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Tonight, I'll have the SoCon Coach of the Year, JohnMark Bentley join me to discuss the SoCon Tournament and the upcoming NCAA Championship!
On this episode, I'll chat with the App State Athletic Director, Doug Gillin. Doug makes a big announcement that will have a lasting impact on App State Wrestling.
I'll start out getting an update from Head Coach JohnMark Bentley after the win over Campbell. Coach and I will then look forward to the dual at Davidson on Friday. I'll then be joined by Caleb Smith to chat about his journey to Boone and his victory to seal the dual over Campbell.
On this episode, I'll start with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley talking about the battle in Chattanooga. I'll then chat with Michael Burchell about his time in Boone and his pin to win the dual over Chattanooga!
On this episode, I'll chat with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley about the results at the Appalachian Open. Then we'll look forward to the dual at Chattanooga on Sunday. Following the Head Coach, I'll catch up with Codi Russell.
On this episode of The Breakdown, Head Coach JohnMark Bentley will join us to talk about the recent dual victory over Gardner-Webb and the upcoming SoCon schedule. Following coach, I'll chat with Will Formato about the current season and the personalities on the team.
On this episode, I'll chat with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley about the recent duals with VMI and Little Rock. We will then talk about the approaching dual with Gardner-Webb and the Appalachian Open. Following the chat with coach, I'll talk to Jonathan Millner about his season so far and expectations for the rest of the season. Jon Jon will then give us some of his best Head Coach JohnMark impressions!
On this episode, I'll chat with Tony Gravely about his victory over Siamon Oliveira at UFC 270.
On this episode of the Breakdown with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley, we'll discuss the results of the UNC dual, the Southern Scuffle, and the Bellarmine dual. Coach will also discuss the upcoming schedule.
On this episode of the Breakdown with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley, we'll discuss the results of the NC State dual and then the upcoming dual versus North Carolina.
One this episode, I chat with Brian Reinhardt from #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast about the approaching NC State Dual.
On this episode, we chat with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley about the results at the Keystone Classic, the upcoming dual schedule, and the Boone RTC!
On this episode, I check in with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley. We discuss the progress the team is making, the results of the Mountaineer Invitational, and the upcoming Keystone Classic.
On this episode, Head Coach JohnMark Bentley joins us to discuss the 2021-22 Appalachian State Wrestling schedule.
On this episode, we'll check in with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley in St. Louis as he prepares to lead the program record seven qualifiers through the NCAA Tournament.
Head Coach JohnMark Bentley is joined with the five Southern Conference Champions, Codi Russell, Cody Bond, Anthony Brito, Jonathan Milner, and Sean Carter for the post-tournament press conference.
We'll chat with Coach Bentley about the upcoming Southern Conference Tournament. Following coach, we'll chat with Mason Fiscella about his journey to Boone and some of his favorite things around town.
On this episode of The Breakdown with App State Wrestling Head Coach JohnMark Bentley, we'll chat about last week's tri-meet with VMI and The Citadel. Then we'll look forward and chat about the Southern Conference Tournament that will take place in Boone on February 28th. Following the conversation with Coach Bentley, we'll chat with Cody Bond. Cody tells us about his time in Boone and how he overcame being cut from the team to being the 30th ranked wrestler at 157 in the NCAA Coaches Rankings.
On this episode of The Breakdown with App State Wrestling Head Coach JohnMark Bentley, we'll chat about last week's tri-meet with Chattanooga and Presbyterian. Then we'll chat about this week's tri-meet with VMI and The Citadel.
On this episode of The Breakdown with App State Wrestling Head Coach JohnMark Bentley, we'll chat about last week's tri-meet with Campbell and Gardner-Webb. Then we'll chat about this week's tri-meet with Chatanooga and Presbyterian. We will also be joined by Sean Carter. Sean joins us to talk about his time as an App State Wrestler and some of his favorite things about Boone.
On this episode of The Breakdown with App State Wrestling Head Coach JohnMark Bentley, we'll chat about the upcoming Tri-Meet with Campbell and Gardner-Webb. We will also be joined by Julian Gorring. Julian joins us to talk about his time as an App State Wrestler and some of his favorite things about Boone.
On this episode of The Breakdown with App State Wrestling Head Coach JohnMark Bentley, we'll chat about the upcoming Tri-Meet with Bellarmine and Davidson. We will also be joined by Will Formato. Will joins us to talk about his time as an App State Wrestler and some of his favorite things about Boone.
