Podcasts by ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast
Get the inside scoop on everything associated with the wrestling program at Old Dominion University. Interviews with coach Steve Martin and his staff along with news, reviews, previews and interviews on everything related to Monarch Wrestling. Check us out at www.monarchmatcast.com. Part of the Mat Talk Podcast Network. Show retired on April 2, 2020 when ODU moronically dropped its wrestling program, the winningest men's NCAA sport in school history.
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ODU Sports Hall of Famer and two-time All-American James Nicholson - ODU71 from 2020-02-14T19:06:29
James Nicholson, a two-time All-American and recent inductee into the ODU Sports Hall of Fame, joins the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast on Episode 71. Nicholson, a Des Moines, Iowa native, came to O...
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Recapping a rugged two weeks of duals with Daryl Thomas - ODU70 from 2020-01-15T22:25:38
Coming off a fifth-place finish at the 40th annual Virginia Duals in the National College Division, Episode 70 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast returns with Associate Head Coach Daryl Thomas. A...
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Assistant coach Steve Bleise getting acclimated to Norfolk - ODU69 from 2019-12-20T23:16:57
Steve Bleise is a Michigan native and a four-time NCAA qualifier. He spent his last two years at Minnesota and has joined the Old Dominion wrestling coaching staff as a volunteer assistant for the ...
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Daryl Thomas recaps ODU's loss to No. 9 NC State, looks ahead to Navy Classic - ODU68 from 2019-11-20T00:44:48
Daryl Thomas returns to the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast to look back at the dual loss against No. 9 NC State, a match the Monarch coaching staff believe they could have won. Coach Thomas explains...
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Coach Steve Martin talks season openers and expected lineups for 2019-20 - ODU67 from 2019-10-31T21:58:15
Wrestling season is here and on Episode 67 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, we catch up with ODU head wrestling coach Steve Martin and look at the lineup we expect to see on the mat this year....
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Daryl Thomas previews the 2019-20 ODU wrestling schedule - ODU66 from 2019-10-17T17:00:20
Episode 66 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, today, we visit with associate head coach Daryl Thomas. Practice has started and a new season of Monarch wrestling is here. On today’s show, we’ll b...
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Remembering Jamie Kelly - ODU65 from 2019-09-28T18:44:47
On August 27, 2019, former ODU Monarch wrestler and coach Jamie Kelly passed away suddenly. On Episode 65 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, we honor the memory of our friend and fellow Monarch....
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All-American Kevin Beazley returns to join ODU coaching staff from 2019-07-11T04:25:08
Episode 64 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast visits with one of the newest members of the wrestling coaching staff, 2017 NCAA Division I All-American Kevin Beazley. The former 197-pounder return...
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Golf outings and academic honors with associate head coach Daryl Thomas - ODU63 from 2019-05-02T15:32:15
Episode 63 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast is live with Associate head coach Daryl Thomas. Coach Thomas gives Monarch Nation a recap of the postseason lineup after an All-American finish by La...
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2019 NCAA Division I All-American Larry Early - ODU62 from 2019-03-29T15:26:51
Old Dominion earned its 19th Division I All-American accolade in Pittsburgh at the 2019 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. Junior 157-pounder Larry Early finished eighth at 157 pounds to beco...
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Ragean Hill breaks down the academic side of athletics and a preview of the MAC Championships - ODU61 from 2019-03-05T01:55:01
On Episode 61 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, we meet Ragean Hill, Associate Athletic Director for Student Athlete Academic Services and the Senior Women's Administrator. Hill will talk abou...
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Associate AD Jason Chandler talks MAC Championships - ODU60 from 2019-02-15T17:21:24
The Mid-American Conference will be hosting its conference wrestling championship at Old Dominion University's Ted Constant Convocation Center on March 8-9 and to talk about the impact on the schoo...
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Daryl Thomas with a mid-season update heading into Sunday's alumni dual vs. Duke - ODU59 from 2019-01-25T20:59:53
Associate head coach Daryl Thomas gives Monarch Wrestling fans a mid-season breakdown as the wrestling squad heads into a pair of weekend dual meets with SIU Edwardsville and Duke. SUBSCRIBE TO TH...
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Jesse Pearce, Matt Small and Donald Motley among numerous alumni coaching in the Southeastern District - ODU58 from 2019-01-14T17:29:42
There were a number of Old Dominion wrestling alumni coaching at the 2019 Virginia Duals at the Hampton Coliseum over the weekend. Four teams in the Southeastern District - Great Bridge, Grassfield...
