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Princeton head wrestling coach Chris Ayres goes On The Mat

Princeton head wrestling coach and past Lehigh All-American Chris Ayres joins On The Mat to talk about the program, its rise and the recent victory over his alma mater, Princeton's first over the Mountain Hawks in 50 years. That's On The Mat this week.

Show Segments
0:36 - Andrew Hamilton is very baseball.
2:15 - Bill Zadick's Budapest story
4:10 - Princeton's on the rise
6:50 - Shifting to the connection to Rob Koll coming to Northern Iowa
9:00 - Are we focusing more on individuals?
12:00 - I just want to see good wrestling
15:45 - When do we get to the point where dual meets mean something?
18:00 - The topic today: The best wrestlers never to be All-Americans
22:50 - Chris Ayres Interview


“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton.

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Ohio State NCAA champion and four-time All-American Nathan Tomasello goes On The Mat

Nathan Tomasello was an NCAA champion and a four-time All-American at Ohio State. He's heading to compete at The Midlands this year, too. He joins On The Mat to talk about his run in college and what's next for him in his international career.

Show Segments
0:50 - Realistic expectations of AWL
6:00 - Where does Tony Ramos stand with Iowa fans?
8:52 - Nathan Tomasello is coming on the program
9:30 - Yes, we will take guest suggestions.
12:00 - Who's moving where for 2020?
14:30 - Injuries and duals - Already thinking about March?
18:20 - Gable Steveson is a stud.
21:00 - Iowa-Iowa State
26:00 - Dual meet championship again?
30:35 - Nathan Tomasello Interview


“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton.

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NC State national champion Michael Macchiavello goes On The Mat

North Carolina native Michael Macchiavello never won an ACC title, but in 2018, he won the NCAA Division I championship at 197 pounds. He joins On The Mat to talk about his run and the AWL.

Show Segments
0:05 - Justin Hoch-eye references
2:25 - Royce Alger reference!
4:40 - Previewing Michael Macchiavello on the show.
7:30 - Let's support the AWL
10:00 - Marketable stars
13:00 - What makes college wrestlers stars on campus?
21:00 - Other reasons wrestling is popular in Iowa
23:00 - Iowa-Iowa State chatter
28:45 - The new stuff coming to the Gable Museum with the renovations
34:00 - Michael Macchiavello Interview


“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton.

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Oregon All-American and MMA champion and broadcaster Chael Sonnen

Past University of Oregon All-American and noted Mixed Martial Arts fighter and commentator Chael Sonnen joins On The Mat to give his vast array of opinions on wrestling, fighting and a bunch of things in between.

Show Segments
1:15 - Focused and Strong
2:00 - U23 Thoughts
3:20 - The alternates from Team USA
5:50 - Do you have international closure, Andy?
6:20 - AWL - It needs to be a success.
13:20 - Previewing Chael Sonnen.
13:35 - Oklahoma State chatter
18:00 - Talking Gable Steveson
22:00 - Kollin Moore vs. Bo Nickal
26:00 - Hayden Hidlay chatter from U23 Worlds
28:00 - Chael Sonnen Interview


“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton.

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NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer and NC State assistant Obe Blanc

NWCA Executive Director Mike Moyer and NC State assistant wrestling coach Obe Blanc go On The Mat this week to talk about the All-Star Classic, Wolfpack wrestling and the recent World Championships.

Show Segments
0:30 - Rollie Fingers
2:00 - The AWL Draft
9:00 - Who's on the show today?
10:00 - All-Star Classic thoughts
15:00 - Ask Andy
19:20 - Mike Moyer Interview
1:13:00 - Obe Blanc Interview

“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton.

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World champion J'den Cox and AWL founder Wayne Boyd

USA wrestling's J'den Cox, the 2018 gold medalist at the recent Wrestling World Championships in Budapest, Hungary joins Titan Mercury's Wayne Boyd, founder of the American Wrestling League, go On The Mat this week.

Show Segments
0:20 - Back from Budapest
1:00 - Talking J'den Cox's performance
4:00 - Talking David Taylor
7:00 - Talking Kyle Dake
10:25 - Talking Adeline Gray
12:20 - Day 2 of Competition, a huge day.
16:00 - Team standings scenarios
19:00 - Mallory Velte improvement
19:50 - Adam Coon makes finals. All of them.
20:30 - Greco stuff
25:00 - Laundry time
28:00 - J'den Cox Interview
1:03:00 - Wayne Boyd Interview

“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton.

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World champion and UWW Vice President Stan Dziedzic

World champion, Olympic bronze medalist and UWW Vice President Stan Dziedzic goes On The Mat as we prepare for the 2018 Wrestling World Championships in Budapest.

Show Segments
0:35 - Why will Andy Hamilton get great sleep in Budapest?
2:30 - High school coach in Kansas will implement the PDI this year.
4:20 - Ask Andy Segment.
6:30 - Throwback to the Paris orange juice from 2017.
9:15 - Answering the question.
13:54 - Helen Maroulis wins the spot
17:45 - Seeding 33. Good thing or bad thing?
22:30 - Final PDI, 285-pounds.
31:50 - Stan Dziedzic Interview

“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton.

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World teamer Joe Colon joins On The Mat

NCAA Division I All-American and NJCAA National Champion Joe Colon joins On The Mat to talk about his late addition to the U.S. men's freestyle World Team. Colon, an Iowa native, started out his career at Iowa Central before earning All-American honors at Northern Iowa. He currently trains in Fresno, California at the Valley RTC.

Show Segments
0:35 - Over The Top references!
3:30 - Joe Colon coming to the world championships
8:00 - Jenna Burkert in, Alli Ragan out with injury
9:45 - New weight classes and weight-class growth with Kyle Dake and David Taylor
13:50 - Where does J'den Cox fit in all this?
16:00 - Got questions? We got answers!
17:45 - Point Differential Index at 197 breaks the mold.
30:10 - Joe Colon Interview

“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton.

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World medalist Thomas Gilman and women's freestyle world teamer Sarah Hildebrandt

Thomas Gilman, 2017 World Silver Medalist and women's World Teamer Sarah Hildebrandt are guests to talk about the upcoming World Championships on the latest episode of On The Mat.

Show Segments
0:50 - The real playoffs begin now.
3:50 - A game called "What Might Have Been: What if Henry Cejudo wrestled in the NCAA?""
9:00 - Does Aaron Pico have a shot to come back and make the Olympic team?
13:30 - What does Thomas Gilman bring to the table?
15:00 - Sarah Hildebrandt's life changes will be in the mix.
19:00 - More on the Point Differential Index, this time 184 pounds.
26:25 - Thomas Gilman interview
52:50 - Sarah Hildebrandt Interview

“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton.

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World medalist James Green and women's freestyle world teamer Jacarra Winchester

Multiple-time men's freestyle world teamer and two-time medalist James Green joins first-time women's world teamer Jacarra Winchester on the latest episode of On The Mat.

Show Segments
0:30 - Andy Hamilton's travel woes from Slovakia
2:10 - Mekhi Lewis in only his THIRD freestyle tournament wins gold
8:00 - Looking at the expectations from Team USA from the year previous
9:40 - Who's on the show today?
11:20 - The Russian gift in 2017.
13:25 - Point Differential at 174 pounds.
22:31 - Remembering Mike Milkovich and Bob Siddens
28:00 - The imitation from JB on trying to copy Kyle Klingman
30:10 - James Green Interview
57:15 - Jacarra Winchester Interview

“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum and is hosted by the Director of the Dan Gable Museum, Kyle Klingman, and Trackwrestling Content Manager Andy Hamilton.

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