In The Room

Welcome to In The Room, a wrestling podcast from the Des Moines Register's Cody Goodwin. On today's episode, Cody brings you interviews with Southeast Polk’s Nate Jesuroga and Iowa City West’s Hunter Garvin ahead of their matchups on Flowrestling’s Who’s Number One.

STORIES

• Two of Iowa high school wrestling’s stars to compete at Who’s Number One: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/09/17/nate-jesuroga-hunter-garvin-compete-flowrestling-whos-number-one-event-high-school-wrestling-ihsaa/8317441002/ 

• Spencer Lee on NIL success: ‘If you want to be popular, win’: https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/09/07/iowa-wrestling-spencer-lee-nil-deals-rudis-ironside-apparel-mgc-sports-agency-ncaa/5715911001/ 

• The Big Ten wrestling schedule is out. Here’s who Iowa has this year: https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/09/15/iowa-hawkeyes-big-ten-wrestling-schedule-released-penn-state-carver-hawkeye-arena-ohio-state/8334060002/ 

• Cory Land, a Cadet world silver medalist, commits to Northern Iowa: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/northern-iowa/uni-panthers/2021/09/06/cory-land-wrestling-cadet-world-silver-medalist-commits-uni-northern-iowa/5748988001/ 

• Don Bosco’s Garrett Funk commits to UNI: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/northern-iowa/uni-panthers/2021/09/06/northern-iowa-wrestling-uni-adds-commitment-don-bosco-garrett-funk-class-1-a/5747564001/ 

• Crestwood’s Carter Fousek commits to Iowa State: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/wrestling/2021/09/08/iowa-state-wrestling-lands-three-time-state-champ-carter-fousek-recruiting-crestwood-high-school/5771650001/ 

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Welcome to In The Room, a wrestling podcast from the Des Moines Register's Cody Goodwin. On today's episode, Cody brings you interviews with Iowa City High’s Ben Kueter, as well as Little Hawk coaches Cory Connell and Mitchell Moore.

STORIES

• As Iowa City High’s Ben Kueter becomes a star, recruiting pressure will only intensify: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/09/01/iowa-city-high-ben-kueter-recruit-watch-football-wrestling-minnesota-offer-hawkeyes-2023/5646436001/

• Recruiting information on all of Iowa’s best high school wrestlers: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/09/02/iowa-high-school-wrestling-recruiting-best-wrestlers-aiden-riggins-wyatt-voelker-nate-jesuroga/5695697001/

• For InterMat, After historic summer, Wisconsin’s Braxton Amos is already embracing larger expectations: https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24916

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Welcome to In The Room, a wrestling podcast from the Des Moines Register's Cody Goodwin. On today's episode, Cody explores a few wrestling ideas as it pertains to the ACC-Big Ten-Pac 12 Alliance announced earlier this week.

STORIES

• Thomas Gilman wins bronze medal in Olympic wrestling: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/08/05/2020-tokyo-olympics-thomas-gilman-wins-bronze-medal-wrestling-iowa-hawkeyes-usa-russia-zavur-uguev/5481291001/ 

• For the Detroit Free Press, Michigan wrestler Myles Amine wins historic Olympic medal for San Marino: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2021/08/05/2020-tokyo-olympics-wrestling-michigan-wolverines-myles-amine/5496513001/ 

• For InterMat, Exploring the Wrestling Possibilities within the ACC-Big Ten-Pac 12 Alliance: https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24906 

• For InterMat, Big Ten Conference Report: https://rokfin.com/post/51467/Big-Ten-Report-with-Cody-Goodwin--8262021 

• Connect with Cody: https://linktr.ee/codygoodwin

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Welcome to In The Room, a wrestling podcast from the Des Moines Register's Cody Goodwin. On today's episode, Cody talks with Timmy Hands from Five Point Move to discuss USA Wrestling’s Greco-Roman program, the 2020 Olympics, and where we go from here.

