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PAP33: The 2017 - 2018 Season is upon us and to kick-off the start PA Power Wrestling took a look at the future of Pennsylvania Wrestling with the Top Incoming Freshmen Report of 2018. PA Power Wrestling's Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle and Eric Knopsynder @KnopsKnotes discuss the Report and how Jeff apparently has no life. They also talk about the recent probation of Bishop McCort and their new coach as well as Northern Lebanon's Rusty Wallace two week suspension. The pair welcome on guest Cole Rees of Wyoming Seminary who was named Pennsylvania's #1 Top Incoming Freshman! Take a listen below.    Show Breakdown 01:00 – The Season is here! 01:20 – The Top Incoming Freshmen Report of 2018 Released 4:00 – Jeff Explains the TIF Report Process 19:45 – Mel Kiper Jr. is like the Easter Bunny 36:30 – PA Power's Media Day is Sunday!! 39:45 – Bishop McCort drama continues; name new head coach 46:15 – Northern Lebanon's Rusty Wallace Jr. Suspended for 2 Weeks 51:20 – Guest Cole Rees talks being named PA Power's TIF of 2018

PAPC15:  Pennsylvania native, four-time All-American, and current Northwestern University Assistant Coach Mike McMullan joins the program to discuss how he views his career in hindsight, what it took for him to change the landscape of heavyweight wrestling, the unique challenges of coaching college wrestling*, and much more. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 15 including a preview of the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational, a breakdown of the Lehigh/Penn State dual, and a couple groups of people that need to calm down with their reactions to results. (Photo courtesy of Northwestern University Athletics) *Link to Mike's article on collegiate coaching: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-skills-do-you-possess-breaking-down-collegiate-mcmullan/?trackingId=YM%2BEU9MDz6tGSFo8qN%2FH3Q%3D%3D     Show Breakdown 01:00 – Tristan and Mason are the Proud Parents of a Teenage Podcast 06:00 – OW's an

PAPC14:  Pennsylvania native and Lehigh All American Scotty Parker joins the podcast to talk Lehigh's big win over Michigan, how becoming an All American changed his outlook on wrestling, and much more.  The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 14 including Lehigh's dismantling of Michigan, the hype around Austin DeSanto, and much more. Take a listen below! (Photo courtesy of Lehigh University Athletics).   Show Breakdown 03:00 – Corrections & Notes 07:00 – Outstanding Wrestlers of the Weekend 16:30 – Challenge Bricks of the Week - DeSanto & Moisey 24:00 – Lehigh's Big Win 36:30 – Keystone Classic Recap 46:00 – Scotty Parker Joins the Program 74:00 – Mason's Thanksgiving Rant  Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!

PAPC13:  Pennsylvania native and Arizona State NCAA Qualifier Josh Shields joins the podcast to discuss his outstanding start to the season, lessons learned from his first NCAA tournament.  The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 13 including last weekend's results, Spencer Lee potentially being in the starting lineup, a big day for #PAPOWER at the Journeymen Collegiate Classic, and much more. Take a listen below! (Photo courtesy of Arizona State University Athletics). Show Breakdown 01:30 – Recruiting News 04:30 – Will Spencer Lee Wrestle This Season? 08:00 – Coast to Coast Studs: Outstanding Wrestlers From Week 2 16:30 – Jason Nolf is a Wizard 21:45 – ROAD TRIP! Drexel's Big Weekend 25:30 – Lock Haven, Lehigh, and PA Power Dominance at Journeymen Collegiate Classic 34:00 – Keystone Classic, Lehigh's Big Weekend, and Pitt's Road Trip: Week 3 Preview 50:30 – Josh Shields Joins the Program S

PAPC12:  Pennsylvania native and Clarion NCAA Qualifier Brock Zacherl joins the podcast to talk about culture changes, why attitude matters as much as wrestling, and wrestling with a purpose. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 12 including opening weekend results, Nick Lee's status for Penn State, Mikey Labriola's impressive debut, and much more. Take a listen below! Show Breakdown 00:45 – Mason Explores a New Profession 06:30 – Cruz Control, Halls Fall, and All Star Results 10:30 – It's Open (Tournament) Season! 18:30 – Zeke Moisey's Rough Weekend 28:15 –  Tristan Enjoys a Good Horse Fight 31:00 – Studs Galore: Journeymen Preview 40:45 – Why Mason Hates Norman Oklahoma 47:00 – Brock Zacherl Joins the Program  Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!

