Not diminishing DT contributions but Valimont, Molinaro, and Wright were as much the foundation because they stayed and Ruth stayed committed as an incoming freshman. Bubba bolted or was bolted as Taylor came in with Cael as did Cyler Sanderson. DT was there and on the ground floor for sure and his style of wrestling excited the fans and that was the accelerant that caught fire. Cyler and Frank were on that first squad then came everyone else after Cyler graduated.
If Iowa were serious, they would have toweled him off after the match and thrown $100 bills in front of him as he walked to cushion his tired leg muscles.
All true but DT was the neon sign that said, "step right up and be a part of something special" to recruits. I loved all the guys you mentioned, especially Quentin, but DT had the "IT" factor that cannot be created only enjoyed. Like Tiger in golf. Win or lose, you know you're watching greatness.
We were talking the same subject at dinner yesterday. Obviously nothing is easy when so many great athletes are assembled and your desired minimal goal is go finish top 3. Spencer and Zain are both legitimate Olympic medal contenders at their weights though, so I believe the odds are good they both succeed.
OMG…Did you see the response from none other than Uncle Carmine? It’s like Rosie O’Donnell calling someone fat and stupid.
I have to admit, losing the respect of a member of the Ferrari clan isn't very concerning.
Role players are not a foundation. (EDIT: Clarifying that Q Wright, Frank the Tank & Easy Ed Ruth are definitely not "role players"... )
Granddaughter is still hereAre you watching a children's animated movie right now?
From what I've read, don't ever go to prison with Uncle Carmine.
All the time. She is the last one who is still young enough to believe her pappy is perfect.
Totally fine, don't watch if you don't like it. I just don't think they should be told to "stick to ribbon dancing."
I think he is naturally that stupid.
Not to mention he reached his dreams with an Olympic gold he has accomplished everything and more just like he said on his podcast. He's such a great ambassador for the sport of wrestling and for the next generation or two of young athletes becoming wrestlers
I think it's amazing how similar Cael and DT are. They talk similar they look similar. Same attitude and same drive. It's like Cael.created a mini me lol. Not a bad problem to have at PSU
From what I'm hearing on this forum, Greco live is the bomb compared to watching on TV.
This why I will most likely never attend another NCAA tournament. The decision was made to ti reduce school allotments to release more tickets to "the general public." In reality, this meant Ticketmaster and their ilk, who swooped in with their computer programs and scooped up most of the tickets. Within minutes, the face value tripled or more.
No doubt that David elevated the program. Ed, Q, and Frank combined for 6 titles and 8 finals appearances. If those are role players ... Sounds more like a foundation to me.
Are we 100% sure Uncle Carmine is a real person and not an alter-persona of one of the 3 brothers? He literally seems like a parody account.
I was specifically referencing the wrestlers who were only there Cael’s first season - not Ruth, Tank or Q.
I’ll go one further…it’s an indication that one is exactly on the right track.
"too bad". Sorry, couldn't resist. I'm a weak man.
