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From the Mat Talk Podcast Network
It’s wrestling media day for Appalachian State wrestling, so we jumped on in and ended up creating a full episode of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast for it. Outside of the Hand Raised blog’s Ted Carreras, it was pretty much just me, coach JohnMark Bentley and four App State wrestlers ready for another run at the season.
Talking with Willie Saylor of MatScouts & InterMat about the upcoming Super 32 Challenge in North Carolina, the top high school folkstyle tournament in the country regardless of the time of year. We also wrap up the show talking about message boards and the pending death of the one on TheMat.
Talking with Willie Saylor of MatScouts & InterMat about the upcoming Super 32 Challenge in North Carolina, the top high school folkstyle tournament in the country regardless of the time of year.
Super 32 Stuff
Pennsylvania is sending a deep, talented group of wrestlers to the Super 32 Challenge in North Carolina this weekend. Here's a look at four major storylines to follow when the action kicks off on Saturday.
35 Wisconsin high school wrestlers are making their way out to North Carolina this weekend to compete in one of the hardest tournaments in the country, the Super 32 Challenge.
Five Potential Battles For #1 At Super 32 – FloWrestling
This year's Super 32 Challenge could see five different weights where the top two contenders throw down for the Nation's #1 spot!
FRL 846 – The Super 32 Preview Show! – FloWrestling
The 846th episode of FloWrestling Radio Live.
InterMat Wrestling – 2022 NCAA DI All-Americans who Placed at the Super 32
This weekend, the Super 32 takes place in Greensboro, North Carolina. From what once was a small, regional tournament has turned into the toughest folkstyle wrestling event in the country. MatScouts has done plenty of work detailing just how loaded the 2022 field is and how the action may play out.
College News
Division I
InterMat Wrestling – Making Sense of the New Redshirt Rules
Almost four months ago to the day (June 16th), the NCAA released a new set of wrestling bylaws which will take effect during the 2022-23 season.
Nebraska secured the commitment of the No. 34-ranked wrestler in the class of 2023; commit Alan Koehler finished 3rd at the Journeymen Classic.
Root For These Guys To Reach The Podium In 2023 – FloWrestling
A breakdown of the best wrestlers who haven't earned All-American honors entering the 2022-23 season.
Seven years after earning a spot in the Southwest Pennsylvania Wrestling Hall of Fame, former West Virginia University standout Shane Young will be inducted into the Pennsylvania Wrestling Coaches Association (PWCA) Hall of Fame this Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Mountainview Country Club in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania.
Illinois Announces Plans for Illinois Wrestling Training Center – University of Illinois Athletics
The Fighting Illini wrestling program is set to receive a best-in-class facility following today's announcement of the Illinois Wrestling Training Center by Illinois Director of Athletics Josh Whitman.
The Lock Haven wrestling team officially kicked off the 2022-23 season today with the 2022 Midday Matness, and as the season fast approaches three members of Lock Haven's Division I men's wrestling team will open the season listed in the individual preseason national rankings.
Virginia Tech Wrestling 2022-2023 Weight Preview: 174 and 184 – Virginia Tech Athletics
With the 2022-2023 season right around the corner, let's take a look at the 174 and 184 pound wrestlers suiting up for the Hokies.
Mocs on the Mic 125 – Wrestling Preview – University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletics
Mocs on the Mic presented by SmartBank turns its focus to wrestling. Host Chris Goforth and head coach Kyle Ruschell talk about the exciting upcoming wrestling season.
InterMat Wrestling – #9 Overall Sophomore Robideau Commits to Minnesota
Last night, the #9 overall sophomore in the nation, Landon Robideau (St. Michael Albertville, MN), made his collegiate commitment via social media.
Appalachian State Head Coach JohnMark Bentley shares some season visions, SO many great coaching hires, and why the 2nd Presidents biography should be first on almost anyones reading list.
NCAA Preseason Scouting Report: 149 pounds – WIN Magazine
There have only been four wrestlers to win four NCAA championships and Cornell University could become the first school to feature two wrestlers — joining Kyle Dake — with a perfect NCAA mark over four years in a national tournament if Yianni Diakomihalis captures his fourth title in 2023.
Division III
Wrestling Releases 2022-23 Schedule – King's College Athletics
The King's College Monarchs wrestling team announced their schedule on Thursday afternoon for the upcoming 2022-23 season. The team will be under the leadership of third-year head coach Josh Roosa. They are set to host an invitational, a quad-meet, two dual meets and a tri-meet at McGrane Gymnasium.
