RUDIS Wrestling Podcast
Summary: It is our mission to continually project the message that wrestling is more than just sport, but rather A WAY OF LIFE. There is no greater way to do that than by representing the merits of the sport while highlighting and outfitting all those who help to write it's story. We strive to grow wrestling by accurately and authentically telling its story.
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On this episode of the RUDIS Wrestling Podcast, Matt Dernlan is joined in studio by 2016 Olympian Frank Molinaro. Molinaro, a 2012 NCAA Champion for Penn State and coached by Dernlan, is currently training for the 2020 Games at the Oklahoma Regional Training Center. The two discuss training at the highest level from all angles, ranging from diet and nutrition to the mindset that has propelled Molinaro late in his career. 0:00 Show Intro 2:43 Life at Oklahoma RTC 4:36 Training Through a Health Crisis 11:00 Weight Cutting 17:00 Buying into Smart Nutrition and Training 31:06 Importance of Mental Training 33:33 Perceived Effort Ratio 37:24 Pushing Mental Limits 43:25 Coach-Athlete Relationship 52:18 Suffering 1:04:53 Finding the Right Place to Train 1:11:15 Reasons for Still Competing
On this episode of the RUDIS Wrestling Podcast, Matt Dernlan and Jason Bryant discuss the cancellation of the NCAA Wrestling Championships due to Coronavirus concerns, bringing the 2019-2020 collegiate wrestling season to an unexpected and disappointing end. The two discuss the cancellation from the perspective of athlete, coach, fan and member of the media, and break down the possibility of the NCAA granting extra years of eligibility. 0:00 Show Intro 2:40 History of Disruptions to Wrestling 10:50 Impact on the Athletes 15:35 Reality of an Extra Year in All Divisions 19:35 Economic Implications of Extra Years 23:57 Is March Really All That Matters? 28:22 Setting Precedents for the Future 31:40 Cancelling Events vs. Postponing 59:24 2019-20 Season Isn’t a Loss 0:00 Show Intro 2:43 Life at Oklahoma RTC 4:36 Training Through a Health Crisis 11:00 Weight Cutting 17:00 Buying into Smart Nutrition and Training 31:06 Importance of Mental Training 33:33 Perceived Effort Ratio 37:24 Pushing Mental Limits 43:25 Coach-Athlete Relationship 52:18 Suffering 1:04:53 Finding the Right Place to Train 1:11:15 Reasons for Still Competing
On this episode of the RUDIS Wrestling Podcast, Cary Kolat joins Matt Dernlan to discuss the abrupt end to the 2019-2020 NCAA Wrestling season, what it means for the athletes and for the sport as a whole. Dernlan and Kolat provide a coach’s perspective to the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament, and discuss the pros and cons of the possibility of the NCAA granting extra years of eligibility. 0:00 Show Intro 0:31 NCAA Wrestling Tournament Cancelled 2:37 Eligibility: Pros and Cons to an Extra Year 9:05 Campbell’s Progression as a Program 11:25 No True End to the Season 11:50 What’s Day-to-Day Life Like? 14:37 -Athletes Losing Structure 17:53 Resources Going Virtual 20:50 Reality of 5- and 6-Year Careers 22:58 Moving On Past Competing
On this episode of On Deck, Ben Askren sits down with 2019 U23 World Silver Medalist and Olympic hopeful Kayla Miracle. After qualifying the 62kg women's freestyle spot for the United States at the 2020 Olympics at the Pan American Olympic Qualifier, Kayla reflects on her performance, and looks ahead to the coming weeks of training for an Olympic Trials with no set date. Askren and Miracle also discuss life at the Hawkeye Wrestling Club and reactions to the NCAA Wrestling Championships being cancelled. Show Notes: 0:00 Show Introduction 3:40 Kayla Miracle Intro 7:00 Wrestling Events Being Cancelled 10:20 Pan American Olympic Qualifier Recap 11:38 Hawkeye Wrestling Club Depth 17:58 Preparing for a Delayed Olympic Trials 21:35 Iowa Training Partners 24:00 Reaction to Cancelled NCAA Championships 24:57 Things To Do During Quarantine
