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This week we recap some of the wrestling from the weekend. We also talk through some of the weight classes and their implications for seeding in the B1G and elsewhere to this point. We also cover our name and how lucky we were to get it. Two guys one singlet was already taken. Rock On!

This week Tommy and Kevin talk through some of the officiating controversy and the hopeful statement from the head of officiating. We also discuss some of the results and exciting matches that included successful takedowns. We also have the chance to speak with Hoftra's Head Coach, Dennis Papadatos, on his ten years with his alma mater as their head coach, his story competing, and how he developed into the coach and team he has today.  We wrap up with a breakdown of Wyoming wrestling's recent action, and a quick parent corner. Rock On!

This week Tommy and Kevin talk through some of the higher profile matches from the weekend. We reference the young stud Meyer Shapiro, we talk through the goings on at 165, and we discuss the mission that Parker Keckeisen is on. We also talk about the differences between this years Vito, and last years F you mode Vito. Tommy reminds us of the Freestyle fun this weekend, RBY wrestling for Mexico, and we update you on Wyoming wrestling and their three dual win streak. Rock On!

This week we talk through some of the big names we won't see in College Wrestling this season. We also get into some of the wild weights this season, and some theories of intentional losses to avoid being ranked #1 at 125. We also discuss the ups and downs at 157 and the craziness at 133. Lastly, we break down the Michigan v Ohio State dual match by match. Rock On!!!

This week we also speak with Chris Ayres of Stanford University. We talk through his transition from Princeton to Stanford, the coaching carousel of the summer, and how things came to be. He also discusses his philosophy and how he went from not placing from High School to being the wins leader at Lehigh at one point, and the eventual coaching philosophies that developed. Then he talks with us about the program and what he's learned about the team and area since taking over. There's also some partial breaking news near the end. Rock on!

This week we talk with Ashley Flavin, Head Coach of Life University Women's Wrestling about their recent dual championship. We also cover the family that is Life University Women's wrestling. We also talk about some of her successes and how it will impact the sport moving forward. Also, their upcoming trip to Iowa to compete with the Hawkeyes. Tons of fun! Rock On!

This week Tommy and I discuss all of the excitement from the several tournaments the last week along with the drama. We preview the exciting upcoming duals and tournaments this week as well. The party never stops! Welcome to 2024 and Rock On!

This week we talk about the Ivy League leaving the EIWA and some of the implications. Then we talk with George Mason Wrestling Coach, Frank Beasley. He helps us walk through what he learned in his coaching journey, and about what it means to be #UnCommon. We then talk about some of the fun with all of the Senior National Results, and about how awesome Andrew Alirez is. Rock On!

This week we go over the upcoming US Open and the possible qualifiers for the Olympic Trials. We also go over some potential implications with Pan Am Qualifiers and other exciting things in the world of USA Wrestling! We also briefly cover Austin Gomez and his potential return to Michigan. We also get into some exciting events that could take place with the Women's Pan Am Qualifier situation. Essentially, world medalist challenge matches, and quite a bit of them. We finish up w a quick review of the weekend upsets, along with a preview of what's to come. Rock On!

This week we talk through some recent news with NCAA Wrestling before transitioning into an interview with John Fisher. Mr. Fisher, 4x All American, 4x Midlands Champion, and 3x B1G Champion talks about his time competing in college and internationally, as well as his time coaching in college and most recently at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School. We also talk Rayvon Foley and some of his favorite people he's met through the years. We wrap with a Cliff Keen recap, parent corner, and Rock On!

This week we discuss some of the results from the last two weeks that we missed. We also talk through Iowa v Iowa State, and which matches could have swung the dual (spoiler alert, any of them). We also talk through the NWCA All Star Classic and the upcoming CKLV! A lot to look forward to this weekend! Happy Thanksgiving, and Rock On!

This week we recap the MSU Open, some of the interactions, and some of the Journeyman results. We also talk some Iowa and Vito dropping a match. We also preview the NWCA All Star Classic and talk through some Bill Ferrell entries. Rock on!