Every 4X NCAA Wrestling Champion

[@robertwestover2125]

The best thing about Cael is despite his unparalleled accomplishments, he remained humble, grateful and classy (never showboated). His demeanor kept him hungry; always knew the next match was his most important!

[@FancoWrestling]

I love that about him too, Robert. I was cracking up at some of his interviews because he's so quiet and humble in all of them.

[@PlayingItForwardCoaching]

Definitely agree with your choice of Cael as the four time GOAT given his 159-0, Olympic Gold but also consider Kyle Dake second considering he did this in four different weights. Both are legendary greats!

[@Max-wd6og]

Good video

[@hunterdevo4547]

I’d say Cael is the best overall. But man was Dake dominant in the title matches. The match against Molinaro was true dominance.

[@dejo5009]

Cael dominated all his matches

[@dwnsouthboy]

Dake is amazing! No one in the world ever will say different. But he lost 4 times more than Cael in college.

[@hunterdevo4547]

@@dwnsouthboy Yeah I think Cael was a better wrestler. However, Dake just had the ability to show up and dominate in title matches.

[@hardnewstakenharder]

Yoel Romero is like 3-1 against Carl Sanderson.

[@dwnsouthboy]

@@hardnewstakenharder the discussion is NCAA collegiate wrestling champions. Cael is the only one in history who is 4x undefeated wrestling NCAA champion. You skipped over to freestyle.

[@Songsgood4u]

Man I wish Spencer Lee was going for his 5th NCAA title

[@FancoWrestling]

Me too. . . if only!

[@VinylUnboxings]

How does that work? How many years of eligibility does one have?

[@mongomaddy]

@@VinylUnboxings due to covid all the guys got an extra year of eligibility

[@christianvazquez2982]

@@VinylUnboxings it’s 4 years of eligibility but majority of wrestlers in 2020 got a free Covid year. This means he could’ve wrestled for a possible 5th NCAA title if it wasn’t for decision to get knee surgery(I believe it was for his knee)

[@marcelmallory2761]

I believe that with the current eligibility rules Carter Starocci could go for five if he gets four in a row.

[@robertwestover2125]

Starcocci could be a 5x champion … that would be wild …

[@Songsgood4u]

Virginia tech has something to say about that

[@FancoWrestling]

Can you believe that? Insane! Guess I'll be making a "5x champs" video in a few years.

[@FancoWrestling]

Think Mekhi gets Starocci this year?

[@mspionage1743]

@@FancoWrestling Those two are extremely too close to call. I could definitely see Lewis getting revenge but I can also see Starocci never losing to him. It's unfortunate they will only wrestle once per season as that could be one of the better rivalries I have seen in a long time. They just are too damn close to make an informed opinion on.

[@robertwestover2125]

@@FancoWrestling we can only hope 🙏🦁

[@qunicyspielberger8692]

Sanderson by a LONG shot! Sanderson won a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics. Dake never won a gold at the Olympic and got jammed by Burroughs for a full decade! PAt Smith has TWO Olympic gold medals!

[@odog1234]

That’s John Smith, Pats brother that has two Olympic gold medals….

[@xzjayz7925]

Doing it at 4 different weights is arguably just as impressive, I feel like you’re trying to say Dake is less impressive when he’s not. He did it at 4 different weights some even being in dominate fashion, he’d have to not only maintain but bulk to compete, then meet different competition every year, not wrestling the same people, meeting different styles and STILL not losing once, that’s more the impressive, and he’s beaten JB as well, solidifying him as one of the best wrestlers in US history.

[@odog1234]

I think Yanni’s was impressive too because on how long it took him to do it……

[@ws8061]

I've always thought it's interesting DC ran into arguably two GOATs in two different sports and came up short both times but never quit

[@bruceparker6142]

DC is an awesome loser.

[@RyanJuliano]

I love Steiber but his 4 titles come with an asterisk... it was a takedown Also thank you, Josiah. The sport of wrestling needs this content!

[@aantoine5819]

I’m surprised he didn’t mention the takedown controversy at all

[@JesseStevenTrumm3992]

Oliver was robbed baaaad

[@99rang3atm]

Definitely Cael because he went on to win Olympic Gold after never losing a single match in college.

[@Jacknippleson1]

Facts

[@KM-et5bm]

Steiber was awesome, but his 4 titles come with an asterisk. The non-takedown call against Oliver was horrific.