On this episode of The Breakdown with App State Wrestling Head Coach JohnMark Bentley, we'll chat about the upcoming dual with NC State. We will also be joined by a wrestler, Caleb Smith. Caleb joins us to talk about his time as an App State Wrestler and some of his favorite things about Boone. Following The Breakdown we will be joined by Brian Reinhardt of #PackMentality Pop-Ins Podcast to discuss the upcoming dual.
On this episode of The Breakdown with App State Wrestling Head Coach JohnMark Bentley, we'll chat about the Black & Gold Intrasquad matches and the upcoming Appalachian Individual Quad. We will also be joined by a wrestler, Codi Russell. Codi joins us to talk about his time as an App State Wrestler and some of his favorite things about Boone.
This is the first episode of The Breakdown with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley. The Breakdown will be a weekly coaches show that we produce during the wrestling season to catch up with Coach Bentley and some of the wrestlers of Appalachian State Wrestling. On this episode, Paul Carson joins us to talk about his time as an App State Wrestler and some of his favorite things about Boone.
Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Savva Kostis (2008-2012)! In this episode, we chat with Savva about his start in wrestling. We will then talk about his time at Appalachian State. You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thank you for listening, Go Apps!
On this update, we'll talk to Head Coach JohnMark Bentley about the upcoming Intersquad on December 18th. We will also have some information on how you'll be able to watch the Intersquad and the conference matches this season.
Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Kyle Blevins (2008-2012)! In this episode, we chat with Kyle about his start in wrestling. We will then talk about his time at Appalachian State. You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thank you for listening, Go Apps!
Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Mike Kessler (2007-2012)! In this episode, we chat with Mike about his start in wrestling. We will then talk about his time at Appalachian State. You can follow Cary on Instagram. You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thank you for listening, Go Apps!
Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Cary Miller (2015-2020)! In this episode, we chat with Cary about his start in wrestling. We will then talk about his time at Appalachian State. You can follow Cary on Twitter and Instagram. You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thank you for listening, Go Apps!
Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Matt Zovistoski (2015-2020)! In this episode, we chat with Matt about his start in wrestling. We will then talk about his time at Appalachian State. You can follow Matt on Twitter and Instagram. You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thank you for listening, Go Apps!
Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Jerry Daniels! In this episode, we chat with Jerry about his start in wrestling. We will then talk about his time at Appalachian State. You can follow Jerry on Twitter. You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thank you for listening, Go Apps!
Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Forrest Przybysz! In this episode, we chat with Forrest about his start in wrestling at Jefferson High School in Jefferson, GA. We will then talk about his time at Appalachian State. You can follow Forrest on Instagram & Twitter You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thank you for listening, Go Apps!
We check in with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley for our weekly update for the team. You can follow Coach on Instagram & Twitter. You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thank you for listening, Go Apps!
Welcome the newest Mountaineer to the family, Volunteer Assistant Coach Ian Miller! In this episode, we chat with Coach Fehlman about his road to Boone and his time at Lock Haven University. You can follow Coach Fehlman on Twitter and Instagram at @dj_fehlman. You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @AppStateGrind. Thank you for listening, Go Apps!
Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Wayne C. York! In this episode, we chat with Wayne about his start in wrestling. We will then talk about his time at Appalachian State. You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thank you for listening, Go Apps!
Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Austin Trotman! In this episode, we chat with Austin about his start in wrestling at Mount Tabor High School in Winston Salem, NC. We will then talk about his time at Appalachian State. You can follow Austin on Instagram & Twitter You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thank you for listening, Go Apps!
On this episode, we get a weekly update for the week of September 25th, 2020 from Head Coach JohnMark Bentley.
On this episode, we'll check in with Head Coach JohnMark Bentley for his weekly update for the week of September 18th, 2020, as the program prepares for their golf benefit at the Boone Golf Course.
Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Dominic Parisi! In this episode, we chat with Dominic about his start in wrestling at Jay M. Robinson High School in Concord, NC. We will then talk about his time at Appalachian State. You can follow Dominic on Instagram. You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thank you for listening, Go Apps!
Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Assistant Coach Randal Diabe! This is one I'm really excited about. Having watched Coach Diabe complete on the mat for Appalachian State to becoming a coach for the Mountaineers I've looked forward to talking to him about his progression from student-athlete to coach. In this episode, we chat with Coach Diabe about his start in wrestling at Dudley High School in Greensboro, NC. We will then talk to Coach Diabe about his time at Appalachian State. You can follow Coach Diabe on Twitter and Instagram. You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thank you for listening, Go Apps!
