Aaron Brooks v. Trent Hidlay: 2024 NCAA wrestling championship (197 pounds)

Penn State's Aaron Brooks won the 197-pound NCAA title with a win over Trent Hidlay at the 2024 NCAA wrestling championship.
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[@arcstatic8950]

Brooks, a true man of God! A true champion, humble before the maker! Well done!!! ❤

[@brandonsimmers6624]

If I were a high school coach, every wrestler would watch this match daily. So many little things that Brooks does to smother guys on the mat. Once the whistle blew he never let go of Trent. Well fought both men.

[@WestfulThinking]

AB might be the toughest, smartest, wisest, strongest. The dude is an inspiration to all. May God bless you will great health and prosperity

[@Joeblow-ms3cv]

Live long and prosper 🙂

[@WJ_McGurk]

Been teaching my son about humility. Aaron Brooks provided the best lesson.

[@Joeblow-ms3cv]

YES!!!

[@goobergirl335]

He the poster for humility

[@kenpachiharimaredfox3601]

Congrats Brooks 4x Champ

[@jamest3552]

ESPN is mad wrestlers keep mentioning God and Jesus.

[@tomg.8904]

I was thinking the exact same thing!

[@goobergirl335]

Too bad They better get used to it It’s spreading

[@kellyfontes7757]

So Mad!!! 💯

[@PinFall89]

F esp n

[@gregorywilson9322]

I don't think Hidley was stalling...he was simply overwhelmed.........

[@Rytoast99]

Thats how most of the matchups against penn state went this weekend. They were able to draw a lot of stalls by consistently forcing their matchups away from them.

[@enduretc]

I was there this weekend, and I made the same comment to my friend. I said don’t think a lot of these guys are stalling; they just can take ground back from the PSU wrestlers. They are relentless in their forward pressure.

[@joeguerra8435]

There is nothing easy about holding ground when wrestling Trent Hidlay. Then you see what happens when he runs into the buzz saw and equally immovable object called Aaron Brooks. Brooks: truly in a class all to himself.

[@Joeblow-ms3cv]

Indubidubly 🙂

[@mzzsoldier25yearsago65]

Facts

[@nelspas0191]

Most dominant wrestler since gable steveson

[@jamesmatthew5404]

Do you think he beats senior year version of Bo? If so score?

[@tropicalterrarium1742]

@@jamesmatthew5404 Bo would of wrecked him. I truly think ferrari would of given him trouble.

[@wrestlingscience]

@@tropicalterrarium1742bo wouldn’t even get to his legs

[@dorianhippen8763]

⁠@@tropicalterrarium1742Ferrari hardly beat glazier brooks tech falled him. Ferrari always had trouble with Stephan Buchanan…brooks pinned him in 2 minutes don’t be delusional.

[@jamesmatthew5404]

@@tropicalterrarium1742 naw brooks destroys Ferrari

[@alexramsey6406]

That nod at @8:13 to confirm "Im going to ride you out for the entire 3rd period" is next level!!!

[@kingakingz1596]

“National titles come and go but the Holy Spirit last forever” - Aaron Brooks! God’s warrior gotta love this guy. Praise the Lord 🙏🏿

[@TimM-wk1zx]

Aaron matched Cael in winning 3 at 184 and 1 at 197….after last nights match, Aaron had 96 takedowns on the year, and gave up zero.

[@willisknapick4405]

No one took him down the entire season including invitationals and non-dual meets?

[@TimM-wk1zx]

Correct….Even the ALL STARS, Nobody took him down the entire year.

[@SupermarketGuru]

Well Done PennState . . . Well Done. . . Pennsylvania Wrestling is the toughest in the country.

[@joegreen9629]

Brooks from Maryland, but Pennsylvania definitely dominates the sport.

[@AWildShroom]

PA breeds the toughest!💯

[@Ur2ez4me81]

@@joegreen9629True but Hagerstown MD is only like a half hour from PA 😂

[@davidgantz9378]

Huge respect to both Trent Hidely and Aaron Brooks. The 2 best men in America at 197. Superb effort by the outstanding Hidely against multi champion Brooks. We all look up to these outstanding young men. Congradulations to both men on their grest careers.v

[@willisknapick4405]

Trent has nothing to be ashamed of. He was active but it is damn hard to get in tight on a wrestler like Brooks.

