Please take time to join us either Live or in our archived section on Takedownradio.com. Our program is now available through Pod casting. We are America's Wrestling Radio Program.
Joining us in studio special guest co-host will be Eric Van Kley, new Head Coach of the Central College Dutch in Pella Iowa. This might be the next step and challenge for this former wrestler and young coach. We'll take a look at expectations of him and those he has for program at central.
This week on TDR:
Greg Warren, Former Missouri Tiger standout, now national touring comedian rejoins us for a look at the funny side of wrestling. This guy is FUNNY with a capital F. Greg's available for your institution or program for fund raiser.
Gerald Brisco, Former OK St. Cowboy joins us to regal us with stories of life on the road in the WWE. NCAA level wrestlers have changed the face of professional wrestling at the same time these athletes have given back to the sport they love so well.
Ben Askren, NCAA champion, AA at Missouri. It may be a little early to do a "Where are they now" segment but this paragon of wrestling excellence will join to share what he is doing, what titles he is chasing, what brand of flying disc he recommends and what is going on at the emerging powerhouse that is Brian Smith's University of Missouri. He might even share a little insight in to what Max A. is doing to get ready for Vegas.
LeRoy Smith, former collegiate Coach and fund raising professional is now heading wrestling's National Hall of Fame and directing the efforts for the future of this institution. He'll join us for a Hall of Fame preview, to describe the events that will unfold during the inductions weekend next week. A reminder, we will be broadcasting several programs LIVE and conducting a number of special and select interviews during our 3 day journey into wrestling history. See our schedule below.
Greg Strobel, Head Coach of Lehigh will join us for his final visit prior to camps. We'll take a look at what one must do to prepare himself to compete in different climates and elevations. Enduring camps and differing coaching styles. how do we learn? Greg will share his insight.
Brad Penrith, Head Coach of the University of Northern Iowa will join us to take a look at the Panthers summer camps and competition schedules. Recruits that have signed and those that are still on the sill. Recently this talented former wrestler had shoulder surgery, correcting a life time of built up injuries. How he endured the constant pain is beyond me. We'll catch up with him.
Please take time to join us either Live or in our archived section on Takedownradio.com. Our program is now available through Pod casting. We are America's Wrestling Radio Program.
We will be broadcasting the Inductions into the Hall of Fame in Stillwater, Oklahoma Live!
We'll start with a special Thursday May 31st program
Thursday May 31st- 6- 9 PM Oklahoma State Cowboy Head Coach John Smith and his Coaching staff go one-on-one with Scott Casber on Takedownradio.com LIVE from Freddy Paul's Steak House.
We'll also talk with Hall of Fame Director LeRoy Smith and
Board Member Stan Zeamer. Many don't know it but Stan donates office space to
the NWCA. he is also partly responsible for the state chapter movement around
the country. A visionary and a mover and shaker.
Friday June 1st- 6-9 PM live from the Wrestling Hall of Fame- Scheduled Guests include,
New Inductees, Honorees, Recent Inductee's, Members of the Board of Directors etc.
Saturday June 2nd- LIVE from the Ball Room at the OSU Student Union
9 AM to 11 AM we will broadcast our regular program special guests include
our inductees and other VIP's including Jim Keen
6:30 PM LIVE from the Ball Room at the OSU Student Union First time ever you'll get
to hear the inductions around the world at Takedownradio.com during our
evening spectacular. We'll start with some brief opening remarks and then send
the broadcast to the podium where Sandy Stevens will provide the reading of the
bios of our Inductees and then we'll be able to hear the responses from our
inductees as well.
Full schedule is below:
8:10 p.m. Sandy Stevens will ask the first honoree to come up with their presenter and stand center stage while he reads the honorees bio: DSHSE- Zach Sanders, Presenters are
Ron Sanders and Spencer Yohe, President of the Minnesota State Chapter of the NWHOF
8:16 p.m. Second Honoree, Official-Mike Allen, Presenters are Denise Allen and Vince Zuaro, Distinguished Member of the NWHOF and founder of this award
8:24 p.m. Third Honoree, Order of Merit-Mike Chapman, Presenters is Danny Hodge, Distinguished Member of the NWHOF&M, and Board of Governor member Stan Zeamer
8:32 p.m. Fourth Honoree, Medal of Courage-Joe Russell, Presenters are Brandon Paulson and Board of Governor member Alan Rice
8:40 p.m. Fifth Honoree, Outstanding American-Ret. General Ronald Fogleman, Presenters are Wayne Baughman Distinguished Member of the NWHOF and James Ravannack,
Board of Governor member and President of USA Wrestling. (Following his acceptance speech request that the honoree remain at the podium for the presentation
of his induction ring by his wife Jane)
8:48 p.m. Sixth Honoree, Outstanding American- Michael Novogratzr, Presenters are Robert Novogratz (father) and Distinguished Member of the NWHOF Alan Rice. (Following
his acceptance speech request that the honoree remain at the podium for the presentation of his induction ring by his wife, Sukey Caceres)
8:56 p.m. Seventh Honoree, Distinguished Member-Barry Davis, Presenters is his father Elmer. (Following his acceptance speech request that the honoree remain at the podium f
or the presentation of his induction ring by his wife, Nan)
9:04 p.m. Eighth Honoree, Distinguished Member-Greg Gibson, Presenter is his high school coach Max Birch. (Following his acceptance speech request that the honoree remain
at the podium for the presentation of her induction ring by his Junior College Coach Leon Donahue)
9:12 p.m. Ninth Honoree, Distinguished Member-Larry Kristoff, Presenter is his son Mark Kristoff (Following his acceptance speech request that the honoree remain at the podium
for the presentation of his induction ring by his wife, ??)
9:20 p.m. Tenth Honoree, Distinguished Member-Bill Weick, Presenter is Bruce Baumgartner, DM (Presentation of ring by his wife Rossellen)
9:28 p.m. Sandy will request all Honorees come up to the Podium for a final group photo...
9:30 p.m. Sandy will announce conclusion of the program and wish everyone a safe return to your home destination…
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