PennLive Wrestling Podcast

How many Penn State wrestlers will claim gold at the NCAA Championships?

PennLive's Jim Carlson and Bob Flounders cover a ton of ground on this episode. Cael Sanderson's Penn State powerhouse is a heavy favorite to win its 13th NCAA title in the last 15 years. The three-day NCAA Wrestling Championships begin Thursday in Cleveland. Jim, Bob and Joe Hermitt will be there for PennLive. Jim and Bob go weight by weight and Jim makes his selections. Plus, Jim and Bob discuss PennLive's detailed series on Cael Sanderson that is running on PennLive this week. Sanderson is profiled by Luciew as PennLive answers the question: How has Sanderson transformed Penn State wrestling into the top dynasty in sports? Check out all videos, photos, stories and analysis that are part of PennLive's Sanderson project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Where Penn State wrestlers are seeded at the NCAAs

Penn State's wrestling program put on another dominating display at the Big Ten Championships in State College last weekend. Now it's time for the big one. The NCAA Championships are next week in Cleveland from March 19-21. PennLive's Jim Carlson and Bob Flounders take a deep dive into the Penn State seeds. Seven Nittany Lions are seeded first. Jim and Bob discuss the brackets and also examine the chances of three PSU wrestlers who were not seeded first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Preview Big Ten Championships at Penn State with Jeff Byers

PennLive's Jim Carlson and Bob Flounders are joined by Jeff Byers, the voice of Penn State wrestling, on this episode. Byers, Carlson and Flounders preview the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Bryce Jordan Center this Saturday and Sunday. Cael Sanderson's Lions, unbeaten in the regular season, will be favored in many weights but there are some very talented individuals from Ohio State, Nebraska and Iowa who could shine, as well. Jeff also shares his thoughts on a Penn State wrestler who could surprise at Big Tens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Early thoughts on Big Tens at Penn State

PennLive's Jim Carlson and Bob Flounders share their early thoughts on the Big Ten Wrestling Championships at Penn State on March 7-8 with Cael Sanderson's team off this week. PSU concluded its season with a shutout against Princeton last Friday. Jim also reflects on the life of Bobby Douglas, who recently passed away at the age of 83. Douglas, a two-time Olympian, was a standout coach at Arizona State and Iowa State. While at ISU, Douglas was Sanderson's head coach, helping guide him to a 159-0 record and four NCAA titles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

A closer look at Levi Haines' incredible Penn State career

PennLive's Jim Carlson and Bob Flounders reflect on all that No. 1 Penn State has accomplished with the Nittany Lions set to host Princeton Friday night in the Nittany Lions' final dual meet. The PSU career of unbeaten senior Levi Haines, a prep star at Biglerville and an NCAA national champ, is winding down. Jim shares his thoughts on what Haines has accomplished and what lies ahead for Levi. Penn State coach Cael Sanderson also had plenty to say about Haines during his media availability this week. Plus, Jim and Bob offer their final thoughts on Penn State's romp against Ohio State last week and the in-season progress made by Rocco Welsh and Cole Mirasola. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]