Welcome the newest Mouantineer to the family, Head Assistant Coach Ian Miller! In this episode, we chat with Coach Miller about his road to Boone and his time at Kent State University. You can follow Coach Miller on Twitter and Instagram at @Ian_Miller157. You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram at @AppStateGrind. Thank you for listening, Go Apps!
On this episode, we'll talk to Head Coach JohnMark Bentley about the challenges the team has faced during the recent week's Covid-19 positive test results and get an update on the coaches search.
Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Co-Head Assistant Coach Ryan LeBlanc! In this episode, we chat with Coach LeBlanc about his start in wrestling and his time at the University of Indianan. We will then talk to Coach LeBlanc about his time at Appalachian State. You can follow Coach LeBlanc on Twitter and Instagram. You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thank you for listening, Go Apps!
In this episode, we talk to Head Mountaineer Coach JohnMark Bentley about the NCAA's decision concerning the eligibility of spring and winter sports senior class. We then discuss the upcoming offseason and wrestling camps the program will host this summer in Boone. You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thank you for listening, Go Apps!
Welcome to Beyond the Mat with Co-Head Assistant Coach Josh Roosa! In this episode, we chat with Coach Roosa about his start in wrestling and his time at the Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. We will then talk to Coach Roosa about his time at Appalachian State. You can follow Coach Roosa on Twitter and Instagram at @JRoosa149. You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thank you for listening, Go Apps!
Welcome to Beyond the Mat with WWE NXT Superstar Denzel Dejournette! In this episode, we chat with Head Mountaineer JohnMark Bentley about recruiting Denzel and Denzel's time at Appalachian State. We will then talk to Denzel about his start in wrestling at his time at Boone. You can follow Denzel on Twitter and Instagram at @DaRealDenzelWWE. You can follow The Grind on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Thank you for listening, Go Apps!
In this episode, we talk to the Head Mountaineer of Appalachian State University Wrestling Coach JohnMark Bentley about the Southern Conference Tournament. The SoCon Tournament took place in Boone, NC, on Sunday, featuring some of the best wrestlers in the nation. We will also preview the upcoming NCAA Tournament in Minneapolis, MN. Please subscribe, leave and review, and follow us on your favorite social media platform. We can be found at @AppStateGrind. As always, thank you for listening and Go Apps!
In this episode, we talk to the Co-Head Assistant Coach of Appalachian State University Wrestling Coach Ryan LeBlanc about the Southern Conference Tournament. The SoCon Tournament will take place in Boone, NC on Sunday featuring some of the best wrestlers in the nation.
In this episode, we talk to the Co-Head Assistant Coach of Appalachian State University Wrestling Coach Josh Roosa about the shutout of VMI in Boone, NC. This made the 4th shutout on the season for Appalachian State. Making App the leader of Divison I Wrestling being the only team with four shutouts.
App State 43, VMI 0
125: #28 Sean Carter (APP) def. John McGarry (VMI), 17-2 tech fall
133: #30 Codi Russell (APP) def. Cliff Conway (VMI), 17-1 tech fall
141: Bradley Irwin (APP) def. Noah Roulo (VMI), 17-2 tech fall
149: #21 Jonathan Millner (APP) def. Seth Fillers (VMI), 16-0 tech fall
157: #26 Matt Zovistoski (APP) def. Will Lawrence (VMI), 15-3 maj. dec.
165: Will Formato (APP) def. Jon Hoover (VMI), 5-0 dec.
174: #33 Thomas Flitz (APP) def. #16 Neal Richards (VMI), 12-11 dec.
184: Julian Gorring (APP) def. Max Gallahan, fall, 1:04
197: Demazio Samuel (APP) def. Zach Brown, 5-1 dec.
285: #23 Cary Miller (APP) def. Chris Beck, 13-1 maj. dec.
In this episode, we talk to the Head Mountaineer of Appalachian State University Wrestling Head Coach JohnMark Bentley about the battle at Southern Conference opponent, Campbell. We will then discuss the upcoming SoCon dual against VMI.
FINAL: #20 Campbell 20, #27 App State 13
141: #10 Josh Heil (CU) def. Bradley Irwin (APP), 7-5 dec.
149: #22 Jonathan Millner (APP) def. Jason Kraisser (CU), 9-2 dec.
