After an incredible freshman season, Josh Barr returns to Baschamania to talk about his NCAA Finals run, battling through injury, and what he learned in year one at Penn State.

We dive into everything from his mindset after the Buchanan match to his growing leadership role, the addition of new training partners and teammates like Rocco Welsh and Ono, and his decision-making around World Team Trials.

Josh also shares how his faith anchored him through the highs and lows of a grueling season.

02:00 - Bo Nickal’s Fight Reaction04:30 - Biggest Takeaways from Freshman Season06:30 - Getting Injured at Big 10’s12:30 - Getting Momentum at NCAA’s14:30 - Cardenas Semis Rubber Match17:15 - Gratitude for Heading to NCAA Finals19:50 - Mindset after NCAA Finals25:00 - 2nd or 3rd Place29:10 - Role of His Faith This Season32:15 - Iron Sharpens Iron36:30 - Leadership in the Room39:30 - Approaching Next Season Differently?43:00 - Rocco Welsh Coming & Zack Ryder Leaving46:30 - Depth at Penn State, Wrestling with Mirasola49:30 - Excitement for Ono51:30 - World Team Trials?56:30 - Biggest Pride from This Past Year

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