[@701garage]

It is hard not to say anyone but Cael. If you take his high school and college record he is 286- 3 with 4 sate titles and 4 national titles. That means through 8 years of wrestling you had a 1 percent chance at beating him.

[@blackcrownep]

What no Carlton Heselrig?

[@davejones8306]

I know what you mean. He never gets mentioned. Just imagine, winning a total of 6 national titles and most wrestling channels never mention the guy. He wins the national title in D2 then he wins it in D1, all within the same season.

[@anthonymuex7886]

Exactly!

[@Railroadcityhardcoreshows]

Right!! He never ever gets mentioned. Haselrig would beat Gable steveson in my opinion. Most athletic heavyweight ive ever seen. I remember meeting him when I was like eight years old and he was like a giant. Seeing him at wrestling camp every year at UPJ I will never forget those days. Dude was amazing.

[@ericanderson2084]

Fanco notification pop's up I click simple as that

[@FancoWrestling]

That's what I like to hear, Eric! 👊

[@Railroadcityhardcoreshows]

What about 6 time national champ Carlton Haselrig? He wrestled for the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. 3x division II ncaa national champ and 3x division I ncaa national champ. 143-2-1 Crazy thing is he never really wrestled till college.

[@dancrawley6582]

Carlton wrestling one season in high school and was PA state champ. He only wrestled in the post season 10-0

[@thesportsguy3609]

Gotta pick Sanderson as the best after going 159-0.

[@alexcook1568]

Starocci and Brooks now join the ranks

[@mspionage1743]

That Dake vs Humphries match his freshman season was the tide turner in my eyes. After that match he just started to mash people.

[@TrapperTVFoss]

I think Cael, drake, smith, stieber.

[@michaellazor9645]

Cael 100%

[@darricksheridan9221]

Dake #1 for sure! Beating David Taylor for his 4th chip!!!

[@zombiepresident7581]

Steiber almost deserves an asterisk. Jordan Oliver won that match. They robbed him. Jordan Oliver sat Steiber on his butt and collected both ankles. It was complete and total robbery. The refs failed and no instant replay.

[@anthonymuex8387]

Carlton Haselrig won 6! 3 in D2 ,3 in D 1. The unwritten Haselrig rule!

[@truetanwrestling]

Very well done breakdown. As a kid I really thought Dake had an argument but after some years of thinking I agree it is all Cael.

[@FancoWrestling]

Thanks! What Dake did is very impressive. If only he was undefeated. . .

[@MT-wo5fs]

Spencer Lee about to join list with 2 actual ACL's!

[@davejones8306]

You have to let the people know about Carleton Haselrig; because, he is the only person to win six NCAA titles in wrestling

[@gregdobrick3410]

Carlton was a beast. His high school didn’t have wrestling in Johnstown, so he worked out at Westmont H.S in the mid 80’s .

[@davejones8306]

@@gregdobrick3410 true, indeed!

[@ironmonstertrained2234]

Carlton Harelrig???

[@preston6676]

I'm just simply speechless at the amount of history behind this sport. Amazing video! Thank you! I'm definitely cheering for Yianni as a current 4xer

[@michaelstoll5090]

Cael is the best. You mispoke in saying D Cormier was an Olympic champion.

[@CardShopReality]

Cael is correct answer. THUMBS UP for this vid. #Undefeated.

[@gabehills2489]

It would take all of these guys combined to beat Danny Hodge.

[@Skyw106]

Is Lee the only 3x to fail on his last attempt? Most fail their 1st year

[@aronalvord]

love it, thanks for all the content, let's bring on the season

[@FancoWrestling]

I can't wait. This season can't come soon enough, Aron!

[@anthonymuex7886]

Carlton Haselrig was Division 2 wrestler who won 3 titles in D 2, and 3 in 1.Back then, D2 and D3 wrestlers who won respective divisions were invited to D1 NCAA tournament. He won 3 years in a row! The NCAA stopped doing it! It's referred to as the Haselrig rule(unofficially). He beat Kurt Angle

[@jayminer6729]

That's horseshit, they should still let the D2 and D3 champs go to the D1 tournament.

[@anthonymuex7886]

@@jayminer6729 I wish they would! It would be interesting!!

[@mr.rizzyprodzz7565]

Dake

[@brettgast]

I got to take Dake as my number one. 4 timer in 4 different weights, not staying in a weight for two to four years to get them.

[@timothyrice9161]

I’m going with Dake! Dude did it at 4 different weight classes and those 4 weight classes are notoriously attached with great wrestlers every year. And one of his championships was against fricken David Taylor!!!! Current USA national team member and world and Olympic champion. Kyle Dake also eventually dethroned Jordan Burroughs from his 74KG spot for the Olympics. Legendary resume!