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Recapping NC State and looking ahead to Northwestern - ODU57 from 2018-12-06T04:21:41
Old Dominion head wrestling coach Steve Martin breaks down the loss to NC State on Friday and prepares for an upcoming battle with former pupil Matt Storniolo as the Monarchs head to Evanston, Illi...
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Josh Tyler, ODU wrestling alum and founder of Savage Gentleman - ODU56 from 2018-11-30T17:37:16
Josh Tyler was part of the ODU Monarch wrestling program during Gray Simons last year as the head coach and bridged the gap of athletes who were in the program when current coach Steve Martin took ...
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Recapping opening weekend with Associate Head Coach Daryl Thomas - ODU54 from 2018-11-06T22:17:20
Associate head coach Daryl Thomas kicks off the fifth season of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast as we recap the Princeton Open and preview the lineup coming up on November 11 against Missouri. T...
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Coach Steve Martin talks a new year and staffing changes - ODU53 from 2018-09-04T15:35:34
Coach Steve Martin talks about the recent departure of his longtime assistant Mike Dixon as we introduce a new school year in Norfolk for Episode 53 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast. Coach Mart...
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Busy summer stays busy for new Associate Head Coach Daryl Thomas from 2018-07-30T16:01:43
Daryl Thomas returns to the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast just days before he's getting married. It's been a hectic schedule for Thomas, who is entering his second year on staff and first as the As...
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Welcoming new assistant coach Steven Rodrigues to Monarch Nation - ODU51 from 2018-07-05T22:05:29
Episode 51 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast visits with the newest member of Monarch Nation, assistant coach Steven Rodrigues. The New York native and All-American from the University of Illin...
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MAC Freshman of the Year Michael McGee - ODU50 from 2018-04-25T22:21:01
Illinois native and MAC Freshman of the Year Michael McGree joins the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast to talk about the success during his true freshman season on the mats in Norfolk. McGee was a co...
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Mike Dixon recaps the NCAA Division I wrestling season - ODU49 from 2018-03-21T19:14:34
Associate head coach Mike Dixon returns to the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast with a recap of the MAC Championships and the 2018 NCAA Division I Championships. The four-year streak of All-Americans ...
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#SB52: Philadelphia Eagles long snapper Rick Lovato - ODU48 from 2018-01-30T16:45:43
Old Dominion University played its first competitive football game in over 50 years in August of 2009. In 10 seasons, coach Bobby Wilder's team became an instant force in FCS competition before a c...
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Welcoming assistant coach Daryl Thomas to Monarch Nation - ODU47 from 2018-01-10T22:01:53
On Episode 47 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, we'll catch up with head wrestling coach Steve Martin about the action over the holiday break, the win over Eastern Michigan and the forecast for...
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ODU46: Associate Head Coach Mike Dixon recaps the start of the wrestling season from 2017-12-21T21:18:45
Episode 46 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast reviews the first month of the season with Associate Head Coach Mike Dixon. The Monarch wrestling program is off to a 2-3 start with wins over Gardne...
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ODU45: 2017 ODU Sports Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Rusak from 2017-11-29T21:38:08
Jeff Rusak was recently induced into the Old Dominion Sports Hall of Fame. The Pennsylvania native and now Virginia Beach firefighter was a four-time NCAA qualifier, a two-time conference champion ...
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ODU44: Previewing the 2017-18 schedule with Associate Head Coach Mike Dixon from 2017-09-27T17:21:19
The Old Dominion wrestling program announced its 2017-18 schedule earlier this week and on Episode 44 of the ODU Monarch Matcast, we'll talk with Associate Head Coach Mike Dixon about it. The Mona...
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ODU43: Mike Dixon on the recruiting trail in Fargo, North Dakota from 2017-07-16T18:47:25
Associate Head Coach Mike Dixon joins the Monarch Matcast on the floor of the Fargodome in Fargo, North Dakota at the USA Wrestling Cadet and Junior Nationals. Fargo, as the tournament has simply ...
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ODU42: Season recap with Associate Head Coach Mike Dixon from 2017-03-30T16:24:58
Associate Head Coach Mike Dixon recaps the MAC Championships and NCAA Division I Championships on Episode 42 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast. Redshirt junior Kevin Beazley earned the program'...
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ODU41: MAC Championship Preview from 2017-03-02T20:05:19
Episode 41 of the ODU Monarch Matcast previews the upcoming Mid-American Conference championships to be held at the University of Northern Iowa on March 4-5. Jason Bryant breaks down the weight-by...