On this episode of On Deck, Ben Askren sits down with 2019 U23 World Silver Medalist and Olympic hopeful Kayla Miracle. After qualifying the 62kg women's freestyle spot for the United States at the 2020 Olympics at the Pan American Olympic Qualifier, Kayla reflects on her performance, and looks ahead to the coming weeks of training for an Olympic Trials with no set date. Askren and Miracle also discuss life at the Hawkeye Wrestling Club and reactions to the NCAA Wrestling Championships being cancelled. Show Notes: 0:00 Show Introduction 3:40 Kayla Miracle Intro 7:00 Wrestling Events Being Cancelled 10:20 Pan American Olympic Qualifier Recap 11:38 Hawkeye Wrestling Club Depth 17:58 Preparing for a Delayed Olympic Trials 21:35 Iowa Training Partners 24:00 Reaction to Cancelled NCAA Championships 24:57 Things To Do During Quarantine
On this episode of the RUDIS Wrestling Podcast, Matt Dernlan and Jason Bryant break down the Big Ten Conference Championship, talk ideal NCAA Finals matchups at various weights, and discuss an array of factors which contribute to the added pressure of performing at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. 0:00 Show Intro 1:25 Weather Predictions for NCAAs 2:25 NAIA National Championship 6:20 NCAA Division I Wrestling Media Guide 7:45 Big Ten Championship 8:14 Iowa's Performance 11:16 Did Nebraska Peak Too Early? 12:48 Overtraining in the Postseason 19:57 Marinelli vs. Joseph 22:38 Pletcher vs. Lee 24:17 Hall vs. Kemerer 29:04 Pressure of the NCAA Finals 31:36 Seabass vs. RBY 35:47 Parris vs. Steveson 40:53 Other Big Ten Teams' Performances 47:10 Big 12's Underwhelming Performance 50:15 Remaining Conference Tournaments
On this episode of On Deck, Ben Askren sits down with World Silver Medalist, former Hawkeye, and Olympic hopeful Thomas Gilman to discuss his trip to Russia, relationships with Iowa wrestlers in the light of Big 10’s and the Olympics, as well as his mindset approaching the Pan American Games. Then Askren talks with Purdue Wrestling Head Coach Tony Ersland to recap Purdue’s impressive performance over the past wrestling season as well as at the Big 10’s, and what’s behind Purdue’s rise over the last five years along with what to expect for the future of the program. Show Notes: 0:00 Show Introduction 0:58 Thomas Gilman 19:57 Thomas Gilman Recap 22:06 Tony Ersland 36:00 Tony Ersland Recap 36:23 Show Close
On this episode of On Deck, Ben Askren sits down with World Silver Medalist, former Hawkeye, and Olympic hopeful Thomas Gilman to discuss his trip to Russia, relationships with Iowa wrestlers in the light of Big 10’s and the Olympics, as well as his mindset approaching the Pan American Games. Then Askren talks with Purdue Wrestling Head Coach Tony Ersland to recap Purdue’s impressive performance over the past wrestling season as well as at the Big 10’s, and what’s behind Purdue’s rise over the last five years along with what to expect for the future of the program. Show Notes: 0:00 Show Introduction 0:58 Thomas Gilman 19:57 Thomas Gilman Recap 22:06 Tony Ersland 36:00 Tony Ersland Recap 36:23 Show Close
On this episode of the RUDIS Wrestling Podcast Matt Dernlan and Jason Bryant discuss the upcoming NAIA Championships, as well as the Big 10 Championships. Dernlan and Bryant discuss the caveats and conditions that will come into play for this year's Big Ten Championships as well as go weight by weight with their picks and predictions on the outcomes for the tournament. Show Notes: 0:00 Show Introduction 0:36 NAIA 11:37 Big 10 Championship Overview 21:36 125lbs 21:54 133lbs 27:05 141lbs 31:05 149lbs 36:41 157 lbs 40:23 165lbs 43:58 174lbs 49:51 184lbs 54:38 197lbs 1:00:26 Heavyweight 1:05:36 Show Close
On this episode of the RUDIS Wrestling Podcast Matt Dernlan and Jason Bryant discuss the upcoming championships across all of college wrestling. Bryant gives a lay of the land for the next few weeks as collegiate wrestling wraps the regular season and we head into conference tournaments and each division’s respective national championship. Dernlan and Bryant break down the pros and cons of the Division I NCAA Wrestling Championship being held at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis and address other fan concerns.
