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EPISODE · Dec 23, 2025 · 50 MIN

Ask what you can do for wrestling - Mat Stats 50

from The Mat Stats Show by the NWCA · host Jason Bryant, Glenn Gormley and Kevin Hazard

The discussion on Episode 50 of Mat Stats digs into the growth and challenges of collegiate wrestling. Key points include the significant growth of NCAA wrestling teams, with 137.5% of the increase coming from D2 and D3 schools. The University of Utah's $500 million investment from Otro Capital is highlighted, despite a $17 million loss in 2023-2024.The conversation emphasizes the need for small donations, sponsorships, and NIL deals to support wrestling programs. The hosts stress the importance of fan involvement and the evolving landscape of college sports, urging proactive support to sustain and grow wrestling teams. Slideshow for Epsiode 50: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/slideshow50.pdfAbout Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA’s latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA’s attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better.Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

The discussion on Episode 50 of Mat Stats digs into the growth and challenges of collegiate wrestling. Key points include the significant growth of NCAA wrestling teams, with 137.5% of the increase coming from D2 and D3 schools. The University of Utah's $500 million investment from Otro Capital is highlighted, despite a $17 million loss in 2023-2024.The conversation emphasizes the need for small donations, sponsorships, and NIL deals to support wrestling programs. The hosts stress the importance of fan involvement and the evolving landscape of college sports, urging proactive support to sustain and grow wrestling teams. Slideshow for Epsiode 50: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/slideshow50.pdfAbout Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA’s latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA’s attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better.Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

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