Bo Bassett announces @approx 8:30 pm Eastern

[dicemen99]

If it's even half the number being bandied about, PSU needs to pass.

That is making a splash, not implementing a sustainable practice. Bo is awesome but more awesome than?:
Blaze
Jax
Duke
Lilledahl
Barr
Kasak
Mesenbrink
Levi
Van Ness
Mirasola
etc.

You can't run out an tOSU football salary/NIL every year. Maybe one year to make a splash, but it's not sustainable

 

[82bordeaux]

I’ve never been so rich to say what I would or wouldn’t spend my money on it if I were, but if you desperately with a passion wanted to put your Alma mater back on top in the sport you believe you’re supposed to be on top of, and you think there is a guy who all will follow and get you there, I can see it.

The pungent smell of jockstraps is addictive

 

[82bordeaux]

What exactly has Arnold accomplished??

 

[PAgeologist]

Bob is a smart businessman. A smart businessman isn’t going to make best offer and let it sit there so competitors can get there shit together to match/beat it. He’s going to put a deadline on it. Like a 24 hour deadline.

It would be hilarious if Bo took the slumlord check and burned it right before putting on the PSU hat.

 

[Sportfan2017]

I am certain that Bo is not going to train any less hard no matter where he goes or how much he makes. That said........who among us wouldn't want to be a millionaire as a High School Senior? Congrats to Bo wherever he chooses to go.

 

[johnstownsteel]

If it is Iowa maybe the whole family will move out there. Yeah...that's it. Howard can take over the McCort program, be able to run up to State College to watch Jax wrestle and continue to coach Jaxs little brother.

See guys, I have this all planned out...

 

[donboy6499]

Agree but isn't it the NIL sponsor's bank that matters? As long as their pockets are deep enough, the bank won't break. Or maybe I don't understand how NIL works.

Picture yourself a highly achieved member of a program as successful as Penn State. You’re getting NIL, life is good, winning, training etc. Better yet, picture yourself the coach of a roomful of kids like that.

Now picture an 18/19 freshman who isn’t the starter yet comes into the room making several times (if reports are true), at least 10-20x.

The only way to keep harmony is to increase what everyone else makes commensurate to achievements. Or watch them walk probably immediately.

It’s not that the money isn’t there for a recruit. Assuming everyone on the team acts rationally, the question becomes how much does it cost keeping everyone else happy as well? You probably don’t have to pay them what you are paying the recruit but you probably have to pay them more than what anyone else is willing to.

You don’t wind up into one guy. You wind up into all the guys. You only make everyone happy in a system where you come in entry level and get big bucks on achievements. Or just wind up being the highest payer for every guy in the room (in this day and age everyone is a recruit even the senior 3x AA).

None of this is Bo’s fault. I’d take the money in a heartbeat.

 

[mattu12]

Tom and Terry, too.

Wouldn't it be just like those two nimrods (three, including Slummie), though? To not have the situational awareness of what money like this could do to the room? Quite frankly, I don't think either of them have the emotional IQ to handle it properly.

Can't TnT just say "This wan't our doing, it was Bob's. Go ahead and talk to him if you're looking for more money." Again maybe I don't understand how NIL works.

 

[donboy6499]

Cael doesn't need to break the bank. That's the difference. I have to think he wants goal oriented guys, not money oriented guys.

I think Cael would and probably does break the bank. The difference is he never has to justify it to any wrestler wondering why some get it broken for them and others do not. That’s because you know the deal, results get rewarded.

Bassett very well could be coming up PSU, hope he does. But then I’d really not believe the NIL numbers.

 

[PAHURDLER]

Not that Mineo’s word is always gospel, but a lot of you are missing the fact that he already said Bo did NOT choose PSU.

 

[donboy6499]

Not that Mineo’s word is always gospel, but a lot of you are missing the fact that he already said Bo did NOT choose PSU.

He deleted that part.

 

[BruceK-PSU83]

Bob is a smart businessman. A smart businessman isn’t going to make best offer and let it sit there so competitors can get there shit together to match/beat it. He’s going to put a deadline on it. Like a 24 hour deadline.

But is Bassett making an announcement binding in any way? We see this all the time in football recruiting - a kid makes a verbal "commitment", only to change his mind when a better offer comes along. Unless for Bassett it's more than just an announcement; i.e., some binding contractual stuff will be signed.

I really have no idea how this stuff works.

 

[mattu12]

Picture yourself a highly achieved member of a program as successful as Penn State. You’re getting NIL, life is good, winning, training etc. Better yet, picture yourself the coach of a roomful of kids like that.

Now picture an 18/19 freshman who isn’t the starter yet comes into the room making several times (if reports are true), at least 10-20x.

The only way to keep harmony is to increase what everyone else makes commensurate to achievements. Or watch them walk probably immediately.

