Sudden History

Troy Nickerson entered the college wrestling scene as one of the most decorated high school wrestlers ever and is still the only wrestler to win 5 New York State Titles. Troy sits down with Sudden History to discuss his injury plagued, yet still successful collegiate career, which included an NCAA Title and 4 top 4 finishes. Nickerson was also one of the first blue chip recruits for Cornell and helped make Ithaca, New York a destination for wrestlers to win NCAA titles and compete on top ten teams. Currently, Troy is the Head Coach at Northern Colorado, a team on the rise competing in the always-difficult Big 12. Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS    

Sudden History is lucky enough to feature it's most highly credentialed guest thus far when 2008 World Champion and 2012 Olympic Bronze Medalist Clarissa Chun stops by. Currently a coach on the Women's National Team, Clarissa talks about the current state of the women's program, as well a recap on the recent World Championships. As we normally do on Sudden History, Earl turns back the clock with Clarissa and discusses her career competitively.  Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS    

One of the mainstays of the D1CW website is the Coaches Poll which is reborn on this episode of Sudden History. Earl has surveyed DI coaches and asked them questions like the "Best Pound for Pound" wrestler, "Best Incoming Freshman" and "Best Pinner". Who did the coaches select? Is there anyone they missed? Listen to find out. In addition to the survey, the coaches also provided answer to two questions that routinely come up on the message boards. One is "What is your ideal National Duals Format" and the second is "If you could change one rule to make wrestling better, what would it be?. Earl sifts through the varying responses. Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS    

The Back to the Future Part II episode. Earl explores how some situations and decisions changed wrestling history, or at least could have. What were some possible obstacles that 4x NCAA Champs Kyle Dake and Logan Stieber managed to avoid? Who could have won the 2009 NCAA Team Title? Could David Taylor's storied collegiate career have been even more legendary? How Jordan Burroughs almost never was Jordan Burroughs. The grand finale includes a big decision by a big man that may have shaped the current college landscape as we know it. Open up your imagination and enjoy..

Sudden History sits down with 2x Oklahoma State All-American Kyle Crutchmer to discuss his recently completed career as a wrestler. Kyle talks about his love for competing having to get tough in order to rise through the ranks of the storied Cowboy wrestling program. He also shares a John Smith story from his recruiting days. Currently Kyle is training with AKA for a future in MMA. He shares with Sudden History his timetable for his fighting career. 

A week after the stunning news that Boise State would be eliminating its wrestling program, Sudden History sat down with the Broncos most recent (and hopefully not last) NCAA Champion Ben Cherrington. Ben gives a behind the scenes look into the interview process with the current athletic administration, the hollow promises that followed, and an unprofessional way to find out that he was not hired. He is very forthcoming in sharing his feelings towards the program that he poured his heart and soul into a decade ago.    Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS    

Sudden History sits down and explores the career of 2x Wisconsin All-American Tom Clum. Tom shares his unique outlook on the great sport of wrestling. He has a blend of passion and love for the sport, yet at the same time he doesn't let his achievements or shortcomings on the mat define him as a wrestler or person. Clum shares his memories from being on the receiving end of the biggest upset in Colorado High School wrestling history, though it didn't seem to phase him. Currently Tom is able to devote his time to a couple of his biggest hobbies, his love for the outdoors and coaching youth wrestling.  Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS    

Boise State's 2x All-American and current NC State assistant coach Adam Hall sits down with Sudden History to explore his career leading up to and competing for the Broncos. Hear firsthand the highs and lows of wrestling in the Round of 12 four consecutive seasons. Adam also gets into his early experiences in the sport and his opinions on the state of youth wrestling today. We finish with the closing of Adam's competitive career and the answer to the question, "Who is the Wolfpack's Best Dressed Coach?"  Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS    

With the 2017 NCAA Championships in the books, Sudden History has to go back through those books to see some of the facts, stats, and anomalies that went along with the tournament. As you would expect some National Championship and All-American related tidbits. After all of the stats, pay attention for the homework assignment, it's a good one

