Bloodround #461
Bloodround Wrestling Podcast
This week Tommy and I recap a dynamic Olympic Trials and walk through each weight and some of the fun storylines to come out of them. I also touch on the exciting news that Ben Bennett will be taking over the Chippewas of Central Michigan.
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Bloodround #460, Olympic Trials Preview
Bloodround Wrestling Podcast
This week Tommy and I talk through the recently announced retirement of John Smith, as well as some of the CMU coaching updates. We also walk through the Men's and Women's freestyle predictions and bracket breakdowns! Olympic Trials Baby!!! Rock On!
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Bloodround #459, NCAA Recap
Bloodround Wrestling Podcast
This week Tommy and I spend most of the time covering the goings on from this past weekend at NCAAs. We discuss our reactions to matches, upsets, and some behind the scenes activities from Kansas City. I wand to go back. It was awesome. Rock on!
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Bloodround #458
Bloodround Wrestling Podcast
2024 NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships Preview!!! This week we walk through the weights, our upset predictions, finals predictions, and all the fun that goes with it. Get ready for KC with us! Rock On!
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Bloodround #457 w Earl Smith
Bloodround Wrestling Podcast
This week we have a special guest host in Earl Smith, 2x NWMA Journalist of the year and Site Editor for Intermat. We discussed At Large Bids and our general thoughts on those. We also cover some conference reactions across the board, and we talk through Earl's experiences from the B1G Tournament. We also talk through some of his Intermat experiences and a quick parent corner. Rock on!
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Bloodround #456 Conference Preview
Bloodround Wrestling Podcast
This week is a solo pod from Claunch. I refer most to the Intermat Conference Crossover podcast we did this week to preview the B1G, EIWA, and ACC. Then I cover the rest, MAC, Big 12, and Pac 12. I try to throw out a couple things to pay attention to regarding possible upsets and projections, and I do elaborate on some of the B1G projections, and the excitement that can be 149. Finish with a brief tribute to my daughter getting me into Taylor Swift. Rock On!
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Bloodround #455 w Mark Branch
Bloodround Wrestling Podcast
This week Tommy and I talk through some suggested rule changes at the High School level. We then catch up with Head Coach Mark Branch from Wyoming to catch up on their season and some of their developing young guys in the lineup. We then talk through the Pan Am Qualifiers and what to look forward to this week. We finish up with a parent corner and some movie recommendations. Rock on!
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Bloodround #454
Bloodround Wrestling Podcast
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!
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Bloodround #453 with Hofstra head coach Dennis Papadatos
Bloodround Wrestling Podcast
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!
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Bloodround #452
Bloodround Wrestling Podcast
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!
info_outlineThis week Tommy and Kevin connect with Ross Bartachek from IA Wrestle to talk about the goings on in Iowa City. We talk a little about some rumors, timing, and what the new look Hawkeyes will look like. We also talk through the new facilities, and the Women's program. If you like Iowa, this is the podcast for you. If you don't like Iowa, listen anyway. Expand your mind. Rock on.