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Men’s College News
The 2023 Dan Hodge Trophy Presented by ASICS Fan Vote – WIN Magazine
Like the Heisman Trophy, all past Hodge winners get an official Hodge Vote for each year they won the award. The additional Hodge Trophy Votes from the Hodge Trophy Voting Committee made up of national wrestling media, a retired college coach from each region, a representative of each national wrestling organization, and the Official Fan Vote on WIN’s website, which accounts for (5) Official First-Place Ballots.
PSU should appreciate Sanderson’s greatness | Altoona Mirror
The Penn State wrestling team won its 10th national championship in the last 12 contested NCAA Championships over the weekend in Tulsa.
NCAA Wrestling Weekend That Was: Examining Spencer Lee’s legacy and more from Tulsa | The Gazette
Semifinal loss stings, but doesn’t diminish his accomplishments
Wrestling Mailbag: NCAA recap, Spencer Lee, Penn State, ISU, UNI, more – Des Moines Register
Had a lot of questions regarding Iowa wrestling and the state of the program and whether or not an overhaul is needed if the Hawkeyes want to compete with Penn State moving forward, so let’s just go ahead and knock this one out at the top, because I have some thoughts on this.
Seventeen years ago, Joe Dubuque wrestled his final match for the University of Indiana. That bout was also for the 125-pound championship at the NCAA finals.
Season 6, Column 83: Championship Meanderings and a double dose of straight shooting – Hand Raised
The NCAA Division I Championships have come and gone with stories large and small worth noting and two eye-opening, thought-provoking books on where America has been, where it’s going, and options for change.
Zack Donathan has been named G-MAC Wrestler of the Year, as the conference announced its annual postseason honors.
Bartos, Niffenegger, Pecora Highlight 2023 All-PSAC Wrestling Teams – PSAC
The Mercyhurst duo of senior Eric Bartos and freshman Jake Niffenegger, along with Pitt-Johnstown head coach Pat Pecora, all earned major awards for the 2023 All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Teams.
Higley Voted MAC Wrestling Freshman of the Year – George Mason University Athletics
The Mid-American Conference released its annual wrestling awards today and George Mason's Nathan Higley was voted Freshman of the Year.
Noto Named Mid-American Conference Wrestler of the Year – Lock Haven University Athletics
All-American Anthony Noto has been named the Mid-American Conference Wrestler of the Year.
Facts, Trends, and Numbers from the 2023 NCAA Championships (post-Tournament) | InterMat
The NCAA Tournament has come and gone, along with the 2022-23 season. With a boatload of results, 80 All-Americans and ten national champions there are plenty of opportunities for me to have fun.
2023 NCAA DI National Championships: By the Numbers | InterMat
Another NCAA tournament is in the books. 10 champions were crowned, and there were several standout statistical performers.
2023 NCAA Qualifiers Eligible to Return for 2023-24 | Intermat
It's never too early to look ahead to next year! So, with that, we've highlighted all of the wrestlers that competed at the 2023 NCAA Championships and have eligibility to return for the 2023-24 season.
First Look: 2024 Crystal Ball | MatScouts
Rather low team total here with Penn St. having to figure out a couple weights. Right now, I have Cornell with the most AA's. Iowa's at #3 though that is buoyed big a big transfer that may or may not happen.
Who Returns The Most Team Points For The 2023-24 Wrestling Season? – FloWrestling
A breakdown of the returning team points for every team at the 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships.
Women’s College News
Vote For Women's College Wrestler Of The Year – FloWrestling
Be sure to vote for this year's women's college wrestler of the year.
Women’s wrestling club grows at Lehigh – The Brown & White
Upon walking into Grace Hall for her first women’s wrestling practice in the fall, first-year Victoria Swider immediately felt challenged.
International News
Women's wrestling rankings released | United World Wrestling
With the continental championships beginning next month, United World Wrestling released rankings that will determine the seeds of those tournaments and will offer more ranking points to the participating wrestlers.
TOPS approves Bajrang, Vinesh's request to train in Kyrgyzstan and Poland | Times of India
The Sports Ministry's Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) has approved star wrestlers Bajrang Punia and Vinesh Phogat's request for training stints in Kyrgyzstan and Poland respectively.
U.S. Greco-Roman delegation to attend Thor Masters in Denmark, March 24-25 – TheMat.com
A delegation of 13 U.S. Senior-level Greco-Roman wrestlers will compete this weekend at the Thor Masters in Nykobing Falster, Denmark, March 24-25.
2023 US Open Wrestling Championship Entries – Senior – FloWrestling
Every senior-level wrestler registered for the 2023 US Open Wrestling Championships.
2023 US Open Wrestling Championship Entries – U20 – FloWrestling
Every U20 wrestler registered for the 2023 US Open Wrestling Championships.
2023 US Open Wrestling Championship Entries – U17 – FloWrestling
Every U17 wrestler registered for the 2023 US Open Wrestling Championships.
High School News
So, ya wanna know about toughness, huh?
PA girls' wrestling championships: York County medalists reflect – York Daily Record
Kayla Henderson said she felt nervous entering her first state wrestling tournament two weekends ago.
NJ wrestling: Region 9 proposal goes against what sport is about – NorthJersey.com
No one involved in the sport of wrestling ever looks for a shortcut.
Ever.
A family bonded by wrestling: MacIntosh siblings of Brockton live it – The Enterprise
It was passed down through their father and his side of the family tree. Now its on siblings Shaymus, Rowan and Colby MacIntosh to carry the wrestling torch in hand. Proudly.
MMA News
NCAA wrestling champ Jordan Oliver explains MMA move to Bellator – MMAJunkie
Jordan Oliver reached heights many prospective wrestlers can only dream of.
Of note from around the country
St. Francis College (Brooklyn) eliminates entire athletic program – USA Today
As part of a restructuring program announced Monday, St. Francis College (N.Y.) will eliminate its entire Division I athletics program, effective at the conclusion of the 2023 spring semester.
Podcasts & Video
Carolina Insider Interview: Austin O'Connor – University of North Carolina Athletics
Two-time NCAA champion Austin O'Connor of the Carolina wrestling team joined hosts Jones Angell and Adam Lucas in-studio this week to discuss his recent national championship last weekend in Tulsa, his career and much more.
Bloodround Wrestling Podcast: Bloodround #415
In this week we recap the absolutely awesome NCAA Wrestling Tournament from 2023. This was genuinely a special tournament for a variety of reasons, so let's recap it together. Enjoy our lengthy recap of the glory of the tournament. Also, we learn about who should be showering together, and who whouldn’t be.
Andrew Alirez Path to NCAA Title: Not Cheating a Rep | Baschamania
This weekend in Tulsa, Greeley, Colorado-native Andrew Alirez brought back the first D1 National Championship EVER to UNC. He joined me on the show today to discuss his wrestling career, the NCAA championship, and of course, what's next.
Yianni D on Becoming a 4x NCAA Champion & Making History | Baschamania
Yianni D is now just the 5th ever 4x NCAA Champion after earning another title at 149lbs this weekend. Today, friend of the show Yianni came back on to talk all about the tournament, his season, his career & what's next.
FRL 911 – More NCAAs Talk + Who Should Win The Hodge? – FloWrestling
Shane Sparks joins the show to recap 165-285 at NCAAs and talk about who should win the Hodge Trophy Award.
