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From the Mat Talk Podcast Network
Coaching legend Rummy Macias turns 100 | Mat Talk Podcast Network
Rometo “Rummy” Macias wrestled at the University of Iowa in the 1940s. A two-time Big Ten champion, Macias finished second at the 1948 NCAA championships before starting the first wrestling team at what’s now known as Minnesota State University in Mankato, Minnesota.
If Not Now, When? If Not You, Who? Part II – Mat Stats 14 | Mat Talk Podcast Network
The crew at MatStats continues their study on potential changes on team scoring. This Episode examines the concept of continuing the Margin of Victory dual meet scoring with the inclusion of Placement Points for tournaments.
U23 World Championships – Brackets – Live Stream
Norwegian king Mukubu reigns supreme at U23 Worlds | United World Wrestling
When Exauce MUKUBU (NOR) first burst onto the wrestling scene in Norway, he was noticed as a refugee. But as he grew as a wrestler over the years, Mukubu has proved himself as a force to reckon with in wrestling.
2022 Senior World Team member Dymond Guilford came back from Belgrade without the medal she wanted.
U-23 Worlds: Travel agent did what Wrestling Federation of India couldn't- The New Indian Express
Ironically, despite the visa Bhavna, who has never represented the country in an international meet as per Tomar, had to wait for her debut as her name was not in the entry list sent by the WFI.
After securing a 3-0 win in the first round against Lithuanian Aistis Liaugminas, the athlete lost to Moldova's Alexandrin Gutu in the pre-quarters 0-8.
The Greco-Roman competition at the 2022 U23 World Championships wrapped up on Wednesday night, with the Group Two finals, featuring the final five weight classes.
Current Simon Fraser men's wrestler Patrik Leder and former Red Leafs women's star Ana Godinez Gonzalez will represent Canada at the 2022 Under-23 World Championships later this week in Pontevedra, Spain.
U23 Worlds Day 2: Boykin In Repechage, Omania Delivers Offense – Five Point Move
Another morning session at the U23 World Championships did not fare much differently than Day 1, but the US does have an athlete with a possible pathway to bronze.
Boykin drops repechage bout at U23 Worlds, as U.S. Greco-Roman effort ends in Spain – TheMat.com
Nick Boykin was the only U.S. Greco-Roman wrestler to qualify for the repechage rounds at the U23 World Championships. His loss in repechage on Wednesday morning was the final bout for the United States in Greco-Roman.
U23 World Championships day three semis set | United World Wrestling
The third day of the U23 World Championships will see women's wrestling with five weight classes. Olympic and world champion Yui SUSAKI (JPN) will be on the mat in her quest to win the gold.
Alvarez Set for U23 World Championships – Rutgers University Athletics
Sammy Alvarez will represent Team Puerto Rico and Rutgers wrestling this weekend at the U23 World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain.
More International News
UWW announces All-World Team for Women’s Freestyle World Cup – TheMat.com
United World Wrestling has announced the 10-woman All-World Team for the 2022 Women’s Freestyle World Cup set for Dec. 10-11 in Iowa City, Iowa.
Bear attack updates
Northwest College Wrestlers Recovering After ‘Horrifying' Bear Attack – FloWrestling
Four wrestlers were on a hike Saturday when a harrowing encounter with a grizzly bear led to a heroic life-saving act that’s made national headlines.
Northwest College wrestlers hospitalized after bear attack – ESPN
A college wrestler from a small Wyoming school helped his teammate survive a grizzly mauling over the weekend by trying to wrestle the massive bear off his friend, eventually drawing a more brutal attack to himself.
College News
Division I
UNI wrestling team among deepest in the Doug Schwab era | The Gazette
University of Northern Iowa Coach Doug Schwab has witnessed the effort.
The University of Missouri wrestling team will host Lindenwood Sunday, Nov. 6, for its Dual on the Diamond at the Mizzou Softball Stadium, starting at 1 p.m. The Tigers previously hosted this event against Illinois, Nov. 4, 2017.
InterMat Wrestling – 2022-23 EIWA Breakout Candidates
Every year there are wrestlers that have “breakout” seasons. Whether it's wrestlers that are coming off a strong redshirt season, or young wrestlers who have a big jump from experience in the next season, it is always fun to see which athletes separate and improve from year to year
InterMat Wrestling – 2022 Collegiate Duals Matchups Released
This afternoon Journeymen Wrestling announced the pool matchups for the Collegiate Duals, which will be held December 19th-20th at the New Orleans Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
The North Carolina wrestling team has named four captains for the 2022-23 season. Austin O'Connor, Clay Lautt, Gino Esposito and Lachlan McNeil will lead the team for the upcoming season.
