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  1. Lineup Shuffle In The Works For NC State Wrestling

    Lineup Shuffle In The Works For NC State Wrestling

    Nov 5, 2024

    You could make the argument college wrestling is unlike any other sport. You have 10 weight classes, room for 10 starters for your postseason roster. There is no use of a sub at the conference championships or NCAAs, so you must establish your 10 and that is who you roll with striving for a team trophy.
  2. 2023 ACC Wrestling Championships Interviews

    2023 ACC Wrestling Championships Interviews

    Mar 6, 2023

    Hear from all 10 ACC champions and NC State coach Pat Popolizio after his team's 2023 title.
  3. The Greatest Dual Ever Wrestled: Oklahoma St. vs Iowa On Valentine's Day

    The Greatest Dual Ever Wrestled: Oklahoma St. vs Iowa On Valentine's Day

    Feb 4, 2022

    It is fitting that Oklahoma State entered its February 14, 1998, dual ranked first and Iowa was second. The two teams had combined for 47 NCAA tournament titles with the Cowboys holding a commanding 30-17 historical advantage.
  4. Bader Show: Logan Stieber, Maya Nelson, And Pat Popolizio

    Bader Show: Logan Stieber, Maya Nelson, And Pat Popolizio

    May 5, 2020

    On this episode of The Bader Show, Bader and Bray are joined by Logan Stieber, Maya Nelson, and Pat Popolizio.
  5. Are There Holes In Your Baseline Defense?

    Are There Holes In Your Baseline Defense?

    Apr 13, 2020

    Baseline D is back, and it’s back in a big way. If you believe in drawing lines through history as I do, then stay with me for a minute. 
  6. Can Undefeated NC State Win A Team Trophy In March?

    Can Undefeated NC State Win A Team Trophy In March?

    Feb 18, 2020

    NC State has one dual remaining against Duke, and unless something very unexpected happens, they will finish the season as the clear #2-ranked dual meet team in the country with a 15-0 record. They have been ranked as high as #4 in the tournament rankings, but do they have what it takes to bring home their second NCAA trophy in three years?