[@jurrytaalib-deen9788]

That pressure by Brooks is overwhelming. That extra weight is preparing him for Taylor.

[@kc696969]

He's not at Taylor's level yet. he will get there.

[@jackarmstrong1838]

@@kc696969 He is a four timer. Taylor only won two. Lets evaluate Taylor and Brooks FIRST by their collegiate careers, not by what an almost 30 year old Taylor has done. Apples and oranges.

[@xzjayz7925]

⁠​⁠@@jackarmstrong18381.) you sound stupid. 2.) DT lost to the second greatest 4x timer being Kyle Dake. Taylor also has more bonus and career pins if I’m not mistaken (career pins being common knowledge.) 3.) if you wanna act like NCAA titles carry over to the senior stage… which again makes you sound stupid. DT is still a multi world & Olympic Gold medalist. Who is currently RANKED P4P the best wrestler IN THE WORLD. So as the person who said Aaron isn’t on his level yet. He’d be right. However, I believe Aaron has the potential to beat him since they literally train daily together and are in the same room constantly.

[@xzjayz7925]

@@jackarmstrong1838also competition makes a difference…..

[@jackarmstrong1838]

@@kc696969 and, there it is. The reality that Brooks is better than Taylor.

[@rickemery7186]

Hidlay's walkout had Brooks smiling before the match.

[@musikkimies]

What is it about AB? Rewatching this tonight, I'm brought to tears by his goodness. 9:20 just look at that team! Do they look like they just accomplished something truly spectacular - against the best competition in the country? Not to me. They look like a group of hard workers, filled with the satisfaction of doing their best and the humility and gratitude to appreciate it. I've been thinking about this accomplishment for the last 3 days. Astounding. Truly beyond belief. (And no major news or sports outlet is covering it (other than an interview by McAfee on Cormier), though props to ESPN for airing it.)

[@georgesealy4706]

Brooks is solid, strong, and smart. He took care of business as a champion should.

[@george.rivera8545]

whats brooks walk out theme?

[@LakeNonaFan]

hidlay was never beating brooks

[@Oliversterud_CO2030]

And neither was Sloan

[@Wrestleknowitall197]

I was one of the people that thought it was possible. Levels to this shit tbh.

[@keyboard2758]

@@Wrestleknowitall197yeah after what 4 previous losses?

[@stephenoni2019]

my pound for pound! and just a great man of God!

[@jeffwoods9986]

It's one of the more boring matches of the night for sure. He's so strong and talented that he makes his opponent wrestler "boring", just saying. Incredible accomplishment in the four years.

[@Rytoast99]

Check out his matchups against competitors earlier in the tournament for more of the flashy stuff, the championship is always going to be more defensive because both are so damn good at preventing takedowns, let alone near falls or falls

[@joeyrosenberger8609]

Love how the whole Team is about The Lord and Jesus Christ!

[@Joeblow-ms3cv]

Amen Brother!

[@shawng.8267]

Bunch of nut jobs.

[@caveman726]

And Cael is a Mormon, praying for Cael 🙏🏽

[@jakeloar5999]

They show up, whoop ass, and praise God! Modern day crusaders lol

[@thomashusted]

Brooks was so dominant he has to be the most outstanding wrestler in the tournament.

[@mcjohnson31]

Aaron Brooks the best Penn state wrestler ever

[@jamest3552]

Certainly in the running. There have been so many. Taylor, Ruth, Retherford, Nolf, Nickal, Hall, that short guy, ...

[@keyboard2758]

@@jamest3552didn’t mention Carter

[@jamest3552]

@@keyboard2758 That's the etc part.

[@Space_Ache]

Brooks is an inspirational man. What a performance.

[@philipragusa9775]

Congrats Penn State Wrestling ! Great work guys !

[@xenonmaster6668]

NCAA PLZ upload Jake Varner vs Craig Brester from the 2010 ncaa finals plz

[@akamai25]

Amazing performance! Love that he gave credit to God to who it all belongs!

[@iosua101]

God didn’t give him good under hook technique. Brooks practiced and perfected on his own.

[@akamai25]

@@iosua101 So Brooks gives credit to God but since you don't believe you can speak for him? LOL.

[@iosua101]

@@akamai25 whatever You make too many assumptions about what I believe and dont, but by all means get on your knees and grovel to some invisible god, asking it to make your life better

[@absolute.freedom]

@@iosua101 God gave him all the tools and abilities, Aaron is simply using them to honor the Lord. What have you done to honor the Lord?

