Pinned Down on Impact 89FM

December 1, 2014

In the seventh edition of Pinned Down, host Nick Carver previews the upcoming weekend in the Midwest for the MSU wrestling team. Carver discusses the difficult conditions facing the team as they approach the season, and also gives his opinion on a wrestler to watch this week.

November 24, 2014

In the latest Pinned Down podcast, host Nick Carver and reporter Luke Robins recap the MSU dual meet against the Iowa State Cyclones. The two also touch on plans for the upcoming holiday, and note that they are both thankful for some time off.

October 21, 2014

He’s back! Pinned Down host Nick Carver returns for an action packed Michigan State wrestling season preview. Carver lays out important meets for the grappling faithful to attend, and comments on the results from last year’s meets. The season kicks off November 2 at the Spartan Open.

April 13, 2014

In the fifth Pinned Down podcast, host Nick Carver interviews MSU’s head wrestling coach Tom Minkel. Minkel gives his opinion on the wrestling season, how he anticipates replacing All-American heavyweight Mike McClure, and the plan for the offseason.

March 13, 2014

In the fourth podcast of Pinned Down, host Nick Carver recaps the Big Ten Wrestling Championships. While the Spartans finished twelfth out of twelve teams in the field, two Spartan wrestlers placed at the tournament and earned NCAA Championship berths. Mike McClure finished fourth in the Big Ten Championship and John Rizqallah finished seventh.