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2021-22 NJCAA Team & Individual Wrestling Rankings | Rokfin – Mat Talk Online

College wrestling rankings from the NJCAA.

Super senior Hayden Hidlay talks about his final collegiate season – NCS89 | Mat Talk Podcast Network

It's got to be the meat of the dual meet season for coach Pat Popolizio, because that's yet another consecutive week The Skip is on his own show. Join host Brian Reinhardt and head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio on Episode 89 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast as the pair talk about the last two weeks of general craziness and the upcoming dual with Virginia.

How the Top 25 (and more) Fared – January 24-31, 2022 | Mat Talk Podcast Network

A look at the Division I dual meet action among the 79 Division I programs from January 24-31, 2022.

This Week's Fab 50 Schedule | Rokfin – MatScouts

First weekend of February is upon us. Here are the schedules for teams in the national rankings.

UWL Rallies for Dual Win at UW-Platteville – University of Wisconsin La Crosse Athletics

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse wrestling team earned a 24-18 win at UW-Platteville Tuesday night in Williams Fieldhouse.

National Federations Kick Start '22 with Technical Courses for Coaches and Referees | United World Wrestling

The beginning of 2022 has been busy with 3 National Federations organizing Technical Coaching and Refereeing Courses.

Vinesh Phogat Comeback: Wrestler to make appear in Istanbul – InsideSport

Vinesh Phogat Comeback: Star wrestler to make a comeback in Istanbul – After an absence of seven months from competitive wrestling, former World No 1 Vinesh Phogat is all set to make a return to the mat in Istanbul.

Wrestling Mailbag: More Iowa-Penn State takeaways, plus ISU, UNI notes – Des Moines Register

I rewatched last Friday’s Iowa-Penn State dual and had a few more observations from the Nittany Lions’ 19-13 win:

Fort LeBoeuf’s McChesney Sees Wrestlers Mature Over the Years | WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com

Fort LeBoeuf wrestling coach Shane McChesney has known a lot of his wrestlers dating back to their youth. He is proud of the athletes and how they have evolved on the mat over the years.

Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands talks about his seniors, Big Ten Network, and more – Des Moines Register

Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands talks about his seniors, Big Ten Network, and more ahead of the Hawkeyes' home dual against Wisconsin.

US bans ‘Death to America' Iranian regime wrestler from match in Texas – The Jerusalem Post

Wrestler Alireza Dabir was denied a visa for entry into the US.

Olympic champion Yazdani headlines strong Iran team to face the USA at the Bout at the Ballpark Presented by Kubota, Feb. 12 – TheMat.com

USA Wrestling has received the preliminary lineup for Iran, which will compete against the United States in men’s freestyle at Bout at the Ballpark Presented by Kubota on February 12 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

Michigan Grappler Podcast: The Rundown – Episode 67

The Rundown – Episode 67

Luther Head Wrestling Coach Dave Mitchell records his 300th career dual meet victory | decorahnews.com  Posted Tuesday, February 1st

Luther College wrestling coach Dave Mitchell has secured his 300th career dual meet victory with a hard-fought 18-13 victory over the University of Dubuque.

2022 Dan Gable Mr. & Ms. Wrestler of the Year – TOP 7 – IAWrestle

Fareway Stores, Inc. and IAwrestle present the Dan Gable Ms. and Mr. Wrestler of the Year Awards in coordination with the Iowa Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWCOA).

Hopewell's Avila-Jimenez one of four local title winners at Virginia Girls Wrestling Championship | 804 Varsity | richmond.com

Hopewell senior Aravely Avila-Jimenez took home a state title in the 225-pound classification of the 2022 Virginia Girls Wrestling Championship, held Saturday at Hayfield High in Alexandria.

Penn State vs. Iowa Sets New Big Ten Network Wrestling Viewership Record – Big Ten Network

Last Friday's (Jan. 28) dual between top-ranked Penn State and No. 2 Iowa averaged 363,000 viewers, making it the most-watched wrestling broadcast in Big Ten Network history. The previous record was 343,000 viewers, also set by Penn State vs. Iowa in January of 2020.