NCAA Preseason Scouting Report: 174 pounds – WIN Magazine
The 174-pound weight class in the upcoming 2022-23 NCAA Division I wrestling season is another one where 2022 finalists and past champions — in Penn State’s Carter Starocci (2021 and ’22) and Virginia Tech’s Mekhi Lewis (2019) — could meet again in the 2023 NCAAs in Tulsa.
Iowa State Releases Wrestle-Off Brackets – Iowa State University Athletics
Head coach Kevin Dresser announced the wrestle-off brackets for the 2022-23 season Wednesday morning.
Division II
Pipher Announces Retirement after 16 Years with Mavericks – Colorado Mesa University Athletics
Colorado Mesa wrestling coach Chuck Pipher has announced his retirement from coaching on Monday (Oct. 17) afternoon. Pipher has spent the past 16 seasons as the head coach of the Mavericks after bringing the program back prior to the 2006-07 season.
Division III
2022-2023 Loras Preview – d3wrestle.com
The Duhawks return for the 2022-23 season with a very experienced group of seniors along with a talented addition of underclassmen.
2022-2023 Roger Williams Preview – d3wrestle.com
The Hawks return five regional placewinners including NCAA qualifier Addison Boisvert. A couple of transfers from Bucknell and Cornell supplement the incoming freshman class.
NAIA
Wrestling Announces 2022-23 Schedule – Keiser University Athletics
The Keiser wrestling team unveiled its 2022-23 schedule on Wednesday. The Seahawks are traveling to four open tournaments and competing in 13 duals in the 2022-23 season.
IW Men's Wrestling Announces 2022-2023 Schedule | Iowa Wesleyan University Athletics
After being back in the NAIA for a full year, and being a part of the Heart of America, the Tigers have announced their 2022-2023 schedule.
Junior College
Warriors Are Looking To Do Some Great Things – The Guillotine
A new coaching staff, several key returnees, and a talented group of freshmen are ready to make their mark on the Ridgewater College wrestling program this season.
Women’s College
Lackey Named Lock Haven’s New Head Women’s Wrestling Coach – Lock Haven University Athletics
Matt Lackey has officially returned to Mat-Town USA. The former NCAA Division I men's national champion wrestler and the 2003 Big Ten Male Athlete of the Year has been named Lock Haven's new head women's wrestling coach and he will also serve as an assistant coach with the men's program at The Haven.
2022 KCAC WOMEN'S WRESTLING VIRTUAL MEDIA DAY SET FOR OCTOBER 25 | NWCA
The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) will conduct a virtual media day for the 2022 women’s wrestling season, the conference office announced today. The event will take place Tuesday, October 25, starting at 11 a.m. The 2022 KCAC Women’s Wrestling Virtual Media Day is presented by IMA Financial Group and Dissinger Reed.
High School News
Wrestlers talk about their first week of practice | NEWrestle
We reached out to a couple wrestlers and coaches to ask them how their first week of the season went.
Podcasts & Video
Bloodround Wrestling Podcast: Bloodround #397
This week we discuss the news that Quincy Monday has officially dropped to 157. We also talk about how Bears suck and wrestlers are vastly superior. Additionally, we preview weights 125-141.
2022 North Carolina Visit – Flowrestling
North Carolina coach Coleman Scott explains his program's approach to training and shares his thoughts on lessons he learned from John Smith.
Campus Visit: Rutgers | InterMat
It was just a quick exchange near the end of practice a week into the regular season, but it resonated with me and signified a deeper meaning.
FRL 848 – David Taylor Talks Yazdani, Dake, & Coaching – FloWrestling
David Taylor joins Askren, CP, and Bray to talk about his World Championships performance, Dake's move to NLWC, club coaching, and more.
Other News
New wrestling school opens in New Paris | Sports | goshennews.com
On the back wall of the new wrestling facility in New Paris reads the quote “Rome wasn’t built in a day, but bricks were laid every hour.”
New MatBoss and Our Wrestling Fundraiser Partnership Announced | NWCA
Today, the NWCA announced a formal partnership with MatBoss to be the sole Our Wrestling Fundraiser promoter among all video stat apps.
