So what you guys are trying to say is: Bo Bassett is really a Dominican baseball player.
Bo Bassett thread
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If Bo Bassett turns 20 before June 30th, 2026 he will not be eligible to wrestle in the PIAA as a SR. So he's likely born on or after July 1st, 2006.
Thanks for the info. Assuming your info is correct, kind of interesting that the sources I found on the internet about Bassett's were both inaccurate.
I doubt most folks "worry" about Bassett's age, but it may be a matter of interest in this forum (an internet message board about college wrestling). Similar to how this board noted that Daton Fix turned 26 years old just prior to the 2024 NCAA tourney, or that Nelson Brands will be 26 in Feb 2025.
No problem. I was just trying to give some information, and I do understand what you are saying.
I read somewhere Bo was 17 or just turned 18 during the U20 worlds. He was held back like a lot of really good kids.
To me it’s not an issue and none of my business. Our newest recruits next year: Perry and Desmond are 19 years old in their senior year. Seems like jealous people just try to find something on the best kids.
To me it’s not an issue and none of my business. Our newest recruits next year: Perry and Desmond are 19 years old in their senior year. Seems like jealous people just try to find something on the best kids.
Either that, or (much more likely), you're projecting your jealousy onto others.
I can’t make it to PSU this weekend for Drexel, but, I do have time with 3 PSU friends to take in the VT-Missouri tilt. Bo Bassett will also be at VT Friday so we’ll be on our best behavior…. but, definitely rocking our PSU wrestling gear. Looking forward to seeing KOT even though his opponent is meh.
I’m curious about the “face of the program” or “wants to be the Man”, or “go somewhere to change a program” narratives floating out there.
How much of these narratives are actually based in fact, and from specific things that Bassett has said? How much is it pure speculation on message boards or podcasts from people trying to predict or get an inkling of where he might attend?
How much of these narratives are actually based in fact, and from specific things that Bassett has said? How much is it pure speculation on message boards or podcasts from people trying to predict or get an inkling of where he might attend?
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It is amazing how many adults need to project their anxieties over where a kid is going to go to college.
It's all just made up, but if people didn't just make stuff up, we wouldn't have much to talk in the off-season which is kinda fun to do. 🤼♀️🤷♂️
Some combination of this + wishful thinking.
And the wishful thinkers include some PSU fans who dislike Bassett's self-promotion and want him going elsewhere -- including Iowa so there's an excuse to cheer against him.
Don’t really believe there a very many PSU fans wishing Bassett going any other place. I believe most PSU fans want to see him in the blue and white. Those that do are trolls or have a low understanding of quality wrestling.
As bad as it is to relive your misspent youth vicariously through your own kids (some end up like Jimmy Piersall).
Imagine doing it through kids you aren't related to and you don't know and haven't even met.
It used to be kids idolized adults in sports; now adults idolize kids in sports.
Sam Herring, his 138lb teammate, just committed to PSU. He's a junior at McCort, and the highest ranked JR in the 138lb rankings.
Not suggesting that's going to influence where Bassett goes but I have to imagine the two are good friends and training partners.
Not suggesting that's going to influence where Bassett goes but I have to imagine the two are good friends and training partners.
Not relevant. I read on good authority that Owen McMullen will be the main influence on Bassett AND Jax' decisions.😉 Plus, Sam is just a room guy - or a high recruit if he AAs. One or the other. 😎😉😎
No, no, no! HR, or is it GIAPet, or maybe it is Go Iowa Awesome. Whatever it is, that isn't where you go for wrestling insight. That is where you go to read what "delusional" and " not so bright" think stalling is and get a good laugh.
By a room guy, do you think the goofs on HR realize Bearclaw is an example of a PSU room guy?
Herring might have been more than that, if only he had better judgment and followed McMullen.
Could happen, but your opinion is based on a photo of these two guys in orange singlets?
I'd guess (and that's all it is) that Bassett stays closer to home, possibly coming down to a PSU-anOSU battle. But, again, that is purely a guess.
Breaking: kids take photos in school singlets during official visits.
At least at every school but Penn State
At least at every school but Penn State
Second time Bassett mentioned proximity to home as something he is thinking about (both Iowa and Oklahoma State). Obviously it is not a deal breaker, he mentioned Saitiev going to Siberia but that statement also led me to think his family isn't interested in uprooting themselves either to his new school (even if a donor can take care of the bill) because of what they built in Johnstown (McCort program, the Compound)
Off of that, I think it'll be Penn State or Ohio State. Depending on how much you think he cares about "being the face of the program"
I think once he gets to 5-6, he'll stop cutting and do one big announcement.
Off of that, I think it'll be Penn State or Ohio State. Depending on how much you think he cares about "being the face of the program"
I think once he gets to 5-6, he'll stop cutting and do one big announcement.
The more and more I think about it. How does Bo's marketing and whole social media thing fit the Penn State "team first" mold? I can see Cael not really all for the way Bo does things. Bo is a really good wrestler and I would love to see him at PSU. I would just guess Cael is not going as hard for him as Brands or Tom Ryan.
I have a gut feeling Rudis could play a part in his decision and a huge NIL deal for him. Rudis seems all in on branding the kid. Don't they have some sort of partnership with Ohio State (Iowa as well) ? And I think their offices are just down the road from Columbus. And an even crazier idea in my head .. Bo having his sites set on one day leading his college as a coach. Where do you all think that would be easier to accomplish? PSU or Ohio State? The Bassett family seem like "long game" thinkers to me... lol
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I’m not so sure Cael was into how RBY nor Carter promote(d) themselves. Still seems to have worked out OK.
DT’s long path at Penn State seems to have worked out. He is likely the highest paid NCAA wrestling coach.
It sure did. Just might not be at the college of his choice. Lol
