Austin Sommer
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EIWA Sports Information Director. Intermat EIWA and Ivy League Correspondent. Wrestling Broadcaster.
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Griffith single-handedly saved 11 sports at Stanford.
His standing ovation is well-deserved. But, get that guy a statue on campus or something
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When wrestlers describe teammates as brothers, this is what they mean.
Matt Ramos wins in an upset of this century and comes directly back to celebrate Parker’s All-American win back stage.
@PurdueWrestling
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So, remember back in the day at wrestling tournaments when the ref raised your hand after winning a match and you needed to go over to the scorer’s table and sign your name? And sometimes they gave YOU the paper to run back to the head table? What a time
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Also - selling alcohol to wrestling fans before noon is a bold strategy…
But I love it.
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I’m dumbfounded when people are like “I’m shocked to hear about AJ Ferrari”
Lol I’m not. A lot of people are not either. This was a long time coming.
Character is more important than talent 99.9% of the time in sports, but character should override talent 100% of the time IMO
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FloWrestling: "133 at NCAAS this may have been the toughest weight class ever."
Seth Gross: "Hold my Bible"
I know its a big suprise to everyone but excited to make it official!
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Me to my wife: “Marinelli is up next”
My wife: “That’s the bald guy married to the team manager, right?”
Me: “Actually, yes…”
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Lopez just won his 5th gold medal at 41 years old.
It’s crazy that he still has a year of NCAA eligibility left due to COVID.
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Dean has gotten every call go his way this tournament. Don’t tell me the singlet doesn’t matter.
DePrez got hosed man
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First class: spelling 101
Anthony Ferrari is headed to the Hawkeyes! 👀
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This has gotta be one of the coolest mats in wrestling
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The doctor at the ultrasound this morning said the baby is a big boy. So, he joked that he will be a football or basketball player when he gets older…
My wife shot a look at me - to see how I’d react
The doc then looked up, saw my ears and goes “or a wrestler, maybe?”
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Remember when Iowa won 9 straight titles under Dan Gable?
Penn State has won 4 in a row twice since 2011. Oklahoma State won 4 straight in the mid 2000s.
ESPN missed out on this one.
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Also, it’s amazing to me I haven’t seen one mention of the Collegiate Duals from Flo…
The best teams in the country squaring off, but the “leader in wrestling media” refuses to cover it because they do not have streaming rights? What gives? Did they stop “growing the sport?”
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My wife reminding me I have to be a father the morning after a night out with the guys
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One of the most impressive feats from PA states that kind of went unrecognized is Nazareth’s Drew Clearie
2019 - 6th place at 132 lbs in AAA
2020 - 3rd place at 182 lbs in AAA
Yes, you read that correctly. Not a typo. Dude gains 50 lbs and places higher than last year.
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That’s it. I’m starting a movement. No more “Russian ties” in wrestling. If you absolutely need to use one, we’ll call it a Ukrainian 2 on 1.
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NIL is ruining college wrestling.
It may be an unpopular opinion, but it’s getting out of control
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It’s honestly amazing seeing people defend the actions of the Ferrari brothers.
This is how we got here in the first place… How many times can we excuse character for talent?
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The old brother vs brother battle for a D3 national title. You love to see it
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Personal update: I’m officially a father. More details coming later, but baby and momma are healthy and doing good. I’m still soaking it all in. What a day.
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For all of you fans who like to criticize wrestlers from your couch, I have an opportunity for you!
You have two months to train.
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Since this tweet - NDSU lost 2 AAs, NIU and Clarion lost their lone AA, MN lost Nagao
Let’s not forget the Northwestern’s 4 AAs, Bernie Truax at CP, and Stanford’s Champ that saved the program
Small schools that spent the last decade catching up are now thrown another hurdle
NIL is ruining college wrestling.
It may be an unpopular opinion, but it’s getting out of control
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True story - I earned my 100th high school win in a dual at PBurg’s gym. I got booed.
Wrestling parents brawling in Phillipsburg, NJ:
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I tried to sneak up the stairs and scare my wife, then she said “I hear you. I can hear your knees cracking”
Thank you, 25 years of wrestling.
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David Key of Navy becomes Cary Kolat’s first All American with
@NavyWrestling
He was seeded 25th! Incredible
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It’s kind of wild Bo Bassett can legally sign an NIL deal, but can’t wrestle in the PIAA post season.
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Excited to announce that I am now a member of the girl dad club! Our precious Nova was born March 1st. Her and Momma are home and healthy!
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Michael Beard, the former NCAA All American at PSU, is transferring to
@LehighWrestling
Expect him to make an immediate impact at 197lbs in the conference and at the national level. HUGE get for the Hawks!
#EIWAwrestle
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Penn State wrestling fans are quickly becoming my least favorite fans…
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I’m not sure who he is, but this Yianni fellow at 149 lbs from Cornell may be the best 2 seed I’ve ever seen. Gonna be tough to beat…
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Marc-Anthony McGowan of Blair listed his top 3 schools as Penn State, Ohio State, and Princeton. This is the a top recruit in the nation P4P…
The fact that Princeton is included with these giant, storied schools speaks volumes to the
@tigerwrestling
program
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We all talk about these student loans, but ignore the main issue.