[@johnfennelly-hw9iq]

Great interview from both of you !!!

[@joenu7s]

why is 149 not posted

[@keyboard2758]

Who knows

[@drewgatewood1864]

That is one of the most impressive wrestling performances you will ever see...The amount that a very very good wrestler just got dominated is very very eye-opening. DT better be ready...

[@kgeorges2k3]

Brooks got super strength. Pure control the whole match

[@FarzadHashimi-x1d]

It's crazy that some people think Aaron Brooks can beat Hassan Yazdani. If you think so, go watch the match between Trent Hidley and Hassan Yazdani and compare it with this one.

[@TheMugenmunster]

Cael Sanderson is built like a gargoyle.....he must have been absolute hell on earth to have to deal with.

[@richardowen3601]

Amazing

[@Psalm51-ql2cn]

I wanna see him against yadani or the Dagestanis dude is very strong

[@GabrielRodriguez-yg1gm]

Too bad Hidlay was never able to win a chip. Amazing wrestling but Aaron was just better overall. Brooks is an animal and insanely dominant

[@TGO324]

Anyone knows trent hidlay's walkout song?

[@stevento1112]

I don’t get why Trent bumped up to 197 if he cut to 184 he could’ve been an NCAA National Champ

[@t4tim894]

I thought Hadley had a chance to be competitive, but Brooks dominated from beginning to end. He deserves the Hodge.

[@Joeblow-ms3cv]

Indubidubly 🙂

[@rexhepizhitia]

Is david care somehow connected to psu?

[@gagearmijo4150]

Only through jesus

[@BenDover-qs7vs]

@@gagearmijo4150💀💀💀💀

[@farbeyonddriven8173]

He and AB are besties

[@tmo9588]

The Carr family is from PA and he’s tight with AB

[@TimM-wk1zx]

He and AB are super close friends.

[@B.A.D4Life]

Stand-up young man 💪💪

[@Joeblow-ms3cv]

Indubidubly 🙂

[@l400dolla]

What’s Trent hidlays walkout song?

[@Patricktheluchador]

Sandstorm by Darude

[@Fiteclipz]

Can you guys upload Caleb Henson vs Austin Gomez

[@WBroadenaxelite]

Heavens beat by not your dope

[@hdvictoryford5329]

I really thought this was going to be a great match. TH looked so dominant in other matches, very aggressive and on his game. When go time came with AB it looked like he changed tactics, became more defensive, lost his aggression and let AB dictate almost the whole match. AB looked so unbelievable good against a quality opponent, he easily deserves the Hodge or any other awards that would come his way. Congrats on a great tournament and a great win.

[@jackarmstrong1838]

Brooks wouldnt allow Hidlay to get to his underhook. Notice how Brooks was constantly using his hands, constantly changing levels. its nothing fancy, really. it is just how you keep a guy who can only shoot off of one setup(underhook) at bay. Brooks was all over him.

[@tairapeace]

Beast

[@jondoe4807]

It’s hilarious hearing Dc Daniel Cormier in the booth

[@YoungOthello]

Why? He’s a former Olympian and still coaches wrestling

[@jondoe4807]

@@YoungOthello yea I know It’s because I’m use to hearing him on UFC

[@TimM-wk1zx]

DC was/is still having flashbacks of all the losses he took from Cael.

[@trej7262]

He was great and so was Burroughs

[@trismegistus3744]

@4:32 why is David Carr sitting in between that mans legs 🤔 hope they are related by BLOOD

[@spencerrodriguez2663]

Lol 😂 thinking the same thing

[@Rytoast99]

I guarantee that he is friends with the family, and has been for quite a while. I dont think he would be sitting like that if he hadn’t wrestled against these guys since elementary school

[@krimbeenhim]

You’re the only one thinkin like that. Tells more about you than anyone else

[@trismegistus3744]

@@krimbeenhim I doubt it.😁

[@Bo_Lew]

Still no 149-pound match posted

[@idioticfishing706]

Olympic Bronze! HAMMERRRRR!

[@garrettmalone94]

One hundred percent Jesus

[@lifehappens2223]

Held high by the most high yes sir Jesus Christ will guide you and give you the strength

[@juliag6702]

Anyone know the name of Aaron Brooks intro song?

