Michael Poeta

@illiniwrestling Head Wrestling Coach

[Josh Whitman @IlliniAD]

My 🧡💙 heart is overflowing with gratitude today. A monumental gift to support an Illini monument. A legacy for those who are gone and an inspiration for those who will follow. A partnership that will push our program to new heights. Thank you, Larry! #GiesMemorialStadium

[Michael Poeta @illinicoachMP]

@IlliniBRuss @IlliniAthletics Russ!

[Illinois RTC @IlliniRTC]

For years we have taught our athletes great wrestling technique but no one has ever shared proven elite wrestling parenting skills. This camp is one of kind and is going to change the game. We will sell out - reserve your spot. https://t.co/e9tRTtApYb

[ILUSAW-Team Illinois @ILUSAW]

Congratulations to Wyatt Medlin, who is the 2025 Junior Greco-Roman NATIONAL CHAMPION at 157 lbs. @USMC @bluechiptweets @CKAwrestling @USAWrestling

[ILUSAW-Team Illinois @ILUSAW]

Congratulations to Josh Hoffer, who is the 2025 Junior Greco-Roman NATIONAL CHAMPION at 215 lbs. @USMC @bluechiptweets @CKAwrestling @USAWrestling

[Illinois Wrestling @IlliniWrestling]

We had another great time at the Tom Jones Challenger League! Always a fun time 🔶 🔷

[Illinois Wrestling @IlliniWrestling]

Welcome to the famILLy, Eric Schultz, as our new assistant coach!

Release: https://t.co/VeODGsMEMY

[Illinois Wrestling @IlliniWrestling]

Congrats to @lukebyrd106 on earning CSC First Team Academic All-America honors!

He's the fourth Illini in program history to earn an All-America nod joining John Lockhart, Steve Marianetti and Alex Tirapelle.

Release: https://t.co/r9JbCNz3Nv

[Illinois Wrestling @IlliniWrestling]

We recently lost one of our most loyal and cherished fans. Roger was more than a supporter, he was family. Always present, encouraging and offering wisdom to our athletes like a trusted extension of our staff. His presence elevated everyone.

Roger you will be deeply missed.

[MatScouts @MatScouts1]

Cadet Trials finalist Josh Hoffer has committed to Illinois.

[Michael Poeta @illinicoachMP]

@BarstoolILL I’d enjoy sitting with any of them, but #7 would be my pick. I’d like to ask the guy in the window seat how he got on the graphic when he can’t even win the Michigan State open.

[Illinois Wrestling @IlliniWrestling]

Good luck to our three guys wrestling freestyle at U23 National's this Saturday!

Meet Central: https://t.co/3cRcLMWaIH

[Illinois Wrestling @IlliniWrestling]

Congratulations to our graduating class of 2025 👨‍🎓

[Michael Poeta @illinicoachMP]

Byrd 🏆

White Sox 🏆 > Reds

[Illinois Wrestling @IlliniWrestling]

National Champion Lucas Byrd 🤝 first pitch for the Cincinnati Reds ⚾️

[Illinois Wrestling @IlliniWrestling]

National Champion Lucas Byrd 🤝 first pitch for the Cincinnati Reds ⚾️

[Illinois Wrestling @IlliniWrestling]

UNC ➡️ ILL

Welcome to the famILLy, @cade_lautt!

[Illinois RTC @IlliniRTC]

Chris Moore takes out Brayden Thompson for 7th place at the US Open.

[Illinois RTC @IlliniRTC]

Zac Braunagel takes home 3rd place, and a national team spot, via Tech-Smash

[Brian Swaw @BrianSwaw]

Give two claps and a Ric Flair for future ILLINI Wyatt Medlin and now U20 Greco Champ.

Wooooooo

[Illinois Wrestling @IlliniWrestling]

New chapter ahead 🔶 🔷

Welcome to the famILLy, Spencer!