Alex Facundo - Commits
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Haha, thanks. Since Busiello moved up to 149, it doesn't automatically update future seasons with the weight change. I went ahead and updated those.
I removed Cassar's starter status, but I'll leave him on the roster for now until he officially declares that he's not coming back (since NCAA has already granted him the extra year).
Ok thanks. I'll listen for the loud boom coming from Jersey for a hint that Ven Ness is signed
Last I had heard (here, most likely) he was a Princeton lean. You have new information?
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Ok thanks. I'll listen for the loud boom coming from Jersey for a hint that Ven Ness is signed
That could also be the sound from the Joisey Jumper finding a new home.
This subject has 46 posts here, 62 on HR. But they seem to think he won’t amount to much. I do enjoy that.
It is funny. This grip character is an idiot to say the least. You could dress a monkey in an Iowa singlet and he would swear the monkey is the next national champion. What a moron. Good thing I can't respond to any posts over there wouldn't want to make grip cry again and run to the mods. Lmfao
Monkeys are really really strong. A monkey at 125 would be a lot stronger than a human at 125.
Is there one in the portal? /s
Whenever Penn State gets a commit it's always nice to go over and read the congratulatory thread on HR.
Our buddy and HR gem DonHawkeye also weighed in regarding Facundo. That dude is one of my all-time favorites on HR and always worth a read.
Anyway, clearly this was another case where PSU's large stash of burner phones from Radio Shack paid big dividends.
This is the "He Ain't All That" phase of the HR reaction to Penn State recruiting.
It's often followed in a year or two by the "Of Course He Won an NCAA Title ... He was a Highly Ranked Recruit" phase.
If Penn State wins it all this year, the over confidence you see on that board right now will immediately turn into “of course they won, look at all the big recruits they paid for in their lineup” lol
If Iowa doesn't win this year, that place is going to be a post-apocalyptic hellscape.
Well, even more of one than it is now.
Richie Figs HAS TO BE Tom Ryan’s absolute top priority at this point....Ohio State looked to have a little momentum with him there for awhile, but seemingly has cooled down as of late.
Kid is an absolute talent without question... but just the simple fact he’s still wrestling 113 as a junior with what we are seeing wi Malik Heinselman now trying to grow into the weight is enough to make anyone pause I’m sure.
Kid is an absolute talent without question... but just the simple fact he’s still wrestling 113 as a junior with what we are seeing wi Malik Heinselman now trying to grow into the weight is enough to make anyone pause I’m sure.
He did indeed go to Rutgers and that's when you should say "Son - don't make the same mistake I did."
Congratulations Alex...….nice to see a true freshman starting at 149 next year. Now...just finish your Senior year class load by July
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Absolutely huge pick up!! Did not see it coming either. I thought ISU was the front runner with Metcalf being there and thought Michigan was a close second. Not sure what Facundo plans on doing but if he goes greyshirt then redshirt he could plug in right after AB or at 174 if Starocci bumps up once AB graduates. No matter what happens PSU just got an absolute stud.
Looking at other hopeful/potential recruits...
At the lower weights I’m looking at Richie Figs or Stevo Poulin. Figueroa would be such an enormous get but I don’t see him coming. Poulin would be a great consolation and a kid that will most likely be a career 125 which would be nice. Both kids are juniors in hs. Same as Facundo. Another kid around 125 at this age is Joey Cruz from CA. He’s only a sophomore though so could likely grow. Still an absolute blue chipper.
Crookham is next and one that everyone on this site wants to come to PSU. Only a sophomore and has some length so I definitely see him at 149/157 in college. A weight that is needed and by all accounts the type of kid that Cael wants in his program.
VanNess is a junior and although at a higher weight than Crookham this year most see him as a 141/149 in college. Rutgers and Princeton are supposedly the favorites but that PSU is in the mix. Fits a need going forward and would be a massive get.
Does anyone know what is going on with Jesse Vasquez?!?! Kid is a senior who hasn’t committed yet and I’m not sure if he has wrestled since WNO. He has been one of my favorite kids in the country since his freshman year in CA. Type of talent where he could step in as a true freshman at 149 next year.
One other because of family is Bennett Berge. He is a sophomore at 182 in MN. Not really a need weight class but the kid is super talented and you can never have too much talent. No idea what his school list looks like but I’m assuming PSU at least gets a look.
I just focused mainly on 125, 149, and 157 as those are the weights that seem to need the biggest influx of talent. If we happened to sign Figs or Poulin and VanNess along with Facundo we would be set for another huge run of titles.
