Here is the actual interview Cael gave, while discussing 157, also talks about 149, 165, 184 and medical forfeits.
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I could watch Cael interviews all day long lol. That man lives rent free in Tom Brands head lolA wee-bit trace of a restrained smile there after the statement at the 5:40 mark . . . followed by a nervous chuckle from the reporter asking the next question. 😉
Brands pays Cael.I could watch Cael interviews all day long lol. That man lives rent free in Tom Brands head lol
Brands in the front row of the Cael coaching clinic.Brands pays Cael.
While his believing it may be true, it is factually false. Cael said as much in the presser.he seems to believe that because it is no longer the first semester if Haines wrestles he would no longer be in a "redshirt". Is this true?
He can still wrestle 2 more duals before losing his RS which is smart because it gives the team flexibility in case they need him in big dual or in case of injury to Claw.I was under the impression that Haines still had 2 of his 5 days available to wrestle and still be able to redshirt, regardless of Fall or Spring semester. If Spey is correct, we should have wrestled Haines 2 other times last semester.
Next year Levi shirts. Carter goes 165, Facundo goes 174, Barr goes 184, and Brooks goes 197.Cael is the mastermind with these dilemmas.
Cael did confirm one salient point of speculation on this board, namely, Levi is growing out of 157. That creates the immediate question of who goes where next year. The easy button is everyone moves up. Sounds good to me for Levi, Facundo and Brooks, while addressing the 197 question as well. The one I am less certain of is Carter moving up.
If Levi has a redshirt then at least there is added flexibility between Levi and Alex at 165 if Carter stays at 174. If Levi shirts this year then it seems we may have to sit a star. I can't recall when we have had to do that other than Rasheed vs Cassar. BTW - I was in the we should have gone with Caesar camp, but everyone was enamored with Shakur's 'phantom' bonus potential. Well, had we listened to me and Cassar won the spot he likely would have not moved up to heavy and been the only adult human to beat Gable in folk... twice.
Cael has a plan for sure (CP), and my bet is Levi has to go this year. That said, I have been wrong before.
Next year Levi shirts. Carter goes 165, Facundo goes 174, Barr goes 184, and Brooks goes 197.
For what it's worth, here's what Spey writes in the article:While his believing it may be true, it is factually false. Cael said as much in the presser.
True freshman are allowed 5 competitive dates attached in the season. Levi has only had 3 competitive dates (also per Cael).
True Freshman must compete attached only when they compete during the first semester. The first semester is now over.
Therefore, by way of example, Levi can wrestle vs Wisconsin, another dual this season or an open (each as attached), as well as any opens unattached this semester, and Levi could still preserve his redshirt. Or he could burn it and wrestle B1Gs.
He edited the article. Previously it made a point to state that if Haines goes, his red-shirt is burned.For what it's worth, here's what Spey writes in the article:
"Will Levi Haines have his redshirt pulled off in Madison?
"We won't know until we see who takes the mat, but the fact that Haines is listed as a probable starter certainly heightens the speculation ...
"Haines participation in the dual would not necessarily signal that he will be PSU's starter moving forward as all True Freshman are given 5 events to compete in without burning their year of eligibility."
Seems like his believing it is also not true
Odd question to ask when the answer can only be no. It's actually impossible since Levi has 2 dates remaining. Spey is usually on top of things so he deserves a pass on this oneFor what it's worth, here's what Spey writes in the article:
"Will Levi Haines have his redshirt pulled off in Madison?
"We won't know until we see who takes the mat, but the fact that Haines is listed as a probable starter certainly heightens the speculation ...
"Haines participation in the dual would not necessarily signal that he will be PSU's starter moving forward as all True Freshman are given 5 events to compete in without burning their year of eligibility."
Seems like his believing it is also not true
Carter 165??Next year Levi shirts. Carter goes 165, Facundo goes 174, Barr goes 184, and Brooks goes 197.
Attitude or Altitude?I have a hard time seeing Carter making 165 for an entire college season.Carter 165??
Might need an attitude reduction surgery✌️🥶
YesAttitude or Altitude?I have a hard time seeing Carter making 165 for an entire college season.
If thats the scenario, I wish we could have gotten Barr on the NLWCshirt plan for a year.Next year Levi shirts. Carter goes 165, Facundo goes 174, Barr goes 184, and Brooks goes 197.
That is why an ORS is very possible for Carter.Attitude or Altitude?I have a hard time seeing Carter making 165 for an entire college season.
Returnees and Intermat RankingIf thats the scenario, I wish we could have gotten Barr on the NLWCshirt plan for a year.
What does 84 look like next year, I wanna say fairly weak, right?
TIFWIW but Carter said his goal was to win #4 and the Olympics in 2024 and then be done with wrestling. Didn't seem super interested in winning #5 even though it would be historic. I think he is ready for MMA also.That is why an ORS is very possible for Carter.
Did not realize Hidlay had another year, you sure he’s TWO years behind lil bro?Returnees and Intermat Ranking
Keckeisen 2
Hidlay 3
Romero 5
Loew 6
Assad 8
Pinto 10
2018/19 was his true freshman season. He read shirted.Did not realize Hidlay had another year, you sure he’s TWO years behind lil bro?
Why leave out 157? Aside from the likely shirt for Kasak, you have him and the Claw eyeing 157.Next year Levi shirts. Carter goes 165, Facundo goes 174, Barr goes 184, and Brooks goes 197.
Whose shirt did he read and what did it say?2018/19 was his true freshman season. He read shirted.
Whose shirt did he read and what did it say?