The Open Room Podcast Talks 133 lbs. Mayhem, Lee-Rivera IV, and Chat with The Mason Beckman

By Jeff Upson | January 26, 2019

PAPC44:  The College Wrestling season is moving full-steam ahead. 133 pounds is a mess but one that includes a ton of Pennsylvania talent. The Open Room, with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee, break down upcoming action, recaps last weeks notable results, and chats with Pennsylvania’s most energetic ambassador – Mason Beckman, assistant coach at George Mason…

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Pitt’s Big Win, Penn State’s Line-up and Lehigh’s Injuries all on The Open Room Podcast

By Jeff Upson | November 23, 2018

PAPC38:  The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee discuss Pitt’s big win over UNI, Penn State’s line-up following the Keystone Classic and Lehigh’s nagging injuries. They also dive into recaps from Iowa, Nebraska, Arizona State and Virginia Tech. You can now listen to all of PA Power Wrestling’s podcasts on Spotify! Photo of Micky Phillippi from…

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The Open Room Podcast Talks “Pennsylvania Midwest”, Lehigh vs. Michigan and Much More

By Jeff Upson | November 16, 2018

PAPC37:  The Open Room with Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee recap action from several notable Pennsylvania wrestlers and school in Episode 37. They discuss the Iowa Hawkeyes and how they are now “Pennsylvania Midwest” loaded with talent. Looking ahead at some solid action this weekend from the Keystone Classic to Michigan vs. Lehigh. You can now listen…

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PAPC32: College Podcast Returns With 2019 Penn State and Lehigh Team Previews

By Jeff Upson | July 5, 2018

PAPC32:  The PA Power College Podcast returns with new hosts Rob Waltko @Rob_SwagginU and Joe Youngblood @CoachYBee as they debut with “The Open Room with Rob and Joe.” The two take a look ahead at the 2018-2019 NCAA Season by previewing two of Pennsylvania’s top Division I programs; Penn State and Lehigh. Line-ups, recruits, and predictions are discussed…

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53 Pennsylvania Wrestlers Will Look to Make Statements in Cleveland at NCAAs

By Jeff Upson | March 14, 2018

  Qualifiers by PA High School Bethlehem Catholic: 4 (Moisey, Cruz, Karam, Dunn) Franklin Regional:  4 (Lee, Smith, Shields, Kemerer)   Qualifiers by College Lehigh: 7 (Cruz, Parker, Karam, Schuyler, Brown, Preisch, Weiler) Lock Haven:  6 (Shoop, Perry, Klucker, Marsteller, Hazel, Haines) Drexel:  5 (DeSanto, Hammond, Rose, DiCiantis, Loiseau)   Qualifiers by PA District  District…

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Defending National Champ Cruz Focused on Legacy, Style, & Title #2

By Mason Beckman | March 14, 2018

CLEVELAND, OH – Not many undefeated, defending NCAA champions go through the course of their senior season as one of the least-discussed athletes in their respective weight-class, but that’s been the story of Lehigh senior Darian Cruz’s final go-around. Wrestling media outlets across the nation have focused on any one of a number of story-lines…

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PAPC30: NCAA Tournament Previews, Predictions, & Storylines

By Mason Beckman | March 13, 2018

PAPC30:  The dynamic duo of @WarnTriz and @Beck_Diggity take listeners on an hour’s worth of a wrestling adventure in Episode 30. The best time of year has finally arrived! The NCAA Tournament starts in just a few days and the boys are here for one final podcast to preview each weight, give some thoughts on dark horses and storylines,…

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