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This is the final episode of the J Robinson tribute series, and we have three very unique perspectives on the J Robinson era impact, including:

- Mary, a former Administrative Assistant at the University of Minnesota

- Brett Pfarr, a 2x All-American at the University of Minnesota

- Tom Ryan, who is a National Champion Head Coach at Ohio State, and 2x All-American at Iowa in 1991 and 1992

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In Part 2 of our Jay Robinson Tribute Series, we transition from the beginning of the J Rob Era in the late 1980's, to the early 1990's with 1991 National Champion and former U of M Assistant Coach Marty Morgan. We head into the early 2000's and explore the National Championship teams with former Gopher team Captain and Assistant Coach, Joe Russell. 2x NCAA D1 All-American Mack Reiter joins to talk about the Minnesota-Iowa rivalry and J Rob's impact as a coach. We close out with "the voice of wrestling" - Jason Bryant - on J Robinson as a leader, innovator, and promotor of the sport of wrestling.

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This series is a tribute to Jay Robinson ("J Rob"), longtime wrestling coach at the University of Minnesota. We open the series with the story of his hiring at the University of Minnesota, his immediate impact on the program, and the stories that underline his legacy.

Our guests include:

- Brett Rasmussen (2x National Tournament Qualifier)

- Dave Dean (NCAA Finalist and 2x All-American)

- Jeff Balcom (2x National Tournament Qualifier)

Listen back to Jay's wrestling story with Ryan and the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast: #93 J Robinson – 3x NCAA Champion Coach | Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast

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3 seniors from Zumbrota-Mazeppa on their wrestling careers and favorite wrestling memories.

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Follow Alex on Twitter @AlexVandenhout1 or email him at Avandenhouten@postbulletin.com!

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Nick Thein and Lauren Elsmore are two of the best athletes to come out of Pine Island (and SEMN) in recent years. Nick is an all-state running back, a wrestling state medalist, and a baseball state champion with PI in 2025. Lauren is the first-ever Girls State Champion wrestler for Pine Island and a 4x state finalist in total. Lauren is also a standout softball and soccer player for PI. She will continue her wrestling career next year at the University of Sioux Falls. Two of the best in the business!

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Episode #100 of JV Takes features Caley Graber, a multi-time MN Girls State Champ, the only girls who has EVER placed in MN Boys Individual State Tournament and is a Fargo Champion amongst other accomplishments. Her path is a unique one and often involved taking the more challenging route.

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Aiden Graner is an upcoming Graduate of Plainview-Elgin-Millville and a 5-year starter for the PEM Wrestling team. Aiden qualified for State 3 times, earned 2 medals, and made the State Finals in 2025. But, perhaps, his greatest wrestling accomplishments were bouncing back from the challenges wrestling threw at him. A story on broken jaws, dealing with setbacks and many great memories - thanks for sharing your story, Aiden!

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