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I didn’t start wrestling until 9th grade. Got better over the years and won a HS state championship my senior year of HS. In college, I had only one varsity college match. Freshman year at a NAIA/D3 school. I’m the backup 134. Last week of 1st semester. Coach says 142 has a 0.8 gpa and cannot wrestle. Off the team. Tells me I’m going to start my first match against WVU in 2 days. But…We’re putting the starting 134 in to win at 134/142 so I need to weigh in at 134. Match day. I get bumped to 142 against WVU starter. First period, I shoot a takedown in first 30 seconds, but WVU hits me in a cradle and I fight/flop for 2 ½ minutes to end the period down 0-5. 2nd period, I take bottom. I reverse WVU kid and throw in legs. Force a power half for 2 back! I’m only losing 4-5! Then… I get too high, WVU catches my head, pulls me over, and pins me. I come off the mat. Coach grabs me and says, “You scored! You scored!” and he's all excited. I’m pissed at coach. What the hell did he expect? Why is he so surprised? I’m supposed to score and try to win. But…I’m stupid and naïve. Find out later, my opponent: Scott Collins, WVU’s first National Champion. He was only a freshman that year and didn’t win D1 until his senior year, but I can say I scored 4 points against him

I only have 6 mats on the Big10+ app on my tv. Have all 10 on my laptop. Anyone else have this issue?

Track wrestling has mat assignments. You can sign up to have them texted to you

Thanks to Chance for sharing this story. I hope it helps others.

Sorry, responded to the wrong message. I was referencing the one by someone else saying "maybe 20 wrestlers getting more than 1-2K a year off of NIL at the D1 level." I'm saying if the 5th-6th best kid on a 20ish ranked team is getting $3000-5000 a year, its way more than 20 kids getting over $1000. And the top kids are getting way more money than that poster believes.

I think you underestimate the number of individuals that own businesses who have are interested in being associated with a D1 program. Friend of mine's son has a NIL deal with a local business for $300-400 per month. Gets a little more to make appearances. The program is in the top 20-25 range. Wrestler is ranked in the 20-30 range at his weight and there are 4-5 starters with higher rankings on the team.

I enjoy the podcast and have been subscribed for several years. Quality stuff.

What are the criteria for the at large bids? Is it all math, or is there discretion?

Thanks!

Where can you find results for today's tourney? Does PPV exist to watch it as well?