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Bloodround #470 with Jason Bryant

Jason Bryant of Mat Talk Online jumps on to talk with Tommy and Kevin about life, wrestling, Fargo, parenting and relationships with college programs.

The impact of the 3-point takedown on college wrestling: Part 1 – Mat Stats 34

A look at the impact of the 3-point takedown had on the NCAA championships.

Eric Larkin: NCAA Champion and Hodge winner building something Valiant (Part 2) – Go Earn It Ep. 30

Part 2 of Shane Sparks' conversation with Eric Larkin on the Go Earn It Podcast.

2024 Tribute & Induction: Jonathan Koch, Medal of Courage

The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2024 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Medal of Courage recipient Jonathan Koch.

Eric Larkin: NCAA Champion and Hodge winner building something Valiant (Part 1) – Go Earn It Ep. 29

Shane Sparks talks with Eric Larkin, past NCAA champion and Dan Hodge Trophy winner.

Bloodround #469: Michigan alum Mike Amine

Michigan alum and businessman Mike Amine joins Tommy and Kevin this week.

2024 Tribune & Induction: Darryl W. Miller, Order of Merit

The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2024 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Order of Merit recipient Darryl W. Miller.

2024 Tribute & Induction: J.R. Johnson, Meritorious Service for Officials

The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2024 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Meritorious Service for Officials recipient J.R. Johnson. 

Jared Frayer: Experiencing the Olympics – Ep. 28

Shane Sparks picks back up with 2012 Olympian and current Virginia Tech associate head coach Jared Frayer.

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    THE MAT STATS SHOW

    The impact of the 3-point takedown on college wrestling: Part 1 – Mat Stats 34

    A look at the impact of the 3-point takedown had on the NCAA championships.

    Looking at the growth of men's wrestling and men's sports since 1981-92 – Mat Stats 33

    The gang dives into the data and analyze the numbers to help educate the viewers and wrestling fans on where the sport is on the collegiate level and where it was.

    How does 2024 Penn State stack up as one of the best D1 wrestling teams of all-time? Mat Stats 32

    Penn State's 2024 championship performance set a new team scoring record and a record for margin of victory. But was it the best team ever?

    Scores were up, but were they? Looking at the impact of the college scoring changes – Mat Stats 31

    Episode 31 of the Mat Stats Show deals with how team scoring changed with the new 3-point TD and 2,3, & 4 point near fall, how accurate is the seeding process, and a recap of the 2023-24 season.

    Answering Wrestling's Bar Trivia with the Mat Talk Online Preview Guide – Mat Stats 30

    Diving in to what goes into the 250+ page preview guide done by Jason Bryant every year for the D1 wrestling championships.

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    THE GO EARN IT PODCAST

    Eric Larkin: NCAA Champion and Hodge winner building something Valiant (Part 2) – Go Earn It Ep. 30

    Part 2 of Shane Sparks' conversation with Eric Larkin on the Go Earn It Podcast.

    Eric Larkin: NCAA Champion and Hodge winner building something Valiant (Part 1) – Go Earn It Ep. 29

    Shane Sparks talks with Eric Larkin, past NCAA champion and Dan Hodge Trophy winner.

    Jared Frayer: Experiencing the Olympics – Ep. 28

    Shane Sparks picks back up with 2012 Olympian and current Virginia Tech associate head coach Jared Frayer.

    Jared Frayer: Tricks of the trade with the current Virginia Tech associate head coach – Go Earn It Ep. 27

    The dynamic Jared Frayer is next up on the Go Earn It Podcast with Shane Sparks.

    Jon Reader: Battered, Bloodied and always Dedicated (Part 2) – Go Earn It Ep. 26

    Catch up with Wisconsin assistant Jon Reader on Part 2 of the Go Earn It Podcast with Shane Sparks.

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    BLOODROUND

    Bloodround #470 with Jason Bryant

    Jason Bryant of Mat Talk Online jumps on to talk with Tommy and Kevin about life, wrestling, Fargo, parenting and relationships with college programs.

    Bloodround #469: Michigan alum Mike Amine

    Michigan alum and businessman Mike Amine joins Tommy and Kevin this week.

    Bloodround #467 with retired Central Michigan head coach Tom Borrelli

    A conversation with recently retired Central Michigan head coach Tom Borrelli.

    Bloodround #466 with Mizzou alum and Allen (Tex.) H.S. assistant coach Allan Hart

    Missouri alum Allan Hart is now coaching at one of the top programs in Texas at Allen H.S. He checks in with Tommy and Kevin on this week's Bloodround.

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    HALL OF FAME LEGENDS

    2024 Tribute & Induction: Jonathan Koch, Medal of Courage

    The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2024 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Medal of Courage recipient Jonathan Koch.

    2024 Tribune & Induction: Darryl W. Miller, Order of Merit

    The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2024 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Order of Merit recipient Darryl W. Miller.

    2024 Tribute & Induction: J.R. Johnson, Meritorious Service for Officials

    The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2024 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Meritorious Service for Officials recipient J.R. Johnson. 

    2024 Distinguished Member: Coleman Scott

    A talk with Class of 2024 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguished Member Coleman Scott.

    2024 Medal of Courage Recipient: Jonathan Koch

    Talking with 2024 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Medal of Courage recipient Jonathan Koch.

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    ALWAYS AGGRESSIVE

    Recapping Rutgers and heading west for Iowa, Nebraska – AAS5E8

    Coach Tony Ersland joins hosts Cory Palm and Tanner Lipsett to discuss the results from the team's Big Ten opening dual with #14 Rutgers before previewing this weekend's road trip to #2 Iowa and #3 Nebraska.

    Recapping Lindenwood, Midlands and kicking off B1G action – S5E7

    Head Coach Tony Ersland joins hosts Tanner Lipsett and Cory Palm to recap the Boilers’ 50-6 Dual win over Lindenwood as well as action at Midlands before previewing Sunday’s matchup against Rutgers.

    Breaking down Purdue's performance in Las Vegas – AAS5E6

    Coach Tony Ersland joins hosts Cory Palm and Tanner Lipsett to break down the results from the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational and what it means, at this point in the season, for his team. #BoilerUp

    Viva Las Vegas and recapping the Boilermaker Duals – AAS5E5

    A look into Purdue's wrestling program as the Boilermakers head to Las Vegas this weekend.

    Looking ahead to the home openers – AAS5E4

    Checking in with Purdue wrestling on Always Aggressive.

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