STORIES

• Thomas Gilman wins bronze medal in Olympic wrestling: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/08/05/2020-tokyo-olympics-thomas-gilman-wins-bronze-medal-wrestling-iowa-hawkeyes-usa-russia-zavur-uguev/5481291001/ 

• For the Detroit Free Press, Michigan wrestler Myles Amine wins historic Olympic medal for San Marino: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2021/08/05/2020-tokyo-olympics-wrestling-michigan-wolverines-myles-amine/5496513001/ 

• The National Duals are making a comeback, and both Iowa and UNI will be there: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/08/03/ncaa-wrestling-iowa-northern-iowa-attend-national-duals-2021-teams/5468036001/ 

• For InterMat, Assessing USA Wrestling’s historic performance at the 2020 Olympic Games: https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24867 

• Check out Five Point Move: https://fivepointmove.com 

• Timmy Hands’ Greco thread: https://twitter.com/TimmyHands/status/1425591261428334595?s=20 

• Connect with Cody: https://linktr.ee/codygoodwin

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Welcome to In The Room, a wrestling podcast from the Des Moines Register's Cody Goodwin. On today's episode, Cody talks with Zach Bogle, the mastermind behind Stalemates, about the upcoming Stalemates Street League card on Friday in Des Moines.

You can watch the Stalemates Street League by clicking on Stalemates’ Patreon link here: https://www.patreon.com/stalemates 

STORIES

• Northern Iowa adds fast-rising Wisconsin wrestler John Gunderson to 2021 class: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/northern-iowa/uni-panthers/2021/07/29/uni-wrestling-recruiting-adds-john-gunderson-panthers-junior-all-american-doug-schwab/5401150001/

• Nine Hawkeye head coaches, including Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands, receive contract extensions: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/07/26/university-iowa-coaches-receive-contract-extension-fran-mccaffery-tom-brands-lisa-bluder-rick-heller/5377383001/

• Iowa State wrestling coach Kevin Dresser signs extension through 2026: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/wrestling/2021/07/19/iowa-state-cyclones-wrestling-coach-kevin-dresser-contract-extension-2026-jamie-pollard/8018872002/

• Iowa and Northern Iowa to attend revamped National Duals competition: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/wrestling/2021/07/19/iowa-state-cyclones-wrestling-coach-kevin-dresser-contract-extension-2026-jamie-pollard/8018872002/

• For InterMat, Assessing USA Wrestling’s historic performance at the 2020 Olympic Games: https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24867 

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Welcome to In The Room, a wrestling podcast from the Des Moines Register's Cody Goodwin. On today's episode, Cody recaps USA Wrestling’s sensational performance at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

STORIES

• Thomas Gilman becomes latest former Hawkeye wrestler to win Olympic medal: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/08/05/2020-tokyo-olympics-thomas-gilman-wins-bronze-medal-wrestling-iowa-hawkeyes-usa-russia-zavur-uguev/5481291001/

• For InterMat, Assessing USA Wrestling’s performance at the 2020 Olympic Games: https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24867

• For Detroit Free Press, Michigan wrestler Myles Amine wins historic bronze medal at 2020 Olympic Games: https://www.freep.com/story/sports/college/university-michigan/wolverines/2021/08/05/2020-tokyo-olympics-wrestling-michigan-wolverines-myles-amine/5496513001/

• For InterMat, The evolution of Gable Steveson, from HS star to Olympic gold medalist: https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24859 

• For InterMat, The incredible story of Tamyra Mensah-Stock, America’s second-ever women’s wrestling Olympic champ: https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24841

• For InterMat, Even after Olympic finals defeat, Adeline Gray keeps big-picture perspective: https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24831 

• For InterMat, Cuban heavyweight Mijain Lopez wins historic fourth Olympic gold in Greco-Roman: https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24833 

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Welcome to In The Room, a wrestling podcast from the Des Moines Register's Cody Goodwin. On today's episode, Cody brings you interviews with the U.S. Greco-Roman Olympic team.

Below are some wrestling stories Cody’s written this summer.

STORIES

• At the Tokyo Olympics, Thomas Gilman’s chase for wrestling immortality continues: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/07/30/2020-tokyo-olympics-thomas-gilman-immortality-continues-usa-wrestling-team-iowa-penn-state/5405447001/ 

• For USA Today, 10 to Watch: Kyle Dake’s wrestling obsession began with his grandfather: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/olympics/2021/07/30/kyle-dake-usa-wrestling-star-tokyo-games/7924671002/ 

• Longtime Dowling wrestling and golf coach to retire from teaching: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/05/20/dowling-golf-coach-ron-gray-retiring-from-teaching-after-43-years/5093401001/ 

• Austin Gomez announces transfer from Iowa State to Wisconsin: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/wrestling/2021/06/01/austin-gomez-wrestling-transfer-iowa-state-wrestling-wisconsin-program-chris-bono-kevin-dresser-isu/7500281002/ 

• Aime Mukiza’s historic wrestling journey from Des Moines North to Iowa State: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/wrestling/2021/06/08/aime-mukiza-iowa-state-wrestling-commit-des-moines-north-hoover-program-kevin-dresser-project-onyx/7547230002/ 

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Welcome to In The Room, a wrestling podcast from the Des Moines Register's Cody Goodwin. On today's episode, Cody brings you interviews with the U.S. women’s freestyle Olympic team.