Why is college so damn expensive in the first place? That’s the larger issue at hand - no?
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Overheard two random guys talking about the PSU Iowa match while I was at the store.
They were not wrestling fans at all, but having casual fans tune in is big for the sport.
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There is no better feeling seeing a kid clinch a bid to NCAAs and celebrate. Admittedly, I get emotional watching it man. I know the work and dedication these guys put in - and it all comes down to one weekend for a lot of them.
Wrestling is a special sport.
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In non wrestling news… Baby Sommer coming this summer. I’m gonna have a son!
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Can we make wrestling on a knee stalling at the high school level? Just saw two guys on all fours for the entire first period… what are we doing here?
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General note:
The correct/original name of the move is the “flying cement job”
Made famous by the
@KKidWrestling
cement job series.
That’s your wrestling history lesson for the day.
Here’s how No. 9 Clay Lautt used the second period pin to down previously unbeaten No. 5 Hayden Hidlay!
#GoHeels
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#TogetherWeWin
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Get ready to see some more of my coverage of the EIWA. Thanks to everyone for the support over the years!
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Me: "Man, life is so good right now. I got this whole thing figured out"
Life: "hold my beer"
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So happy for Chance, man. The dude has been thru so much. Awesome to see him succeed like this.
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Guys - Michigan didn’t poach him. He was in the portal since before the season. He is literally unable to wrestle for Cornell next season as a grad student.
It was either find another home to wrestle or not compete at the NCAA level.
Stop with the nonsense
Jacob Cardenas, an EIWA champ and 2X AA from Cornell, will be heading to Michigan next season.
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My first 24 hours as a father: Freestyle Edition
1st period - I was out to a small lead, in control, feeling out my opponent. Up by a point at the break.
2nd period - I got steam rolled. My opponent thrives over night. I need to condition. It was ugly. Back to the drawing board
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I like Bo and I like JB. This is a weird hill to die on in my opinion.
Bo Nickal sounds off on Jordan Burroughs on his latest podcast episode 👀
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Semi finals at PA states has a half full arena… this place used to be full. What is happening?
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Me to Lukez: “Hey man, congrats on qualifying! Do you mind if I grab a quick interview?”
Lukez: “Yes, sir”
Me: “You don’t need to call me sir. It makes me feel old.”
Lukez: “Sorry sir.”
Old habits die hard
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If you want a pandemic, here it is. Let’s reduce obesity as a country, and see how much healthier we are. Let’s start with the children. Laziness and stupidity is continuously killing our country.
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Thanks to the
@CowboyWrestling
alum who took time out of his day to give props to the
@DrexelWrestling
announcing team! Glad we can make people enjoy these matches! And thanks to
@FloWrestling
for the broadcast!
@nickgrinups
@Josh_Yurasits
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Saw this photo and figured I would share.
@tigerwrestling
is adding some artwork to their room!
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So I bought a bottle of bourbon for my son and I to split when he turns 21. Here’s to hoping it stays in good shape for 20 years and 51 weeks. Cheers!
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For some reason, the same people that call it "state" in lieu of "states" also call a cement job a "cow catcher"
Maybe 1 day we'll come to an agreement that "states" and "cement job" are the universally correct.
Until then, we have two different kinds of reality in wrestling
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*Me at wrestling camp this weekend*
Coach: "Guys, Austin here will show you some good stuff. He was a D1 wrestler at Drexel and National Qualifier"
*I show a turn from top*
*kid raises his hand*
"Did this work on Desanto?"
Me: "Absolutely, why do you think he left?"
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Non wrestling related - In a week or two I’ll be someone’s dad… what a weird feeling
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My wife said she was “so excited to see me” after being away all weekend
She’s 5 minutes late to pick me up at the airport. She said “sorry I’m late, the line at McDonald’s was long. I was craving French fries”
I see where I fall on the priority list now that she’s pregnant lol
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Plus, all of the people who put his flaws aside because he’s talented - shame on you. “But he’s great for the viewership” is a horrible excuse, because now look where we are… It’s gotten UGLY
This new generation of clout chasing at any cost is not good.
Just my two cents…
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I love the move, but it's not called "Gator Bacon"
The correct term is "Flying Cement Job"
Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk
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Let’s do the proper American thing and vote him into office to run the country
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This is what NIL was supposed to be… Love
@primantibros
for supporting wrestling
We don't ship internationally yet but we are sending 65 kilograms of slaw-fueled fury to Spain in the form of All-American wrestler and
#PrimantiBrosOfficialAthlete
@ColeMatthews9
to compete in the U23 World Championships! Good Luck, Cole!
#SlawSquadVsTheWorld
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Jacob Cardenas, an EIWA champ and 2X AA from Cornell, will be heading to Michigan next season.
