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Bloodround #437: Schedules, Returns and Monday Duals | Mat Talk Podcast Network
In this episode Tommy and I have some quick reactions to the schedule releases, we talk Haley Augello coming out of retirement, and some fun Monday duals. Also, we talk about the joys of parenting. Rock On.
College News
Division II
Mario Quezada admits his head was spinning the moment he and his William Jewell teammates were told by interim athletic director Chris McCabe that coach Tom Molony resigned.
Division I
What's Cornell getting in Notre Dame-Green Pond state champ Ayden Smith? | PA Power Wrestling
As Smith soon begins his quest for state title No. 2, he does it with his future set as a new commitment to join Cornell's wrestling program.
Cornell’s Vito Arujau, fresh off a World championship in freestyle wrestling, is one of 10 wrestlers who have been tabbed No. 1 at a weight class in WIN Magazine’s 2023 preseason NCAA Division I national rankings, presented by Cliff Keen Athletic.
The 2023-24 NCAA D1 Heavyweight Redshirt Report – FloWrestling
Here are some of the heavyweight wrestlers we didn't see last season to keep an eye on during the upcoming season.
Breaking down the 2023-2024 Penn State wrestling schedule | NCAA.com
The 11-time national champion Nittany Lions will officially make their return to the mat on Sunday Nov. 12 for competition as they begin their quest for yet another NCAA title.
Cal Poly Wrestling Releases 2023-24 Schedule – Cal Poly
The Cal Poly wrestling program announced its full 2023-24 season schedule Tuesday, featuring seven home duals at Mott Athletics Center including a pair against opponents ranked inside the top 15 in InterMat's preseason national rankings.
Wrestling Mailbag: Iowa gambling probe, Northern Iowa facilities, more – Des Moines Register
Hello, wrestling fans of Iowa! I want to take a moment before we hop into this mailbag to just say how excited I am to be covering such an amazing beat this fall and winter.
Nebraska’s 2023-24 Wrestling Schedule Drops: Observations and Top Matchups – Corn Nation
The 5th-ranked Huskers’ schedule came out yesterday; plus five of the most anticipated matches I can’t wait to see this season.
The 2023-24 NCAA D1 Middleweight Redshirt Report – FloWrestling
Here are some of the middleweight wrestlers we didn't see last season to keep an eye on during the upcoming season.
Wrestling Announces Schedule Change Against Iowa – University of Pennsylvania Athletics
The University of Pennsylvania wrestling team has announced the date change of a big match in December. Iowa will now be heading to the Palestra on Friday, Dec. 1, for a dual meet with the Quakers.
Division III
Wrestling Unveils 2023-24 Schedule – Stevens Institute of Technology Athletics
Stevens Institute of Technology head wrestling coach Joe Favia announced the Ducks' 2023-24 competition schedule Tuesday.
Heilman, Maxson, O'Connor set for Hall of Fame induction – Cornell College
Three impactful Rams will be enshrined in Cornell College's Athletics Hall of Fame during Saturday's Homecoming activities on campus.
NAIA
Missouri Valley College President Dr. Joseph A. Parisi has been selected as part of the 2023 Induction Class into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame-Missouri Chapter, with the ceremony taking place later this month.
International
Up Or Down? To Which Olympic Weight Goes The Tweeners? – FloWrestling
As the weight classes shrink from 10 to 6, we take a look at the wrestlers in the non-Olympic weights and where they might next compete.
De Lange Competes at UWW Senior World Championships – Rider University Athletics
Rider University's Steyn De Lange competed on a global stage on September 18th as the Redshirt Freshmen represented South Africa at the United World Wrestling (UWW) Senior World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia in freestyle competition, becoming the first Bronc to compete at the global event.
After being lit by the sun's rays inside the Panathenaic Stadium, the flame was passed to four young torchbearers and then received by Gangwon 2024 Organising Committee co-president Jin Jong-oh.
Kyrgyzstan’s golden generation of wrestlers continue to shine bright and inspire · Global Voices
With three gold medals, and one silver and one bronze, the country finished third overall, behind only Japan and the US. Speaking of this achievement, some observers were quick to point out that the world was witnessing the making of another Asian wrestling powerhouse.
Asian Games: Bajrang Punia back in action as Indian wrestlers start tough campaign – ESPN
Bajrang Punia, who was integral part of the Indian wrestlers protests earlier this year, is set to compete for the first time in over a year as wrestling gets underway at the Hangzhou Asian Games on October 4.
High School
Wrestling roundup: Grappler Fall Classic & Journeymen Tournament were stacked – SBLive
In Kalamazoo, Michigan at the Wings Event Center, the 2023 Grappler Fall Classic took place on Saturday for high school wrestlers. Illinois dominated the championship count with four titlelists, while California, Michigan, New York, and Tennessee crowned two champions apiece.
Will Clark never had to wrestle with the idea of becoming a football player.
New Rankings: GFC & Journeymen | MatScouts
Last set of rankings before S32 and they'll serve as the basis for seeding. Changes for this update are based Grappler Fall Classic, Journeymen, and weight changes for S32.
Pennsylvania – The American High School Wrestling Yearbook | Rob Sherrill
Bethlehem Catholic won its third straight dual team title. Sellersville Faith Christian Academy won its first title, snapping Easton Notre Dame-Green Pond’s three-year individual team title streak.
Podcasts & Video
Fall 2023: Columbia Campus Visit – EIWA – Intermat
A coach doesn’t stop coaching, does he? Even far removed from the wrestling room and nowhere near wrestlers, Zach Tanelli couldn’t help himself.