Below are some wrestling stories Cody’s written this summer.

STORIES

• Meet Nate Jesuroga, Southeast Polk’s star wrestler who is competing at the Cadet freestyle world championships: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/07/18/southeast-polk-high-school-iowa-wrestling-nate-jesuroga-cadet-world-championships-budapest-us-team/7947036002/ 

• Iowa State coach Kevin Dresser receives contract extension through 2026: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/wrestling/2021/07/19/iowa-state-cyclones-wrestling-coach-kevin-dresser-contract-extension-2026-jamie-pollard/8018872002/ 

• Iowa wrestlers Myles Wilson, Tony Cassioppi make U23 men’s freestyle world team: https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/05/31/iowa-wrestling-myles-wilson-tony-cassioppi-u-23-world-team-members-national-titles-patrick-kennedy/5282369001/ 

• Drew Bennett announces transfer from UNI to Iowa wrestling program: https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/05/22/iowa-hawkeye-wrestling-drew-bennett-transferring-uni-wrestling-doug-schwab-tom-brands-fort-dodge/5220425001/ 

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Welcome to In The Room, a wrestling podcast from the Des Moines Register's Cody Goodwin. On today's episode, Cody brings you interviews with the U.S. men’s freestyle Olympic team.

Below are some wrestling stories Cody’s written this summer.

STORIES

• Iowa wrestling coach Tom Brands receives contract extension: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/07/26/university-iowa-coaches-receive-contract-extension-fran-mccaffery-tom-brands-lisa-bluder-rick-heller/5377383001/ 

• 16U/Junior All-American video: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/videos/sports/high-school/2021/07/26/2021-iowa-high-school-wrestling-usa-wrestling-all-americans-fargo-freestyle-greco-roman-iahswr/5374826001/ 

• Robert Avila Jr., announces transfer from Lisbon to Iowa City West: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/07/12/robert-avila-jr-wrestling-transferring-lisbon-iowa-city-west-high-school/7944940002/ 

• Team Iowa wins Junior men’s freestyle national duals: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/06/19/wrestling-iowa-wins-2021-junior-freestyle-national-duals-first-time-16-years-2005-tulsa-oaklahoma/7758063002/ 

• These 5 Iowa wrestlers stood out at the 16U national duals: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/06/14/iowa-high-school-wrestling-top-showings-16-u-national-dual-teams-freestyle-greco/7679059002/ 

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Welcome to In The Room, a wrestling podcast from the Des Moines Register's Cody Goodwin. On today's episode, Cody returns, with a recap of the busy summer of Iowa high school wrestling.

STORIES

• Three Iowa girls earn All-American honors at 16U women’s freestyle national championships: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/07/18/iowa-girls-wrestling-movement-should-gain-steam-after-fargo-junior-national-championships/8007335002/ 

• Six Iowa high school wrestlers earn All-American status at 16U men’s freestyle national championships: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/07/19/fargo-wrestling-iowa-high-school-16-u-all-americans-maddux-borcherding-johnson-dru-ayala-jake-walker/8011680002/ 

• Drake Ayala wins second Junior freestyle national title as Team Iowa takes fifth: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/07/20/wrestling-fort-dodge-drake-ayala-university-iowa-wins-junior-freestyle-national-title-usa-wrestling/8026562002/ 

• Southeast Polk’s Nate Jesuroga wins bronze at the Cadet freestyle world championships: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/07/21/southeast-polk-wrestler-nate-jesuroga-medals-cadet-freestyle-world-championships/8039537002/ 

• Bettendorf’s Ella Schmit adds Junior All-American to her growing wrestling résumé: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/07/21/bettendorf-wrestler-ella-schmit-junior-womens-freestyle-all-american/8039487002/ 

• Osage’s Nick Fox leads Team Iowa at 16U greco national championships: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/07/22/osage-wrestler-nick-fox-team-iowa-16-u-greco-national-championships-usa-wrestling-fargo-dome-iahswr/8054174002/ 

• West Delaware’s Wyatt Voelker wins Junior greco national title: https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/high-school/2021/07/23/west-delaware-wyatt-voelker-junior-greco-national-champion-usa-wrestling-iowa-high-school-fargo-nd/8070037002/ 

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