After a long hiatus Sudden History is back!!! Since Cael Sanderson pulled Mark Hall from his redshirt in mid-January, it got Earl to thinking. He looks into the precedent for moves involving high profile true Freshman so late in the year. A list of 15 top 100-ish recruits are mentioned and Earl looks into the circumstances surrounding their shirts being pulled, their debuts, how their Freshman season concluded and finally the results of their career overall. Some of them are households names, some...not so much. Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS    

We wrap up the Big Ten preview by talking with three excellent assistant coaches. First up is Purdue's head assistant coach Tyrel Todd. Tyrel makes his second appearance on the podcast which makes him the first person to be a guest multiple times. He goes in depth to discuss the Boilermakers highly ranked recruiting class and his vision for the Purdue progam. Next up is Nebraska's volunteer assistant Matt Meuleners. Matt talk about the depth and competition that the Cornhuskers now have at multiple weights. They are another school with a top ten ranked Freshman class. The closer is Minnesota's Dustin Schlatter. He briefly touches on the rough summer surrounding the Gopher program, their NWCA All-Star participant Brett Pfarr and a couple of Freshman that should impact the Minnesota lineup.   Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS  

In this weeks edition of Sudden History we travel to the heart of collegiate wrestling, the toughest conference in the country, the Big Ten. This will be the first part of a two part series. We start with a first year head coach, Michigan State's Roger Chandler. Though not a stranger to the MSU program Coach Chandler takes us through the changes surrounding the team and the circumstances that led to him being designated the teams next head coach.  Next up is Rutgers head coach Scott Goodale. We learn about the enviable depth that the Scarlet Knights program now has and the expectations surrounding this new perennial powerhouse. Coach Goodale also fills us in on the particulars surrounding the teams upcoming "Battle at the Birthplace". We close with Ohio State assistant coach J Jaggers. Much of the conversation centers around Buckeye wrestlers that will be moving up a weight class. Coach Jaggers is not one to make predictions, but you better believe this will be one of the teams that is in the NCAA Title hunt.  Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS  

This week's episode of Sudden History will take us cross country to the West Coast, as we cover the Pac 12. This is a conference that is changing rapidly. Three of the six schools will feature new head coaches. Sudden History was able to speak to two of these new head coaches and a assistant from the third school.  The podcast will start with Cal Poly's new head coach Jon Sioredas. Jon explains what brought him to San Luis Obispo and how his number one priority has been building relationships with the Mustang wrestlers and his coaching staff. Next up is CSU Bakersfield Associate head coach Jeff Silveira. Coach Silveira was at Bakersfield for two season prior to Manny Rivera getting the head coaching position and has retained his role. He enlightens Sudden History on a newfound commitment to the wrestling program from the school. We have another Associate head coach on board, this time Oregon State's Kevin Roberts. He is candid about the Beavers team and how they have struggled to maintain a top ten NCAA finish after doing so twice in 2012 and 2013. Coach Roberts also details the changes made in the OSU coaching staff in the off-season. A semi-new face is Boise State's new head coach Mike Mendoza. Coach Mendoza is not new to the conference, as he was previously the head man at CSU-Bakersfield. He talks about trying to bring Boise State back to their glory years when current assistants Levi Jones and Andrew Hochstrasser were competing. Finally, we finish with Stanford head coach Jason Borrelli. The Cardinal continue to recruit well and have a team with depth throughout the lineup and will finally try to unseat Oregon State atop the conference. Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS  

