If that would happen, I'd like to task you with finding my next username cuz I'd definitely need it.
2026 Recruiting underway
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Mineo shared his dads post on facebook that he outscored opponents 68-1 and the pictures were of him killing kids. At the end of the post it said the lion of all lions. Is that a Penn State hint? Cael and the coaches wouldn't recruit him this early.
I disagree. Say Brands gets Bassett, could that lead to Miller following and then some other big recruits who would want to jump on that train with Bassett?
He is a good wrestler from what I've seen. He is not Jax obviously but he will be solid coming through high school.
Zero threat is hyperbolic. Also, Spencer Lee didn't draw in a wave of talent.
Taylor and Ryan are bigger threats.
Once Cael and Cunningham get their hands on Hutcherson with his size and athleticism, Hutcherson won't want anything to do with Iowa.
No, the motto is “Lions Hunting Lions”…I’d love to say there’s a link but there isn’t. Just a motto..
The threat is Magic Man. That threat won't actually appear until 2026. Oklahoma State sealed Brands fate last month. Iowa is no longer the main rival to Penn State. That is now Oklahoma State.
My nephew who coached high school wrestling was at States Gavin senior year and said there was some scuttle butt that Teasdale had some issues with how/what he was doing to cut weight. I wasn't surprised with his difficulties in college.
This post is really poor. Are we so spoiled now that we don't want a #1 or #2 recruit because he has a "list?" I think there might be a knitting sport that might be of interest for some. Wow.
For all the complaining about Bassett's "approach," all the kid does is show up to compete everywhere against everybody, show great sportsmanship, and give well spoken interviews. He even wrestles back when he loses.
I don’t want anyone who answers other coaches phone calls.
Well, maybe if they hang up on Manning when their dad has Cael on the phone.
And the few times he loses, he doesn't complain or make excuses. He just goes back to work.
It's funny how people know better than every professional college coach in the country.
And gets better! When he hits a wall, he figures it out and makes the next jump. He's way better today than he was a year ago and that's really rare for a kid who's been so good for so long.
Seems like a high character kid who is obsessed with wrestling. Sign me up.
Dang, I didn't know Hawk fans appreciated that in a wrestler.
When I was coaching kids, I suggested they answer every call. One never knows where the coach will be by the time they are ready to enroll in college.
If the kid didn't like the college, I told them to use this response, "Thank you for the interest coach. You run a great program. The setting of your campus isn't the right fit for me."
If the college was the proper fit, the answer was.. "Thank you for the offer coach. What is my next step? "
If the kid didn't like the college, I told them to use this response, "Thank you for the interest coach. You run a great program. The setting of your campus isn't the right fit for me."
If the college was the proper fit, the answer was.. "Thank you for the offer coach. What is my next step? "
Too professional. The best answer is, "Thanks Coach but some guy who calls himself Slumlord Bob says I could be bagging some big bucks coming to his school. If you can make me a better offer, I might listen." 😁
Just saying, a generational wrestler with 20 schools on his list is just ______ (fill in with your own adjective). Wow indeed.
This is the first time in my life that I've been called "too professional "
Thank you
And according to RBY, his grandpa's guide was:
If the college was Penn State and it was Cael calling, the answer is "Where do I sign coach?"
My kid's coach told her she had 1 week to commit. She responded with, "May I commit now"
The only other school that she would have committed that soon was our PSU. But they didn't offer, much to our chagrin.
I think it’s a social media thing. The more followers the better. If he starts to narrow his list, the interest from fans of those other schools wanes and he potentially loses followers. Follower count could convert into NIL money for sponsors.
I don’t begrudge him.
And we are high character message board posters who are obsessed with message-boarding. It’s like a match made in heaven
PSU does at times cause me to shake my head in bewilderment. Jon Condo was told 3rd hand that Jay determined Jon was not athletic enough to play at Penn State.
