On this episode of the RUDIS Wrestling Podcast, Matt Dernlan and Jason Bryant break down the Big Ten Conference Championship, talk ideal NCAA Finals matchups at various weights, and discuss an array of factors which contribute to the added pressure of performing at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships.0:00 Show Intro1:25 Weather Predictions for NCAAs2:25 NAIA National Championship6:20 NCAA Division I Wrestling Media Guide7:45 Big Ten Championship8:14 Iowa's Performance11:16 Did Nebraska Peak Too Early?12:48 Overtraining in the Postseason19:57 Marinelli vs. Joseph22:38 Pletcher vs. Lee24:17 Hall vs. Kemerer29:04 Pressure of the NCAA Finals31:36 Seabass vs. RBY35:47 Parris vs. Steveson40:53 Other Big Ten Teams' Performances47:10 Big 12's Underwhelming Performance50:15 Remaining Conference Tournaments

#128: Big Ten Conference Championship Reactions

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#128: Big Ten Conference Championship Reactions

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