Popolizio had successfully rebuilt the Binghamton program, with significantly less resources, so he knew what he had to do. Love keeping up-to-date on whats going on around the NCAA in wrestling. You could be the worst guy in the room, but if you were going hard you were good, he said. This is the inside story of exactly how Popolizio was able to build just that and so much more from those that were there. They fired the guy that brought me here; thats my guy by default, Tommy Gantt, an eventual All-American who had just finished his freshman season, remembered. The Collegiate Wrestling Duals. Two top-20 NCAA finishes were just the beginning. Pat doesn't actually sing on this episode.Show Segments0:45 - Welcome. And it made sense. 2021-2026 Strategic Plan & Mission Statement, Inside NC State Athletics Podcast Powered by PNC Bank, Promotional Activity/Community Service Request, James T. Valvano Arena at William Neal Reynolds Coliseum. We move into December with Episode 101 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. Johnson, Zach 5 NC State dominates UNC, 28-6 #PACKMENTALITY Pop-Ins Podcast: EP. You'll get some cool stuff too. His persistence in doing so was world class.. Gwiazdowski remembers how demanding Popolizio and his staff were during that time. 13:15 - Journeymen Collegiate Classic across town in Bethlehem.18:00 - Previewing Central Michigan. Like Hidlays match, Trombley dominated for much of the bout but gave up a takedown at the end. 125-pounder Jarrett Trombley is this episode's featured interview. Theres been plenty to commemorate from the coachs first nine years three national champions, 21 All-Americans, four ACC team championships and three regular-season conference crowns. Part of the Mat Talk Podcast Network. Wood, Will Were building on momentum from the start of the year, Trephan said. Its not up for discussion; thats how we do things. The wrestling world knew who Popolizio was in 2012. From 2006-11, the teams Academic Performance Rate (APR) went from 727 to 957. Sophomore Isaac Trumble prevented his opponent, Kyle Swartz, from scoring at all with a 7-0 victory. The Wolfpack has now won 12 straight home duals, its last home loss coming . Just the stuff they were talking about and how loud they were it was like, what are these guys doing? he remembered roughly a decade later. The result was a 5-6 dual record, zero ACC victories, a fifth-place finish at the conference tournament and a 63rd-place showing at the NCAA Championships that nearly everybody interviewed for this story can still recall the exact number of, a decade later. No. He wouldnt have taken the job if he didnt think he was capable of attaining his personal coaching goals in Raleigh. 33:30 - Isaac Trumble Interview. I want to know who he is even if I cant pronounce his last name. Those are gritty; no one on either side stopped wrestling in any match, Popolizio said. Every jaw-dropping structure needs a stable foundation. This new guy, I dont really know who he is or what hes about or for that matter where Binghamton University is., NC STATE FOOTBALL RECRUITING: 23 to watch in 2023. After dropping the first bout of the match, the Wolfpack (10-0) won five in a row and eight of the last nine against the Black Knights (2-4). There was no one to put your eyes on and see how it was done. Gwiazdowski recalls several teammates being kicked out of practice for low energy or not wrestling hard enough. 107 episodes Join NC State head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio and staff as they bring you all the news from inside the wrestling room in Raleigh with the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. There was a problem saving your notification. (); : We were 63rd. Jack, Hayden This match also went to overtime, a common theme of the night, but Orine eventually prevailed, setting the final score at 23-9. When youre building, you need some kind of reassurance that things are right. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Its spanned five years, two hosts, dozens of guests, but just one head coach. The Wolfpack had won three ACC matches in the last four years and had a highest finish of 44th nationally in the last three NCAA Championships. With the win, NC State (12-1, 5-0 ACC) retook its crown as ACC dual champions, and it did so while defending its home mat. Coaching Memories. Were still working on a lot of things to finetune for the end of the year, Popolizio said. They had to hold us accountable, and theres only one way to do it, right? However, Gwiazdowskis NCAA performance alone was enough to put NC State on the map. Popolizio was set to return fifth-year senior Tommy Gantt, who had just a 15-15 record as a freshman under the previous coaching staff. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 17 Pitt came into Reynolds Coliseum as the challenger, sitting atop the ACC with an undefeated conference record. Show Segments1:02 - Hayden shakes off the rust and Pat claims hes good for 4 a.m. podcast recordings. Dec 19 (Mon) Dec 20 (Tue) TBA. Wrestling Changed My Life (Wrestling Podcast), Locked On Panthers - Daily Podcast On The Carolina Panthers, Locked On Podcast Network, Julian Council, Kyle Klingman & Andy Hamilton, Mat Talk Podcast Network, Trackwrestling | Mat Talk Podcast Network. The Wolfpack is currently ranked fourth nationally and has resided among the nations top 10 for 98 consecutive polls, not leaving since entering in late 2015, after an improbable 19-15 win at wrestling superpower Oklahoma State, just the 45th home loss (against 547 wins) in Cowboys history at the time. Popolizio never doubted what he could do at NC State. By Tyler Auffhammer tauffhammer@themountaineer.com. 6:04 - Looking back at Pitt and ahead to Carolina. The standard was set. Cates, Jacob NC State wrestling defends Reynolds, hands Pitt first ACC loss in top-20 matchup, Ben Ellis, Sports Editor and Noah Teague, Staff Writer, Jermaine Hudson, Senior Staff Photographer, Fletcher Sholar, Photo Correspondent and Max Florian, Photo Correspondent, Hallie Walker, Agromeck Photo Editor and Anna Hansen, Senior Staff Photographer, Jaylan Harrington, Editor in Chief and Tristan Tucker, Managing Editor, First and Tech Vol. Hall, Timmy Trephan, Jarrett The first conversation didnt go too well, Gantt explained. As an NCSU alum it makes me proud to see Pat & team building a national power the right way, recruiting quality kids and instilling the Packmentality. At the end of the day, you give them a choice to buy in or not. 29 redshirt junior Alex Faison and Pitts Luca Augustine. 