Jacob Pauli, an NCAA champion pole vaulter for Northern Iowa, and Alex Dolly, a volunteer assistant coach at Michigan State, will go “On the Mat” this Tuesday, August 30.

“On the Mat" is a presentation of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. The show can be heard live on the Internet at www.kcnzam.com or locally in Northeast Iowa each Wednesday from 5:00 to 6:00 PM Central on AM 1650, The Fan.

This week’s show will be broadcast on Tuesday, August 30 at 5 p.m.

E-mail [email protected] with any questions or comments about the show.

During the months of August and September the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum will conduct “champions” interviews with champion athletes and coaches outside the sport of wrestling. There will also be regular interviews with wrestlers and coaches.

This week’s “champion” interview is with Jacob Pauli. Pauli was an NCAA champion in the pole vault for Northern Iowa in 2001. He was a member of the 2007 World championship team and an Olympic alternate in 2008.

Dolly was a four-year starter for the University of Northern Iowa wrestling team, reaching the round of 12 at the NCAA tournament in three of those years. He is currently a volunteer assistant coach at Michigan State. Dolly will represent Ireland in the upcoming World Championships.