN will look at Gray Simons' move to the University of Tennessee and the potential in the Vols program.
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from Mat Talk Online 02/15/24 3:27 PM
Join Shane Sparks as he delves into the inspiring journey of Anthony Cassar, from his singular New Jersey state championship to clinching the NCAA heavyweight title with Penn State.
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from Mat Talk Online 02/14/24 4:11 AM
This week we recap some of the wrestling from the weekend. We also talk through some of the weight classes and their implications for seeding in the B1G and elsewhere to this point.
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from Mat Talk Online 02/14/24 2:11 AM
The NC State Wrestling team is off to a 3-0 start in ACC, and will step out of action this weekend for a top-10 dual inside Reynolds Coliseum.
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from Mat Talk Online 02/08/24 3:21 PM
Find out more about NCAA.com's wrestling beat reporter Shannon Scovel on the latest episode of Short Time.
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from Mat Talk Online 02/07/24 8:23 PM
This week Tommy and Kevin talk through some of the officiating controversy and the hopeful statement from the head of officiating. We also discuss some of the results and exciting matches that included successful takedowns.
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from Mat Talk Online 02/07/24 4:34 AM
Shane Sparks sits down with wrestling legend Tommy Rowlands, discussing his illustrious career from high school dominance to international competition.
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from Mat Talk Online 02/05/24 3:24 PM
How all the Division I wrestling teams fared in this week's dual meet competition, formatted in a How The Top 25 Fared breakdown. Rank Team Record This Week 1 Penn State (8-0) WON #7 Ohio State 28-7 2 Iowa (10-1) LOST #12 Michigan 24-11 3 Oklahoma State (12-0) WON #5 Missouri 24-10, #24 Arizona Stat...
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from Mat Talk Online 02/01/24 4:36 AM
It is Rivalry Week as the Wolfpack will host the Tar Heels in an ACC battle inside Reynolds Coliseum.
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from Mat Talk Online 01/31/24 4:04 AM
This week Tommy and Kevin talk through some of the higher profile matches from the weekend. We reference the young stud Meyer Shapiro, we talk through the goings on at 165, and we discuss the mission that Parker Keckeisen is on.
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from Mat Talk Online 01/24/24 5:42 PM
Next up on the Go Earn It Podcast is Northern Iowa head wrestling coach Doug Schwab.
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from Mat Talk Online 01/24/24 5:07 PM
Catching up with Neil Erisman, who has his Little Rock Trojans ranked for the first time.
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from Mat Talk Online 01/24/24 3:32 AM
This week we talk through some of the big names we won't see in College Wrestling this season.
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from Mat Talk Online 01/22/24 6:16 PM
Mat Town’s Championship Era looks at Gray Simons’ return to Lock Haven.
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from Mat Talk Online 01/18/24 2:33 AM
Coach Tony Ersland joins hosts Cory Palm and Tanner Lipsett to discuss the results from the team's Big Ten opening dual with #14 Rutgers before previewing this weekend's road trip to #2 Iowa and #3 Nebraska.
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from Mat Talk Online 01/17/24 4:36 PM
Shane Sparks' latest guest on The Go Earn It Podcast is two-time NCAA champion Mark Ironside.
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from Mat Talk Online 01/17/24 4:05 PM
The boys at MatStats discuss the Ivy League leaving the EIWA. MatStats uses stats and past shows to inform the viewers why the Ivy League departing the EIWA could increase the chances for growing the sport.
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from Mat Talk Online 01/16/24 4:59 AM
ACC action is just around the corner for the NC State Wrestling team, as the Pack will head up to Pitt on Jan. 26 to kick off conference action.
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from Mat Talk Online 01/13/24 7:15 PM
This week we also speak with Chris Ayres of Stanford University. We talk through his transition from Princeton to Stanford, the coaching carousel of the summer, and how things came to be.
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from Mat Talk Online 01/11/24 3:56 AM
Head Coach Tony Ersland joins hosts Tanner Lipsett and Cory Palm to recap the Boilers’ 50-6 Dual win over Lindenwood as well as action at Midlands before previewing Sunday’s matchup against Rutgers.
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from Mat Talk Online 01/11/24 3:51 AM
Shane Sparks jumps into Episode 10 of the Go Earn It Podcast with current Stanford assistant coach Ryan Deakin.
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from Mat Talk Online 01/10/24 7:45 PM
This week we talk with Ashley Flavin, Head Coach of Life University Women's Wrestling about their recent dual championship.
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from Mat Talk Online 01/09/24 9:46 PM
Episode 57 welcomes in two of the nation's top Greco-Roman competitors: three-time World Team member/six-time US National Champion Kamal Bey and 2021 U23 World Teamer David Stepanyan.
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from Mat Talk Online 01/04/24 4:32 PM
Shane Sparks sits down with Mark Hall, a distinguished wrestler known for his six individual state championships and tenure as a four-time All-American at Penn State.
