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. Orine, Dylan When I was first getting recruited, I didnt even know NC State was a school, Jack said with a laugh. Recap after a 30-6 win over Army pic.twitter.com/pXXXbPxRPJ. It was a complete culture shock. In fact, thats what she hired him to do. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Popolizio, Adam Coaches and members of the NC State wrestling team reacts to a call the referee made during the NC State duel against Pitt in Reynolds Coliseum on Friday, Feb. 10, 2023. One of the keys to Trumbles performance was his ability to prevent his Swartz from escaping after takedowns. I'm Ben Ellis. 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 He led a program that had around four of a possible 9.9 scholarships to a 14th-place finish at the NCAA Championships. (); : 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 . After 10 top-17 national finishes in a 14-year span from 1980-93 under legendary head coach Bob Guzzo, the team had not reached those heights since. Cox, Brock Sophomore Isaac Trumble prevented his opponent, Kyle Swartz, from scoring at all with a 7-0 victory. DelSignore, Aaron The 2022-23 wrestling season marks Pat Popolizio's 11th at the helm of the NC State wrestling program, as he was named head wrestling coach of the Wolfpack on April 10, 2012. 28:20 - Owen Trephan Interview.SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts|Stitcher|Spreaker|Google Podcasts |Spotify|Android|RSSSUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network,become a TEAM MEMBER today. 102, Ep. Top Technician stories delivered to your inbox each Thursday. It was not easy, Gwiazdowski said. Thats what I expected myself to do tonight, Trephan said. Which the guys do now. NC State beat Army 30-6. Cates, Jacob 32:30 - Jackson Arrington Interview. He had to set the precedent. 5:00 - Look at all the clovers! The team improved to 14-7 and beat two ACC foes, but slipped back to sixth at the conference tournament. Error! Pat doesn't deviate much from his welcome.2:20 - Runner-up at the CKLV and thoughts on the performance.18:00 - Collegiate Duals Preview - Cal Poly and Lehigh on first day.22:00 - Hayden's food quest in New Orleans.26:00 - Pat and Hayden's Christmas questions.32:15 - Mackenzi Wood Interview.SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Google Podcasts | Spotify, Looking ahead to CKLV and a chat with 197-pounder Isaac Trumble - NCS101. The Wolfpack gig intrigued the sports rising star despite a negative first-hand experience with the program not too long before NC State called. I understand why he did it. 33:30 - Isaac Trumble Interview. Popolizio has never been shy about his expectations or rules with recruits. : 7 sophomore Ed Scott and Pitts Dazjon Casto. Faison, Derek Over the last five seasons, NC State has had three national champions and four of the last five ACC Wrestlers of the Year. No. No. While several wrestlers such as Orine starred, seeing the team put together a complete performance and build off early-season momentum was one of the most encouraging takeaways from the match. His persistence in doing so was world class.. Popolizio remembers being at a tournament while coaching Binghamton, and his team sat near the Wolfpack squad in the bleachers. 5 NC State wrestling closes regular season at rival UNC No. 17 Pittsburgh, 23-9 NC State to host 2023 ACC Wrestling Championships Showdown in Durham: NC State and Duke battle for ACC, NCAA seeding, Brownlow: NC State, Duke and Carolina all look to avenge ACC losses on busy basketball Saturday, Welter: I'm not mad, Carolina, just disappointed, AP source: Panthers to meet with QB Derek Carr at combine. 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. How it Happened Popolizio was named the 2018 Dan Gable co-NCAA Coach of the Year and the 2016 National Coach of the Year by FloWrestling. Episode 100 features 100 seconds of NC State Trivia with Coach Popolizio and heavyweight Owen Trephan - NCS100. Tommy reminds me of this I talked to the team for the first time and told them the things we were looking for. 5 NC State dominates UNC, 28-6 #PACKMENTALITY Pop-Ins Podcast: EP. How do you get guys to buy in? When youre building, you need some kind of reassurance that things are right. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. The goal is an NCAA team title, and the path there involves strict discipline, on and off the mat. Reinert, Ed By Tyler Auffhammer [email protected]. You know if youre wrestling an NC State guy, hes going to be a tough son of a b-. The cherry on top for NC State was a tech fall as redshirt sophomore Owen Trephan had a dominant 22-7 win. 1:30 - Action Packed Weekend (including that big game last Sunday)4:35 - Casino Night is coming on March 3 prior to the ACC Championships. 13 Jay Aiello. I dont care about whatever team rules or expectations you have I have a higher standard for myself., Popolizio mentioned the Wolfpack winning a national title when he first talked about Raleigh with Gwiazdowski, who knew enough about the college wrestling world at that time to say: Youre fing nuts., Gantt remembers in his first one-on-one meeting with Popolizio, the coach told him that three or four years from now, well be competing for a conference title and be in the top 25, top 10 at NCAAs., In my head, I was like, theres no way; this dude is just talking, Gantt admitted now while looking back. I am an economics major and I joined the Technician in the fall of 2022. 6: Pain of the Wake loss, underrated Syracuse squad, NC State Athletics top performers of February 2023, NC State baseball stages dramatic comeback against Radford, remains unbeaten, Jacoozy enters the Raleigh live music scene after successful start in Boone, Author Sarah Grunder Ruiz publishes zippy romance series, OPINION: UNCs plan for new conservative school is not the way to fix political science. The match against the Tar Heels is set for Friday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. 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. Jack got ahead early and held on late for a 7-5 win, giving the Pack an early 3-0 lead. 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. I am an economics major and I joined the Technician in the fall of 2022. ); : He had developed into one of the country's best 157-pounders . 