4 sophomore Ryan Jack took on Pitts No. Weve finally made it to the milestone 100th episode of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. 28 Alex Faison has been a workhorse for NC State wrestling since entering the lineup in mid-December, competing in every single match. Would love to see him on again! Big picture, the Wolfpack won in impressive fashion to stay undefeated, earning four major decisions, a tech fall and eight total bout wins from the match. 5 NC State wrestling closes regular season at rival UNC No. Now it was, Wow, they can get these guys that werent top-100 recruits and all of a sudden start producing with them, Popolizio remembered. 10 Dayton Pitizer in the 285-pound bout. Standing in the way was the Panthers, who actually did the Pack a favor by beating the Hokies a couple of weeks ago, but another win against a top-tier ACC opponent would have sealed the deal in the race for the conference crown. Success! My predicted dual score: NC State wins, 18-15. . Gwiz is hilarious! Scott, Matty Im training right alongside this guy., It hadnt been done in a long time. 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Panthers add Jim Caldwell as assistant coach, NC State starts spring practice looking for it's next quarterback, NC State's Corrigan to lead College Football Playoff selection committee again, Duke finishes 16-0 at home after 71-67 win over N.C. State, Brown addresses media before spring practice, 'We just need to win more games'. North Carolina State University's wrestling team was established in 1925 and goes by the team nickname of the "Wolfpack". Just call him and get a read on the situation.. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Theyre like, Im trying to win a national title. The official 2022-23 Wrestling Roster for the North Carolina State University Wolfpack The official 2022-23 Wrestling Roster for the North Carolina State University Wolfpack 2022-23 Wrestling Roster - NC State University Athletics Skip To Main Content Pause All Rotators Skip To Main Content Or teammates. Pat was training us so hard. NC State wrestling arrives all the same. Knop, AJ How it Happened The NC State wrestling program has had a meteoric rise to national prominence in recent years. 5:30 - The NCAA social information is also forthcoming. NC State wrestling fans have noticed the Pack is 0-3 thus far in dual . 6 NC State takes down No. 3 redshirt junior Trent Hidlay took on Pitts No.17 Reece Heller in the 184-pound bout and won 9-5 with his aggressive style. I have confidence because Ive prepared myself with my training, and my coaches have helped me prepare.. 0. Faison, Alex Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Casino Night information for the Wolfpack RTC.9:30 - Giveaway information for the match!11:40 - Where weve been since Episode 103.14:30 - Whats Pop look for when competing against Pitt. It was a complete culture shock. Dread it. The 2022-23wrestling season marks Pat Popolizios11th at the helm of the NC State wrestling program, as he was named head wrestling coach of the Wolfpack on April 10, 2012. Show Segments1:00 - Coach Popolizio is always happy to see Hayden. Dave Doeren isn't the only NC State coach whose program is picking up major 2021 recruiting commitments lately. 5:00 - Look at all the clovers! I wanted consistent discipline. Kitchens: How could you not want to coach at North Carolina? This is likely the ceiling for this season, as the three teams ahead of us have already. He donated the first $6 million to HBCUW and told Jones that if the program could garner $1 million per year . Career Development Coordinator, Head Baseball Coach, Wrestling Coach, & Asst Football Coach Wake County Public School System Aug 2013 - Present 9 years 7 months The cherry on top for NC State was a tech fall as redshirt sophomore Owen Trephan had a dominant 22-7 win. NC State wrestling head coach Pat Popolizio will face his former team this weekend, as his first head coaching job was at Binghamton (2007-12). The 34-year-old had just completed his sixth season at Binghamton in upstate New York. 32:30 - Jackson Arrington Interview. Those guys didnt shy away from it. The 2022-23wrestling season marks Pat Popolizios11th at the helm of the NC State wrestling program, as he was named head wrestling coach of the Wolfpack on April 10, 2012. And now all of a sudden, it happens, then it trickles down to the other guys.. I practiced by myself on Thursday I wasnt with the guys so I didnt get anyone sick, then I worked out this morning and this afternoon and felt great. 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After a slow start where each wrestler only scored one point, the match went to overtime, and Trephan left no doubt there, winning with a two-point takedown. The Wolfpack will look to accomplish all of that tonight in Chapel Hill at 7 p.m. Before we get to the dual itself, let's talk about the ACC dual championship and the possible outcomes after all . NC State brought home the first team trophy with a school and ACC-best fourth place finish at the 2018 NCAA Championships. Novogratz, a former wrestler at Princeton, believes that wrestling teaches leadership. The expectation was you were training all summer; there was no drinking. The goal is an NCAA team title, and the path there involves strict discipline, on and off the mat. 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It came down to the wire, but Matthews edged out Jack with a 4-2 decision to put the Panthers on top 3-0 to begin. NC State to host 2023 ACC Wrestling Championships No. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. How close did Raleigh come to getting an NFL team? Those were guys that fit that program at the time and now it was new coaches, and now the expectations were different. You have permission to edit this article. Top Technician stories delivered to your inbox each Thursday. North Carolina State's Board of Trustees on Thursday approved a new contract for head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio. You know if youre wrestling an NC State guy, hes going to be a tough son of a b-. He was already thinking about transferring, and the first impression did not make him want to rethink that. In his final year, 12 wrestlers earned All-Academic honors. I've been writing for Technician since November of 2019. 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