Rising Giants: Inside University of Illinois Wrestling Program 🔥

Step inside the rising powerhouse program that is the University of Illinois Wrestling! 🏆 Led by star college wrestling legends turned coaches - Coach Mike Poeta, Isaiah Martinez, and Austin O'Connor - this exclusive video takes you behind the scenes of their dynamic training sessions, and shows you how this talented team ticks!
Learn about the grit and determination behind the fighting Illini where wrestling greats like Jesse Delgado, Zane Richards, Bryan Medlin, and more are helping shape the future of Illini Wrestling. And hear directly from the athletes as they share insights into the program's culture, the challenges they face, and the bright future ahead. It's not just a team; it's a brotherhood fueled by passion and a relentless pursuit of excellence.
🏅 Join us for a journey into the heart of Illini Wrestling, where old-school toughness meets new-school mindset, and where champions are molded. Hit play, share the excitement, and be part of the story as the University of Illinois Wrestling Program rises to new heights! 🔶💙🔥 #IlliniWrestling #CollegeWrestling #ChampionsInTheMaking #FutureIsBright

[@yrn_glucose]

Poeta’s a great guy. Super relatable coach and I-Mar as well. Excited for U of I’s program

[@skunkworksstudios]

as an alumni of U of I, I'm here for this!!!!!!

[@b.s.c.l2959]

I remember Poeta from the IKWF days when he was with highland park little giants. Remember him in the finals against Jeffery Broadway, Poeta was quick. So many urban myths about Poeta he was a legend before highschool. Someone told me Poeta would go state to state on a private plane for other club state finals. Not sure if true but those were some of the myths. Would have been cool to see him verses Tannenbaum, that was always the fantasy match of Illinois. Two of Illinois best. I remember IMAR from the IKWF too. Back when the wrestled for Fox Valley back in the days. Those were fun times. Wish Tannenbaum would have wrestled for Illinois.

[@fr7nkyph7llyj7ne5]

IMAR from cali u stroontz

[@MalochMedia]

Great stuff! Loved hearing their thoughts and determination. LET’S GO ILLINI

[@sweetsinnndy5201]

Wow, great video, I know Mike Poeta well, great guy, amazing coach, his wife Caliie is so cool. m\My kids went to his club. Saw Jake, Caelin, Dylan, Danny Pucino grow up from boys to men. Proud of all of them.

[@frankiecal3186]

This must be the most talented,decorated coaching staff in wrestling history i have ever seen.🤔

[@opaca512]

Outstanding yall! Keep growing and learning. 🙏

[@frankiecal3186]

IMAR hit the buffet line after he was done wrestling.

[@maliklowry1236]

I was literally thinking the same thing

[@williamoleary9330]

Pretty low life thing to say. Well, you are in your parents basement sayin it so what else would anyone expect.

[@frankiecal3186]

@williamoleary9330 It's a joke dumb,dumb.

[@maliklowry1236]

@@williamoleary9330 you defended IMAR like you guys are dating.🤣🤣😂😂

[@williamoleary9330]

Oh stop. It’s because back in the day when he was tearing up the NCAA you clowns were probably asking him for his autograph.
Now like everything else you turn your backs on him. You probably do this with your sports teams.
No loyalty anymore…..smh

[@CooperCaraway]

Awesome vid

[@scottmcgonigle874]

REALLY HOPING THEY BECOME A BIG TIME PROGRAM

[@Urboiaintwrong]

IMAR looking HEALTHY

[@bb4810]

Great coaching staff but they need to invest in some facilities. With the in state talent that IL has, it’s a disgrace that this isn’t a top 5 program.

[@sweetsinnndy5201]

Yes, Huff Hall is a horrible place.

[@johnfraleee]

Good content. A little constructive criticism if I may? You might want to clip some of the guys interviews that drag on though. Like your stuff Paul.

[@churchgamefowl4198]

We need Imar and Pendleton to bring back Fresno State Wrestling.

[@jfreak7589]

I know Wisconsin is not heading in the right direction

[@dangerpowers4582]

If Dean Hamiti and Braxton Amos had a better head coach, they would probably be NCAA champs. This is coming from a Wisconsin fan. If only Lee Kemp would coach WI.

[@jsmiley12]

This might be one of the most stacked coaching staff in the nation…

[@fr7nkyph7llyj7ne5]

🇮🇹

[@naumcbrayer5049]

this school got some tough coaches

[@naumcbrayer5049]

but dam imar needs to layoff the Carbohydrates

[@weezy_99]

🧱💪🏻 good to see a practice facility that doesn’t look like a depressing basement

[@sweetsinnndy5201]

You have never been to Huff then, that place sucks. They deserve better

[@MalochMedia]

Great stuff! Loved hearing their thoughts and determination. LET’S GO ILLINI