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The Open Room Talks With Bucknell’s Zach Hartman and Lock Haven Head Coach Scott Moore
PAPC50: The Open Room returns with a special episode in which they host Bucknell rookie Zach Hartman (Belle Vernon) and Lock Haven head coach Scott Moore (Franklin). PA Power Wrestling’s Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee talk with Hartman about his stellar first season and discuss what it’s like to be part of a program on The…
Read More8 Days To Pittsburgh Nationals: How Many Pennsylvania Wrestlers Compete For DI Programs?
PITTSBURGH, PA – We are counting down the days until the 2019 NCAA National Tournament comes to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Photo of Jordan Wood by Sam Janicki. After combing through every single NCAA Division I roster – I have an answer for the official total number of wrestlers on a NCAA Division I program, with a…
Read More53 Pennsylvania Natives Qualify for the NCAA National Tournament in Pittsburgh
Well, 2018 was a good year for Pennsylvania wrestling on the NCAA level, and in 2019 Keystone State fans will see the same number of wrestlers qualify for this year’s National Tournament in Pittsburgh. Photo of Luke Pletcher by Sam Janicki. In Cleveland, 53 wrestlers qualified for the NCAA Tournament who hailed from Pennsylvania. Fifteen…
Read MoreThe Open Room on PA Midwest vs. Oklahoma State and Chat with Super Hidlay Brothers
PAPC49: Are you hungry? Because The Open Room has a double serving of Hidlay brothers on The Open Room. PA Power Wrestling’s Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee talk with Hayden and Trent Hidlay about their childhood, hoagies, and life at N.C. State. They also preview one of the biggest rivalries in College Wrestling this weekend; Iowa…
Read MoreThe Open Room Talks How Good Penn State Really Is Plus Chat With Chance Marsteller
PAPC47: Back at it Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee return to The Open Room and talk about all things College Wrestling. They discuss how good the 2019 Penn State Wrestling really is and breakdown their win in Columbus. In addition they are joined by All-American and one of Pennsylvania’s best ever Chance Marsteller of Lock Haven who…
Read MorePennsylvania College Round-Up: Penn State and Pitt Grab Marquee Weekend Wins
Nittany Lion Power Unless you have been living under a rock the last few days – Penn State upended Ohio State in Columbus (28-9). It was a match that saw the Nittany Lions prevail in nearly every big match including a fall for Bo Nickal at 197 pounds. The Pennsylvania natives who competed…
Read MorePenn State vs. Ohio State Preview, DeSanto’s Suspension, and Guest Nino Bonaccorsi of Pitt
PAPC46: The Open Room, with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee, returns to talk about Penn State’s impressive win over Michigan and the upcoming slugfest with Ohio State. The two also discuss Austin DeSanto’s suspension and chat with Pittsburgh redshirt freshman Nino Bonaccorsi on his season and goals. Take a listen today! You can now listen to…
Read MoreShort-Handed Penn State Handles Michigan in Sold-Out Bryce Jordan Center
The 2019 Bryce Jordan Center Dual featured one of the best meets of the NCAA season with #1 Penn State taking on #5 Michigan. The Big Ten dual featured a total of fourteen Nationally ranked wrestlers between the two teams in front of a packed BJC. At 125 pounds Penn State’s Devin Schnupp (Warwick) got…
Read MoreThe Open Room Podcast Talks Michigan vs. Penn State, Mikey Carr, and Chat With Iowa’s Kaleb Young
PAPC45: It is late January so that means we are inching closer to the NCAA Post-Season. The Open Room, with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee, talk about Michigan vs. Penn State, Mikey Carr, and Tyler Berger calling out the 157 pounds field. They are joined by Iowa Hawkeye and Pennsylvania native Kaleb Young. He and a…
Read MoreICYM: 45 Pennsylvania Natives Ranked in The First NCAA Coaches Panel
When it comes to Wrestling, Pennsylvania rocks – we all know that. Even the NCAA Coaches Panel knows it. In their first of four panel rankings a total of 45 wrestlers from the Keystone State are included. The rankings include the Top 33 ranked wrestlers at each weight-class. According to the NCAA, to be eligible…
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