New Jersey Mat Chat

We sit down with Jackson's own Armani McCann to discuss the Liberty & Memorial merger, martial arts, and his surprising choice of music...

00:00 Intro

00:18 Pellegrino MMA

01:20 Welcome Armani McCann

01:38 The Merge

03:21 Season's coming

04:23 Young Karate kid

06:55 Steady rising

10:30 Academic comeback

12:25 College visits

13:16 My sis used to beat my....

14:43 Elite Inner Power

15:45 Freestyling

17:54 Match day

19:53 Trust my coaches

21:00 Inspirations & Nutrition

23:55 Inner Power Martial Arts

24:30 Be part of the journey

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Tanner Hodgins, one the top 190 pounders in the country, is back on after his fun at the world championships in Greece. This time we went down to 'the barn' to discuss his college recruitment, and how he narrowed it down on where to continue his storied wrestling career.

00:00 Intro

00:18 Beato Baits

00:58 Welcome back Tanner Hodgins

01:45 Repechage & Competing Internationally

06:15 Official Visit: Arizona State

07:50 Official Visit: NC State

09:10 Official Visit: Virginia Tech

10:15 Official Visit: Michigan

12:40 Official Visit: Oklahoma State

14:40 Plains, Pains, & Automobiles

17:08 Advice to future recruits

20:00 Narrowing it down

22:11 Senior Rebel

25:14 The Choice

28:08 Be part of the journey

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We sat down with Cinnaminson's very own 138 pounder to discuss their program, his first trip to Atlantic City, college expectations, alignments, and more...

00:00 Intro

00:18 Beato Baits

00:58 Welcome Dominic Marino

01:18 Atlantic City

02:30 No off season

04:35 Freestlyling

05:31 Cinnaminson Program

07:20 Weight game & Goals

08:21 College Goals & Prep

10:59 Mat side weigh ins

13:40 Out on Alignment

18:19 Be part of the journey

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We sat down with West Deptford stud Ryan Mcconaghy to chat about his rise, his future, and mom's cooking.

00:00 Intro

00:14 Beato Baits

00:53 Welcome Ryan McConaghy

01:15 Prep for final year

02:20 Rearview mirror

06:15 Club life

07:35 West Deptford

09:20 Peak into the future

10:30 Competition

11:57 Atlantic City bound

14:18 The Program

15:40 Cross country

17:10 The Evolution

19:05 Immortal Technique

20:30 Family first

21:31 Be part of the journey

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We set up shop at Shore Thing wrestling club to get an up-close look at the man who has remained relevant after 30+ years as a coach, mentor and friend of countless wrestlers, parents and coaches throughout New Jersey. Please welcome Vinny Santaniello.

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In part 4 of our official series, highly respected officials Vinny Russo & Gary Wade are back to chat about what could be the most confusing part of a wrestling match: near fall.

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We sat down with our first lady wrestler, Madison Rucci of Jackson, NJ, to discuss the fastest growing sport, the merging of Liberty & Memorial, and prom dresses...

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We sat down with Dan Wernikoff of Champion Athletes & Anthony White from Rutgers Wrestling to gain some insight about the science and data behind nutrition and weight management. Experience what it's like first hand for a wrestler and their parents to work with a nutritionist.

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We sat down with Vincent Santaniello, nationally ranked collegiate wrestler from New Jersey’s own Brick Memorial, to discuss his college journey, Shore Thing, and growing up in one of Jersey's top wrestling clubs.

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We sat down with Rumson Fair Haven stud Sonny Amato to chat about his recruiting status, NIL, Pauly Legs and……

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