Bo Bassett thread
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I voted for them in the current poll and posted a while back that VT made sense given all the parameters. I still think that and wouldn't be shocked if Bo went there. The shadow of Gable looms over Iowa; 34 titles, John Smith and now DT loom over OSU; Cael is the face of PSU's program. If Bo really wants to break new ground and take VT's program to the next level, it's a great choice.
This doesn't work for my timeline tea-leaves reading, though.
Is that even an NCAA requirement any more? 🤣
Haines is now in his 3rd season, so only one more after 2024-25. Not that I ever see Bassett at 174 lb.
But, yeah, the timing appears ideal for Bassett to slide in at 149 after SVN finishes up (assuming Blaze remains at 141). Unless Bassett is dead set against red-shirting as a true frosh.
I never said I thought it was PSU--I have no earthly idea who it is--but the mega NIL angle to me was/is clearly a troll job.
If all the offers were comparable I would still feel Penn St. has the best shot, this decision is coming a few days after Bo watched Penn st. deliver belt to ass on Iowa.
According to Bo , all offers are in the same ball park. So that's sounds great for the good guys.
I’m not saying the rumors are legitimate, but $5 million is NOT a temporary income. At a reasonable 7% annual return, that’s $350k per year. Most could just live off that investment earnings, never touching the $5m balance.
Nah, it was a poor attempt at humor re the Rutgers rumor, I’ll update my comment.
Well, if a main objective is to be a program changing influence, one school in that list sticks out like a sore thumb.
And as others have stated, surprised that anOSU (Ohio State) didn't make the top 4; thought Tan Tom and company had a legit shot.
Tom Brands makes $700k year. The HWC has total assets of roughly $3.5MM. Bob Nicholls donated $7MM to have the new Wrestling room named after himself, and is reportedly already indebted to current Hawkeye athletes.
My question: Who would benefit from leaking the ridiculous $5MM NIL figure? It never passed the sniff test (for me).
I think Uncle Pat is right. It is a record breaking NIL deal AND it's not PSU.. lol
Although maybe he finds it tempting to be the Knight in shining armor who helps to slay the mighty dragon that is this PSU Dynasty. However delusional that may be.
Good lord people, i doubt there is a person posting here that knows any real info. Let the kid have his day and move on. Would love to see him at PSU trying to accomplish his goals, but if not so be it.
Preview of Bo's decision:
"The decision that I have decided to make is that I decided to take another six months of deciding before I make a decision. With that said I am adding 22 schools back onto my list effective immediately and will eliminate them one by one each week on pay-per-view interwebs until all schools but one have been eliminated. In the meantime, I hope all you old men and youngsters across the country continue to obsess over my life."
"The decision that I have decided to make is that I decided to take another six months of deciding before I make a decision. With that said I am adding 22 schools back onto my list effective immediately and will eliminate them one by one each week on pay-per-view interwebs until all schools but one have been eliminated. In the meantime, I hope all you old men and youngsters across the country continue to obsess over my life."
Good lord people...you're on a discussion board, discussing the most high profile recruit of all time...a kid that wants everyone to be talking about him. You people are twisted!!
Bo did give a clue in that a famous alum from his chosen college, does have his first name or nick name. So it seems to be: Bo Schembechler (Michigan), Bo Nix (Auburn, Oregon) or Bo Jackson (Auburn). Any others???
Bo Nickal
With Lilledahl, PJ Duke and Bo...We could have Bo Luke Duke... lol
You cracked the code. this is real!🏁
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Let's be real. If he was chasing the money, I think he is savvy enough to not say so. He would say the money is about the same and I am going where it feels best. That is the best public face for Bo and for the school. And Bo is media savvy that way. Some in the big money sports (mostly BB) want everyone to know how big their bag was for some perverse validate. Bo does not strike me as that guy.
And.....I have no idea, but if I had to wager my $83, I think he is going to be an ............................ IOWA HAWKEYE
I am PSU thru and thru, but this feels like Iowa to me
I posted this over at GIA:
Let's be real. If he was chasing the money, I think he is savvy enough to not say so. He would say the money is about the same and I am going where it feels best. That is the best public face for Bo and for the school. And Bo is media savvy that way. Some in the big money sports (mostly BB) want everyone to know how big their bag was for some perverse validate. Bo does not strike me as that guy.
And.....I have no idea, but if I had to wager my $83, I think he is going to be an ............................ IOWA HAWKEYE
I am PSU thru and thru, but this feels like Iowa to me
It's pretty clear to me PSU should be at the top of the list for everything Bo wants, except... He has repeatedly referred to his two brothers being a significant consideration.
I have no clue of the mapping/projections for what weights they will wrestle and when, but if there is a log jamb having his next brother in line, maybe that hurts us. I am also not fully clued in to their p4p age rankings.
No program can promise a kid a slot in the lineup 2-3 years or let alone next season. At PSU you have to win your slot clearly. However I wouldn't be surprised if other programs stretch the truth a bit to land someone like Bo & kin
I have no clue of the mapping/projections for what weights they will wrestle and when, but if there is a log jamb having his next brother in line, maybe that hurts us. I am also not fully clued in to their p4p age rankings.
No program can promise a kid a slot in the lineup 2-3 years or let alone next season. At PSU you have to win your slot clearly. However I wouldn't be surprised if other programs stretch the truth a bit to land someone like Bo & kin
A college teammate of mine had three sons who wrestled D1. First two went to Penn. Third went to Iowa. I was flabbergasted.
Hopefully this link will work for everyone. Someone here implies they already know about Bassett. PS - check out the logo!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/437510046646117/user/100051173569138/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/437510046646117/user/100051173569138/
Doesn't work for me.
Alternative perspective for those who can’t imagine a wrestler like Bassett wanting to go to Iowa after seeing them get curb stomped the other night —
“How cool would it be to be THE guy that helped turn around a faltering storied program like Iowa, restored them to their former glory, and made D1 wrestling competitive again.”
Someone with that mindset might even imagine a 2nd statue being erected outside Carver-Hawkeye Arena one day with his likeness. You never know what might motivate a teenager.
You mean "I'm going to out-Spencer Lee Spencer Lee"? Or "I'm going to do what Spencer Lee couldn't do"?
I agree with this, he knows after seeing that whooping if he goes to PSU it pretty much gtd PSU dynasty continues for another 8+ years… or if he goes to Iowa/okie state he can be the big diff maker to challenge psu..
Whatcha talking about? As noted, everyone is just spit-balling and speculating here. No one has scooped Bassett or spoiled his announcement.
If you're trying to control the spit-balling and speculation, good luck with that.
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