Sudden History moves from the East Coach to the Midwest to talk MAC wrestling in the latest preview. With additions from Missouri, Northern Iowa and Old Dominion over the past few seasons, this has become one of the toughest leagues in the nation.  We start off by talking to Buffalo Head Coach John Stutzman. The Bulls leader has a enthusiasm about Buffalo wrestling and his student-athletes that is evident from just ten seconds of listening. Listen to the entire interview though, as Coach Stutzman talks about how Buffalo's next All-American's are likely already in the room. Next we speak to the Dean of MAC Coaches Central Michigan's Tom Borrelli. Prior to Missouri and Northern Iowa's arrival the Chippewas were the consistent leader of the conference. Coach Borrelli discusses getting back to that level and the upper echelon of NCAA teams in general. Northern Illinois Head Coach Ryan Ludwig stops by to about his team. The Huskies come off a season in which they qualified their highest number of wrestlers for Nationals since 2007. With a strong group returning NIU may be a darkhorse this season. We finish with Missouri Associate Head Coach Alex Clemsen. Tigerstyle wrestling will likely dominate the conference and challenge for a National Title. Coach Clemsen talks about Olympic Bronze Medalist J'Den Cox, the excitement over the upcoming season and how his team will wrestle one of the most difficult schedules in the country. Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS

We wrap up the EIWA with part two of the preview. All the interviews in this episode feature coaches from the Ivy League.  Our leadoff hitter is the most recent hire first year Head Coach of Columbia Zach Tanelli. Coach Tanelli explains what stood out about Columbia when he applied for the position and his hopes for the future of Lion Wrestling using his hands-on, physical approach. Princeton's Head Coach Chris Ayres is next in line on the podcast and possibly in the standings. The Tigers had their first All-American in 13 years and don't appear to be looking back. Coach Ayres addresses the excitement surrounding the program. Next we speak with the leader of a reinvigorated Brown program, Head Coach Todd Beckerman. He introduces us to his two new assistant coaches and talks about the recent improvements in the Bears recruiting. Now we move to Penn to speak with the Head Coach of the Quakers Alex Tirapelle. Coach Tirapelle explains his coaching roots and the tie-in with academics.  Finally, we close with the Dean of Ivy League Coaches Cornell's Rob Koll. As usual, Coach Koll pulls no punches when asked about his schedule, his wrestlers and coaching his son.

Sudden History next preview takes place in the EIWA, the largest conference in the country with 16 teams. We decided that this deserves a giant podcast, so this will be part one in a two part series. This episode will focus on a few of the "non-Ivy League" school in the conference. These will be Bucknell, Army West Point and Lehigh. Bucknell Head Coach Dan Wirnsberger gets it started and he gives us a description of the school's new state-of-the art facility, which he hopes will catapult the school into the top two teams in the EIWA. Wirnsberger has a bit of a chip on his shoulder when it comes to the respect (or lack thereof) that his Bison squad has received nationwide. Listen as he directs his wrestlers to become "the best version of themselves". Next up is Army West Point Head Coach Kevin Ward. Coach Ward gives us an insiders point of view on just how special and even fun their rivalry is with Navy. He is optimistic that his room full of leaders will be able to usher in a new era of wrestling at West Point. Finally, we close with the John Hughes, Associate Head Coach of traditional EIWA power Lehigh. Coach Hughes describes the enviable depth that the Mountain Hawks have at most weight classes this season. He also describes how their top ten recruiting classes attitude differs from most classes of its caliber.

Wrestling season is almost upon us! What better way to get ready for the season, than to hear some of the nation's top coaches talk about their programs and their outlook for the upcoming season.  This episode features the ACC and contains four interviews with coaches from the conference. We lead off with Virginia Head Coach Steve Garland. Coach Garland's passion for the Cavalier program is contagious and he drops a bomb about a weight change which has gone unnoticed up to this point. Next in line is North Carolina's Coleman Scott. We get insight into the idea to bring in Tony Ramos as an assistant coach and Kenny Monday to lead the Tar Heel RTC. Staying in North Carolina, Earl speaks with NC State Head Coach Pat Popolizio. "The Skip" addresses redshirting questions, possible weight changes and he thoughts on the Wolfpack's historic 2015-16 season. We close with the 2016 NWCA Coach of the Year, Virginia Tech's Kevin Dresser. Coach Dresser addresses lineup questions of his own, Joey Dance's recent NCAA struggles, and a new schedule change which should please Hokie fans. Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS    