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ODU40: Mike Dixon preps for Senior Day while recruiting in the Midwest from 2017-02-17T02:34:41
Mike Dixon catches back up with us on Episode 40 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast from the road as he's out recruiting for the incoming class. The Monarchs close out the regular season with a F...
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ODU39: Monarch senior Mikey Hayes focusing on wrestling rather than cutting weight from 2017-01-30T20:12:14
Episode 39 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast visits with Stafford native and Monarch senior Mikey Hayes. A graduate of powerful Colonial Forge High School, Hayes came to ODU as a walk-on after p...
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ODU38: Alum, booster and local official Bill Calley from the Virginia Duals from 2017-01-14T18:08:49
From the Virginia Duals in Hampton, Virginia, Episode 38 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast features former Monarch wrestler and current booster Bill Calley. Calley has been a longtime supporter...
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ODU37: From the mat to media relations, Tristan Warner staying close to the program from 2016-12-23T17:58:28
After five years with the Old Dominion wrestling team as a competitor, Tristan Warner has stayed close to the program, but in a more official capacity. As ODU football is set to play in its first ...
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ODU36: Kevin Beazley's back and ready to roll in 2016-17 from 2016-12-09T18:29:23
Episode 36 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast circles back with redshirt junior Kevin Beazley. The Michigan native is back on the mats at ODU after taking an Olympic redshirt to train in Greco-Ro...
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ODU35: Alumni weekend approaches, coach Mike Dixon gives us the rundown from 2016-11-09T18:50:25
Alumni weekend is coming as Old Dominion will host fifth-ranked Missouri on November 13 at 1 p.m at The Ted. The Monarchs are building this weekend around the dual and the football team's home game...
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ODU34: Former coach Gray Simons, recent inductee into the Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame from 2016-10-25T18:07:11
Episode 34 of the Old Dominion Wrestling Monarch Matcast visits with one of the true legends in wrestling, former coach Gray Simons. As a wrestler, Simons was one of the greatest. A four-time NAIA...
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ODU33: Coach Steve Martin preparing for another season of Monarch Wrestling from 2016-10-10T21:16:41
We kick off the third season of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast with head wrestling coach Steve Martin. Coach Martin runs down some of the summer time activities and already starts to eye the fi...
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ODU32: Catching up with 2009 NCAA finalist Ryan Williams from 2016-06-29T19:14:58
Episode 32 of the Old Dominion Wrestling Monarch Matcast catches up with 2009 NCAA finalist Ryan Williams. Currently employed by wrestling-friendly Mythics in Virginia Beach, Williams recaps the r...
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ODU31: Two-time All-American and ODU Male Athlete of the Year Chris Mecate from 2016-05-12T19:44:43
Episode 31 of the Old Dominion Wrestling Monarch Matcast talks with two-time All-American Chris Mecate, the 2016 Old Dominion Alumni Association Male Athlete of the Year. The California native bec...
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ODU30: Coach Steve Martin recapping the NCAA's at Madison Square Garden from 2016-04-06T03:57
Episode 30 of the Old Dominion Wrestling Monarch Matcast revisits the NCAA Division I Championships with head wrestling coach Steve Martin. Senior Chris Mecate ended his career as a two-time All-A...
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ODU29: Previewing the MAC Championships with Associate Head Coach Mike Dixon from 2016-03-02T01:44:44
The regular season is over and Associate Head Coach Mike Dixon will join Episode 29 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast to recap the dual meet portion of the schedule and give a preview of the upc...
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ODU28: Richmond native Austin Coburn moves through the weight classes from 2016-02-11T01:18:49
One of the more entertaining personalities on the Old Dominion wrestling team is senior Austin Coburn. A native of the Richmond, Va., area, Coburn was a state champion in 2011 at Cosby High School ...
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ODU27: Alumni weekend approaches with Northern Iowa invading the Ted from 2016-01-15T19:01:22
With the Midlands and the Virginia Duals in the rearview, the focus for the Old Dominion University wrestling team is on the conference schedule. On Episode 27 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast...
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ODU26: Doug Ripley, ODU's do-everything voice, chats about ODU wrestling from 2015-12-22T03:43:03
Doug Ripley is living the dream when it comes to being an Old Dominion Monarch fan. One of the main voices for ODU athletics with public address and women's basketball, Ripley visits Episode 26 of ...