[@RamoftheEast]

Heavens beat- not your dope

[@BillLeemhuis]

Why no stalling on red?

[@damienhunter2199]

So is penn state always this god tier in wrestling?

[@caveman726]

100% JESUS, Good Word JB🙏🏽💪🏽

[@Dana__black]

Bro is lost in the Jesus sauce

[@goobergirl335]

More like found not lost

[@Dana__black]

@@goobergirl335 nope, lost.

[@joeyrosenberger8609]

Amen

[@Wrestleknowitall197]

I was hoping this would be a better match :/ DT might be on upset alert come OTT?!?!

[@WilliamsWrestlin]

Brooks wrestles like Hassan Yazdani

[@sugewhitejacoby8654]

Hillary just couldn't get started! Brooks was on fire!

[@joegreen9629]

Clinton ? 😝

[@29admo]

Dominant

[@gregz1235]

why would hidlay come out sandstorm, do you really want to make brooks angry?

[@mathewgalchick3010]

Why does that song make him angry?

[@frankiecal3186]

Sanderson > Gable

[@tkugsify]

The power of Christ compels him

[@jacksmitchell2192]

Did yall just forget about the D1 Swimming & Diving championships?? POST THE RACES! It was one of the fastest meets in history!

[@ViolinMustard-jo3hp]

More commercials please

[@TMACTHEKNIFE]

Congrats to Hidlay on not winning another championship

[@outdooraddictionpa8218]

Amazing!!!!!! His faith is awesome!!

[@YouthOfPolitics]

Glad he didn’t say false prophet this time

[@jesusiskingofkings4428]

Cause your soft?

[@jbar260d2]

cuz this guy is a psychopath@@jesusiskingofkings4428

[@farbeyonddriven8173]

No because it’s offensive. If you wanna bring people to Christ calling out billions of folks who believe differently isn’t an effect way.

[@farbeyonddriven8173]

Agreed! @@footballfanboy9680

[@LewisHughes-d2o]

Williams Elizabeth Martinez Frank Smith Eric

[@RyanHeck-t1k]

Bes🎉

[@hovertrout1]

The lord lol Like there is one And if there were, why would he care about college wrestling when there’s so much more

[@myweezy1600]

Bro pls be open minded. Just get on your knees tn when you’re by yourself & ask Jesus if he’s real to show himself to you. I promise he will answer you. Ask yourself this, why is there only videos online of people who have had spiritual encounters with Jesus Christ? Not with allah, not Buddha, none of them. Just Jesus Christ. He is real & he will show you if you ask him

[@goobergirl335]

Hope and pray you come to know Him That you’ll have eyes to see Ears to hear And know the power of His Love and Forgiveness for yourself 🙏🏼💕

[@shawng.8267]

🤣

[@antwha5526]

"Power of the Holy Spirit glory to God and our Savior Jesus." His Power is in his faith.

[@ogjohnnydeath]

Jews dont believe in jesus

[@Rich-l6r]

Hidlay got destroyed 😆😂🤣😅😭

[@xenonmaster6668]

In their 3 or 4 matchups in college this was the most dominant brooks ever has been against Trent.

[@Rich-l6r]

Did U see the Look on Trent's face right after the Match it was like WTF just happen he got Thrown around like a Rag Doll and Trent knows it

[@jamest3552]

Thought instead of stalling the whole match, Hidlay would try some offense even if it backfired.

[@Joeblow-ms3cv]

Indubidubly 🙂

[@RyanHeck-t1k]

Wrestling

[@انوشقزوینی]

This man trying rrally hard to be hassan yazdani 😂

[@Mammals511]

Praise God & Jesus Christ. happy Sunday y’all

[@Pidxr]

Jesus was not rea get a life

[@jamest3552]

Assume you mean real, and yes Jesus did actually live, he was a carpenter, his mother was Mary, and he had 12 followers, you may not believe he is our savior, but there's no denying that he walked this earth.

[@joenu7s]

get a life is crazy to tell someone who is a D1 national champion

[@keyboard2758]

@@joenu7s4 times

[@goobergirl335]

You better get True Life Only found in Jesus The Way The Truth and THE LIFE

[@shawng.8267]

🤣

[@bidenisatraitor7633]

Jesus!!!!!!! 👑👑👑👑👑👑

[@CodyJohnson-rp7ln]

Yum. 👅

[@nohalfmeasures6]

What time does Iowa wrestle? 😁😁