The crew discusses AJ Ferrari and Ethen Miller sitting out for big matches and whether or not they were ducking. They also dig into the inconsistency of referees and give a rivalry week preview for Virginia Tech vs NC State and Iowa vs Oklahoma State along with making their picks.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owV80GUm5p4



Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
02:23 - Did AJ Ferrari and Ethen Miller duck last week?
25:29 - Inconsistent referee calls strike again
49:14 - NC State vs Virginia Tech Preview
1:05:06 - Oklahoma State vs Iowa Preview
1:26:39 - Wrap-up and Shoutouts

The final top five domino is off the board as Jax Forrest made his college commitment to Oklahoma State. We also discuss Iowa Coach Terry Brands going into the stands and engaging with fans and lastly, we revisit the NCAA Champion picks that we made before the season and see how much we've changed our minds or solidified our picks. 

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmXCEt2xM7o

Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:38 - Terry Brands goes into the stands
14:44 - Jax Forrest commits to Oklahoma State
25:18 - Stickin' or Kickin': NCAA Picks Edition
1:05:40 - Which teams take 2-4 at NCAAs?
1:15:22 - Wrap up: what's coming up this week?

In this week conversation the team discusses Bo Bassett's commitment to Iowa and reflect on the new school of recruiting along with who is in the lead for the Hodge this year. They also get a little nostalgic as they talk about wrestling shoes. As always they recap what's happening in the different conferences and what they are excited for this weekend.

Timestamps
00:00 - Intro
00:42 - Bo Bassett commits to Iowa
22:42 - Iowa’s decision to go with Ferrari over Arnold + PSU vs Iowa breakdown
47:42 - Who is in the lead for the Hodge?
1:00:02 - Wrestling shoes: Old school vs new school
1:14:42 - Closing: recap + what’s coming + shoutouts

It's the week of the biggest dual of the year - Penn State vs Iowa. We look into the top matches, where Iowa can win and the trash talking at 184. We also dig into the new rules proposal meeting coming up and the rules we would like to see added along with how injuries have sidelined a number of All-Americans this year.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Talk on Rules Proposals
28:11 - Injuries in Wrestling
36:08 – EIWAs, ACC, Big Ten recap
51:05 – Trash talk and Iowa-Penn State breakdown
01:10:14 - Closing Thoughts

The full crew is back this week and they dig into Jett Strickenberger's controversial celebration, the return of D1 National Duals, and a review of the Anthony Roble movie Unstoppable. They also discuss the topic of is wrestling tougher now or back in the day that Bo Nickal and Carter Starocci discussed last week.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:15 – Discussion on Women's Wrestling Vote
05:45 – Announcement of National Duals Return
20:30 – Is Wrestling Tougher Today vs Back in the Day?
27:00 – Review of the Unstoppable Movie (Spoiler Alert)
35:20 – Jett Strickenberger’s Controversial Celebration
44:30 – Recap of Penn State vs. Nebraska Dual
55:00 – Upcoming Matches to Watch

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.