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ODU25: Monarchs prep for Top 20 duals against North Carolina and N.C. State from 2015-12-09T19:02:58
Episode 25 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast visits with head wrestling coach Steve Martin. The Monarchs are coming off a trip to California where they picked up wins over Cal Poly and San Fran...
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ODU24: Monarch wrestling prepares for nationally-ranked clash with Virginia from 2015-11-11T18:02:16
Episode 24 of the Old Dominion Wrestling Monarch Matcast recaps the opening weekends of the season with head wrestling coach Steve Martin. The Monarchs had several wrestlers in action at the Hokie...
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ODU23: Coach Steve Martin looks towards the intrasquad and the All-Star Classic from 2015-10-27T04:52:32
On Episode 23 of the Old Dominion Wrestling Monarch Matcast, head coach Steve Martin will give some insight into the upcoming season with a look into the Blue-Silver intrasquad match on October 28 ...
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ODU22: All-American Lenny Richardson sets sights on an NCAA title from 2015-10-16T20:27:08
Alexander "Lenny" Richardson finally broke through during his junior year at Old Dominion. On Episode 22 of the Old Dominion Wrestling Monarch Matcast, Richardson finally lets us know what name he...
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ODU21: Head coach Steve Martin talks Monarch Wrestling for 2015-16 from 2015-09-30T04:25:04
Season 2 of the Monarch Matcast is live with Episode 21 with Old Dominion University head wrestling coach Steve Martin. Coach Martin recaps the summer with ODU alumni and coaches present at the Wo...
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ODU20: Associate Head Coach Mike Dixon recaps the NWCA Convention and breaks down topics relevant to ODU wrestling from 2015-08-11T16:05:36
Episode 20 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast features Associate Head Coach Mike Dixon as we recap the summer of wrestling at Old Dominion. Dixon was recently at the National Wrestling Coaches A...
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ODU19: Assistant coach Kyle Hutter still chasing the Olympic dream from 2015-06-24T15:50:51
It's been a while since Kyle Hutter last appeared on the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, but on Episode 19, we'll talk with the volunteer assistant coach about the latest happenings in his world. H...
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ODU18: Legendary Athletic Communications Director Carol Hudson retires, talks wrestling from 2015-06-11T17:11:58
Carol R. Hudson, Jr., Old Dominion University's Assistant Athletic Communications Director and sports information director since 1984, will retire from the University in June, as announced by Direc...
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ODU17: U.S. Open Greco-Roman runner-up and NCAA qualifier Kevin Beazley from 2015-05-13T19:19:17
Kevin Beazley became the first wrestler with Old Dominion ties to reach the finals of the USA Wrestling U.S. Open championships since Buddy Lee. On Episode 17 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, ...
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ODU16: Coach Mike Dixon explains the finer points of his golf swing from 2015-04-28T16:24:19
On Episode 16 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, we get a rundown with Associate Head Coach Mike Dixon about the upcoming events for wrestlers in the Monarch program and a dose of some upcoming ...
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ODU15: A chat with Old Dominion University President John Broderick from 2015-04-10T19:05:38
On Episode 15 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, we start pushing into the offseason with a visit from Old Dominion University President John Broderick. Broderick explains the course of his car...
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ODU14: Steve Martin recaps the NCAA Championships and talks All-American honors from 2015-03-27T02:32:21
On Episode 14 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, it's an NCAA championship recap with ODU head wrestling coach Steve Martin. For only the second time in school history, Old Dominion wrestlers ...
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ODU13: Steve Martin previews the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships from 2015-03-18T21:53:22
On Episode 13 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, it's an NCAA championship preview with ODU head wrestling coach Steve Martin. We break down each weight and recap the MAC Championships. Keep a...
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ODU12: Coach Steve Martin recaps the regular season and looks towards the MAC Ch from 2015-02-25T18:28:05
On Episode 12 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, we'll recap the regular season with ODU head wrestling coach Steve Martin. The Monarch wrestlers are coming off back-to-back road trips that too...
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ODU12: Coach Steve Martin recaps the regular season and looks towards the MAC Championships from 2015-02-25T18:28:05
On Episode 12 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, we'll recap the regular season with ODU head wrestling coach Steve Martin.
The Monarch wrestlers are coming off back-to-back road...
ODU11: Assistant coach Mike Dixon talks five wins in a row and senior night Feb. from 2015-02-04T01:32:42
On Episode 11 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, we break down why the Monarchs have been so consistent in their last five dual wins, including the win at the Virginia Duals over Edinboro. Coac...