11:40 - Looking at the CKLV (with a hat tip to the shows former host)14:30 - Whos going to CKLV and why.25:00 - Some stuff Haydens doing, that he never thought hed be doing.27:18 - Question: How do you curb the medical forfeit problem. SUBSCRIBE TO #PACKMENTALITY POP-INSApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS, Coach Popolizio recaps the first semester of action - NCS103, Looking back at the first part of the season as Episode 103 of the #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast rolls on with head coach Pat Popolizio and host Hayden Hidlay. Singleton, Finn Just pushing the pace and keeping the pressure on, that was the biggest part for me, Scott said. 7 Virginia Tech Sunday evening, both at Reynolds Coliseum and broadcast nationally on ACC Network. 29:15 - Trents Bonus Question: Best win and loss of Pats careers. My second year at NC State, Debbie Yow was addressing the team; I showed up a minute or two late, and they suspended me, he recalled with a chuckle. I dont think any of them were bad guys, but I just dont think they fit Pats vision for the program, the two-time NCAA champion explained 10 years later. Coaching Memories. Im bought in, but I dont know where this is going to go.. 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. 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 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. 5:30 - The NCAA social information is also forthcoming. 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An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. 28 Tyler Badgett 4-0 in the 149-pound bout and tied it up 3-3. 13:15 - Journeymen Collegiate Classic across town in Bethlehem.18:00 - Previewing Central Michigan. That combined with Gwiazdowskis second straight national title pushed the Pack up to 16th place. 105 - Pitt win, UNC preview, catch up with Jarrett Trombley No. 5 NC State wrestling crushed Army 30-6 in the teams final non-conference match to remain undefeated on the season. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. "Our future is bright with Pat at the helm of NC State wrestling.". 6 NC State takes down No. He did not have a rosy first impression of his new home. 102, Ep. Or teammates. I was like, Uhhh that sounds good. Hidlay, Mackenzi He wouldnt have taken the job if he didnt think he was capable of attaining his personal coaching goals in Raleigh. There were a lot of workouts. Heavyweight Nick Gwiazdowski was an All-American at Binghamton as a true freshman under Popolizio, then followed his coach to Raleigh. Popolizio had his first Raleigh success story, and Gwiazdowski powered the Pack to a 19th-place finish at NCAAs. The standard was set. 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. Relentlessly going for takedowns, Hidlay built a comfortable 7-2 lead through two periods. Gantt remembers the first team meeting. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Kids that are trying to win a national title, they dont fear rules. Head coach Pat Popolizio celebrates a last minute takedown giving freshman Isaac Trumble, No. Taking back the momentum proved to be huge as the Wolfpack strung together five straight victories, putting Army away quickly. They were like, Screw Pat, this and that. Given the lineup situation and some conflict between the few remaining holdovers and coaches, Gwiazdowski doesnt hesitate to paint a grim picture of the time. and after that, I was excited and happy'', Estelle Johnson: It's awesome half the roster is also new, Pinto: It's so great playing close to home in front of family and friends, NCHSAA Basketball Regionals: Schedule, matchups, locations, tickets, how to watch, Former Wake Forest OC Hancel Phipps named head football coach at Smithfield-Selma, Watch these former NC high school football players in the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, NC's Tommy Paul and American tennis are having a moment at the Australian Open, Stackhouse, Barnes, Strange highlight 2023 NC Sports HOF class, By Derek Medlin, WRAL sports director. And it made sense. 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. Just call him and get a read on the situation.. And its not debatable to say hes rebuilt it stronger than ever before. Popolizio didnt even apply for the job. 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. Three other wrestlers for the Pack had major decisions, helping NC State jump out to a large lead. When looking for a wrestling coach, Yow had instructed her staff to look at the top 25 rankings and find somebody that doesnt belong. Upon being presented a coach from some place called Binghamton, and her staff guessing at its location, she told them: Call the guy. 2021-2026 Strategic Plan & Mission Statement, Inside NC State Athletics Podcast Powered by PNC Bank, Promotional Activity/Community Service Request. Then at the end of the year, after I won nationals, I said, I came back! The son of a wrestling coach went 79-0 over his final two years and picked up an astounding 62 pins during that time, including 26 straight at one point late in his senior year, a streak that ended in the state semifinals. Cliff Keen Invitational. Saturday's wrestling starts at 9 a.m. with the consolation brackets. Great podcast! A lot of restarting drills. Karagias, Christian NC States rise to national wrestling powerhouse isnt over yet. 26 freshman Matty Singleton for a 5-2 decision in the 165-pound bout, making the score 8-6. Pat Popolizio's ACC champion wrestling team has also gained a significant . Additionally, there were four major decisions that went in favor of the Pack. #PackMentality Pop-Ins Jason Bryant Sports 5.0 92 Ratings FEB 9, 2023 Popolizio Prepares for Pittsburgh - NCS104 I've been writing for Technician since November of 2019. NC State had a school-record two NCAA Finalists this season, first time ever in ACC history, and four All-Americans. And now he has the culture so guys are signing up to do that because theyre seeing the results.. 1:30 - Recapping CMU and Illinois. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Popolizio admits now there was no question in my mind that type of roster turnover was required, for the sake of the program and its culture. I was suspended from the team, but I rose from the ashes and won!. The wrestling world knew who Popolizio was in 2012. 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