There's a lot of wrestling news out there you don't normally see, because it's not really centralized, so that's where the Mat Talk Online Daily Wrestling News has come into play. Each day, content is curated and put together for a morning e-mail newsletter that will arrive at approximately 6 a.m. Central at least five days a week. Read the news you might have missed from around the world. Some news might be related to other sports but has a connection to wrestling, that's why you'll sometimes see those here as well.
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Tackling Division I realignment from the wrestling perspective | Mat Talk Podcast Network
A year ago, host Jason Bryant outlined one of the ways to renovate Division I wrestling with wholesale realignment. Much of that was dependent upon the NCAA Transformation Committee’s suggestions. That didn’t exactly put much to the sports other than its on them to figure it out.
Recapping the NWCA Convention – OTM668 | Mat Talk Podcast Network
After four days at the NWCA Convention in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Andy Hamilton is back with a report along with a handful of interviews. Some of the topics discussed in Florida were NIL, changing the season, a shift in the recruiting calendar as well as the growth of women’s wrestling.
Bloodround #430: Blessing your earholes with more realignment | Mat Talk Podcast Network
In the dog days of summer, Tommy and I still bless your ear holes with some fun talks of conference realignment and how/where it affects wrestling. We also talk through some of the U17 results on the men's and women's side, and we talk through the upcoming Helen Maroulis v Xochitl Mota-Pettis match on August 12th. Rock On!
The News
Zeke Jones' Media Day Addresses ASU's Move to Big 12 – Pac-12 – Intermat
After the stunning announcement that Arizona State was moving to the Big 12, Sun Devil head wrestling coach Zeke Jones spoke to the media about the move and all of the different facets of the situation.
FRL 947 – What Conference Realignment Means For Wrestling – FloWrestling
Spey joins the show to talk all things NCAA conference realignment.
Anthony Knox vs Leo DeLuca Set For Who's Number One New Jersey Super Match! – FloWrestling
Anthony Knox and Leo DeLuca are set to compete at Who's Number One in a dream match for New Jersey wrestling fans.
Early Line-up Look: Iowa State Wrestling 2023-24 – FloWrestling
An early preview of the Iowa State wrestling team for the 2023-24 season.
Bethany College Director of Athletics Brian Sansom is pleased to announce the addition of women's wrestling, making Bethany the third school in W.Va. to add the sport.
RED ALERT! A One-On-One With Mizzou Tiger Wrestling Alum Greg Warren – Rock M Nation
Comedian and former Mizzou Wrestling All-American Greg Warren shared wrestling stories among many other subjects in this sit-down.
Is there an advantage for Pac-12 wrestling programs in the Big 12? – AZCentral
Arizona State wrestling coach Zeke Jones has faced a few challenges since taking the helm of the program nine years ago.
Monday Roundup: Gedza Results; 4 Americans Going to German GP – Five Point Move
This past weekend the 2023 Ljubomir Ivanovic-Gedza Memorial came and went in Mladenovac, Serbia. Among the victors were the Kyrgyzstani tandem, and reigning World Champions, Zholaman Sharshenbekov (60 kg) and Azkhol Makhmudov (77 kg) — as well as ’21 World gold Artur Sargsyan (97 kg, AIN) and ’22 Euro gold Robert Fritsch (72 kg, HUN).
Western New England University Director of Athletics and Recreation Dino L. Pollock, Esq. is pleased to announce the hiring of Tyler Keane as the next Women's Wrestling Head Coach and Assistant Director of Wrestling. Keane will become the second head coach in the program's short history.
Spencer Lee Spreads Hawkeye Goodwill – University of Iowa Athletics
Spencer Lee has traveled to many countries throughout his storied wrestling career. But one country he recently visited carries special meaning.
Indiana Tech 2023-24 Schedule Release Series: Volume VII – Men’s Wrestling – Indiana Tech Athletics
The Indiana Tech men's wrestling team has released its schedule for the 2023-24 season.
