The heavyweight quickly returned to the spotlight after he upset the defending two-time champion for his first NCAA crown. Popolizio has never been shy about his expectations or rules with recruits. This was a performance to be proud of and should build confidence heading into ACC competition. Every jaw-dropping structure needs a stable foundation. Making his performance all the more impressive is the fact that he turned in a major decision with a limited week of practice. 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. The NC State wrestling coaching staff poses with the trophy after NC State won its fourth-straight ACC title during the 2022 ACC Championships at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia on March 6, 2022. I could do it, but [others at NC State] didnt want to follow me because I was the brown-noser or coachs guy, the outsider.. 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. Wrestling January 13, 2023 Black Knights Fall to #5 NC State RALEIGH, N.C. - The Army West Point wresting team fell to 5th ranked North Carolina State Wolfpack 30-6 Friday night. Story Links After a big win at home vs. Pittsburgh head coach Pat Popolizio joins host Hayden Hidlay on Episode 105 to talk about that as well as preview the upcoming dual with the Tar Heels of North Carolina. They had to hold us accountable, and theres only one way to do it, right? 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. A lot of restarting drills. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Pope IV. It was a complete culture shock. Cliff Keen Invitational. I thought both teams put it on the line and competed at a very high level, said head coach Pat Popolizio. The [practice] matches were lasting long. 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). Kids that are trying to win a national title, they dont fear rules. Lewis, Andrew Hidlay, Mackenzi 5 NC State wrestling crushed Army 30-6 in the team's final non-conference match to remain undefeated on the season. Love keeping up-to-date on whats going on around the NCAA in wrestling. That was huge, that was momentum, the coach said. Championship matches are set for Saturday afternoon after two days of wrestling on Thursday and Friday. Novogratz, a former wrestler at Princeton, believes that wrestling teaches leadership. Over the last five seasons, NC State has had three national champions and four of the last five ACC Wrestlers of the Year. I knew what Pat wanted and what he was about. Read part two here! At the time, doing the right things stood out. He donated the first $6 million to HBCUW and told Jones that if the program could garner $1 million per year . NC States rise to national wrestling powerhouse isnt over yet. Jack is one of the most improved wrestlers in the country, he has already notched six ranked wins for NC State wrestling on the season. Additionally, there were four major decisions that went in favor of the Pack. Those were guys that fit that program at the time and now it was new coaches, and now the expectations were different. 125-pounder Jarrett Trombley is this episodes featured interview.Show Segments0:55 - Pat is always glad to see Hayden. Craven, Jonas Conlon, Sam This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. After taking a 9-2 lead after two periods, Scott went to work in the third period and built a 19-3 lead to force a tech fall, earning five team points and putting NC State up 8-3. 29 redshirt junior Alex Faison and Pitts Luca Augustine. Heavyweight Nick Gwiazdowski was an All-American at Binghamton as a true freshman under Popolizio, then followed his coach to Raleigh. Despite having the team win practically in hand, No. However, Gwiazdowskis NCAA performance alone was enough to put NC State on the map. NC State wrestling has not finished lower since then. Please check the Greensboro CVB website by clicking the link below if you are seeking lodging for any of the 2023 NCHSAA wrestling events. Houghton, Ryan There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. I was like, Uhhh that sounds good. Yow admitted after the new coach took charge in Raleigh that he was somewhat more strict than I had initially thought he would be tougher than I would have been., But Popolizio found in previous experiences that wherever he set the standard guys will reach it.. The Panthers got back on the board in the next bout as their No. Run from it. NC State started out with back-to-back decisions to begin the match, the first by way of a top-10 showdown in the 141-pound bout between No. The Wolfpack gig intrigued the sports rising star despite a negative first-hand experience with the program not too long before NC State called. And now he has the culture so guys are signing up to do that because theyre seeing the results.. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Were competing, and our fans are becoming more and more passionate about the sport of wrestling, and that means a lot.. . For a long time, head wrestling coach Pat Popolizios office used to have a sign hanging behind his desk with a simple motto: Nothing changes if nothing changes.. In his six seasons with the Bearcats, he posted a pair of top-25 finishes at the NCAA Championships, coached four All-Americans and 21 NCAA qualifiers, and won the 2010 CAA Championship. So I wanted a disciplinarian. After the team dropped the first bout, redshirt sophomore Kai Orine reenergized the crowd with a huge 12-1 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. 