Seth Gross, NCAA champ, slow it down, unrealistic goals, attack failure head on, and more…

Hi 👋

Welcome to Week #18 of the Wrestling Snacks newsletter.

Make sure you tune into Big Ten Network/Fox Sports App 📺 tonight to watch two great matchups! Penn State vs Iowa dual meet. Which is always one of the most exciting duals of the year, and Nebraska vs Michigan.

I’ll be busy with a youth wrestling tournament, so unfortunately I won’t be able to watch it live. But I’m excited to watch the recap!

Let’s GO 💪

News Bites

• #1 Penn State vs #3 Iowa Tonight!

• #5 Nebraska vs #9 Michigan Tonight!

• No. 12 Michigan Upsets No. 2 Iowa

• Michigan True Freshman Sergio Lemley Upsets Iowa's #1 Real Woods

• Unranked Ohio State Freshman Ryder Rogotzke PINS Penn State's #5 Ranked Bernie Truax

• Former wrestlers competing in the 2024 Super Bowl

• Women’s wrestling moves toward NCAA championship status, projected for winter 2026

• (Feb. 6) NWCA Division I Coaches Poll Team Rankings: #1 Penn State, #2 Okie State, #3 Iowa, #4 Iowa State, #5 Nebraska

• Jenna Burkert Announces Retirement From Wrestling

• Nick Lee Defeats Yianni Diakomihalis At The Pan Am Qualifer Wrestle-Off

• NCAA Official Coordinator Releases Statements On Reaction Time Calls

Snacks

This week's snacks come from Seth Gross: 2022 World Team Member (5th place at the World Championships). NCAA National Champion, NCAA Runner-up, 3X NCAA All-American (2X AA for South Dakota State 🐰, 1X AA for The University of Wisconsin). He is currently the assistant coach at The University of Wisconsin 🦡.

Below are some excerpts from our conversation, along with key takeaways and tips that can be applied to improve yourself as a Coach, Athlete, or wrestling Parent.