On this episode of On Deck, Ben Askren sits down with Campbell Camels Head Coach Cary Kolat to discuss the way he and his staff have been able to make tremendous progress in developing the team in just a few short years. In addition, Askren also gets Kolat’s thoughts on the Iowa State controversy as well as what is different about this generation’s wrestlers vs previous generations. Then Askren talks to NJRTC Head Coach Reece Humphrey about the turnaround at Princeton and Rutgers as well as how the NJRTC is able to flourish. Askren picks Humphrey’s brain on the addition of an “insta-death” rule concerning excessive riding time during matches as well as his predictions for NCAA’s and more. Show Notes: 0:00 Show Intro 0:50 Cary Kolat 19:14 Cary Kolat Wrap Up 20:10 Reece Humphrey 40:50 Show Wrap Up
On this episode of On Deck, Ben Askren sits down with Campbell Camels Head Coach Cary Kolat to discuss the way he and his staff have been able to make tremendous progress in developing the team in just a few short years. In addition, Askren also gets Kolat’s thoughts on the Iowa State controversy as well as what is different about this generation’s wrestlers vs previous generations. Then Askren talks to NJRTC Head Coach Reece Humphrey about the turnaround at Princeton and Rutgers as well as how the NJRTC is able to flourish. Askren picks Humphrey’s brain on the addition of an “insta-death” rule concerning excessive riding time during matches as well as his predictions for NCAA’s and more. Show Notes: 0:00 Show Intro 0:50 Cary Kolat 19:14 Cary Kolat Wrap Up 20:10 Reece Humphrey 40:50 Show Wrap Up
On this episode Ben sits down with the Head coach of the undefeated NC State wrestling team, Pat Popolizio to discuss the benefits of a Dual Meet National Championship alongside the current system as well as talk over the recent controversy with Iowa State. Then Askren talks to Keith Gavin head coach of the Pitt Panthers to recap his season and look ahead to Pitt hosting the ACC’s for this year. Show Notes 0:00 Show Introduction 0:50 Pat Popolizio 17:30 Pat Popolizio Wrap Up 18:20 Keith Gavin Intro 32:20 Show Wrap Up
On this episode Ben sits down with the Head coach of the undefeated NC State wrestling team, Pat Popolizio to discuss the benefits of a Dual Meet National Championship alongside the current system as well as talk over the recent controversy with Iowa State. Then Askren talks to Keith Gavin head coach of the Pitt Panthers to recap his season and look ahead to Pitt hosting the ACC’s for this year. Show Notes 0:00 Show Introduction 0:50 Pat Popolizio 17:30 Pat Popolizio Wrap Up 18:20 Keith Gavin Intro 32:20 Show Wrap Up
On this episode of the RUDIS Wrestling Podcast Matt Dernlan and Jason Bryant break down one of the craziest weeks in college wrestling this season. Starting off with a weekend recap, they discuss dual meets won, records broken, and conference depth for programs across the country. At 26:15, Dernlan provides a coach's perspective of the handling of 2x NCAA Champion for ASU Zahid Valencia's failed drug test. Dernlan and Bryant close out the show with an analysis of Iowa State's Last Chance Open and the controversial 184-pound bracket. SHOW NOTES 0:00 Show Introduction 3:03 Iowa's Record-Breaking Season 4:00 Other Collegiate Wrestling Records 5:13 Iowa vs. Oklahoma State Dual Meet 8:00 NC State Caps Undefeated Season 9:00 ACC's Depth as a Conference 16:55 Wrapping up Iowa vs. OKST 20:55 Princeton Pulls Off NJ Dual Meet Sweep 26:15 Zahid Valencia's Failed Drug Test 45:28 Controversy at Iowa State's Last Chance Open
