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Josh Barr Reflects on NCAA Finals Run, Injury Battle, & Upcoming Plans

Published May 5th, 2025 by Justin Basch

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.

01:30 - Bo Nickal’s Fight Reaction
04:00 - Biggest Takeaways from Freshman Season
06:00 - Getting Injured at Big 10’s
12:00 - Getting Momentum at NCAA’s
14:00 - Cardenas Semis Rubber Match
16:45 - Gratitude for Heading to NCAA Finals
19:20 - Mindset after NCAA Finals
24:30 - 2nd or 3rd Place
28:40 - Role of His Faith This Season
31:45 - Iron Sharpens Iron
39:00 - Approaching Next Season Differently?
42:30 - Rocco Welsh Coming & Zack Ryder Leaving
46:00 - Depth at Penn State, Wrestling with Mirasola
49:00 - Excitement for Ono
51:00 - World Team Trials?
56:00 - Biggest Pride from This Past Year

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