PAPC11:  Pennsylvania native and Ohio State NCAA Qualifier Luke Pletcher joins the podcast to discuss moving down to 133, what it's like to be in a room with multiple world champs, and how Te'Shan Campbell is fitting into the Buckeye program. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 11 including all-star predictions, an overview of the entire opening weekend slate, and some wrestlers you may have overlooked for the upcoming season. Take a listen below! Show Breakdown 01:15 – COLLEGE WRESTLING IS BACK!!! 03:00 – NCAA Champs Loses Wrestle-Off...What? 06:10 – Big Boy Time: 285 Preview 12:00 – Crystal Ball Time! First Predictions of the Season  31:30 –  Open Weekend Preview  33:30 – Tristan is/was Afraid of High School Kids  42:45 – Don't Press Snooze! Our Favorite "Sleeper" Picks 46:00 – Luke Pletcher Joins the Program  62:00 – Mason Gets Triggered Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes to

PAP32: The Super 32 is here! Pennsylvania Wrestling will send over 200 wrestlers south to Greensboro, NC to compete in that Nation's best pre-season tournament and arguably one of the toughest altogether. PA Power Wrestling's Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle and Eric Knopsynder @KnopsKnotes preview the Tournament and discuss all the PA studs who are looking for a Super 32 Challenge Championship Belt. Undefeated PIAA State Champion Sam Hillegas joins the show to talk about a deep 126 lbs. weight class and more. Take a listen below!   Show Breakdown 00:40 – Episode 32 is all about the Super 32 02:00 – Weight by weight preview of the Super 32 01:05:00 – Guest Sam Hillegas talks his sophomore season and wrestling Julian Chlebove   Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!

PAPC10:  Pennsylvania native and Penn State starter Matt McCutcheon joins the podcast to discuss how the Nittany Lions have so much fun, what he expects to accomplish with his senior season, and how he helped created a viral video this summer.  The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 10 including match-ups for the NWCA All-Star Classic, Super 32 memories, and why wrestle-off results can be strange. Take a listen below!   Show Breakdown 01:30 – Whacky Wrestle-Off Results & Why They Happen  05:45 – Celebrating 26 Years of Brilliance 06:30 – Recruiting Blitzkreig (Bop) 18:00 – Homeward Bound: The Story of Mason's Stolen Backpack 26:00 – PA Recognized As Worldwide Wrestling Hotbed (Naturally) 28:15 – Jeff Gordon Shirts, Crocs, & Teammates Turned Rivals 34:00 – 197 Preview 39:00 – Two Disgruntled Former Athletes 47:15 – Matt McCutcheon Joins to Discuss Having Fun & Being a Multi-Sport Athlete

PAP31: The Sammy Sasso Sweepstakes went to Ohio State and head coach Tom Ryan as the #2 ranked senior in the State of Pennsylvania will be a Buckeye. PA Power Wrestling's Jeff Upson @PAPowerWrestle and Eric Knopsynder @KnopsKnotes bring Sasso on the show to discuss his recent commitment to Ohio State. Additionally a ton of Pennsylvania Wrestlers have given commitments to colleges across the Nation and the PA Power pair discusses each one. Looking ahead to the future they take a look at the Top 150 wrestlers from Pennsylvania's Class of 2019. Take a listen below!   Show Breakdown 00:40 – Episode 31 is here 03:00 – Sammy Sasso leads long list of recent commitments 11:50 – Where are PA's top wrestlers heading? 18:00 – Guest Sammy Sasso Talks tOSU commitment 18:52 – Early look at Top 150 Recruits of Class of 2019 20:10 – Lock Haven Fall Classic Review   Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!

PAPC9:  Pennsylvania native and All-American for NC State, Pete Renda joins the program to talk about his run at the 2016 NCAA tournament, redshirting last season, and the excitement surrounding the Wolfpack's upcoming season.  The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 8 including match-ups for the NWCA All-Star Classic, the start of official NCAA practice, and some wild results from Who's Number One. Take a listen below!   Show Breakdown 01:00 – College wrestling is officially back! 10:30 – A Lehigh education at work & life as a true student-athlete 14:00 –  Expect fireworks - 174 & 125 NWCA All Star matches 18:00 – The "pin" move, redshirt returners, and snake-bitten studs: 184 preview 28:00 – All-American Pete Renda joins the program to talk #PackMentality 42:00 – A winless night for Penn State and Tristan admits to being annoying 47:00 – How to become a member of the "Hoagie Club" 50:00 – U