It’s not that the money isn’t there for a recruit. Assuming everyone on the team acts rationally, the question becomes how much does it cost keeping everyone else happy as well? You probably don’t have to pay them what you are paying the recruit but you probably have to pay them more than what anyone else is willing to.

You don’t wind up into one guy. You wind up into all the guys. You only make everyone happy in a system where you come in entry level and get big bucks on achievements. Or just wind up being the highest payer for every guy in the room (in this day and age everyone is a recruit even the senior 3x AA).

None of this is Bo’s fault. I’d take the money in a heartbeat.

But if the big $ the recruit got is the doing of a third party and the university does not have the capability, legally or financially, to increase the existing athletes' NIL, how can they hold that against the program?

 

[82bordeaux]

Can't TnT just say "This wan't our doing, it was Bob's. Go ahead and talk to him if you're looking for more money." Again maybe I don't understand how NIL works.

That’s the way it MUST be. Coaches can’t be involved in these deals.

 

[Kale_yeah]

Everything points to one of two things:

1. So impressed by Friday’s dual that he’s ready to be part of the dynasty now
2. The man with the money behind the Iowa program wants the narrative to change right now. The money is there if he commits right now.

(Despite picture size and placement)

Also it's on flo after the beat down, more talkie about iowa new commit less about the beat down.

 

[donboy6499]

But if the big $ the recruit got is the doing of a third party and the university does not have the capability, legally or financially, to increase the existing athletes' NIL, how can they hold that against the program?

“Sorry there’s nothing I can do that’s Big Bob’s Chevy Dodge paying Jimmy, take it up with them” isn’t an answer to a kid you want to keep. Especially when everyone knows that coaches use middle men to get financial needs to the boosters.

Doesn’t mean you will leave right away but you’ll probably investigate what other coaches can get you elsewhere.

 

[johnstownsteel]

Mesenbrink said in one of his first interviews after announcing to PSU that he was offered nothing.. No way PSU is offering any recruit the kinda money rumored here..

 

[Flying_Tiger]

What exactly has Arnold accomplished??

Kind of gave him the benefit of the doubt that as the #5 ranked wrestler, he will be an AA this year. Not to mention, after he drops back to 174, I think he could be one of the top guys competing for a championship next season.

 

[Nitlion1986]

Which raises the additional question, how do the guys that have accomplished something react to this? Ayala, Caliendo and Arnold may be looking for a big increase in NIL as well.

Arnold? Ayala has wrestled in a finals and Caiendo has AAed for the Hawks. Arnold isn't allowed on the mat against the quality guys because they are "load managing" him.
Whatever NIL money Rutgers can pinch together they should recruit Arnold. It would be the easiest recruiting pitch on the planet. "Here Gabe. We got 20K for you and we will let you actually wrestle without phu@king around with you."

 

[El-Jefe]

But if the big $ the recruit got is the doing of a third party and the university does not have the capability, legally or financially, to increase the existing athletes' NIL, how can they hold that against the program?

Simple: you go to bat for me with the donors, or I find a coach who will.

 

[donboy6499]

A runner up medal that he never wrestled for. Not much of a ROI

Fair enough.

 

[RB-Old]

If it's even half the number being bandied about, PSU needs to pass.

That is making a splash, not implementing a sustainable practice. Bo is awesome but more awesome than?:
Blaze
Jax
Duke
Lilledahl
Barr
Kasak
Mesenbrink
Levi
Van Ness
Mirasola
etc.

You can't run out an tOSU football salary/NIL every year. Maybe one year to make a splash, but it's not sustainable

I agree with this, Bo is great but it’s not like he’s on another planet compared to the other elite recruits. He’s just way better at marketing.

 

[mcpat]

Bo, in-state Ross and the Raney twins that I’ve repeatedly read could be Iowa’s would be a heck of a recruiting class for the Hawkeyes. With or without Forrest.

 

[donboy6499]

Simple: you go to bat for me with the donors, or I find a coach who will.

Boom and I’ve seen it (still see it) every year in football at the high school level.

Here’s the simple way you get around any limitations: talk to my high school coach about what opportunities are available to me. The head coach can talk to him, the boosters can, they can 3 way call, everything is above board. Then the coach just keeps you informed. I’ve seen that for guys that are 4 years out of high school.

 

[PSUbluTX]

Bob flew in to close the deal on Friday, and it took $5 mil. The reality for Iowa is that nobody with options wants to wrestle under the current leadership without taking enormous payouts.

Bob had no choice to go all in considering for I don't know how many years now he told Hawk fans the field has been leveled. As goofy as this may sound, I think he'd be willing to go broke to keep from looking like a fool in Hawk circles... lol

Friday night 1/31/25: A slumlord furtively but frantically approaches a family in the BJC parking lot leaving the PSU/Iowa dual.

Slumlord: [glancing around] "Bo and Mr. and Mrs. Bassett, uh, how much, um ..., will it take for you to unsee what you just saw and come to Iowa? Name your price and I'll cut the check tonight ... IF you commit tonight and publicly announce by Monday!"

