Summary: 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
