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All-American for NC State.

  1. 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championship Preview & Predictions - 149 Pounds

    2023 NCAA Wrestling Championship Preview & Predictions - 149 Pounds

    Mar 13, 2023

    Cornell's Yianni Diakomihalis is chasing four-time NCAA champ status in a deep field. He's the clear favorite, but this bracket still has plenty of intrigue.
  2. 2022-23 NCAA 149-Pound Preseason Preview: Yianni On The Cusp Of History

    2022-23 NCAA 149-Pound Preseason Preview: Yianni On The Cusp Of History

    Aug 9, 2022

    There are lots of familiar faces in this weight with Yianni Diakomihalis leading the way. The Cornell senior won a pair of NCAA titles at 141 pounds (2018-19) before moving up to 149 for the 2022 campaign where he won his third championship.
  3. Yianni's The Final Boss At 149 lbs

    Yianni's The Final Boss At 149 lbs

    Mar 15, 2022

    The bracket at 149 lbs has a clear favorite in Yianni Diakomihalis, but it also has the kind of volatility fans love to see in March. Several wrestlers outside the top 8 seeds could finish, and in fact, have finished on the podium which makes for a chaotic forecast.
  4. Who Was Helped Or Hurt The Most By Their NCAA Seeds

    Who Was Helped Or Hurt The Most By Their NCAA Seeds

    Mar 11, 2022

    NCAA Championship Tournament seeds don't always align with expectations. Outside of the coaches' poll, however, there is essentially no human element is involved. A seed is determined by a national qualifier's body of work over the course of the season, as well as that of his competitors, and then a formula which is applied to everyone.
  5. Expect Chaos In Charlottesville: ACC Preview & Predictions

    Expect Chaos In Charlottesville: ACC Preview & Predictions

    Mar 4, 2022

    Nearly two-thirds of the starters in the ACC will be headed to Detroit. In other words, this conference has an extremely high concentration of talent, and every match will matter.
  6. The Six Can't Miss Matches Happening Friday Night

    The Six Can't Miss Matches Happening Friday Night

    Jan 20, 2022

    Friday night has the potential to be one of the best nights of Div I wrestling this regular season. With 17 duals scheduled, including multiple between top 10 teams, there will be no shortage of great wrestling. You can follow along with all of the action Friday night as me and Mike Mal will be watch partying it up along with some special guests!
  7. Top Seniors Yet To Win An NCAA Title

    Top Seniors Yet To Win An NCAA Title

    Oct 25, 2021

    The 2021-2022 NCAA season is just around the corner. This will be the last run at an NCAA Title for many seniors, but there are a few that stick out who haven’t yet won it all. Take a look below as we outline (in weight class order) some of the best group of seniors yet to win an NCAA Championship.
  8. The Super Staffs Of The NCAA

    The Super Staffs Of The NCAA

    Sep 17, 2021

    For some time now the topic in major team sports leagues has been the formation of super teams and what they can accomplish. With the movement in coaching this summer the question should now arise: what about coaching super staffs in college wrestling? Some may come easily to mind but there are more than you may think.
  9. Way Too Early Lineup Look: 2021-2022 NC State Wolfpack

    Way Too Early Lineup Look: 2021-2022 NC State Wolfpack

    Apr 19, 2021

    Under the leadership of Pat Popolizio, NC State has vaulted itself into the national conversation and asserted control over the ACC. Now back-to-back-to-back conference champions, NC State is poised to add a fourth-straight with their probable 2021-2022 starting lineup.
  10. Best Quarterfinals Of The 2021 NCAA Championships

    Best Quarterfinals Of The 2021 NCAA Championships

    Mar 19, 2021

    Remember, quarterfinal wins are worth seven team points, plus bonus. Iowa is in first with 33.5 points and eight quarterfinalists. Penn State is behind them with 28 points and seven in the quarters, and Missouri behind them with 23.5 points and four quarterfinalists.
  11. Eierman, Lee, & Seabass Stand Out At 141

    Eierman, Lee, & Seabass Stand Out At 141

    Mar 17, 2021

    The longest anyone has ever had to wait for an NCAA Tournament since World War II ended is finally over. The competitors have made their way to St Louis and we are going to crown 10 new champs for the first time since 2019.
  12. Bader Show: Wynn Michalak & Tariq Wilson

    Bader Show: Wynn Michalak & Tariq Wilson

    Mar 2, 2021

    Bader and Bray catch up with Wynn Michalak after Campbell won the SoCon and Tariq Wilson after his ACC title.
  13. Complete Preview & Predictions - RTC Cup Presented By Titan Mercury

    Complete Preview & Predictions - RTC Cup Presented By Titan Mercury

    Dec 3, 2020

    The pools are set for the RTC Cup Presented by Titan Mercury where we'll see two days of incredible action. Here's a breakdown of the weight classes and the matches we expect to see during pool competition and how they could set up Saturday's bracket.
  14. Can Undefeated NC State Win A Team Trophy In March?

    Can Undefeated NC State Win A Team Trophy In March?

    Feb 18, 2020

    NC State has one dual remaining against Duke, and unless something very unexpected happens, they will finish the season as the clear #2-ranked dual meet team in the country with a 15-0 record. They have been ranked as high as #4 in the tournament rankings, but do they have what it takes to bring home their second NCAA trophy in three years?
  15. 2020 Title Contenders: 141 Pounds

    2020 Title Contenders: 141 Pounds

    Jun 24, 2019

    Ohio State's Three-time All-American Joey McKenna has exhausted his NCAA eligibility, but just about every other 141-pounder from last season has time left to earn an NCAA title. Four-time national qualifier Josh Alber of UNI is another noteworthy departure from the division.