[@Chiefsheesh]

Is there any 4 time d2 or d3?

[@Teeraw757]

Even though he’s D2 Joey Davis should of been on this list he went undefeated without a redshirt year 133-0

[@FancoWrestling]

Yes, if he was D1 he would have been on the list. An incredible accomplishment for Joey Davis too! An all-time great in our sport.

[@Railroadcityhardcoreshows]

You need to do a video on Carlton Haselrig for real. The man never ever gets mentioned in wrestling and was arguably the best collegiate heavyweight of all time!

[@JethroBoDean]

For me it's gotta be Dake not only moving up in weight every year but his senior year going up to face the returning hodge trophy winner interesting though I wasnt aware Steiber beat Oliver and Ramos for 2 of his titles gives me a better appreciation of his 4 timer status all are unbelievable,feats of endurance passion and determination dedication hard work etc.....

[@mancal3822]

You are not wrong!

[@stevenclark6662]

i know he's not technically a 4 timer, but you ought to do a story on Lee Kemp, Josiah. He was One "Referee Decision" away from being the First 4-timer.. truly a special wrestler (and remember, he beat Gable!)

[@aantoine5819]

I’d love to hear that story

[@rickcimino5483]

Dake. Plain and simple. Look who he beat and what else they accomplished in college. Molinaro, Taylor, Marion.....

[@Patch-KSwyco]

The best college wrestler ever was Carlton Haselrige, 6x NCAA CHAMP, nobody will ever top that

[@diegopons4622]

All are great. Cael is probably the best. Also went on to win Olympic Gold. I love Logan Stieber, but that finals vs Oliver was a very flawed match. Referees really blew it.

[@russskidmore6893]

Really though ... Lee Kemp should get an honorable mention.

[@OmarAbdulMalikDHEdMPASPACPAPro]

This is a GREAT show, for a GREAT sport! It was life changing for me and my brother, Khalil Abdul-Malik.💪🏾😃❤️

[@anthonymuex7886]

He didn't play football in college because of an injury, but played 4 or 5 years in the NFL

[@Jetsetfastfood]

Cael.

[@stiffonator]

Imagine if Yianni/Ivy League was able to compete during that covid year…

[@tomoxenreiter2441]

Just wondered if you've ever done a video about Carlton Haselrig. 3 time NCAA Div 1 champ and 3 time NCAA Div 2 champ and won PA state champ from high school that didn't have a wrestling program.

[@josephmalley8697]

John Smith is the GOAT. Cael is right behind him but hard not to give the nod to John Smith even as a PSU fan

[@FancoWrestling]

🐐 He sure is the GOAT!

[@chethammer]

New eligibility rules are completely unfair to freshman. Last year there were 25 year Olds wrestling 18 year Olds. 7 years of eligibility is stupid.

[@kcmiles9832]

Question, what about the 2012 Logan Stieber vs Jordan Oliver title match? Go watch it and be honest. I couldn't belive that Jordan wasn't awarded the 2 points at the end, the ref blew that one. Stieber should only be a 3x champ.

[@SpodyOdy]

I'd say Dake bc tougher weight classes year in year out and 4 different but 🤷‍♂️

[@zootman2020]

4 different weight classes in 4 years and 4 titles, Dake is 1a, Cael is 1b

[@steviepruett9232]

Cal Sanders is undefeated since he was in freaking Junior High he's the best there is the best there was the best there ever will be any retired with a gold medal

[@justinava1675]

They needa make more cael sanderson babies dudes got best genetics of all time for. Awhite male in middle america

[@gregz1235]

Awesome vid. It's a shame about Ferrari's choices. He could've been the first 5 timer!

[@TygrRyro]

Love the video… but just a note, DC was never an Olympic Champion.

[@caseymoel8597]

As a Hawk fan unfortunately I have to say Cael is the goat. Hope Spencer can get there. Yanni is a beast as well. Also AJ isn’t gonna win any titles behind bars!!

[@bernardsimsic9334]

I would say Carlton Hassilrig should at the very least get a mention because his record as a college wrestler can never be broken just by the way he did it caused the collegiate system to completely change their rules.

[@Sean-jb5gi]

Sorry Cale but Im Sure DC prefers a UFC Title to a NCAA Title

[@Someoneandsomeone57]

A.J needs to get his head right otherwise he will be a coulda,woulda shoulda.....