St. Louis Cardinal, Washington National, Atlanta Brave Matt Adams was never even contacted by a PSU Bobby Telford wannabe but rather told 3rd hand Matt had a hitch in his swing and would never be good enough to play baseball at PSU.
Back when Sunderland was coach, Matt Brown wanted to visit PSU, was told no-thanks, even as a walk-on.
Matt must have known early on that his future wife lived in central PA (D4-Warrior Run, I believe).
Matt actually had/has relatives that lived in Central PA around PSU. That was why he was interested in PSU.
Heres' another one:
A poster who identifies a red flag and make conclusions about a recruit's emotional needs when said recruit makes a list of programs who called him on the first day of the official recruiting cycle is just so ______________.
On the one hand, we have guys like Justin Basch, who helps individuals and businesses grow their brand with insights into how to use social media effectively to increase their value to the marketplace.
On the other, we have people who dislike social media because it amplifies the worst in us, and/or can become a distraction to your real goals in life. Both things can be true.
I don't see Bassett picking fights in comments or blasting people in his posts. I see a kid (and his family) using a playbook to maximize potential while by all accounts staying very grounded, and focused on real goals. Also: one heckuva good wrestler and wrestling mentality.
On the other, we have people who dislike social media because it amplifies the worst in us, and/or can become a distraction to your real goals in life. Both things can be true.
I don't see Bassett picking fights in comments or blasting people in his posts. I see a kid (and his family) using a playbook to maximize potential while by all accounts staying very grounded, and focused on real goals. Also: one heckuva good wrestler and wrestling mentality.
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Here is the Raney's List (Schools - Contacts)
Iowa - Tom & Terry Brands
NC State - Kevin Jack
Virginia Tech - Zach Fanelli
Princeton - Anthony Ashnault & Cody Brewer
Nebraska - Mark Manning
Illinois - Bryce Medlin, Mike Poeta, IMAR, Zain Richards
Little Rock - Neil Erisman
Virginia - Steve Garland
Oklahoma State - David Taylor, Thomas Gilman
Michigan - Sean Bormet
WVU - Mitchell Port
Penn State - Nick Lee
Iowa State - Kevin Dresser
Oklahoma - Roger Kish, Austin Marsden
Purdue - Leroy Vega
Ohio State - J Jaggers
Arizona State - Lee Pritts
North Carolina - Ben Darmstadt, Tony Ramos, Rob Koll, Dr. Enock Francois
Iowa - Tom & Terry Brands
NC State - Kevin Jack
Virginia Tech - Zach Fanelli
Princeton - Anthony Ashnault & Cody Brewer
Nebraska - Mark Manning
Illinois - Bryce Medlin, Mike Poeta, IMAR, Zain Richards
Little Rock - Neil Erisman
Virginia - Steve Garland
Oklahoma State - David Taylor, Thomas Gilman
Michigan - Sean Bormet
WVU - Mitchell Port
Penn State - Nick Lee
Iowa State - Kevin Dresser
Oklahoma - Roger Kish, Austin Marsden
Purdue - Leroy Vega
Ohio State - J Jaggers
Arizona State - Lee Pritts
North Carolina - Ben Darmstadt, Tony Ramos, Rob Koll, Dr. Enock Francois
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This is well put. Anyone who doesn’t like this kid, has an outside issue with him. His interviews, even after a rare loss are so PSU Like. He is high character, fearless and yes seems to enjoy the sport. Now his shirts are starting to surface at the last few events I was at. NE Regionals and Ultimate Club duals, I saw little kids and even dads wearing them.
Love it or hate it this kid is helping the sport grow. He is changing it in different ways. I am a fan of wrestling and this kid can flat out wrestle. To me this is a full court press and from what I heard from my donor friend, Cael & company feel the same way.
Bo taking it to the next level... now will be taking 7 schools off his list and posting it every Wednesday. Sorry...didn't take time to see what 7 he wiped off of it today.
Several schools (including PSU) had an assistant initiate contact.
Will be interesting to see if any make the finalist list.
