Part 2 of the Mat Stats deep dive into participation numbers at the high school level continues, this time focusing on girls high school participation.

George Mason head coach Frank Beasley joins the show this week.

Join host Shane Sparks as he engages with Alex Dieringer, a Wisconsin native and renowned wrestler with an impressive record as a four-time NCAA Division I All-American and three-time NCAA Champion.

This week we go over the upcoming US Open and the possible qualifiers for the Olympic Trials. We also go over some potential implications with Pan Am Qualifiers and other exciting things in the world of USA Wrestling!

It’s Short Time Shots, a look at the day’s college wrestling scores and more.

It’s Short Time Shots, a look at the day’s college wrestling scores and more.

Shane Sparks hosts Patrick Glory, the 2023 NCAA Champion from Princeton University, in a conversation that covers Glory's wrestling journey, his approach to mental toughness, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on his career.

Coach Tony Ersland joins hosts Cory Palm and Tanner Lipsett to break down the results from the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational and what it means, at this point in the season, for his team. #BoilerUp

December is a busy month for college wrestling zig-zagging across the U.S. with some of the best action of the season. On episode No. 115 of the the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, host Brian Reinhardt and NC State head coach Pat Popolizio recap a very success trip to Las Vegas for the annual Cliff Keen Invite.

The Pack now turns its attention back to dual season, as #2 NC State will head to Nashville for the Collegiate Wrestling Duals. There will be three duals on Tuesday, Dec. 19 vs. Lock Haven, #16 Northern Iowa and #5 Ohio State.

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This week we talk through some recent news with NCAA Wrestling before transitioning into an interview with John Fisher. Mr. Fisher, 4x All American, 4x Midlands Champion, and 3x B1G Champion talks about his time competing in college and internationally, as well as his time coaching in college and most recently at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School. We also talk Rayvon Foley and some of his favorite people he's met through the years. We wrap with a Cliff Keen recap, parent corner, and Rock On!

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