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  1. Early Line-up Look: Iowa State Wrestling 2023-24

    Early Line-up Look: Iowa State Wrestling 2023-24

    Aug 8, 2023

    Iowa State posted their best NCAA finish in the Kevin Dresser era last season at 11th. Despite losing key performers Marcus Coleman and Sam Schuyler from the upper half of the lineup, the Cyclones should continue to rise and will once again be pushing for a top-ten finish. Some huge transfers and a lot of movement will give the Cyclones an almost entirely new lineup next season.
  2. FRL 946 - Why Paniro Johnson Could Be Cleared By The NCAA

    FRL 946 - Why Paniro Johnson Could Be Cleared By The NCAA

    Aug 2, 2023

    CP, JD, and Ben talk about Iowa State and Iowa's gambling situation and potential big changes coming to NCAA wrestling.
  3. Paniro Johnson Charged In Betting Investigation

    Paniro Johnson Charged In Betting Investigation

    Aug 2, 2023

    Criminal charges have been filed against Iowa State wrestler Paniro Johnson accusing him of tampering with records related to the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s probe into sports gambling.
  4. U20 World Team Trials Preview & Predictions

    U20 World Team Trials Preview & Predictions

    May 31, 2023

    One of my favorite age-level tournaments of the year has arrived - the Junior World Team Trials. The nation’s best high school upperclassmen and college underclassmen putting it on the line for a chance to represent their country overseas.
  5. US Open: U20 Ultimate Preview & Predictions

    US Open: U20 Ultimate Preview & Predictions

    Apr 29, 2023

    U20 Nationals (formerly known as UWW Junior Nationals) is one of my favorite age-level tournaments every year. The top high school upperclassmen get to test themselves against the best first or second-year college guys who are often hungry to compete coming out of redshirt. It's the first step in making the Junior World Team as the winner of this event will earn an automatic berth to the best-of-three wrestle-off series against the World Team Trials challenge tournament champion in June.
  6. US Open Wrestling Previews And Predictions for U20

    US Open Wrestling Previews And Predictions for U20

    Apr 25, 2023

    U20 Nationals (formerly known as UWW Junior Nationals) is one of my favorite age-level tournaments every year. The top high school upperclassmen get to test themselves against the best first or second-year college guys who are often hungry to compete coming out of redshirt. It's the first step in making the Junior World Team as the winner of this event will earn an automatic berth to the best-of-three wrestle-off series against the World Team Trials challenge tournament champion in June.
  7. Best Freshman Performances At The 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships

    Best Freshman Performances At The 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships

    Mar 25, 2023

    The 2023 NCAA Wrestling National Championships saw Yianni Diakomihalis join the ultra elite club of four-time NCAA champs, of which only four other wrestlers can claim membership.
  8. 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.
  9. Big 12 Wrestling Championships Preview, Team Race, & Qualifying Projections

    Big 12 Wrestling Championships Preview, Team Race, & Qualifying Projections

    Feb 27, 2023

    The Big 12 Wrestling Championships take place in Tulsa, Oklahoma March 4-5. Not only will team and individual conference champions be crowned, but 64 wrestlers will also automatically qualify for the NCAA Championships which will be held in Tulsa two weeks later.
  10. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 16 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 16 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Feb 14, 2023

    It's the last big week of the NCAA season, and it should be a great one! We'll start off with the most anticipated match of the year between NCAA champions David Carr and Keegan O'Toole during an incredible Iowa State vs Missouri dual, we'll see Cornell vs Ohio State on Saturday, and we'll wrap up with a legacy dual between Oklahoma State and Iowa on Sunday.
  11. 5 Reasons You Can't Miss UNI vs Iowa State On Friday

    5 Reasons You Can't Miss UNI vs Iowa State On Friday

    Feb 9, 2023

    Iowa State is making the 100 mile trek northeast on Friday evening to take on the UNI Panthers in the McLeod Center. With the increased level of both programs, this has become one of my favorite duals every year. This year will be no different.
  12. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 15 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 15 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Feb 7, 2023

    We only have a few weeks of dual meets left on the NCAA calendar, so let's enjoy it while it lasts! This week we'll have a whole bunch more ranked matchups and plenty of great action to look forward to. Here's every event on the division 1 calendar plus every time all 330 ranked wrestlers could compete. All times listed are Eastern Standard Time.
  13. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 14 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 14 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Jan 31, 2023

    The action doesn't slow down on week 14 of the NCAA wrestling season. Get ready for Ohio State vs Penn State, Iowa vs Minnesota, and a whole lot more. Below is a list of all the division 1 wrestling events on this week's calendar plus every time we could see all 330 ranked wrestlers in action. Times listed are in Eastern Standard Time.
  14. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 13 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 13 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Jan 24, 2023

    Iowa vs Penn State will take center stage this week, but don't get it twisted, there's a whole lot to look forward to. Here's every match on the D1 calendar (compiled by Britt Malinski) and every time we could see all 330 ranked wrestlers in action.
  15. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 11 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 11 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Jan 10, 2023

    A whole bunch more duals are on tap for week 11 of NCAA wrestling. Here's every event on the NCAA D1 calendar along with every place we could see all 330 ranked wrestlers compete.