PAP30: The pre-season fan favorite Who's #1? by FloWrestling will kick off the 2017-2018 Folkstyle season in The Snake Pit of Lehigh. Pennsylvania will have six wrestlers competing in the All-Star clash that will determine who holds the #1 ranking in the Nation. Episode 30 welcomes guest Michael Beard who is competing in his second straight Who's #1? in search of his second straight win.  The PA Power Wrestling team of Jeff Upson and Eric Knopsnyder sit down to preview the 2017 Who's #1? which takes place on Sunday where the pair will be providing coverage of the event. One of the marquee matches in a night full of marquee matches will take place between two Pennsylvania studs; Michael Bear (Malvern Prep) and Gavin Hoffman (Montoursville). They also talk about why Trent Hidlay and his jorts are good for wrestling. Take a listen below!   Show Breakdown 00:40 – Wrestling is in the air 03:00 – Journeymen Fall Classic recap 11:50 – Ryan Vulakh is going to make noise this season 18:00 – Eric and Jeff can't talk p

PAPC8:  Pennsylvania native and All-American for the University of Iowa Michael Kemerer joins the program to talk about his highly successful freshman campaign and how the Hawkeyes are building for the 2017-18 season.  The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 8 including the NWCA All-Star Classic, the biggest dual meets of the year, and potentially enormous changes to the college wrestling season. Take a listen below! Show Breakdown 03:00 – Recruiting news 08:30 – World and twitter champions: 174 preview 17:00 –  Battle royale! NWCA All-Stars are being announced 29:00 – Big stages, grudge matches, and bouts to watch: 2017-18 schedules have been released 40:00 – The times they are a-changing (maybe): NWCA's proposed season structure 53:00 – Michael Kemerer joins the program 01:13:00 – Bucknell 2017-18 preview Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPo

PAPC7:  Wrestling legend and current Head Coach for the Pennsylvania Regional Training Center, Brandon Slay, joins the PA Power College Podcast to discuss USA Wrestling's summer of success and his new position with the Penn RTC.  The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on more than an hour's worth of a wrestling adventure. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 7 including Pitt's recent recruiting success, why preseason is the most dreaded time of year, and the happiest birthday that Tristan ever had. Take a listen below! Show Breakdown 01:00 – Recruiting news 07:40 – Coaching changes & high-quality marketing 16:00 –  College freshman Tristan made his entire team cut 2 extra pounds 18:00 – Cenzo & the challengers: 165 Preview 25:30 – Mason's lifelong battle with running 32:15 – Tristan got a mountain of trash for his first birthday in college 36:45 – Brandon Slay joins the program & talks USA Wrestling 52:00 – Coach Slay's move back to Philadelphia & the Pennsylvania

PAP29: The 2017-2018 Wrestling Season in just around the corner and the PA Power Wrestling pair Jeff Upson and Eric Knopsnyder discuss a variety of topics in Episode 29. From Gavin Hoffman coming home with a UWW Cadet World Bronze to Seton Hill's wrestling team springing into action Episode 29 packs a heavy punch. Guests include Cole Matthews (Reynolds) and Luke Kemerer (Hempfield Area) who discuss their recent commitments to the Pitt Panthers and Seton Hill head coach Brian Tucker who talks about the amazing story out of Greensburg, PA. Listen in!   Show Breakdown 00:40 – Jeff gets engaged 04:35 – UWW Cadet World Championship Recap 09:25 – Super 32 Early Entry Recap from Mars 15:57 – Freshmen making noise 18:52 – Notable transfers  20:18 – College Commitments roll in 23:30 – Guests Cole Matthews and Luke Kemerer talk Pitt 38:08 – Spencer Lee status? 43:00 – Should the 20-wrestler bracket stay or go? 51:25 – Guest Brian Tucker of Seton Hill talks about his team saving a life  01:18:45 – New shirts are now on

PAPC6:  Pennsylvania wrestling legend and current Campbell University Head Wrestling Coach Cary Kolat joins the PA Power College Podcast to recap the world championships and preview Campbell for the 2017-2018 season.  The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take a stab at the best tattoos in college wrestling. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 6 including USA's world title, the best tattoos in college wrestling, and the only headlock that Mason ever pulled off in a match. Take a listen below!   Show Breakdown 00:50 – Recruiting & coaching news 07:45 – WPIAL strong - 157 preview 16:20 –  Kyle Snyder is real life Captain America 25:55 – Helen Maroulis is good at the sport of wrestling 29:10 – Guest Cary Kolat recaps worlds and talks Campbell Camels 48:00 – Team tatted: best tattoos in college wrestling 55:25 – That time Keith Gavin scared 18 year-old Nate Brown to death 59:00 – Tristan getting Kemerered & Devin Carter making Mason feel like a small child 01:18:00 – Penn State 2017-18 pr

School is back in session at Pennsylvania high schools and the PA Power Wrestling pair of Jeff Upson and Eric Knopsnyder re getting ready for the season. The pair welcome on guest Beau Bartlett (Wyoming Seminary), who was the Top Incoming Freshman of 2017 in Pennsylvania, to talk about his off-season, high expectations for a freshman, and how big he is now.