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After last night, it may be a good time to reiterate this for the wrestling community.
Desanto was forced to leave Drexel… not the other way around.
Nothing against him, but I’m going to go to bat for my alma mater on this one.
I’ll just leave it at that.
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Here’s an idea - it may be stupid - but here goes
Why don’t we let guys only ride for a minute at a time? You get a takedown, then ride for 60 seconds. You get a riding time point, then go back on your feet.
If the opponent gets out before the minute, riding time gets erased
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All of the PA wrestlers graduated from Iowa and now they have no offense.
Weird
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I don’t think
@Jason_Borrelli
and
@AU_Wrestling
get enough credit for the turn around they had this year.
Last season, they were 1-12 in duals
This year, they were 8-12…
Also, cannot forget
@Alex_Tirapelle
and
@AUdance93
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My heart doesn’t know what to do. I’m so happy for Chance. His story is incredible.
But I’m sad about JB. He’s been the face of USA wrestling for the last decade.
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I’ll just ask the question, is Lehigh the new “Lightweight U”?
Stanich and Crookham are the best 1-2 punch in the NCAA right now.
Darian Cruz is an Olympian for 2024. Nashon Garrett is in that room.
Don’t forget McGonagle too
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Arizona State going with the two piece singlets… not a fan
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This may be an unpopular opinion: Why are high school in freshman releasing top 5 college lists? I feel like it’s way too early. Just wrestle and see who comes knocking. A lot can change in 2/3 years until you actually need to decide.
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I’m at a baby shower. The father-to-be is providing
@TreeHouseBrewCo
I hope he has a hundred kids
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The small schools are often overlooked in rankings, story lines, etc.
I’ll always be an advocate for smaller schools because I went to one and know the struggle it takes to get national publicity.
Having just one ranked wrestler can help promote a program tremendously.
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It’s cool to see coaches of wrestlers cheering on their former guys they coached before they transferred to another school. Character goes a long way in this sport
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Navy wrestler Andrew Cerniglia was a qualifier at 157 lbs last year. When he’s not wrestling, he’s doing some cool things in the off-season. Pretty bad ass!
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We had a little accident on mat 3 during the first round.
Let’s just say it was a “crappy” situation to see. After a 15 minute delay or so, we’re back to wrestling!
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Who is the most surprising NCAA champ in the past decade?
People that come to mind:
Cody Brewer, Mike Macciavello, Foster, Mekhi Lewis.
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Top 2 in the world, 3rd at PA states.
PA is like that sometimes 🤷♂️
Another fall in the semi's! Tyler Kasak puts himself in the finals 🇺🇸
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A 12 year old kid at practice last night had an autograph on one side of his headgear. I approached and asked “Hey, who signed your headgear”
He answered with a huge smile “Zain Retherford!”
Then I said “Do you want me to sign the other side?”
His smile disappeared real quick
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Real Woods signing a kid’s singlet before the round. That’s what it’s all about
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Wrestling and an open bar
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Anthony D’Alesio of
@liuwrestling
just punched his ticket to NCAAs. He’s the first qualifier for LIU in D1 history.
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It’s officially 10 years to the day my brother passed away. One week before his 18th birthday.
Years later I reflected on his loss (along with a few others). If you’re interested in reading, see below. It’s an open letter to anyone who’s lost someone
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I really hope the PIAA doesn’t keep this 8 man state bracket for the future. Great way to be able to complete this year, but we can’t make it a permanent thing. Too much depth in the state for 8 man brackets
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Raise your hand if you got your wife a bag of beef jerky as a stocking stuffer because it’s her favorite treat 🙋♂️
Raise your hand if you forgot to look up if she can eat it when she’s pregnant 🙋♂️
Raise your hand if you got yourself a bag of beef jerky for Christmas 🙋♂️
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Come March, I’ll officially become a
#GirlDad
March Madness will have a whole new meaning this year
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Little buddy enjoys his tummy time. He’s exactly six weeks old today. Crazy stuff.
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Zach Glazier is a victim of the transfer portal yet again.
This dude is a better man than me. It wouldn’t sit right with me after the failed Ferrari experiment.
Multiple sources indicating Stephen Buchanan (197/Oklahoma) to Iowa is a done deal.
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Never understood the hype when coaches get actively involved with practice... have these people ever seen a college wrestling practice? Coaches are in the trenches everyday. Obviously it’s a different type of sport, but what other sports do that?
My favorite moment of
#Packers
practice today: Matt LaFleur getting in on the action a little bit with Aaron Jones.
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Chlebove is a prime example of an indirect casualty of dropping programs. “That school in Norfolk” drops their program.
McGee finds a home at ASU, which forces Chlebove to a back-up roll most of his career to a multiple time AA.
After graduating, he’s a U23 world team member.
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Was this the NIL deal Rutgers offered Griffith? It’s a shame it needs to go to waste now
Someone Dumped Nearly 500LBS of Cooked Pasta In The Woods Of A North Jersey Town
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