TAKEDOWN RADIO REPORT

Posted on | July 15, 2008 | No Comments

We return to the Brute Adidas studios this Saturday for another 2 hours of wrestling talk. Join us for a lively discussion on wrestling. The Olympics are weeks away and the best America has to offer will be showcasing their talent in Beijing, China. I know its a lot of hard work, determination, and dedication. We should all take a moment and give thanks and offer a silent prayer to our Team as they endeavor to return home to America with Gold around their necks! God Bless Team USA!

TDR This week-

9:05 Brian Smith- Head Coach Missouri. What more can be said about Brian and what he has done with Ben Askren. Let’s find out what was done to prepare Ben for the trials and now for the Olympics that are only weeks away.

9:30 Jason Peters- Asst. Head Coach Pittsburgh. What a difference a year makes. Last year Pitt had a tremendously competitive year seeing some of the best competition in the country. Peters and the boys will look to capitalize on the success and the new recruits to build toward the future.

9:45 John Hangey- Asst. Head Coach of Rider University under the direction of Gary Taylor this program has a great history and success in large part due to John’s talents as a recruiter and coach.

10:05 Tom Shifflet- Head Coach of the Pride of Hofstra. Long Island has long been a hotbed of college wrestling. Now in his 2nd year things are hopping for Tom and the program. lets find out who will emerge as the team leaders and who will the challenging newcomers.

10:20 Tom Ryan- Head Coach the Ohio State University. Now in his 2nd year at the helm of the program, what has changed and what does the future hold for the buckeyes?

10:40 Ryan Kocer- Ryan was a defending three time state wrestling champion from Wagner, S.D. and ESPY Nominee- best male athlete with a disability).Ryan lost his leg (below the knee) in a tragic accident during football season and literally only had a few months to get mentally, emotionally and physically prepared to wrestle. Prior to the accident was the favorite to win it all in his senior year. With his family and faith providing him with strength and support, Ryan was determined to return to the mat. Obviously he knew the moves, the problem, his balance and new style of attack/defense. Amazingly, Ryan qualified for the state championships and eventually gutted out a 4th place finish. Tony Marinozzi contacted me about this tremendous young man and I knew I had to have him on the show to share his inspirational story.

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