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    The 2008 Olympiad is over. Congratulations to our medalists, to the men and women who trained so hard to make it to the big dance. Few living know how difficult it is to train for opponents not yet named, dealing with the pool system, traveling half way around the world to compete and suffering from fatigue better than do our Olympic Wrestling Teams. They fell short of our goals in some areas and yet still proudly represented the USA. I'm indebted to our young men and women who had the courage to dream big. The results of this years Olympiad are testament to just how good wrestling is around the world. Also, a big thank you to the men and women of the press, the media who covered our sport. You are in a special group and our athletes deserve nothing less then the best!

    TDR's Brute Adidas studios come alive again this week with special guests from around the country. The season is around the corner, the new recruits are hankering to make themselves a place on the teams of choice. To make a difference. I can feel it. The hair on the back of my neck is starting to stand up. It's almost here!

    Joining me in the studio on his way to Iraq will be Vern Jefferson to discuss his upcoming fight with John Hurricane Halverson along with Brad Chiafos of the Des Moines Buccaneers.

    Our Guests on TDR-

    Greg Jackson- Greg's gym in Albuquerque, NM trains many top fighters, Greg will share some tips on crab mcgaw, self defense. Greg is 100% trainer. He is not a manager. Training men like Rashad Evans, GSP, Joey V. and others he has game plans and training schedules and programs in place each as individual as the fighter. Some of his top fighters include: Keith Jardine, Rashad Evans, Georges St. Pierre, Nate Marquardt, Joey Villasenor, David Loiseau,

    Jeff Breese- After spending two years matside coaching at Seton Hill University, Jeff Breese made a career change. That change has led him to become the new Director of Media Relations for the National Wrestling Coaches Association. Breese, a Claysville, Pa., native, was a Pennsylvania state high school champion at McGuffey and competed on the Division I level at N.C. State, where he earned a degree in Mass Media and Public Relations with a minor in Journalism.

    Nick Gallo- Silver Medalist, past Hofstra Head Coach, Hall of Fame member and one of the "Leaders" of the pack at Asics- TW promotions joins us to discuss the Olympic Games. Nick was a member of the 1976 and 1980 Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Teams

    Brad Dillon- An All-American on the mat and in the classroom at Lehigh, begins his first season as an assistant coach under Pat Santoro at LeHigh. Dillon followed Santoro to the University of Maryland. In his first season with the Terps, Dillon was involved in helping land a nationally ranked recruiting class and helping Charlie Pinto to the ACC title at 141 pounds. He hopes to impact the mountain Hawks in the same fashion.

    Pat Smith-a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, a 4 X NCAA Champion, a former collegiate wrestler at Oklahoma State University and a former assistant coach at OSU and now one of the fathers of HS wrestling in Arkansas.

    Each week for 11 years now we have provided the best coverage and conversation on our sport possible. We have great sponsors that understand the need to promote wrestling everyday of the year. Our goal is to continue that effort and you can listen in from 9 AM to 11 AM CST at Takedownradio.com LIVE or archived and by Pod Cast at Takedownradio.com Please make use of the services and products from our sponsors.

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