Travis Paulson to Co-Host Saturday Morning’s Takedown Wrestling Radio

On the heels of the announced lineup for Saturday’s Takedown Wrestling Radio comes the addition of Former Iowa State three-time All-American Travis Paulson to the already stacked lineup for the broadcast.

The Former No. 1 ranked U.S. wrestler at 74 kilograms (162.8 pounds) over the past year, will join Scott Casber in studio for the broadcast and will serve as guest Co-Host.Paulson, a three-time All-American for the Cyclones, ended his Iowa State wrestling career with a collegiate record of 106-32, tying Billy Kelly (1984-87) and Zach Roberson (2001-04), on the all-time Iowa State win list. Travis Paulson competed in high school and at Iowa State with his twin, Trent. Trent was also a three-time All-American at Iowa State and a member of the U.S. Freestyle team.

Travis Paulson’s performance on the mat was replicated in the classroom, as he earned Academic All-Big 12 accolades all four years. Paulson graduated from Iowa State in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in business management and minor in entrepreneurship studies.

Paulson will be training for the 2012 Olympic Games and can be an example as a coach and as someone wrestling toward a goal and the lifestyle that goes with getting to that goal.”

Paulson has excelled in a post-collegiate competition, including winning the 2010 World Team Trials championship at 74 kg. He underwent knee surgery in December, limiting his competitive options heading into 2011.

Travis earned three Iowa prep wrestling titles at Council Bluffs-Lewis Central and posted a prep record of 174-3, including 87-0 his final two seasons.

Paulson joins a list of talented athletes that have served as co-host on Takedown Radio over the years. The list includes Andrew Pariano, Ty Eustice, Chad Wiltsey, Jim Zalesky, Ed Banach, Dan Gable, Barry Davis, Mark Schwab, Troy Steiner, Terry and Tom Brands, Mark Cody, Brian Smith, Randy Couture, Bobby Douglas, Tim Sylvia, Cael and Cody Sanderson, Jim Miller and many others.

Scott Casber
Founder/Host
Takedown Wrestling Radio and TV
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