9:00 Ron Peterson- Ron is retiring from years of Coaching at Simpson College in Indianola Iowa. Today's show is to salute his career.
Nick Ackerman – National Champion NCAA Champion Magazine has named Simpson College wrestler Nick Ackerman's 2001 National Championship victory the No. 1 most dramatic championship victory in NCAA history. Ackerman, who lost his legs due ot bacterial meningitis as a baby, won the 174-pound national championship 13-11 over Nick Slack of Augsburg. At the time, Slack was the defending national champion and entered the contest on a 60-match winning streak.
Al Baxter- Former College Coach at BV Cory Christensen – National Champion
Gene Hildreth- 3yr Starter and Head Coach at North-Hoover High School
John Hatfield – 2X All-American at Simpson College (1st All-American for me at Simpson)
9:25 Duane Goldman- Head Coach of the Hoosiers of Indiana- Duane is being inducted in the Glen Brand Hall of Fame in Waterloo. His wrestling ability while at Iowa was incredible to say the least. Goldman is in his 17th season at the helm of the Indiana wrestling program. The Hoosiers have seen a tremendous amount of success during Goldman's tenure, Hoosier Joe Dubuque the first wrestler in IU history to win back-to-back national championships. (now at Hofstra) Angel Escobedo NCAA Champ 2007-08. Recent Hoosiers Dubuque, Brandon Becker captured All-American status. Andrae Hernandez, Dave Herman and Max Dean at the NCAAs in 2006.
9:35 Adam Frey- Cornell University Wrestler recently diagnosed and battling Cancer will join us and shares these words- "Don't just pretend to love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Hold tightly to what is good. 10 Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honoring each other. 11 Never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically. 12 Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. 13 When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality." Romans 12:9-13
Matt Young- All –American at Simpson and Head Coach at Indianola High School
John Sirianni - Athletic Director at Simpson College
Tim Norton - Wrestled for me in high school at Clarksville and college at Simpson College
Jeremy Whalen - All-American at Simpson and an assistant coach for eight years at Simpson College
Rick Dawson -College Teammate and wrestling official and a close, personal friend.
10:20 Bas Rutten- VP of the International Fight League, Co-Host of the TV program Inside MMA on HDNet
Scott Gonyo - All-American at Nebraska and an assistant for me for two years. Great friend of Ron.
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