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. : This is the inside story of exactly how Popolizio was able to build just that and so much more from those that were there. Show Segments1:00 - Pats intro really has never changed, despite the host. 22:30 - 100 second wrestling trivia vs. Owen Trephan. Success! 7 Virginia Tech Sunday evening, both at Reynolds Coliseum and broadcast nationally on ACC Network. Hide/Show Additional Information For Illinois - November 18, 2022. And the team trained hard with Popolizio focused on setting the culture and expectations moreso than final scores of matches. If you previously used a social network to login to WRALSportsFan.com, click the Forgot your password link to reset your password. Heading into this one, NC State needed a win to keep pace for the ACC regular season title race after falling earlier this season to Virginia Tech. CLEVELAND, Ohio Winning a Division I state championship is hard, but beating seven-time defending state champion St. Edward at home just might be harder. Those are gritty; no one on either side stopped wrestling in any match, Popolizio said. He wasnt unlike many of the recruits the program was signing at the time under the radar, just like NC State wrestling. No. Raleigh, N.C. North Carolina State's Board of Trustees on Thursday approved a new contract for head wrestling coach Pat Popolizio. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. He had to set the precedent. I had an idea of it. 28 Tyler Badgett 4-0 in the 149-pound bout and tied it up 3-3. One of the keys to Trumbles performance was his ability to prevent his Swartz from escaping after takedowns. Popolizio was the 2018 ACC Wrestling Coach of the Year after leading the Wolfpack to their first ACC regular-season title since 2004. Heller looked anything but comfortable during the match, fleeing out of bounds, and a garbage-time takedown from Heller made the final score closer than how the bout went. He was already thinking about transferring, and the first impression did not make him want to rethink that. 8 sophomore Isaac Trumble took Pitts top-ranked Nino Bonaccorsi to the wire, nearly pulling off the upset in the 197-pound bout. Popolizio, the 2016 FloWrestling National Coach of the Year, has guided his program to five straight top-20 finishes at the NCAA Championship and three straight top-10 finishes in the final NWCA/USA Today Coaches' Poll. Pats always happy to see his co-host. 3:40 - Pitching the ACC Championships here at Reynolds this year. No. 1 but fell last weekend on a late takedown. NC State beat Pitt 23-9. The team improved to 14-7 and beat two ACC foes, but slipped back to sixth at the conference tournament. Im Noah Teague, a freshman from Charlotte, North Carolina. Its not an exaggeration to say that the coach completely tore down the once-proud program that had fallen on hard times. Jack, Hayden 7 sophomore Ed Scott and Pitts Dazjon Casto. Pat doesn't actually sing on this episode.Show Segments0:45 - Welcome. Cox, Brock Two top-20 NCAA finishes were just the beginning. This match also went to overtime, a common theme of the night, but Orine eventually prevailed, setting the final score at 23-9. Im training right alongside this guy., It hadnt been done in a long time. Join host Hayden Hidlay and coach Pat Popolizio to talk all things Pack wrestling and meet new NC State Wrestling Director of Operations Mackenzi Wood on Episode 102! You know if youre wrestling an NC State guy, hes going to be a tough son of a b-. NC State cold-called him. The seven-year deal runs through June 2025. 22 UNC-Chapel Hill, winning seven bouts in the 25-12 dual. When I was first getting recruited, I didnt even know NC State was a school, Jack said with a laugh. Kitchens: How could you not want to coach at North Carolina? 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. 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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Trephan won his bout 22-7. I came up with a fever on Wednesday, and it kind of knocked me out for a little bit, Trumble said. Career Development Coordinator, Head Baseball Coach, Wrestling Coach, & Asst Football Coach Wake County Public School System Aug 2013 - Present 9 years 7 months Were still working on a lot of things to finetune for the end of the year, Popolizio said. 22 North Carolina Friday night and No. Holliday: State and Carolina headed in different directions for the final two weeks, Brownlow: Angst will be at an all-time high as NC State hosts hated rival UNC, Holliday: Miami puts the Heels back on the bubble, Brownlow: NC State, Duke and UNC all seek to avoid two losses in a row as crunch time hits, Holliday: Pivotal road trips for NC State and Duke, Brownlow: Saturday's matchup marks the beginning of a new Carolina-Duke era, Holliday: Could this be Keatts' best ACC season? To Popolizios recollection, year one featured eight walk-ons in the 10 starting spots in the lineup. 