PAPC5:  Current Edinboro assistant coach and 3-time All-American for the Fighting Scots Mitchell Port joins the PA Power College Podcast to help preview their squad in 2018. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity discuss the best swag in college wrestling, update on the Suriano Saga, and listen to Tristan's cat swat the microphone. The pair also previews the 149 lbs. weight class for 2018.    Show Breakdown 00:40 – Tristan is obsessed with Wisconsin and Mason visits Lambeau Field  05:40 – Is Suriano enrolled at Penn State? 08:40 – Are the Rappo's Pennsylvania's best ever family?  11:15 – Preview of Pennsylvania's 149 lbs. weight class in 2018  30:00 – Best college uniforms and swag 49:00 – Guest Mitchell Port talks Edinboro Fighting Scots 01:12:00 – Edinboro team preview   Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!

PAPC4:  4-time undefeated Pennsylvania State Champion Chance Marsteller has been busy competing and getting back to the grind. He joins the dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity on the PA Power College Podcast to discuss his attitude and the gratitude he has for life. The pair also preview the Lock Haven squad for the 2017-2018 season and take a look ahead at the 141 lbs. weight class for Keystone State wrestlers. Take a listen below!   Show Breakdown 00:50 – Tristan is Darth Vader 01:30 –Omissions from Episode 3 08:20 – Remembering Pennsylvania Legend Joe Solomon 10:00 – Nick Suriano is leaving Penn State 19:00 – UFC 214 had a wrestling flavor 20:20 – Recruiting round-up update 26:00 – USA Junior Worlds recap 27:20 – Previewing 141 lbs. next season 36:10 – Tyler Smith tangent  46:30 – Best Pennsylvania wrestlers to never All-American 59:30 – Guest Chance Marsteller opens up  01:15:00 – Lock Haven Team Preview Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPowerWrestle 

PAPC3:  2017 NCAA National Champion Darian Cruz joins the PA Power College Podcast to talk about re-focusing for 2018 and what he has been up to this summer. The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take a stab at the best ever college wrestling families from Pennsylvania. They discuss a variety of topics in episode 3 including Aaron Pico, NCAA rule changes, and where Reynolds wrestling holds their practices. Take a listen below!   Show Breakdown 00:40 – Brock Hite schools Mason and Tristan 03:00 – Carnell Andrews commits to Bucknell 06:40 – Nick Suriano update 08:45 – Zain Retherford wins his first Senior level Tournament 10:20 – Aaron Pico debate 14:35 – NCAA Wrestling rule changes 25:40 – 133 lbs. outlook for 2018 29:20 – Mason Beckman lost a wrestle-off his senior season at Lehigh 30:40 – Fargo - why don't Pennsylvania wrestlers go? 42:45 – Best wrestling families ever from Pennsylvania 53:35 – Reynolds' wrestling room is their high school cafeteria  58:50 – Guest Darian Cruz talks camps, relaxing,

PAP27: 2-time PIAA State Finalist and Bishop McCort star Anthony Walters makes his college announcement on the PA Power Podcast and talks about his decision. Hosts Jeff Upson and Eric Knopsnyder debate who would be on their Mount Rushmore of Pennsylvania Wrestling. Pennsylvania State Champion and 2-time All-American AJ Schopp (Tyrone Area) stops by to talk about his newborn son, getting outh Dakota #Jacked, and Mason Beckman's wrestling style.   Show Breakdown 00:30 – Jeff finally gets a good review on Airbnb 03:00 – Anthony Walters makes his college commitment 17:00 – Mark Hall's good luck charm? 24:00 – Pennsylvania's Mount Rushmore debate 43:00 – Guest AJ Schopp is getting #Jacked  01:12:00 – How Jeff can defeat Mason Beckman from neutral   Subscribe to the PA Power Podcast on iTunes today and give us a review! Follow @PAPowerWrestle for all your Pennsylvania Wrestling needs!