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The Pulse with Andy Hamilton is a look at the hottest topics and most interesting takes in the wrestling world.

  1. The Pulse: How Coralville Is Becoming Wrestling's Hottest Hub

    The Pulse: How Coralville Is Becoming Wrestling's Hottest Hub

    Jan 20, 2022

    Josh Schamberger set out to change a neighborhood 21 years ago when he stepped into his current role as the president of the Iowa City/Coralville Convention and Visitors Bureau.
  2. The Pulse: Peyton Robb Joins Title Talk At 157

    The Pulse: Peyton Robb Joins Title Talk At 157

    Nov 24, 2021

    The Pulse with Andy Hamilton is a look at the hot topics and interesting angles in wrestling. This week’s edition looks at Peyton Robb’s ascent into the title contender category at 157 pounds and Nebraska coach Mark Manning’s relationship with his new boss.
  3. The Pulse: Preps Henson, Feldman Shine On College Opening Weekend

    The Pulse: Preps Henson, Feldman Shine On College Opening Weekend

    Nov 10, 2021

    The Pulse with Andy Hamilton is a look at the hot topics and interesting angles in wrestling. This week’s edition looks back at the dazzling performances by high school seniors Caleb Henson and Nick Feldman last weekend at college open tournaments, what Tony Cassioppi’s U23 World title means for the heavyweight class from a historical standpoint and how Jay Aiello has gone from a 13-15 season as a freshman to a Junior World bronze.
  4. The Pulse: Is Brandon Cannon The Comeback Wrestler Of The Year?

    The Pulse: Is Brandon Cannon The Comeback Wrestler Of The Year?

    Nov 4, 2021

    If you weren’t plugged into the Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals, you might’ve missed one of the best wrestling stories of the year.
  5. The Pulse: 20 Interesting Facts And Figures Coming Out Of Oslo

    The Pulse: 20 Interesting Facts And Figures Coming Out Of Oslo

    Oct 11, 2021

    The Pulse with Andy Hamilton is a look at the hot topics and interesting angles in wrestling. This week’s edition looks back at some of the interesting facts and figures coming out of the World Championships in Oslo.
  6. The Pulse: A Look Inside The Fight To Revive Fresno State Wrestling

    The Pulse: A Look Inside The Fight To Revive Fresno State Wrestling

    Sep 22, 2021

    The Pulse with Andy Hamilton is a look at the hot topics and interesting angles in wrestling. This week's edition takes a dive into Fresno State's decision to drop wrestling just four years after the Bulldogs returned to the mat and the ongoing fight to revive the program.
  7. The Pulse: Power 5 Women's Wrestling Is Closer Than You Think

    The Pulse: Power 5 Women's Wrestling Is Closer Than You Think

    Sep 14, 2021

    This story originally ran on Monday, September 14 when the addition of Iowa women's wrestling was imminent but not yet a reality. Since then, the Hawkeyes have announced their plans to add the first Power Five program in women's wrestling history.
  8. The Pulse With Andy Hamilton: Jordan Burroughs Has Something To Prove

    The Pulse With Andy Hamilton: Jordan Burroughs Has Something To Prove

    Sep 7, 2021

    The Pulse with Andy Hamilton is a look at the hot topics and interesting angles in wrestling. This week’s edition features Jordan Burroughs and his quest to recapture the real estate atop the World podium and a D3 program in New York that’s cleaning up.
  9. The Pulse With Andy Hamilton: The Whirlwind To Two World Medals

    The Pulse With Andy Hamilton: The Whirlwind To Two World Medals

    Aug 30, 2021

    The Pulse with Andy Hamilton is a look at the hot topics and interesting takes in wrestling. This week's edition features Braxton Amos' historic performance at the Junior World Championships, remembers the two wrestlers who were killed during Thursday's terrorist attack in Afghanistan and contains a note on a Fargo finalist who picked up a Big Ten football offer this past weekend.
  10. The Pulse With Andy Hamilton: USA Gaining In Women's World Supremacy Race

    The Pulse With Andy Hamilton: USA Gaining In Women's World Supremacy Race

    Aug 21, 2021

    Terry Steiner typically isn’t the type who makes headline-grabbing predictions, but the leader of the USA Wrestling women’s freestyle program made a bold declaration a couple weeks ago.
  11. The Pulse With Andy Hamilton: A Look Back At The Historic USA Performance

    The Pulse With Andy Hamilton: A Look Back At The Historic USA Performance

    Aug 12, 2021

    The karaoke stage of USA Wrestling’s post-Olympics party was just beginning late Saturday night on The Manhattan Hotel’s second floor when Rich Bender slipped out for a few minutes and found a quieter corner down the hall.
  12. The Pulse With Andy Hamilton: Helen's Quest To Rise To The Top Again

    The Pulse With Andy Hamilton: Helen's Quest To Rise To The Top Again

    Aug 3, 2021

    In terms of tune-ups for Tokyo, the last outing didn’t produce the results Helen Maroulis wanted, but it was a tournament she felt she needed.
  13. The Pulse With Andy Hamilton: Borrelli's Ready To Build

    The Pulse With Andy Hamilton: Borrelli's Ready To Build

    Jul 21, 2021

    When he slid behind the wheel on the first Saturday in June to begin the cross-country trek to his new life on the East coast, Jason Borrelli had his eyes focused on the road ahead.