In this episode of Nickals and Dimes, Bo and the boys welcome back Carter Starocci, the 4-time NCAA Champion who’s chasing history as he aims to become the first-ever 5-time NCAA Champion. Carter shares insights into his journey, Penn State’s wrestling dynasty, and his plans for the future.
The conversation kicks off with Carter sharing how his season is going so far and what it’s like to be part of the different generations of PSU Wrestling. He reflects on the pressure of going for his fifth title, while Bo and Tony look back on their own college years. Carter also opens up about his injury last year, the challenges he faced, and the incredible impact Coach Cael Sanderson has had on his career.
The team dives into the culture and dynasty of Penn State wrestling, exploring what makes it one of the most dominant programs in history. They also discuss the importance of gratitude and how it plays a role in achieving success.
As the episode unfolds, Carter talks about navigating the world of NIL and his future after wrestling. The crew debates the greatest PSU wrestling team ever, and Carter shares his ideas on how to make wrestling more exciting for fans.
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00:00:00 - Carter Intro
00:00:42 - How’s Season Going So far
00:02:02 - The Different Generations of PSU Wrestling
00:09:09 - The Pressure of going for #5
00:14:13 - Bo and Tony’s College Years
00:19:26 - Carters injury Last Year and Coach Cael’s Impact
00:27:17 - The Culture and Dynasty of PSU Wrestling
00:34:13 - Gratitude
00:39:03 - Navigating NIL
00:57:51 - Carter’s Transition to MMA
01:11:03 - What’s the best PSU Team EVER?
01:24:51 - How Wrestling can be more Exciting?