On this week's show Holmes and Robbie pose the question of is this the best Penn State lineup we have ever seen? They also dig into bringing back national duals along with rearranging the season, the latest D1 women's championship news and the possibilities that come with it. In the end they discuss how tough Oklahoma State looks and what's coming up this weekend on the college slate.

Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:02:12 - Discussion on Viewer Comments
00:04:43 - Analysis of College Wrestling Tournament Dynamics
00:07:59 - Perspectives on College Sports as Entertainment
00:10:35 - Examination of NCAA Marketing Strategies
00:13:20 - National Duals Format Discussion
00:22:04 - Overview of Upcoming Matches in NCAA Wrestling
00:25:41 - Penn State's Dominance in College Wrestling
00:30:10 - Implications of New NCAA Women's Championship
00:34:50 – This Week’s ACC Matches to Watch
00:47:15 – This Week’s Big Ten Matchups to Watch 

In the first show of the new year the crew discusses the fall off in competition around college holiday wrestling tournaments like Midlands and Southern Scuffle and they also question the decisions at the top of the rankings at 141 and 197.
 
The wrap up the conversation with a what they are looking forward to in the first week of conference dual meet wrestling.

Timestamps
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:15 - Decline of Holiday Wrestling Tournaments
00:03:30 - Nostalgia for Competitive Holiday Events
00:06:00 - Examining the Shift in Wrestling Strategies
00:10:40 - Load Management and its Impact on wrestling
00:12:30 - The Importance of In-Season Matches
00:15:15 - Discussion on NCAA Rankings Changes
00:18:45 - Matchups to Watch in Upcoming Conferences 

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1G-ZXyRDrg

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The Rocco Welsh rumors were swirling and many thought he was leaving Ohio State until he put that to bed. The team dives into the rumors and discusses what they are looking forward to coming up to cap off 2024 and going into 2025. They also talk about who they were surprised by so far this year.

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Rocco Welsh Rumors
10:00 - Big first half surprises & Standout performances
38:00 - Looking forward to in second half of the season
1:00:00 - Wrap up & shoutouts 

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xxo3ffAbPzw

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The crew goes weight-by-weight and discusses this weekend's 2024 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Collegiate Wrestling Invitational field and makes their picks and predictions for the upcoming tournament.
 
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_uKtP_DWdc
 
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So much went on in week 4. This week we discuss Gable Steveson's first match back, ACC vs B1G dual meets, what's happening with PSU's lineup after Black Knight finals, CyHawk and our thoughts on UNC's 2-piece singlet.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjZg-Q1YJFQ

00:00 - Introduction and Highlights
01:20 - Big Ten Showdowns Recap
05:55 - Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech Duel Analysis
09:45 - Virginia Tech's Strong Performance
12:00 - Key Matches and Wrestlers to Watch
14:50 - The Impact of NIL on College Wrestling
23:30 - Ivy League Wrestling Updates
28:15 - Cornell Wrestling Insights
30:50 - Wisconsin’s Struggles This Season
34:10 - Gable Steveson’s Return to Wrestling
38:35 - Penn State’s Competitive Edge
43:20 - Iowa's Performance and Lineup Changes
47:55 - Closing Thoughts and Thanksgiving Wishes

Summary: 
1. Introduction and Highlights: The hosts introduce the episode, discussing major events in recent wrestling matches.
2. Big Ten Showdowns Recap: Overview of exciting matchups within the Big Ten, focusing on notable performances.
3. Rutgers vs. Virginia Tech Duel Analysis: Insights into the recent duel, examining team performances and standout wrestlers.
4. Virginia Tech's Strong Performance: Discussion on Virginia Tech's dominance and individual match highlights.
5. Key Matches and Wrestlers to Watch: Analysis of notable matches and wrestlers making waves in the wrestling community.
6. The Impact of NIL on College Wrestling: Discussion on how NIL will affect college wrestlers' decisions and opportunities.
7. Ivy League Wrestling Updates: Recap of performances and developments within the Ivy League wrestling teams.
8. Cornell Wrestling Insights: Spotlight on Cornell’s current lineup challenges and the impact of injuries.
9. Wisconsin’s Struggles This Season: Analysis of Wisconsin’s disappointing start and potential reasons for their struggles.
10. Gable Steveson’s Return to Wrestling: Examination of Gable's impressive comeback performance and the overall effect on Minnesota's team.
11. Penn State’s Competitive Edge: Discussion on how Penn State continues to excel, showcasing their impressive depth.
12. Iowa's Performance and Lineup Changes: Insights on Iowa's recent performances and the developments in their lineup.
13. Closing Thoughts and Thanksgiving Wishes: The hosts share their gratitude and best wishes for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.

We discuss the NWCA All-Star Classic plus the other big time duals that went down in week 3 before diving into what we are looking forward to watching this week.
 

Timestamps: 
[00:00] - Introduction
[00:10] - Housekeeping: Hosts discuss recent returns of notable wrestlers like Sammy Sasso and Gable Steveson.
[01:30] - Shayne Van Ness's Performance at the All-Star Classic.
[05:12] - Carter Starocci's Match: Discussion about Carter Starocci's win and style at the All-Star Classic.
[14:00] - Heavyweight Discussion: Conversations around heavyweight performances and upcoming matches.
[22:45] - Recap of All-Star Classic: Key performances and takeaways from the All-Star Classic.
[25:00] - ACC Recap: Overview of significant happenings in the ACC conference.
[27:50] - Big 12 Highlights: Discussion of notable moments and wrestling in the Big 12.
[30:45] - Ivy /EIWA Insights: Thoughts on Ivy League wrestling, particularly focusing on Princeton's performance.
[32:00] - Looking Ahead to week 4 

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9lGmlfSV2o

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Week 2 gave us a lot of action and a ton of upset. We take a look at the performances that stuck out to us along with the return of Gable Steveson to college wrestling.
 
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaSP4RZBeFo

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We finally got some competition last week and it was everything we thought it would be. The team discusses the biggest results and what they are looking forward to in week 2.
 
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQlIAiAQEpU

The season is here! Campbell and Wyoming will be kicking off the 2024-25 season on Halloween and there are a number of great duals and matchups going down in week 1. We do our previews and picks and give props to Wyoming and Campbell for continuing to innovate and bring a different type of dual meet atmosphere.
 
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTh5f5SF-Os
 
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On this week's episode the crew discusses Zahid Valencia making the move to Cowboy RTC, coaches recruiting wrestlers after they've made a verbal commitment to another school, Nick Stemmet trash talking AJ Ferrari before they meet to kick off the season and the full All-Star classic lineup.
 
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8NsMCYKGO8Y


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