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. NC State had a school-record two NCAA Finalists this season, first time ever in ACC history, and four All-Americans. ); The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. There were a lot of workouts. Show Segments1:00 - Coach Popolizio is always happy to see Hayden. Were building on momentum from the start of the year, Trephan said. He did not have a rosy first impression of his new home. 13 Jay Aiello. I wanted it to be understood from day one what was expected by the student-athletes.. Three other wrestlers for the Pack had major decisions, helping NC State jump out to a large lead. Gwiazdowski admits that his first year in Raleigh after finishing eighth in the country individually and being on a team that finished among the top 15 was one of my harder years of wrestling. He was redshirting and therefore focused solely on training. Coaching Memories. Pat Popolizio's NC State wrestling program was starting to gain real attention following a 16th-place finish at the 2015 NCAA Championships. Theyre like, Im trying to win a national title. I want to know who he is even if I cant pronounce his last name. 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. The first team trophy for a top-four finish at the NCAA Championships in school history just the second ever in the sport by an ACC squad overlooks Popolizio every day when he sits at his desk. No. Im bought in, but I dont know where this is going to go.. The guys that bought in lasted, and the guys that didnt went other places. 11:15 - Time off, meet travel problems. Relentlessly going for takedowns, Hidlay built a comfortable 7-2 lead through two periods. Its not OK to finish 63rd at the NCAA Tournament. Not only was this a big-time matchup in terms of team rankings and ACC implications, but this tilt featured seven individual ranked-on-ranked bouts. 01 Mar 2023 17:19:54 Host Hayden Hidlay speaks with head coach Pat Popolizio to celebrate the mark and talk about the start of the season before getting to the shows featured guest, heavyweight Owen Trephan. The Pack will open ACC competition in Blacksburg, Virginia next week to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies on Jan. 20 at 7 p.m., a match that is set up to potentially be a battle of top-10 squads. Former Wolfpack sports information director Brian Reinhardt previews the action and shares other news from the Pack. They were like, Screw Pat, this and that. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. I've been writing for Technician since November of 2019. 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. Camacho, Donald 9 Lachlan McNeil. Very entertaining for people watching, and the intensity for our guys is about as high as its gonna get.. Pat Popolizio was named head wrestling coach for the Wolfpack on April 10, 2012. So the culture was number one. I am an economics major and I joined the Technician in the fall of 2022. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. NC STATE FOOTBALL RECRUITING: 23 to watch in 2023. He addressed our whole team and was saying, Ive got a zero-tolerance policy, but everybodys got a clean slate now, all that good stuff. I just wanted to push the pace throughout the night, and I think thats how things turned out. Popolizio was a three-time NCAA qualifier at Oklahoma State University. Guys were getting beat up. 5:15 - Recapping the App State win. Gwiazdowski remembers how demanding Popolizio and his staff were during that time. With the score tied 1-1 after three periods, Faison scored a sudden-death takedown in overtime to win 3-1 and add onto the lead 11-6. NC State brought home the first team trophy with a school and ACC-best fourth place finish at the 2018 NCAA Championships. In a high-profile match, No. Las Vegas, Nev. History. 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. He wouldnt have taken the job if he didnt think he was capable of attaining his personal coaching goals in Raleigh. 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. No. Its not OK to lose. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 33:30 - Isaac Trumble Interview. Then at the end of the year, after I won nationals, I said, I came back! 3 Cole Matthews in the 141-pound bout. 5 NC State wrestling crushed Army 30-6 in the teams final non-conference match to remain undefeated on the season. 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. The 34-year-old had just completed his sixth season at Binghamton in upstate New York. With the win, NC State heads into the final week of the regular season having won all of its home matches for the fourth consecutive season, and tonight proved why Reynolds is such a tough place for visitors to win as the crowd was electric and a huge advantage for the Pack. The pair was tied 3-3 after three periods, but after going up 4-3 in the fifth, Trumble couldnt seal the deal as Bonaccorsi clinched the match 6-4 with a takedown. Dread it. 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