Some might remember Vinny Barber wrestling in New York for coach Duane Ritter at Oneonta State. Others may remember him as a boisterous figure at Flowrestling. However you may remember the old Vinny Barber, things are a lot different now.



After returning to college, finishing his degree and joining the coaching staff at the University of the Ozarks, Barber found himself leading the Division III Arkansas school. Then a new opportunity arose, a chance to start a brand new program at the University of Lynchburg in Virginia.



Hear how Vinny’s progressed in coaching and growing professionally.



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2000 Division III National Champion Nick Slack is one of the good guys in wrestling. A personable friend and coach, Slack was a three-time Division III finalist at Augsburg and won the 2000 NCAA Division III championship.



Setbacks in the finals in 2001 and 2002 didn't define him. He overcame. Just over two years ago, Slack had a brain tumor removed that seemed to resolve his decades-long battle with depression.



Then another brain tumor emerged.



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This week Tommy and Kevin get together and discuss all things Bloodround, some local news, some general wrestling events, and reminisce on the last 10+ years of Bloodround.



We go through some solicited questions as well as share some of our favorite memories. Rock on!



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Division I men’s wrestling only has one current HBCU wrestling program and it’s at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland. Central Michigan alum and three-time All-American Jarod Trice is on staff with head coach Kenny Monday and Trice talks about the growth of himself as a coach under Monday, the growth of the program and the unique place Morgan State holds in wrestling.

Nathaneal Rankin was a nationally ranked wrestler and NCAA Division III qualifier in cross country while an athlete at the University of the Ozarks.



After his competitive career ended, Rankin served as an assistant coach and this summer, was named the new head coach at the Clarksville, Arkansas school.Check out what led Rankin to Ozarks in the first place, what it was like competing in two sports in college and how near misses now drive him as a coach.

Twenty years ago, Jim Beichner served as the host for the 2005 NWCA Convention in Buffalo, New York. The then-UB head coach helped coordinate the event and oversaw numerous logistical things with the annual NWCA gathering.Following his run as the head coach at Buffalo,



Beichner went to work in the racing world. He’s recently returned to the sport as the Director of Coaching Development for the NWCA. Hear what’s up with the past two-time All-American from Clarion.

In this three-part series, MatStats does a business study using stats and financial data to help the viewers understand the drastic changes in college sports.  It is so confusing, it is tough to understand the business of college sports in 2025. 



MatStats explores the revenues, expenses, & profits of college athletic departments in Part 1.  In Parts 2 & 3 we dive into Conference realignment,  Revenue Sharing, NIL, roster limits, potential LLCs & most importantly the affects it could all have on college wrestling & how to make college wrestling sustainable.



Slideshow for Episode 45: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Slideshow-45.pdf



About Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA’s latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA’s attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better.



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Dylan Wanagiel is no stranger to wrestling events. As the current Vice President of Sports Properties and Special Events for the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, Wanagiel is again bringing a major wrestling event to the tri-state area.



Previously, Wanagiel was one of the driving forces into bringing the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships to Madison Square Garden in New York City, the venue Wanagiel worked at prior to moving back across to the New Jersey side. 



Final X is also pairing again with the Beat The Streets benefit (btsny.org) as USA Wrestling will wrestle both men’s and women’s freestyle to determine the world teams. 



Fans can watch live on Flowrestling or if they’re in the region, can pick up tickets via Ticketmaster. Action begins at 12:30 p.m. with true-third matches on Saturday, June 14. 



Join the conversation with Dylan and host Jason Bryant inside “The Rock” as we prepare for Saturday. 




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Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 787 –Recorded June 12, 2025.

We’ll get a chance to talk with new Army West Point Head Coach Troy Nickerson on Episode 786 of the Short Time Wrestling Podcast. 



First up, host Jason Bryant discusses the Hall of Fame Honors Weekend 2025, highlighting the induction of Terry Davis and the 40th anniversary of "Vision Quest." He recounts his experiences in Stillwater, Oklahoma, including interactions with wrestling legends and the local community. 



Troy Nickerson, the new head wrestling coach at Army West Point, is introduced. Nickerson expresses his excitement about returning to New York and building on the program's success. He emphasizes the unique challenges and opportunities of coaching at West Point, including the strong culture and the potential for national recruiting. Nickerson also discusses his coaching philosophy and the importance of developing well-rounded individuals.




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Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 786 –Recorded June 10, 2025

Full induction ceremony for the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Honors Weekend in Stillwater, Oklahoma on June 7, 2025.



Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award: Marcus Blaze



Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award: Piper Fowler



Meritorious Service for Officials: Ken MaraOrder of Merit: Van StokesMedal of Courage: Mark ColemanOutstanding American: Terry Davis 



Distinguished MembersDarryl BurleyMatt LindlandTerry SteinerGreg Wojciechowski 



Recorded June 2025. 



