Student Athletes - Collegiate Wrestling

This episode of Owl Talk is all about college wrestling! Host PGS Joe Palazzolo talks with Franny Gonzalez (East Stroudsburg '23) to talk about juggling leadership as his chapter's Fourth Counselor and competition. In addition, he talks to undergraduate athletes Luke Petaccia (Monmouth '22) and 2024 Guy "Red" Mackey Award winner John Dooley (Monmouth '23) to discuss their experiences in both building and competing for a new program. The discussion delves into the challenges and triumphs of competing in wrestling, from navigating the unique demands of being part of a team to winning significant accolades. The brothers share personal stories about their wrestling careers, including wrestling through the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as managing the demands of college athletics alongside fraternity life.