Why Horicon girls wrestler Cyriana Reinwald was ‘shell shocked' after winning a state title | Wrestling | wiscnews.com

Horicon freshman Cyriana Reinwald isn’t like any other freshman.

SoCon announces BU-Presbyterian wrestling dual rescheduled for Feb. 11 – Bellarmine University Athletics

The SoCon has announced the rescheduled date for Bellarmine's previously postponed dual at Presbyterian.

Wrestling Adds Tenold Twins To 2022 Class – University of North Carolina Athletics

North Carolina wrestling has signed twins Cade and Carson Tenold to the 2022 signing class. The Tar Heels have now signed five wrestlers in the 2022 class.

Rider Wrestling Adds Princeton Dual to Schedule Sunday – Rider University Athletics

The Rider University wrestling team's match against local rival Princeton has been rescheduled as part of back-to-back matches this Sunday at Alumni Gym. The Broncs will face off against MAC foe Lock Haven at 2 p.m. before welcoming the Tigers to the Zoo at 4 p.m.

Nittany Lion Wrestler Max Dean Named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week – Penn State University Athletics

Penn State Nittany Lion wrestler Max Dean (Lowell, Mich.) has been named Big Ten Wrestler of the Week for the week ending January 30, 2022. The honor is the first for Dean and the third for Penn State this year (joining Aaron Brooks and Greg Kerkvliet).

Penn State unanimous No. 1 after win at Iowa; Northern Iowa returns to Top 25 | NWCA

The last unbeaten team in Division I wrestling stands atop the most recent NWCA Division I Wrestling Coaches Poll released Tuesday as 14-0 Penn State was the unanimous No. 1 after beating second-ranked Iowa in Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday.

Andrews named York College Men’s Wrestling Coach – York (NE)

Jotham Andrews '12 has been named the head coach for the men's wrestling program at York College. YC athletic director Garrett Schwarz said, “I'm very excited to announce that Jotham Andrews will be taking over for Chad Mattox as the leader of our men's wrestling team.”

NWCA Announces Jim Koch Division II Hall of Fame 2022 Class | NWCA

Following a year off due to COVID-19, the Jim Koch Division II Hall of Fame announces 10 inductees as a part of its 2022 class.

Minnesota Wrestling Round Table – The Guillotine

Listen to the latest episode of the Minnesota Wrestling Round Table Podcast brought to you by KNUJ Radio out of New Ulm, Minn. This edition features interviews with Gopher Head Coach, Brandon Eggum, along with Matt Njos State Director of Minnesota USA Wrestling.

Monday Roundup: Zagreb Wrapped; Hancock/Saravi Finalized; SWE Nat'ls – Five Point Move

Training camp starts tomorrow for the United States Greco-Roman delegation in Croatia. Over the weekend, seven American athletes competed in the Grand Prix Zagreb Open

#307 Stephen Barrett – NCAA Champ, Russian Resident for 15 years | Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast

Stephen Barrett is an NCAA champion for Oklahoma State. He was the first California state champion to win a division one NCAA title. After wrestling for the Cowboys, Stephen embarked on a career living abroad for Athletes in Action, which has taken him to places such as Moscow, Eastern Europe, and Mongolia.

#MondayMatness with Steve Krah: Jimtown’s Buchanan focuses on mental game, stays positive for teammates – Feature Articles – IndianaMat

Landon Buchanan landed back on top at the Elkhart Sectional after being forced to injury default in the finals in 2021.

5th Season, Column 39: Kiss n make up, ACC style, Weight class conundrums, & Bellarmine won’t stop, can’t stop – Hand Raised

Virginia Tech and NC State show they can relate the way NATO and Russia should, so many great wrestlers, so few podium spots, and the SoCons newest is never without a fight.

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