Possible future lineups
2021-2022
125-Richie Figs (Fr)
133-Robbie Howard (Sophomore)
141-RBY (Sr) VanNess (Redshirt)
149-Bartlett (Sophomore)
157-Berge (Sr) Austin Boone (RS), Matt Lee(RS)
165-Joe Lee (Soph)
174-Starocci (Soph) Facundo (grey shirt)
184-AB (Jr)
197-Beard (Sophomore)
Hwy-Kerk (Sophomore)
2022-2023
125-Richie Figs (Sophomore)
133-Howard (Jr)
141-VanNess (RsFr)
149-Bartlett (Jr)
157-Austin Boone (RsFr) or Matt Lee (RsSo)
165-Joe Lee (Jr)
174-Starocci (Jr). Facundo (Redshirt)
184-AB (Sr)
197-Beard (Jr)
Hwy-Kerk (Jr)
Looks like more titles to me.
Looking at other hopeful/potential recruits...
At the lower weights I’m looking at Richie Figs or Stevo Poulin. Figueroa would be such an enormous get but I don’t see him coming. Poulin would be a great consolation and a kid that will most likely be a career 125 which would be nice. Both kids are juniors in hs. Same as Facundo. Another kid around 125 at this age is Joey Cruz from CA. He’s only a sophomore though so could likely grow. Still an absolute blue chipper.
Crookham is next and one that everyone on this site wants to come to PSU. Only a sophomore and has some length so I definitely see him at 149/157 in college. A weight that is needed and by all accounts the type of kid that Cael wants in his program.
VanNess is a junior and although at a higher weight than Crookham this year most see him as a 141/149 in college. Rutgers and Princeton are supposedly the favorites but that PSU is in the mix. Fits a need going forward and would be a massive get.
Does anyone know what is going on with Jesse Vasquez?!?! Kid is a senior who hasn’t committed yet and I’m not sure if he has wrestled since WNO. He has been one of my favorite kids in the country since his freshman year in CA. Type of talent where he could step in as a true freshman at 149 next year.
One other because of family is Bennett Berge. He is a sophomore at 182 in MN. Not really a need weight class but the kid is super talented and you can never have too much talent. No idea what his school list looks like but I’m assuming PSU at least gets a look.
I just focused mainly on 125, 149, and 157 as those are the weights that seem to need the biggest influx of talent. If we happened to sign Figs or Poulin and VanNess along with Facundo we would be set for another huge run of titles.
Possible future lineups
2021-2022
125-Richie Figs (Fr)
133-Robbie Howard (Sophomore)
141-RBY (Sr) VanNess (Redshirt)
149-Bartlett (Sophomore)
157-Berge (Sr) Austin Boone (RS), Matt Lee(RS)
165-Joe Lee (Soph)
174-Starocci (Soph) Facundo (grey shirt)
184-AB (Jr)
197-Beard (Sophomore)
Hwy-Kerk (Sophomore)
2022-2023
125-Richie Figs (Sophomore)
133-Howard (Jr)
141-VanNess (RsFr)
149-Bartlett (Jr)
157-Austin Boone (RsFr) or Matt Lee (RsSo)
165-Joe Lee (Jr)
174-Starocci (Jr). Facundo (Redshirt)
184-AB (Sr)
197-Beard (Jr)
Hwy-Kerk (Jr)
Looks like more titles to me.
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So it is the year beginning not ending? Great job with the narrative. Very helpful.
Thank you. Of course it’s just my opinion but getting Facundo was huge and very unexpected. Get a top 125 and 141/149 and it’s scary good top to bottom.
Thanks for pointing out the confusion on the years. I edited it so hopefully it’s more clear now.
This is very good stuff.
The cleanest lineup path with Facundo is as posted here: grayshirt, then redshirt, then he and Starocci split 174/184.
Thanks also for pointing out Bennett Berge (HS 2022). He looks very good and is at 170 -- looks in the 184/197 range. If he's willing to grayshirt, then he could follow the same path for when Beard graduates. Two other very good 2022 prospects at 197 -- both from PA: Nick Feldman (Beard's teammate at Malvern Prep) and Dayton Pitzer (Mt Pleasant).
I think we should pursue this monkey idea.
Davey Jones is a career 125.......….not sure he can get out from bottom anymore though
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I like to read the posts. When the Hawks get a guy the saying is: "a lot of upside". When PSU... "not much".
Chimp just signed "We didn't come here play skool".......so he is off to OSU. Just Kidding......the chimp could pass Smith's schedule