157: #20 Matt Zovistoski (APP) def. Matthew Dallara (CU), 17-6 maj. dec.
165: #18 Quentin Perez (CU) def. Will Formato (APP), 4-1 dec.
174: Thomas Flitz (APP) def. Austin Kraisser (CU), 6-3 dec.
184: #6 Andrew Morgan (CU) def. Julian Gorring (APP) 12-3 maj. dec.
197: Chris Kober (CU) def. Demazio Samuel (APP), 4-3 dec.
285: #14 Jere Heino (CU) def. #24 Cary Miller (APP), 3-2 dec.
125: Sean Carter (APP) def. Korbin Meink (CU) 6-4 dec.
133: #8 Noah Gonser (CU) def. Codi Russell (APP), 11-2 maj. dec.
In this episode, we talk to the Co-Head Assistant Coach of Appalachian State University Wrestling Ryan LeBlanc about the shutout victory over Southern Conference opponent, The Citadel. We will then discuss the upcoming SoCon battle against Campbell.
App State 44, The Citadel 0
174: Thomas Flitz (APP) def. Kyle Kretzer (CIT), fall, 1:41
184: Julian Gorring (APP) def. Cooper Youngblood (CIT), 17-2 tech fall
197: Demazio Samuel(APP) def. Martin Duane (CIT), 20-3 tech fall
285: Cary Miller (APP) def. Michael McAleavey (CIT), 14-4 maj. dec.
125: Sean Carter (APP) def. Jordie White (CIT), 7-2 dec.
133: Codi Russell (APP) def. Nathan Orosco (CIT), fall, 3:57
141: Bradley Irwin (APP) def. Jacob Dado (CIT), 13-0 maj. dec.
149: Jonathan Millner (APP) def. Selwyn Porter (CIT), 9-1 maj. dec.
157: Matt Zovistoski (APP) def. Douglas Gudenburr (CIT), 9-0 maj. dec.
165: Will Formato (APP) def. Dazjon Casto (CIT), 9-6 dec. (TB-1)
In this episode, we talk to Co-Head Assistant Coach Ryan LeBlanc about the victory over SoCon rivalry, Chattanooga at the hands of a young and hungry Appalachian State University wrestling team. We will then discuss the upcoming dual against The Citadel.
App State 27, Chattanooga 12
125: No. 19 Fabian Gutierrez (UTC) def. Sean Carter (APP), 6-5 dec.
133: Codi Russell (APP) def. Colton Landers (UTC), 21-5 tech fall
141: Bradley Irwin (APP) def. Mason Wallace (UTC), fall, 4:21
149: #21 Jonathan Millner (APP) def. No. 24 Tanner Smith (UTC), 6-3 dec.
157: #18 Matt Zovistoski (APP) def. Tyler Shilson (UTC), 8-4 dec.
165: Will Formato (APP) def. Drew Nicholson (UTC), 2-1 dec.
174: Thomas Flitz (APP) def. Hunter Fortner (UTC), 5-2 dec.
184: No. 20 Matthew Waddell (UTC) def. Julian Gorring (APP), fall, 2:53
197: Rodney Jones (UTC) def. Paul Carson (APP), 4-2 dec.
285: #24 Cary Miller (APP) vs. Grayson Walthall (UTC), 16-0 tech fall
- A point was deducted for postmatch misconduct at 141 pounds.
In this episode, we talk to Co-Head Assistant Coach Ryan LeBlanc about the domination of Dook at the hands of a young and hungry Appalachian State University wrestling team. We will then discuss the upcoming dual against Chattanooga.
App State 45, Duke 0
125: Sean Carter (APP) won by forfeit
133: Codi Russell (APP) def. Harrison Campbell (DU), fall, 3:23
141: Bradley Irwin (APP) won by forfeit
149: #20 Jonathan Millner (APP) def. Wade Unger (DU), 21-6 tech fall
157: #18 Matt Zovistoski (APP) def. Eric Carter (DU), 8-3 dec.
165: Will Formato (APP) def. Wyatt Pfau (DU), 7-0 dec.
174: Thomas Flitz (APP) def. #24 Mason Eaglin (DU), 9-4 dec.
184: Julian Gorring (APP) def. Kai Blake (DU), 18-3 tech fall
197: Paul Carson (APP) def. Vincent Baker (DU), 9-5 dec.
285: #24 Cary Miller (APP) def. Jonah Niesenbaum (DU), 18-3 tech fall
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