@TNGsixer I would play until someone beat me or security kicked us out.
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Jim Makovsky
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Jim Makovsky
@makovj
Dad, Husband, Soon to be grandfather, average real life-VR-Xbox golfer, loves college wrestling, Maverick sports, people, boating, and Yahtzee…
Mankato, MN Katılım Şubat 2009
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@makovj Is that why you kept the pool tables open so late in the student union?
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After seeing this, more building should have blue roofs
Epic Maps 🗺️@theepicmap
Nighttime in Alesund, the Most Beautiful Fiord City in Norway 🇧🇻
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To give some context to the JRob/Gable/Spitz story. If I remember his story correctly at Gable Gala that announced Gable would have a statue outside CHA.
JRob was an alternate for 1972 Olympics. Gable and JRob went to the aquatics center to watch a friend compete (more 1/5)
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@bryceman99 Trying to get it to one of two wide-open teammates down court. Tough ending for Duke!
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@jasonmbryant I remember those days, JB! Wrestling 411 was so far ahead of its time!!!
I’m glad you and J connected!
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While we disagreed on some fundamental things, he had an anecdote, story, or moral for almost every situation. He was quick witted and sharp.
He didn’t get to leave the sport on his terms, which was unfortunate but he will never be forgettable.
Rest in Peace my friend.
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It’s not hyperbole to say J Robinson changed my life.
He changed thousands of them, but it was JRob who called me up in April of 2008 offering me an opportunity, one I decided to take just months after buying a house in PA.
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FloWrestling@FloWrestling
One of the most influential figures in wrestling history passed on March 29, 2026. J Robinson competed for Oklahoma State and qualified for the 1972 Olympic Greco team before a legendary coaching career. Robinson was an assistant under Gary Kurdelmeier and Dan Gable (1972-84) at the University of Iowa before leading Minnesota to NCAA team titles in 2001, 2002, and 2007. The Golden Gophers were the first team outside Iowa or Oklahoma to win multiple D1 NCAA titles in men’s wrestling.
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Welp… MSU-Mankato Hockey gets called the “Mustangs” by Bucci in the open. Why do so many want to be Mustangs?
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@adamtirapelle OT would be unlimited on feet til first takedown. Go get it
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If you were in charge of rule and interpretation changes for the 2027 NCAA Season and you could only focus on ONE area, which is going to have the biggest impact?
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If the high school wrestling in your state isn't up to par, going to be tough for your Universities to be up to par. Direct correlation people. #contiguousstaterule
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@TeamEustice2 California +8 over the previous season is impressive.
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@ducphoc @adamtirapelle Agree. No time on the clock. First takedown wins. There would be some epic overtimes. A really long one every once in a while, but I think most would be over with two to three minutes.
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Agreed wholeheartedly. The 3 biggest changes we could implement to make the most impact with the least disruption to the sport.
1. Penalty for off the mat in neutral
2. Eliminate overtime to create urgency and define the time period for competiton
3. Change views on control to reward offense. At minimum, you have to penalize creation of stalemates and potentially dangerous.
These 3 things would shorten the wrestling window, keep action flowing, allow for more ways to score, and encourage athletes to attack. In my opinion of course.
Johnni DiJulius@johnnidijulius
@MatScouts1 I sent 3. I said i like push out. I dislike overtime (allows kids to wait til ride outs and not risk). I dislike reaction time favoring defense over offense in takedown scenarios.
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Honored and humbled to receive the Bob Bubb Coaching Excellence Award. Grateful for the athletes, colleagues, and community who’ve shaped this journey and made coaching such a meaningful part of my life. Proud to represent Maverick wrestling and the people who make it special.
Minn. St. Athletics@MinnStAthletics
Makovsky Earns NWCA Bubb Coaching Excellence Award bit.ly/4lw7r0l
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@Coach_Garvin35 Love the way you run your program, Coach! You’re the definition of a transformational leader!!!
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Proud of the fight!!
Every journey is different. Always special. We have great people in our locker room, thankful to be their coach. #Brotherhood #d3hoops
Bethany Vikings@BLCvikings
After a back-and-forth battle to start the game Friday night, @BLC_MensHoops fell into a scoring drought and was never able to recover, losing 86-70 at No. 7 Gustavus in the first round of the NCAA tournament Recap: blcvikings.com/news/2026/3/6/… #BLCVikings | #d3hoops
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I like the Maverick remake with Mel Gibson and James Garner.
Funny. Underrated. Graham Greene also great in it.
All The Right Movies@ATRightMovies
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@Coach_Garvin35 Thank, Pat!!! Proud of you. You’re a great coach/administrator, great husband, great Dad, great friend, and gives back to the community.
A man of surplus. Proud to call you a friend!
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Lifetime access to the racquetball courts @makovj ? Congrats to a 🐐 on the many lives impacted, including mine. Special person and coach. #Legend
Minn. St. Athletics@MinnStAthletics
Makovsky to Retire Following 2025-26 Season 🔗 bit.ly/3Zq1GHq
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"Jim Makovsky is the coolest guy I've ever met. He's like the modern day Marlboro Man. Chris, let me tell you how cool Jim Makovsky is. Jim Makovsky is so cool that if your wife or girlfriend dumped you for Jim, you'd just say 'I get it.'"
-@ShaneSparksBTN on @makovj
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Thank you and thanks for the offer!!!
Thank you for bringing energy to our home duals over the years! You added so much to the home mat advantage!!!
Means a lot. The Maverick Machine is a can of @redbull energy at Maverick athletic and campus events. At home, on the road, and in the bars/restaurants!!!!
@PapaMav77 You are a legend! What you’ve done with the Maverick Machine is one of the most impressive things I’ve seen in my 33 years at Minnesota State University!!!! #rockstar
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Thank you @makovj for leaving a legacy of what it truly means to be a Maverick!!! Best of luck in your retirement and know you can come jam with the Machine anytime!!! 🎸😈
Minn. St. Athletics@MinnStAthletics
Great night celebrating our guy. Congrats, again Coach! 📷: SPX
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