Bassett family: [looking at each other and then giggling] "Um, like 5 million dollars....?"

Slumlord: [sweating gleefully] "DONE! Sign here. I'll send you a binder of apartments to choose from later."

 

[Crusher1950]

Personally I’m glad it’s about over it will be no worse than Spencer Lee going to Iowa, if you want to win championships you go to psu if not go somewhere else

 

[donboy6499]

Mesenbrink said in one of his first interviews after announcing to PSU that he was offered nothing.. No way PSU is offering any recruit the kinda money rumored here..

And I 100% believe it.

I doubt also that he’s presently getting a lot more than nothing (I just can’t see it being anywhere in the same continent of 5 mil).

 

[PAgeologist]

Can't TnT just say "This wan't our doing, it was Bob's. Go ahead and talk to him if you're looking for more money." Again maybe I don't understand how NIL works.

And when the slumlord says no, they walk out, and leave TnT with another hole. And Iowa continues to get beat down 30-8.

 

[Nitlion1986]

Kind of gave him the benefit of the doubt that as the #5 ranked wrestler, he will be an AA this year. Not to mention. after he drops back to 174, I think he could be one of the top guys competing for a championship next season.

174? This must be Kennedy's last year. If Arnold were to make the lineup next year at 174 i am guessing you meant to say he would be one of ttheguys probably making the podium behind Levi next year?

 

[Pennstate1985]

I am certain that Bo is not going to train any less hard no matter where he goes or how much he makes. That said........who among us wouldn't want to be a millionaire as a High School Senior? Congrats to Bo wherever he chooses to go.

I disagree. $5M, even if not spent, is a distraction for most people and especially for a kid. It also puts on more pressure to succeed to return value.

 

[Hotshoe]

It's approaching football transfer money. At least those guys have usually accomplished something on the field at that level.

5 million is way above most football transfer money.

 

[johnstownsteel]

So, will Hawk fans still be waiting for Spencer to take the coaching job one day or do they push him out for Bo?

 

[PAgeologist]

5 million is way above most football transfer money.

I believe high level proven QBs and WRs are getting this kind of money. Key word is proven.

 

[Pennstate1985]

The good news is that if he goes to Iowa, we get to watch Iowa implode over the next couple years with our bucket of popcorn. How will Slumlord Bob explain a 4th place finish at nationals with a $30M team once he ponies up for all the guys so they don't leave?

 

[mattu12]

“Sorry there’s nothing I can do that’s Big Bob’s Chevy Dodge paying Jimmy, take it up with them” isn’t an answer to a kid you want to keep. Especially when everyone knows that coaches use middle men to get financial needs to the boosters.

Doesn’t mean you will leave right away but you’ll probably investigate what other coaches can get you elsewhere.

So I agree with the fact that a recruit getting $5M will encourage existing roster members to look around. It just seems to me that it doesn't really matter which school's booster put up the money, yours or a rivals.

Does PSU have a wrestling booster the equivalent of Iowa's Larry or the OSU guy?

 

[Pennstate1985]

So, will Hawk fans still be waiting for Spencer to take the coaching job one day or do they push him out for Bo?

Gobblin - Spencer who?

 

[Nitlion1986]

And when the slumlord says no, they walk out, and leave TnT with another hole. And Iowa continues to get beat down 30-8.

In reality, freshman Bo wrestling for Iowa competes against Shayne or Tyler. Pretty sure the beatdown is still 30-8. After that probably wrestling against PJ.
There is a reason elite dudes go to PSU. Better training equates to better probabilities of winning championships. Bo should take the 5 mill, wherever it is coming from. Life altering financial opportunity. Like I wrote in a different post. Give me 5 million and I am perfectly happy being a 4 time AA.

 

[donboy6499]

5 million is way above most football transfer money.

Yeah, Travis Hunter heard that the Miami QB was getting upwards of 6-10 million and replied “heck if I ever got that much I’d be coming back”.

Five million is massive and a massive risk to all involved. Yes I’d say that if it was Penn State paying it as well.

 

[CSauertiegPSU]

Yep keep thinking that… I told everyone I think Basset is the biggest recruit ever(in terms of skills+get more recruits+ eyes on program)… if Basset really does go okie state, and I’m having a really bad feeling he does… Jax and Melvin miller and younger Basset following him too

Kids will wanna join in on the student(DT) takes down the mentor(Cael) narrative… got a bad bad feeling bout this… there ya go all u fu RU u got no shot wit basset, u got ur damn wish!

Oh broooothhherrr

 

[Pitchfork Rebel]

He had been "dragging his recruitment out" forever and now a day or two after the home Iowa dual he's ready to announce?

A reminder that no matter how well he presents himself, he's still a teenager and there's a reason Avis and Hertz won't rent them a car.