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ODU11: Assistant coach Mike Dixon talks five wins in a row and senior night Feb. 6 from 2015-02-04T01:32:42
On Episode 11 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, we break down why the Monarchs have been so consistent in their last five dual wins, including the win at the Virginia Duals over Edinboro.
ODU10: Recapping the Virginia Duals and a conversation with senior heavyweight J from 2015-01-21T16:27:47
On Episode 10 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, we'll give a quick recap of the Virginia Duals and the win over American and we'll let you know about upcoming matches at the Ted Constant Convoc...
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ODU10: Recapping the Virginia Duals and a conversation with senior heavyweight Jacob Henderson from 2015-01-21T16:27:47
On Episode 10 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, we'll give a quick recap of the Virginia Duals and the win over American and we'll let you know about upcoming matches at the Ted Constant Con...
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ODU09: Midlands Champion Jack Dechow goes home, wins title from 2015-01-04T19:54:36
It's a new year, but we're just getting to the midway point of the college wrestling season. On Episode 9 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, we'll again visit with sophomore Jack Dechow. Dechow ...
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ODU08: Recapping Chattanooga and a conversation with ODU Director of Athletics D from 2014-12-22T20:44:56
Today on Episode 8 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, we'll recap the Monarchs win over Chattanooga and talk with Old Dominion University Director of Athletics Wood Selig about his thoughts rega...
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ODU08: Recapping Chattanooga and a conversation with ODU Director of Athletics Dr. Wood Selig from 2014-12-22T20:44:56
Today on Episode 8 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, we'll recap the Monarchs win over Chattanooga and talk with Old Dominion University Director of Athletics Wood Selig about his thoughts r...
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MM07: Talking with 1991 All-American Nick Garone&Coach Steve Martin update from 2014-12-10T15:53:39
On Episode 7 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, we visit with head wrestling coach Steve Martin for a quick recap of Alumni Weekend against Missouri and the three duals at the Journeymen/Asics N...
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MM06: Associate Head Coach Mike Dixon talks Alumni Weekend and breaks down Misso from 2014-11-15T21:51:55
Most of the Old Dominion wrestling team was in action as open tournaments kicked off the season. Many of the starters went up to Binghamton to compete in the Jonathan Kaloust Open at Binghamton Uni...
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MM06: Associate Head Coach Mike Dixon talks Alumni Weekend and breaks down Missouri from 2014-11-15T21:51:55
Most of the Old Dominion wrestling team was in action as open tournaments kicked off the season. Many of the starters went up to Binghamton to compete in the Jonathan Kaloust Open at Binghamton ...
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MM05: Talking wrestling with 2014 ODU Sports Hall of Fame inductee David Lindhjem from 2014-11-04T21:07:09
Hey there Monarch Wrestling fans, Jason Bryant here with another episode of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast. Today we’ll talk with 1967 All-American David Lindhjem, who will be inducted into the ...
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MM05: Talking wrestling with 2014 ODU Sports Hall of Fame inductee David Lindhjem from 2014-11-04T21:07:09
Hey there Monarch Wrestling fans, Jason Bryant here with another episode of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast. Today we’ll talk with 1967 All-American David Lindhjem, who will be inducted into t...
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MM04: Hanging out with 10th-ranked junior 141-pounder Chris Mecate from 2014-10-24T05:02:30
Junior 141-pounder Chris Mecate came to Old Dominion from Highland, California, just east of Los Angeles. How did a West Coast kid end up in Norfolk? We'll find out on Episode 4 of the Monarch Matc...
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MM03 - First day of practice with Steve Martin&Elite 89 winner Tristan Warner from 2014-10-10T16:18:14
On Episode 3 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, we talk with head coach Steve Martin as the first day of official practice kicks off on October 10. Coach Martin talks about Jack Dechow's appeara...
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All-American Jack Dechow talks All-Star Classic&a recap from the World Champio from 2014-09-29T17:11:27
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In Episode 2 of the ODU Wrestling Monarch Matcast, we'll talk with returning All-American Jack Dechow. The Richmond, Illinois nati...
Monarch Matcast: Associate Head Coach Mike Dixon and World Championship-bound as from 2014-08-31T21:07:24
Hello out there Monarch Nation, welcome the Monarch Matcast, a show dedicated to all things in and around the Old Dominion University Wrestling Program. I'm your host, three-time national wrestling...
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Monarch Matcast: Associate Head Coach Mike Dixon and World Championship-bound assistant Alex Dolly - Ep. 1 from 2014-08-31T21:07:24
Hello out there Monarch Nation, welcome the Monarch Matcas...
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