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from Mat Talk Online 12/29/23 4:59 PM
Episode 56 of the podcast focuses on two athletes from the best weight class in the sport -- 87 kg.
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from Mat Talk Online 12/20/23 11:05 PM
Shane Sparks welcomes Dom Bradley, a two-time All-American from the University of Missouri and recent winner of the U.S. Senior Nationals.
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from Mat Talk Online 12/20/23 5:48 PM
Part 2 of the Mat Stats deep dive into participation numbers at the high school level continues, this time focusing on girls high school participation.
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from Mat Talk Online 12/20/23 5:45 PM
George Mason head coach Frank Beasley joins the show this week.
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from Mat Talk Online 12/13/23 10:07 PM
Join host Shane Sparks as he engages with Alex Dieringer, a Wisconsin native and renowned wrestler with an impressive record as a four-time NCAA Division I All-American and three-time NCAA Champion.
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from Mat Talk Online 12/13/23 2:53 PM
This week we go over the upcoming US Open and the possible qualifiers for the Olympic Trials. We also go over some potential implications with Pan Am Qualifiers and other exciting things in the world of USA Wrestling! We also briefly cover Austin Gomez and his potential return to Michigan. We also g...
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from Mat Talk Online 12/08/23 4:04 PM
It’s Short Time Shots, a look at the day’s college wrestling scores and more.
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from Mat Talk Online 12/07/23 3:56 PM
It’s Short Time Shots, a look at the day’s college wrestling scores and more.
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from Mat Talk Online 12/07/23 5:18 AM
Shane Sparks hosts Patrick Glory, the 2023 NCAA Champion from Princeton University, in a conversation that covers Glory's wrestling journey, his approach to mental toughness, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his career.
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from Mat Talk Online 12/07/23 12:51 AM
Coach Tony Ersland joins hosts Cory Palm and Tanner Lipsett to break down the results from the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational and what it means, at this point in the season, for his team. #BoilerUp
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from Mat Talk Online 12/07/23 12:49 AM
December is a busy month for college wrestling zig-zagging across the U.S. with some of the best action of the season.
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from Mat Talk Online 12/06/23 3:43 AM
This week we talk through some recent news with NCAA Wrestling before transitioning into an interview with John Fisher.
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from Mat Talk Online 12/04/23 2:54 PM
How all the Division I wrestling teams fared in this week's dual meet competition, formatted in a How The Top 25 Fared breakdown.
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from Mat Talk Online 12/01/23 3:18 PM
Short Time Shots looking at the day's scores and more in college wrestling.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/30/23 4:33 PM
A look into Purdue's wrestling program as the Boilermakers head to Las Vegas this weekend.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/30/23 3:21 PM
A look at the day's results in the world of college wrestling.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/29/23 10:31 PM
Bob Bowlsby was re-introduced at Northern Iowa on Wednesday as the school’s interim Athletic Director.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/29/23 7:00 PM
In this episode of The GO EARN IT Podcast, host Shane Sparks sits down with multiple-time NCAA wrestling All-American, Alex Marinelli from the University of Iowa.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/28/23 4:46 AM
Tommy and Kevin return to talk about, what else, the big stuff in wrestling this past week.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/27/23 5:04 PM
Masterful Mite looks at Simons' run into the record books, becoming the first collegiate wrestler to win four national college championships and the 20th to win three NCAA titles. The journey also runs through his second Olympic appearance.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/24/23 5:03 AM
A very busy first month of the season has the NC State Wrestling team sitting at 7-0 and ranked #2 in the country. After three weeks of non-stop travel, the Pack will enjoy a well-deserved couple of days off.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/22/23 5:14 AM
Shane Sparks talks with multiple-time All-American and recent Bill Farrell International winner Trent Hidlay of NC State.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/17/23 3:44 PM
Looking back at the day's results in college wrestling.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/17/23 3:03 AM
Checking in with Purdue wrestling on Always Aggressive.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/16/23 3:45 PM
It’s Short Time Shots, a quick look at the day’s wrestling scores and more.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/15/23 4:24 PM
Shane Sparks talks with two-time NCAA Champion and current Oklahoma State assistant coach Chris Perry.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/15/23 3:46 PM
A quick look at the day's wrestling news with host Jason Bryant.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/15/23 12:00 PM
Dr. Jackie Paquette of the NWCA joins the show to examine the growth of high school wrestling with both boys and girls.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/15/23 3:48 AM
This week we recap the MSU Open, some of the interactions, and some of the Journeyman results. We also talk some Iowa and Vito dropping a match. We also preview the NWCA All Star Classic and talk through some Bill Ferrell entries.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/14/23 4:41 PM