Sudden History gets a chance to speak with the fourth wrestler so far from the our list of the "Best Non-NCAA Champions" of the 2000's, Mack Lewnes. Along with Travis Lee, Troy Nickerson and Mike Grey, Lewnes made Cornell a destination where top recruits could flourish and would become a part of a consistent national powerhouse. Mack is very appreciative and understanding of his place on Sudden History's list and in the history of our sport. He is also very open about one of the lowest points of his career, an 0-2 performance at the 2009 NCAA Championships, when he came in as the undefeated top seed. Earl also starts the show off with a story of their first interview together. Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS  

From Bozeman, Montana to the Big Ten and buying a house in the suburbs of Indiana, Tyrel Todd is in the process of an unbelievable journey. He established himself as one of the top upperweights of his era in the tail end of the 2000's first decade. Todd was a 3x All-American and Big Ten Champion for the Michigan Wolverines wrestling at 184 and 197lbs. Todd gives Sudden History a glimpse into his biggest influences from a wrestling standpoint and even the story behind how wrestling brought him to meet his future wife. Now Tyrel Todd is an assistant coach for Purdue and talks about their highly touted incoming Freshman class, as well as the recruiting process altogether. 

It's time again for another crazy breakdown episode. Earl discusses four of the best NCAA Championship teams from the 2000's and what facts made each team unique and memorable. He mentions each NCAA Qualifier from each team and their championship accomplishments. There are also a few teams that garner honorable mentions, too.  In a possible new segment for the show Earl answers a tweet from a listener which leads him into a look at some seeding anomalies and errors at recent NCAA Championships. Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS  

Lehigh's 3x NCAA All-American Cory Cooperman shares his thoughts on "The Art of Wrestling". Cooperman has been praised for his coaching style by past Sudden History guests and speaks of his passion for the sport and passing it along to another generation of wrestlers. Cory gives insight into his experiences on the legendary Blair Academy teams, his love for studying tape, bad experiences with weight cutting, and his short lived career as a reality TV star. Though he may be out of the collegiate limelight, Cooperman along with a few others, are in the process of putting the Baltimore area on the map as a wrestling hotbed. Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS  

Ohio State 4x All-American turned MMA star Lance Palmer talks with Sudden History about his competitive career wrestling, as well as fighting. He walks us through the time period leading up to his last fight, where he lost the World Series of Fighting Featherweight Belt. One of only two wrestlers to defeat Brent Metcalf in collegiate competition, Palmer discusses his victory over Metcalf and also his prior matches with the Iowa 149lber. Lance uses his blend of humor and "in your face" honesty to describe topics such as the origin of his nickname the Party, the tanning habits of Ohio State wrestlers, Bone Thugs N Harmony, and being known in the Smith household as the "Bear Wrestling Guy." Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | RSS    

In a break from the normal formal of Sudden History, special guest Kyle Dake stops by to talk about professional wrestling.  Kyle would love to participate in such a league, so we have decided to discuss some of the possibilities for a pro league. Also mentioned are the missteps of prior attempts at professionalizing our sport and how to correct those errors. After talking about pro leagues, the conversation then drifts to the overall health of our sport and the best methods for attracting young wrestlers/fans. Finally, Kyle gives an us an update on his health and a return to the mat. Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | RSS  

Terry Brands labeled him "The Toughest 125lber in the Country" and not in those exact words. After a few months Matt McDonough believed it himself and set out to prove it to the rest of the college wrestling world. Two NCAA Championships and three finals appearances later, we were believers. Matt talks to Sudden History about his mentality, the mentality of competing for Iowa and the allure of the Hawkeye wrestling program. He also addresses how it feels to be the guy "on the other side of the Cinderella Story". Among other topics discussed are the delicate subject of his two teammates competing for an Olympic spot this Spring.  Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS    