GoCumberlandAthletics.com | Wrestling Program adds two Alums to Coaching Staff
Cumberland University head wrestling coach announces the addition of two wrestling alums to his staff.
WVSSAC Announces First-Ever Girls Wrestling Invitational – National Wrestling Coaches Association
The West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission (WVSSAC) is pleased to announce it will hold its first-ever Girls Wrestling Invitational Tournament in Huntington on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Fargo Champ Cash Henderson Commits To Join Cornell Wrestling Program – FloWrestling
Cash Henderson, the #30 recruit in the class of 2024, has decided to compete for Cornell.
Basch & The Brain Talk Conference Realignments, Oregon Wrestling, Cadet Worlds | Baschamania
Great having Willie back on the show today as we talk conference realignments and what it means for wrestling, Willie's disdain for Oregon, Cadet Worlds, preview Junior Worlds a little, and just catch up.
Women wrestlers display a unity that entire sport could use – WIN Magazine
Rob Cate did an excellent job during the recent Junior/16U Nationals in Fargo, N.D., serving as a “Disk Jockey,” a term that was once popular in my generation when radio hosts served up songs for their listeners.
2023 U20 World Championship Entries – FloWrestling
The entries for the 2023 U20 World Championships in Amman, Jordan on August 14-20.
USA Wrestling’s Girls High School Development Committee, led by Joan Fulp and Andrea Yamamoto, have recognized New Hampshire as the 40th state to host a state girls wrestling championships.
2023 U17 World Championships: Fun Facts – International – Intermat
Sunday afternoon the 2023 U17 World Championships came to a close. The U17 tournament is always excellent as it features the international stars of tomorrow or at least a few years from now.
Canadian Team set for U20 World Championships – Wrestling Canada Lutte
Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) is proud to announce the athletes, coaching staff and team officials that will represent Canada at the U20 World Championships, Aug. 14-20 in Amman City, Jordan.
Wrestlers Not Doing What They Are Supposed to Do – Wrestling Mindset
This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with the great wrestling Olympian Barry Davis.
Canada's wrestling roster for the 2023 Pan American Games will feature four Simon Fraser Red Leafs alumni. Three – Justina Di Stasio, Ana Godinez Gonzalez, and Nishan Randhawa – will be competing against the best wrestlers in the Americas, while Raj Virdi will be on the Canadian coaching staff.
Iowa Women’s Wrestling Club Hosts Inaugural Women’s Wrestling Academy – IAWrestle
Ever wondered what goes into a wrestling workout? What about that feeling when you pin your opponent? Or run out of the tunnel and onto the mat at Carver-Hawkeye Arena?
PFB+: How the New Big 12 Impacts Sports Other Than Football – Pistols Firing
Arizona, ASU, Colorado and Utah bring more than just football programs with them.
Watch The Final 3 Episodes Of ‘The Eloy Boys' On FloWrestling – FloWrestling
‘The Eloy Boys' is a six-part documentary series about a group of wrestlers in Arizona. Watch as Valiant Prep takes on the country during the grand finale.
Fantasy College Wrestling – 2023 Season Top-20 (165 lbs) – Fantasy Wrestling – Intermat
We are just about at the turning point where last season’s results and memories start to fade into the WrestleStat archives and the general wrestling community ramps up the interest and speculation of the upcoming season.
Ever thought wrestling could be a pathway to faith? Well, neither did I— until I found myself grappling with more than just opponents on the mat.
B.J. Futrell is the newly announced assistant coach at Northwestern. BJ was previously an assistant at Penn under coach Roger Reina. As a wrestler, BJ is one of the best to come out of the great state of Illinois.
IdahoSports.com | Mat Chat: Ridge Lovett, Post Falls
It has been approximately six months since I wrote my last Mat Chat. The first in my series was with Casey Randles, a former prep standout from Coeur d’ Alene (CDA).