How all the Division I wrestling teams fared in this week's dual meet competition, formatted in a How The Top 25 Fared breakdown.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/11/23 4:21 PM
It’s time for Short Time Shots, a quick look at the day in college wrestling ... with host Jason Bryant.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/10/23 3:37 PM
It’s time for Short Time Shots, a quick look at the day in college wrestling.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/09/23 10:26 PM
Audio from the Baskerville Institute's webinar
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from Mat Talk Online 11/09/23 4:27 PM
einhardt then sits down with NC State's starter at 174 pounds, Alex Faison. The duo talk about Faison's long-time commitment to being in the Pack's practice room, his involvement with NC State's ROTC program, and his goals for his final collegiate season.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/09/23 2:32 PM
It’s time for Short Time Shots, a quick look at the day in college wrestling.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/08/23 3:42 PM
Join host Shane Sparks as he engages with Nick Lee, a member of Team USA's men's freestyle wrestling team.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/08/23 3:30 AM
This week Tommy and Kevin go as the dynamic duo. We discuss the results from some of the early season dual and Open Tournament action.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/07/23 1:45 AM
How all the Division I wrestling teams fared in this week's dual meet competition, formatted in a How The Top 25 Fared breakdown.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/03/23 4:14 PM
Short Time Shots looks at the scores from around the country for November 3, 2023.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/02/23 9:01 AM
A look around the opening night of major college wrestling with Short Time Shots from Mat Talk Online.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/02/23 9:00 AM
Catching you up on the day's wrestling news from around the world with Mat Talk Online's curated Daily Wrestling Newsletter sponsored by Resilite.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/01/23 2:47 PM
A special episode of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast is actually a pilot episode of Inside the Circle, a podcast centered around wrestling officials and topics, hosted by NCAA wrestling official and Bloodround podcast co-host Tom Baranoski.
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from Mat Talk Online 11/01/23 9:00 AM
Catching you up on the day's wrestling news from around the world with Mat Talk Online's curated Daily Wrestling Newsletter sponsored by Resilite.
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from Mat Talk Online 10/31/23 7:47 PM
As the calendar turns to November host Brian Reinhardt and NC State head coach Pat Popolizio get Wolfpack fans ready for the upcoming season on episode No. 112 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast.
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from Mat Talk Online 10/31/23 4:34 PM
In this episode, Shane Sparks sits down with Stevan Micic, the 2023 Men's Freestyle Wrestling World Champion from Serbia. They dive deep into Stevan's wrestling journey, from his high school days to becoming a world champion.
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from Mat Talk Online 10/31/23 9:01 AM
It's SHORT TIME SHOTS … a quick look at the day's top wrestling stories. Just going with the big news for October 31 as the National Wrestling Hall of Fame has, quite literally, the honors.
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from Mat Talk Online 10/31/23 9:00 AM
Catching you up on the day's wrestling news from around the world with Mat Talk Online's curated Daily Wrestling Newsletter sponsored by Resilite.
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from Mat Talk Online 10/30/23 9:00 AM
Catching you up on the day's wrestling news from around the world with Mat Talk Online's curated Daily Wrestling Newsletter sponsored by Resilite.
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from Mat Talk Online 10/28/23 3:51 PM
Catching you up on the day's wrestling news from around the world with Mat Talk Online's curated Daily Wrestling Newsletter sponsored by Resilite.
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from Mat Talk Online 10/27/23 2:34 PM
ear from Head Coach JohnMark Bentley on the team's preparation and expectations for the upcoming season. Returning NCAA qualifiers Cody Bond, Will Miller, Ethan Oakley, and Tyler Askey share their experiences and outlook as they gear up for another competitive season on the mat.
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from Mat Talk Online 10/27/23 9:01 AM
It's SHORT TIME SHOTS … a quick look at the day's top wrestling stories. Here’s the good stuff for Friday, October 27.
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from Mat Talk Online 10/27/23 9:00 AM
Catching you up on the day's wrestling news from around the world with Mat Talk Online's curated Daily Wrestling Newsletter sponsored by Resilite.
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from Mat Talk Online 10/26/23 10:20 PM
Explore the insights shared by esteemed coaches from ten KCAC institutions on the upcoming women's wrestling season, unveiled at the recent media day event.
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from Mat Talk Online 10/26/23 9:00 AM
Catching you up on the day's wrestling news from around the world with Mat Talk Online's curated Daily Wrestling Newsletter sponsored by Resilite.
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from Mat Talk Online 10/25/23 8:02 PM
Previewing the 2023-24 men's college wrestling season with the virtual media day from the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference in the NAIA.
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from Mat Talk Online 10/25/23 2:34 PM
This week Tommy and I do a recap of the U23 tournament and why we are living in the golden age of USA Wrestling. We are also welcomed by the Head Coach of the Princeton Tigers Wrestling Team, Joe Dubuque. We talk through some of the amazing experiences he has had.  Additionally we talk through ...