The undefeated 2011 NCAA Champion Jon Reader brings his brand of energy, intensity and honesty to this episode of Sudden History. Currently an Assistant Coach at South Dakota State University, Reader gives us a look at the state of the Jackrabbit program, in addition to talking about his own wrestling career. Jon emphatically answers a big question about his future as a competitor in the Freestyle ranks. Other topics discussed are Jon's sleeping habits, his relationship with SDSU Head Coach Chris Bono and the feeling of winning an NCAA Title in his last collegiate match.  Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS  

In the almost 100 year history of wrestling at Army West Point only one wrestler has earned All-American honors three times and won three EIWA Championships. That wrestler is Phillip Simpson. Phillip is also the last NCAA Finalist for any of the Service Academies, doing so in 2005. Simpson sits down with Sudden History to recap his wrestling career, his families involvement in the sport and the military, and life at West Point, among other topics.  Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | RSS

Don't look now, but quietly in Central Pennsylvania Scott Mooreis attempting to bring Lock Haven wrestling back to its glory days.The Head Coach of the Bald Eagles, Scott sits down with SuddenHistory to talk about his impressive 2015-16 recruiting class,which is also boosted by some high quality transfers. Moore alsogets into his career competing for Penn State and Virginia. Alongwith twin brother Josh, the Moore's became one of the mostentertaining and physical duos of the mid 2000's, throwing,cradling, pinning their way into the hearts of fans in StateCollege (and Charlottesville). Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | RSS

It's that time of the year again. College coaches are finalizing their 2015-16 recruiting classes with late signees and transfers. Sounds like the most appropriate time to talk about previous recruiting classes. Earl talks about previous team recruiting rankings, the rankings for the 2016 NCAA Finalists. Also, a sneak peak into everyone's favorite feature the D1CW Recruiting Rewind, prior to its release.  Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | RSS

After a much heralded prep career at powerhouse Blair Academy Mario Mason struggled to find the same level of success competing at Minnesota then Rutgers. Mason is now a coach in New Jersey and is using his collegiate experiences to help mentor and teach young wrestlers. He also gives an exclusive update on his current coaching situation, which may eventually lead to a shake up in training in Jersey and Pennsylvania. Mario also touches topics such as his love for Freestyle wrestling, his opponents who met in the Olympic Trials and how he became known as The Shot Doc. Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | RSS

Matt Valenti sits down with Sudden History to discuss his career of twelve years (and counting) with the Penn Quakers. A 2x National Champion wrestler, then coach, turned administrator, Valenti describes the ups and downs of his career as a competitor. He also describes his new life, working in the Athletic Department for the Quakers plus his love and respect for all things Quaker sports. Matt also offers advise for wrestlers seeking a career in administration, as well as administrators that don't understand wrestling or other sports.    Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | RSS

In the illustrious history of California wrestling's one class system, only one wrestler has ever won four High School State Championships. His name is Darrell Vasquez. Darrell sits down with Sudden History and describes his path to those history making seasons, as well as his time at Cal Poly where he became a two time All-American. He is also very candid about his collegiate career and the setbacks he encountered during those years. We also get to hear about his current profession as an animator for Reel FX. Join Darrell and Sudden History for an animated trip through his love for wrestling, animation and faith. Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | RSS

We briefly mentioned Jon Trenge on Episode 1 of Sudden History when discussing the Best Non-NCAA Champions of the 2000's. Now an in-depth conversation with the 3x All-American and 2x NCAA Runner-Up from Lehigh. Jon goes into great detail reliving his great, yet occasionally heartbreaking career, while wrestling at Lehigh. Go inside his mind as he is very open about the concerns and obstacles he faced during his Senior year in Bethlehem. Currently Jon has found a passion for coaching at the youth and high school level. He shares his thoughts with us on the youth wrestling landscape and his goal to be a mentor for young wrestlers in the District XI area.     Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | RSS

