Articles for Saturday ...

[Tom McAndrew]

sorry, had a lot on my plate today, so I couldn't get to this until now.

enjoy


Fauquier Times: Fauquier High wrestling coach Doug Fisher wins Coach of the Year award
(always nice to see former PSU wrestlers doing well)

PennLive: Penn State wrestling gets verbal commitment from 3-time California heavyweight champion Seth Nevills

Onward State: Seth Nevills, All-American Nick Nevills' Brother, Commits To Penn State Wrestling

Black Shoe Diaries: Seth Nevills commits to Penn State

Des Moines Register: Brody Teske's unstoppable motor spurs Iowa's hottest wrestling recruit

Black Heart Gold Pants: The Night Dan Gable Was Nearly Invisible

Indiana Gazette: Obituary for J. Fred King
(appears a loyal member of the PSWC has passed away)

 

[Dungeon Yankee]

[QUOTE="Tom McAndrew, post: 2751769, member:
Black Heart Gold Pants: The Night Dan Gable Was Nearly Invisible
The torch has been passed. Yes!!!!!!

 

[tikk10]

Black Heart Gold Pants: The Night Dan Gable Was Nearly Invisible

Flagging this so it doesn't get ignored--great, well-written piece, and of interest to Penn State fans.

 

[NoVa Lion]

Flagging this so it doesn't get ignored--great, well-written piece, and of interest to Penn State fans.

It doesn't mention the year but that could have been the fist to the back dual at Nebraska, which I still have on my DVR and watch at the beginning of each season.

 

[dunkej01]

Flagging this so it doesn't get ignored--great, well-written piece, and of interest to Penn State fans.

Just read it and probably wouldnt have if not for the flag. It was great and very well written.

 

[PSU James]

Feeling bad for Gable....he was the man. Wonder how many more championships he would have won if he did not retire.

 

[Brian LB-U]

RIP J. Fred King.

 

[PSU James]

Thanks again Tom McAndrew for the wrestling articles.....I look forward to them every few days.

 

[nitlion6]

The night Dan Gable was invisible is a nice read.

 

[smealpsu2005]

Great Gable article. Really reminds me of when I met him, shook his hand and took a picture with him at nationals in MSG. I didn't expect him to carry conversation with me, but he did for a few minutes. I told him that The first time I put on a singlet, I knew who he was and wanted to wrestle for him. He Asked where I was from and I told him WPIAL. We Talked about the rich history and great wrestlers there and he then asked me who had better wrestling District 7 or northeast Ohio. Of course I responded with District 7 but we both agreed that NE Ohio has great history. Made my nationals and I wil never forget. He was that cool even though I was decked out in my PSU gear.

 

[Cali_Nittany]

Flagging this so it doesn't get ignored--great, well-written piece, and of interest to Penn State fans.

Thanks for flagging this. This a well done article.

 

[matter7172]

I was cracking up when I read about Teske. Kid sounds like a small career 125. Of course, HR is hot for him. You can never have enough 120 pound guys on your roster (and they apparently have learned nothing from the Lee/Warner/Mejia/Renteria/Teasdale, .... situation).

 

[johnstownsteel]

I was cracking up when I read about Teske. Kid sounds like a small career 125. Of course, HR is hot for him. You can never have enough 120 pound guys on your roster (and they apparently have learned nothing from the Lee/Warner/Mejia/Renteria/Teasdale, .... situation).

To be fair, they want their team to be considered the pinnacle of college wrestling again. They see PSU bring in recruit after recruit after recruit with some questions of how they all will fit in. Well... they want all that at Iowa. And to be honest who can really blame them? You don't see me complaining where a RBY, a Joe Lee or even a Mason Manville is going to fit in do you?

 

[matter7172]

To be fair, they want their team to be considered the pinnacle of college wrestling again. They see PSU bring in recruit after recruit after recruit with some questions of how they all will fit in. Well... they want all that at Iowa. And to be honest who can really blame them? You don't see me complaining where a RBY, a Joe Lee or even a Mason Manville is going to fit in do you?

There can be questions, but Teske is almost certainly a career (probably undersized) 125, as is Lee. To have them overlapping for four years doesn't make a lick of sense.

 

[johnstownsteel]

There can be questions, but Teske is almost certainly a career (probably undersized) 125, as is Lee. To have them overlapping for four years doesn't make a lick of sense.

Oh I know, I don't get it myself but I'm sure the fans over on HR will make it work somehow. If I'm not mistaken, some slotted Teasdale in at 149 when they were trying to figure out how to get Lee, JRent and Meija in the lineup. Who knows, they may pencil Teske in at 184 to solve the problem. Lol

 

[matter7172]

Oh I know, I don't get it myself but I'm sure the fans over on HR will make it work somehow. If I'm not mistaken, some slotted Teasdale in at 149 when they were trying to figure out how to get Lee, JRent and Meija in the lineup. Who knows, they may pencil Teske in at 184 to solve the problem. Lol

You are correct about the weight projections. It was going to be Lee, Mejia, Renteria and Teasdale going 125-149, which was just bizarre. 133 for Teske would be a real stretch. His dad says he's topped out at 130-135 walking around weight.

 

[nitlion6]

If I was Teske I would seriously look at ISU. It's the up and coming program.

 

[RoarLions1]

Indiana Gazette: Obituary for J. Fred King
(appears a loyal member of the PSWC has passed away)

This one truly saddens me. I realize many of you may not be interested, but for those here that knew Fred (I've known him a long time)... he joined us on the PSWC Bus Trip to Bloomington, IN for Big Ten's a little more than a month ago. We had breakfast together a couple mornings, and he was in heaven, attending a wrestling event, watching his favorite team. RIP

 

[Gebmo]

This one truly saddens me. I realize many of you may not be interested, but for those here that knew Fred (I've known him a long time)... he joined us on the PSWC Bus Trip to Bloomington, IN for Big Ten's a little more than a month ago. We had breakfast together a couple mornings, and he was in heaven, attending a wrestling event, watching his favorite team. RIP

Thanks for sharing. In reading the obituary it reminded me of my Dad who died back in 2012. Brought back a lot of memories. The fact that he was able to do what he loved and be with his friends (and you with him) till the end is to me a blessing on both sides.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

This one truly saddens me. I realize many of you may not be interested, but for those here that knew Fred (I've known him a long time)... he joined us on the PSWC Bus Trip to Bloomington, IN for Big Ten's a little more than a month ago. We had breakfast together a couple mornings, and he was in heaven, attending a wrestling event, watching his favorite team. RIP

I was pretty sure you knew him, roar, and was hoping you'd share a story about him. As usual, you exceeded my expectations. Well done. RIP, Fred.