Stop Me Project

Gannon University Wrestling is rolling — and the head man behind it is as real as it gets.On Airey Bros Radio Ep. 427, we go Belly to Belly with Tom Boyd, Head Wrestling Coach at Gannon University, to break down what true NCAA Division II development looks like year-to-year — and why the Golden Knights have become one of the most consistent programs in the country.Coach Boyd talks Gannon’s fast start (3–0 in duals), team titles at the Mount Union Invitational & Ohio Intercollegiate Open, a 4th-place finish at the Midwest Classic, and the program’s No. 5 ranking in the NWCA Coaches Poll (Nov. 20) — while keeping the main thing the main thing: peaking in March.We also dig into:The seamless transition from legendary coach Don Henry to BoydHow Gannon builds culture, accountability, and “no-hide” competitorsPortal recruiting done the right way (finding guys with gas left in the tank)NIL at the D2 level — housing, health insurance, and community give-backRecruiting Erie, PA: lake-effect winters, hunting/fishing