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The annual tribute brunch for Saturday, June 7, 2025 at the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Honors Weekend. This is the full audio of the morning's events. Tim Johnson serves as the emcee.



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* P.A. Bowler & Mike Hagerty (for Ken Mara)



* Gary Abbott & Johnathan Stokes (for Van Stokes)



* Matt Brown & Royce Alger (for Mark Coleman)



* Frank Gallardo & Josh DoBell (for Terry Davis)



* Pete Schuyler & Solomon Fleckman (for Darryl Burley)



* Mark Cody & Chris Sada (for Matt Lindland)



* Adeline Gray & Rich Bender (for Terry Steiner)



* Josh Cowell & Don Wyper (for Greg Wojciechowski)

This week Tommy and Kevin talk about USA Wrestling and the Kyle Snyder situation and strange lack of response. We also talk through the U20 and U23 results and some of the guys who stood out.



We talk through the crowded PSU lineup as well and where we expect guys to end up. We also talk about AJ Ferrari and the surprise with UNC. We finish with the delayed Final X match for Vito and Jax Forrest. Rock On!



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Parker Betts is the assistant coach for what is arguably the United States' most important Greco-Roman program, Northern Michigan University's National Training Site. In his latest appearance on the podcast, Betts discusses the training block for NMU's two Senior World Team members, Max Black and Payton Jacobson, and provides valuable insights on a range of other topics, including how NMU has received a lot more recent attention given the school's recent successes. 



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Episode #44 is our annual follow up of a statistical analysis of how the new 3-point takedown has affected our sport. MatStats analyzes the number of scoring moves, total points per match, Margin of Victory, the change in the frequency of majors & techs, and is it time to adjust the MOV needed for a major and tech?



Slideshow for Episode 44: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MatStatsEp44.pdf



About Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA’s latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA’s attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better.



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This week we connect with Joey Blaze - NCAA Finalist and 3rd place finisher at the World Team Trials. We talk about his experiences on the big stage, his perpective going into Final X, and how cool it was wrestling in the NCAA finals.



We also talk about his teammates, being a leader, and about coach Ersland and his impact. Joey proves to be wise beyond his years. Next Tommy and I talk about the upcoming Final X matches, the results from the trials, and what we can look forward to. Block off your calendars now for that Saturday, June 14th! Also Flag Day as it turns out!



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One of the most interesting and authentic voices within the sport of wrestling is featured on Episode 64 as two-time Olympian and five-time US World Team member Ildar Hafizov joins the program. Topics include his decision to move up in weight at this stage of his career, how and why he began running practices for the Army team, what it has been like to move into coaching while still competing, and the motivation behind him venturing out to do clinics for age-group wrestlers as well as their coaches. It is a very extensive discussion, and one that offers plenty of valuable (and entertaining) insights.

The men of the Intermat Podcast have returned one final time to talk about the Kyle Snyder news, give a preview of the World Team Trials and announce their new show The Quad Pod.



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Timestamps:0:00:00 - Intro0:00:25 - New Show Announcement0:04:25 - Kyle Snyder Situation0:17:00 - World Team Trials1:19:33 - Outro

This week Tommy and Kevin talk with recent Central Michigan Alumni and one of their all time favorite Chippewa wrestlers, Alex Cramer. We talk through his experience starting at Old Dominion, transfering to Central Michigan, battling through adversity and knee injuries, and getting back to the lineup.



We also talk through the future of the Chippewas. Then we talk through the recent news that Kyle Snyder enjoys the women of the night, and the ripple effect from the news from the weekend. We also talk about the trials this weekend, some of the exciting matches for the Men and the Women, and all the excitement to look forward to. Rock ON!



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This week we talk with Brock Bergelin, CMU Wrestling alumni, and proprietor of https://3pointtakedownwrestlingapparel.com/. We talk about starting a shoe company, getting into it in the first place. We also talk through coaching wrestling in West Michigan, and we talk through the college wrestling landscape as it continues to develop.



We also talk through his time at CMU, patience in a lineup, and his thoughts on a transfer portal. We also talk through some goings on in Marquette Michigan, and a theory to help Greco. Rock On!



The views and opinions expressed on this show are those of the individual hosts and not the network or sponsors of the Mat Talk Podcast Network. That being said, they curse a lot, too. 

On episode #138 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast, co-host Trent Hidlay sits down with his current Wolfpack RTC head coach Jamill Kelly.Kelly was a teammate (at Oklahoma State) and previously coached under Wolfpack head coach Pat Popolizo, and recently returned to Raleigh to join the RTC. The former Olympic Silver medalist talks about the Pack's recent success at the U.S. Open and Hidlay qualifying for Final X.#packmentality#wolfpackwrestling#ncstatewrestling#wrestlingpodcastSUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Spreaker | Spotify | RSS