A final post NCAA Tournament wrap up full of Earl's usual theme of facts/stats/trends from the 2016 season. Also, commentary on the tournament itself and a way to tinker with the NCAA Finals to make the event even more exciting. A crazy nugget of information courtesy of Virginia Tech Associate Head Coach Tony Robie is shared. Finally, Earl explains the term "Freshman All-Star" and who has earned that title from the 2015-16 season. Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | RSS

It's the biggest wrestling week of the year, NCAA Time! Earl has a preview with his typical brand of stats/facts/trends from past tournaments. Need help filling out your brackets? Earl lets know in on who has won in recent history, where the wrestlers came from, what seeds they were and who they wrestled for. Also, he goes out on a limb and walks you through his brackets, picking the 2016 All-American's and forecasts the team race. A must-listen prior to the start of the tournament in New York on Thursday! Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | RSS

Instead of looking back years and years at a time, Earl goes through the weekend Conference Championship results. Not your normal recap though. Earl has found trends, stats and facts about the wrestlers and their teams, some of which go back decades. He also offers opinion on some wrestlers who will be seeking At-Large berths to qualify for the NCAA Championships. Before you turn all of your attention to Nationals find some good nuggets of information about your favorite conference or conferences.  Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | RSS

You remember it, you loved watching them, you still root for a few of them. Of course we are talking about the best weight class in recent memory, possibly ever. The 149 LB class at the 2008 NCAA Championships featured 6 wrestlers who were or would go on to be NCAA Champions and another 7 All-Americans. Earl breaks down the collegiate, high school and post collegiate careers of some of its participants. Not only the legendary wrestlers, but the other guys at the weight class, who were very good wrestlers in their own right and had the misfortune of being in the wrong weight class at the right (wrong) time.  Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | RSS

Former 2x All-American wrestler Conrad Polz joins Sudden History to talk about his wrestling career, as well as his current career, lead vocalist for The Band Avon Dale. Polz talks about battling injuries and his own confidence during his first few seasons in Champaign, before finding his way onto the NCAA podium his final two years. He has transformed a passion for wrestling into a passion for making music. Find out how his if preparing for a wrestling tournament compares to taking the stage with a mic in hand. Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | RSS

Legendary 3x NCAA Champion Greg Jones sits down with Sudden History to discuss his wrestling career and his current position, wrestling coach of the Blackzilians, one of the top MMA teams in the world. 126-4 as a colleigate, one of the four wrestlers who beat Greg actually reached out and recommended him for his current position with the Blackzilians. Surprisingly enough, after graduation his hometown Pittsburgh Steelers came calling on this 184lber to get an NFL tryout. Greg talks about his short-lived NFL "career" and also give his opinion about a fantasy matchup between some all-time greats from Pennsylvania. Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | RSS

Rollie Peterkin, a 3x NCAA Qualifier and Round of 12 finisher for Penn, joins Sudden History and shares his experiences traveling the world. Once a bond trader on Wall Street, Peterkin left his dream job to dive head first into the world of a professional MMA fighter in Lima, Peru. Rollie actually speaks to us from Madrid, Spain, where he currently resides and teaches English to school children. On top of that, he has documented his trials and tribulations in the MMA world for a soon-to-be released book. 

In the first of Sudden History's interview series, we sit down with Purdue's three-time NCAA All-American Chris Fleeger. Topics of discussion include his wrestling career, as well as his current position, Head Coach of the University of the Cumberlands. Fleeger goes deep into his academic struggles at Purdue, the controversial NCAA Quarter Final match with Mack Reiter and his departure from Purdue. These are subjects which he had rarely addressed publicly until now.  Subscribe to Sudden History iTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | RSS

The second half of Sudden History's two-part series exploring the best non-NCAA Division I champions of the 2000's. Earl goes in depth to break down the careers of seven great wrestlers who did not win NCAA Titles. Who makes the cut? Also the origin of the D1CW Video Vault.    Subscribe to Sudden HistoryiTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | SoundCloud | RSS

Sudden History Episode 1. The Best Non-NCAA Champions of the 2000. Part 1 of 2