Bo Bassett announces @approx 8:30 pm Eastern
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If Ferrari doesn't move up to 197 next year, Arnold will be dropping back down. Not sure why you are so triggered here, my point still stands either way, if Arnold is an AA this season, he will be in a position to ask for more NIL if they dole out 5 million to a recruit.
The problem becomes that if it’s another school willing to pay, you lose that kid. It’s not the kid’s problem but it’s certainly the coach’s problem assuming he’d rather not lose him.
So it has to be you or you’re back to square one. Spent 5 million to conceivably win a title just to see 2 AA level guys leave. Or demand massive raises.
This is why it’s such a big risk. You’re not just paying one guy this. You’re paying more guys a lot more with this or losing them. Good for them and as long as it’s Monopoly money it’s not bad for the booster. But then you have to win because they were finishing 2/3 regularly without the several times increase in payroll.
Bo is no doubt an incredible wrestler but he’s not better than Blaze or Duke and Im sure those 2 didn’t get much. I would’ve loved to have Bo but not like this. If Iowa is his choice he will never reach his potential. At least he will be rich though. I’d much rather him go to Iowa than Okie State as well
For how much? If Bassett gets $5M, they're not signing for free.
That about sums it up.
The fact that I actually understood this sentence made me want to check in to a mental health facility.
So here’s a radical thought: Bo is only a junior. If the NIL rumor is true and you’re prepared to pay Bo $5MM to wrestle for your team, how would you feel about him wrestling another year in HS before joining your program? The risk of career-impacting injury is too high.
Is it possible for Bo to re-classify himself as a HS senior and enter college next fall?
Is it possible for Bo to re-classify himself as a HS senior and enter college next fall?
So, IF, it’s a record NIL deal, then it’s not PSU, correct?
Maybe Bassett to Okie St and Forrest to the good guys?
Maybe Bassett to Okie St and Forrest to the good guys?
If it is a $5 million number and when you add that into slumlord Bob being here for the match and the Bassetts being here, it makes sense that it’s Iowa. Like someone else previously noted, a good business man’s gonna make an offer and say take it or leave it right now or the offer is gone.
That would be the best thing that could happen for PSU. NIL money is not inlimited, it’s not unending. That $5 million is $5M dollars they can’t spend on other recruits. Plus that amount of money is liable to upset the apple cart with Ayala and Ferrari and others.
All the while, we’ll figure Bassett out and our 41 or 49 or 57 will still beat him. That will be the sweetest part of all. Theyll spend $5 million for maybe a couple of individual Bassett NCAA titles but we’ll still get ours. And we still win the team titles.
That would be the best thing that could happen for PSU. NIL money is not inlimited, it’s not unending. That $5 million is $5M dollars they can’t spend on other recruits. Plus that amount of money is liable to upset the apple cart with Ayala and Ferrari and others.
All the while, we’ll figure Bassett out and our 41 or 49 or 57 will still beat him. That will be the sweetest part of all. Theyll spend $5 million for maybe a couple of individual Bassett NCAA titles but we’ll still get ours. And we still win the team titles.
I couldn't imagine having my kid wrestle for Brands over Sanderson. No way in hell.
Are there are limits on how much a third-party NIL sponsor can spend?
Wait so basset can be up against Duke ?
I’ll choose Duke every day
I’ll choose Duke every day
Not to my knowledge. My point was nothing is unlimited. At some point the money runs out. Especially with a sport like wrestling.
Basset is how old ? Age wise ? I’ve heard 19 yrs old currently as a junior in high school. Any factual answer appreciated. Thx.
Experience shows parents go for the money. The kids want the coaches, training partners, and room.
It's also $5M not available for resident athletes at HWC.
So Cael can import Snyder, Dake, and Gilman to supplement the alumni. Taylor can bring in RBY + Zahid. And Brands supplements the alums -- those who actually stay -- with varsity 3rd-stringers.
Fair enough, but they're third parties. Who knows how much they're willing to spend.
Michigan supporter Larry Ellison has a net worth of $215B. Oregon supporter Phil Knight has a net worth of $30B.
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You can bank on that being false -- he'd be ineligible next year.
PIAA rule for all sports: you must be 18 or younger on June 30 to compete in the upcoming season.
IDK if that'll happen. Bassett is currently 2 weight classes lighter, and not the tallest guy out there. Plus Duke might not be done growing.
Bassett vs Forrest might be more likely. Jax has a wiry build and will likely add muscle in college.
Not really triggered, but.
Arnold finishing AA this year seems to be a wise guess. However, with the mental beatdown the twins seem to putting him through there has to be somewhat of a question as to his focus once the post season gets here. The other part is you did say, challenge for a championship. I was just pointing out I doubt he is that much of a challenger for an NCAA championship next year, at least at 174.
With the amount of effort put into screwing with the kid's confidence i am not sure he would be all that eager to demand more from the guys who would rather embarrass him than claim the starters role.
Bo Iowa trained ( ) PJ PSU trained
There is a < or a > that fits in the parentheses. My choice is easily <
That makes sense If that’s the case , I’ll follow Jtown Steel, I think he always posted Jax is the one to get out of the 2
That "Paid Iowa Hater" shirt he wears draws people in and they share information.
Not sure what kind of reaction he gets with the "Naked Uncle Wrestling" shirt.
heck these kids could grad from college and never work a day in their lives!
I'm sure most of us would be more than happy with 5 mil and 4X AA.
But many of these guys got other aspirations. Worlds and Olympics. The practically vacant Iowa RTC isnt getting many there.
Usually a wink followed by a somewhat creepy smile....
FYI - This appears to be a perfectly reasonable question, but seemed to trigger some folks on this board in a previous discussion (e.g., "what difference does it make?", "who cares?", etc.) Of course, that was when more folks had hope he would come to PSU. So the question may be fair game now.
Anyway, according to our friend the Internet (Reddit, in particular), Bassett just turned 18 last month (5 Jan 2025). If that is accurate, he'll graduate from HS at nearly age 19-1/2 and turn 20 roughly midway through his true freshman year in college.
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If Cael gets Jax on the roid program, he will be 184 in no time.
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