2022-2023 McDaniel Preview – d3wrestle.com
The Terror look to build upon their greatest finish in the current Regional era. Returning all 10 starters from a year ago, added with a class of talented freshmen, they will aim to compete at a higher level.
2022-2023 Roanoke Preview – d3wrestle.com
A great recruiting class with all key contributors returning will make a much improved lineup and create competition in the room.
Silvis Named Assistant Wrestling Coach – SUNY Brockport Athletics
Mike Silvis was recently hired as an assistant coach for the Brockport wrestling program. Silvis will assist Head Coach Sam Recco with all facets of Brockport's nationally recognized wrestling team.
Linfield wrestling releases schedules for inaugural NCAA seasons – Linfield University Athletics
Linfield men's and women's wrestling are set to take the mat in 2022-23, becoming the 22nd and 23rd NCAA Division III sports at Linfield. This is the first time the Wildcats have added a varsity sport since women's lacrosse in 1997.
Junior College
Wrestling: Cerritos opens conference action with 40-10 win – Cerritos College Athletics
Highlighted by three wins by pin and a pair of forfeits, the Cerritos College wrestling team opened Southwest Conference action on Wednesday night with a 40-10 victory over visiting Santa Ana College. The Falcons (4-1, 1-0), who are ranked #2 in the state, will host the Southern California Duals this Saturday.
Women’s College
Alara Boyd vs Adaugo Nwachukwu All-Star Classic Preview – FloWrestling
Adaugo Nwachukwu is moving up a weight to take on Alara Boyd at the NWCA All-Star Classic presented by Cliff Keen.
High School News
Ohio – The American High School Wrestling Yearbook | Rob Sherrill
Lakewood St. Edward won a state team title for the seventh consecutive year, and Xenia Legacy Christian Academy also repeated. The state adopted the new National Federation weight classes in 2022.
Boerio has shown he's a high-level athlete for a future 197-pounder and he might still just be scratching the surface of how good he can be.
Top 25 High School Preseason Individual Rankings – WIN Magazine
The following are the WIN Magazine/Spartan Combat preseason High School Rankings. Weight classes are estimates based on recent competitions and projected classes for the coming season. Commitments provided by Intermat.
U23 World Championships
Promising Sterkenburg twins head to Spain with history on line | United World Wrestling
For a long time, the Netherlands had been all but wiped out of the wrestling map. Apart from the small bursts in female wrestling, it mainly struggled to get into the top-10 position at international competitions.
USA's U23 Men's Freestyle Team And Their Biggest Challengers – FloWrestling
A breakdown of the 2022 USA U23 Men's Freestyle team and their toughest international competitors at the World Championships.
U.S. U23 World Championships roster and event schedule – TheMat.com
Times and athletes for Team USA at the U23 World Championships.
2022 U23 World Championships Special Section – TheMat.com
Links and relevant information regarding the U23 World Championships.
Team Canada set for 2022 U23 World Championships – Wrestling Canada Lutte – Wrestling Canada Lutte
Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) is pleased to announce the 2022 U23 World Championships team that will compete in Pontevedra, Spain, Oct. 17-23. Canada will send 19 athletes who will compete in the women’s wrestling and men’s freestyle events.
International News
Former Olympic hero Sushil Kumar to face trial on murder and rioting charges – Bloody Elbow
Sushil Kumar is accused of killing a junior wrestler at Delhi’s Chhatrasal Stadium.
Wrestling: Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar to stand trial for murder – Scroll.in
The 39-year-old has been accused by prosecutors of being the ‘kingpin’ in the murder of fellow wrestler Sagar Dhankar, that took place in May last year.
Yianni Diakomihalis Knows There Is Still Room For Improvement – Team USA
With his silver medal at the recently completed United World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, Yianni Diakomihalis became the first American freestyle wrestler at 65 kg. to stand on a podium at the event in 16 years.
General News
Candace Workman inducted into Brunson Utah Wrestling Hall of Fame – Deseret News
Pioneering wrestler helped pave the way for other female wrestlers to enjoy the opportunity to compete throughout the state.
USA Wrestling to discontinue its Message Boards on October 31 – TheMat.com
USA Wrestling has decided that it will discontinue its Message Boards, which are titled “TheMat.com Forums,” on Monday, October 31, 2022.
Wrestler-related MMA News
UFC 280: T.J. Dillashaw thinks he’s better wrestler than Sterling – MMA Junkie
T.J. Dillashaw thinks he has the advantage over UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling in wrestling.
Podcasts & Video
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