[@shakenojenkins]

I got dake. Dake would possibly beat cael bc of styles. Possibly

[@Jacknippleson1]

Definitely Cael

[@FancoWrestling]

For sure. Thanks for commenting, Seth!

[@alancrookston5906]

Cael then Dake by a hair, Dake has beat some phenomenal wrestlers. Lee and RBY are going to be on this list.

[@coloradowrestlingfan]

Should have gave an honorable mention to Dan Gable. Losing your only match, as your final college match, in the national championship is pretty cool. Then to follow it up with a gold medal.

[@FancoWrestling]

Gable is an all-time great!

[@poopy_fingers3324]

AJ? Who is gonna pick him up as a wrestler? The dude is a ticking time bomb.

[@Energy_Apprentice_Ken]

I’d like to see a 3timer video next Josiah

[@FancoWrestling]

Cool idea! There are a TON of 3xers.

[@jayminer6729]

If I had to pick one it would also be Sanderson. No one else has 4 titles and an undefeated record.

[@ironmonstertrained2234]

Joey Davis 4x Undefeated Champ

[@Dilly_dilly]

Feel free to go ahead and add Cody chittum to that list. If he doesn’t get red shorted this year he’ll be the next 4 timer

[@phchillin3193]

Dake wrestled real athletic classes not big guys

[@anthonymuex7886]

Beat 4 time finalist David Taylor!

[@MS-tz6fu]

Aj Ferrari might be a 4 time jail house champ not NCAA

[@jeffreysisti6653]

Spencer Lee after this season, he is the best wrestler of all.

[@tylerharris1163]

Aaron Brooks and Carter Starrochi are next.

[@jannorris4140]

Is Spencer coming back in 23?

[@jordanbanks6655]

Starocci and brooks are next

[@redsfanboi]

my uncle coached riley lefever

[@VinylUnboxings]

Algorithm bump

[@cliffstecker8855]

where did you wrestle at?

[@setlaxsoccer77]

cael without a doubt

[@Comp164]

Part smith..the best

[@donaldduck5333]

Spencer lost😭

[@stevezager4991]

Have to say Cael Sanderson

[@briancobbin1412]

Cael. He s undefeated. Nuff said. No emotions in it. No favoritism. He's undefeated. No bad nights

[@samuelgardner5939]

You should have at least mentioned guys like Marcus Levesseur, Joey Davis, Riley Lefever, and Les Sigman as well.

[@joefuller3467]

It’s hard not to say Sanderson .....but a title at FOUR different weight classes is amazing

[@robertpalatsky5017]

Crazy thing about Penn State is that they could have THREE 3xers next year. Obviously RBY can't go for 4 but another interesting note is that if he keeps winning, Starocci could technically win FIVE TITLES, Cuz he gets the extra COVID year. though we gotta get through this year first. Don't wanna get ahead of ourselves.

[@Sean-jb5gi]

John Smith in prep for the Olympics he would workout all day and workout at night because his biggest competitor was Russian, Smith did not want to rest when they were working out. John Smith is also part of the Trifecta of Oklahoma State HCs during the 90s and 2000s that will be HOFs Eddie Sutton HOF, John Smith HOF Mike Gundy Future HOF

[@jurrytaalib-deen9788]

Although Cael went undefeated while winning four, winning four at four different weights maybe more impressive. We all know the challenges that come with weight, but yet Dake did it four times.

[@jdubs149]

Riley lefever ncaa d3 4x ncaa champ ranked as high as 10 in the world.

[@Jlundeen]

Everyone seemed to love AJ because of his loud mouth and cocky attitude, because that's "entertainment". But I hope they start to get more respect for the humbler, classier young men.

[@Donomegax]

How about the other Divisions? 2 & 3 four time winners? Dake is my pick for the greatest.

[@joeblow1937]

Timmy Wright siue was the first 4 time national champ in history... way before pat Smith

[@neilgunns8391]

I highly doubt Ferrari will be able to keep his act together long enough to win 4 titles. I’d like to see it though….. he’s a beast and his cocky arrogant attitude doesn’t bother me. He’ll make a perfect ahole in the WWE…..probably sooner than later.

[@GrizzlyRy]

What about Chael Sonnen? He won 5x didn’t he?

[@Railroadcityhardcoreshows]

No. Never won an ncaa title

[@mb61j2]

This video would be better if we never saw the nerd narrating

[@FancoWrestling]

Lol welcome to the channel.