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Pinning Combination

No state loves wrestling quite like Iowa, and no podcast covers wrestling in Iowa quite like the Pinning Combination. From the Hawkeyes, Cyclones and Panthers to the thriving statewide high school scene, the Pinning Combination covers all things Iowa wrestling every Monday during the season. Former coach Dick Briggs joins the Gazette’s K.J. Pilcher to break down the biggest matches, tournaments and duals and discuss the latest trends in the sport. Note: This podcast is seasonal, running pre-season to post-wrestling season.

Dec. 14, 2022 5:37 pm1008d ago

Pinning Combination: United World Wrestling’s World Cup

Watch or listen to the December 14, 2022, Pinning Combination podcast, talking all things wrestling in Iowa.

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Dec. 7, 2022 9:15 pm1015d ago

Pinning Combination: Cy-Hawk wrestling didn’t disappoint

Takeaways from Iowa’s Cy-Hawk win over Iowa State on this week’s Pinning Combination podcast, talking all things wrestling in Iowa.

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Nov. 30, 2022 9:37 pm1022d ago

Pinning Combination Podcast: Weight-by-weight preview of Sunday’s Cy-Hawk dual

The Pinning Combination is back! The Gazette’s K.J. Pilcher and Hall of Fame coach Dick Briggs talk all things wrestling in Iowa, including a preview of Sunday’s dual between the Hawkeyes and Cyclones.

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Mar. 24, 2022 3:26 pm1273d ago

NCAA wrestling takeaways and a closer look at Iowa teams

K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs discusses the biggest takeaways from the 2022 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships and takes a closer look at Iowa, Iowa State and Northern Iowa on the Pinning Combination podcast.

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Mar. 16, 2022 12:54 pm1281d ago

2022 NCAA Wrestling Championships preview and predictions

K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs break down the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships and make their picks in the individual brackets and team race on this episode of the Pinning Combination podcast.

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Mar. 9, 2022 8:14 pm1288d ago

Medical forfeits and more Big Ten wrestling takeaways

K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs discuss their takeaways from the Big Ten and Big 12 wrestling tournaments and preview the NCAA Division III Championships on this episode of the Pinning Combination podcast.

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