Former Northern Iowa head coach Don Briggs and former Northwestern head coach Ken Kraft will go "On the Mat" this Wednesday, Dec. 23.
"On the Mat" is a presentation of the Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute & Museum. The show can be heard live on the Internet at www.kcnzam.com or locally in Northeast Iowa each Wednesday from 5:05 - 6:00 p.m. CST on AM 1650, The Fan.
Briggs coached at the University of Northern Iowa from 1982 through 1997, compiling a 164-98 dual meet. He continues to teach at UNI and is known for his worldwide adventures, including skydiving in 10 different states and ice climbing.
Kraft was the long-time head wrestling coach at Northwestern and the founder of the prestigious Midlands tournament. The Midlands will take place at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Dec. 29-30 in Evanston, Ill.
