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Evan Wick

Unless Cael plants said tree because it seems like those guys do grow on trees here ;)

I absolutely can see Carter becoming more of a turner. His top game is very brutal. Either way, I see both those guys evolving. I was beyond impressed with Kerkvliet's bonusing, 4 wins/4 bonus. I'll tell you, I never have seen Jordan Wood turned like that.
Kerk took the "chop Wood, carry water" thing a bit literally.
 
Not sure if you guys follow Kerkvliet on IG, but he's looking bigger than he was at NCAAs.
 
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Not sure if you guys follow Kerkvliet on IG, but he's looking bigger than he was at NCAAs.
He's around 260 and jumping on boxes. I won't say that alone will make him jump Parris/Cassioppi since we know damn well size/strength alone doesn't equate to strong mat wrestling but I will say a full year healthy (knock on wood) and we'll see the kid jump levels.

I think it's conservative to start him out ranked 5 assuming Gable returns (he's beaten Hilger), Schultz beat him by 6. He'll get his chance for a rematch with Cass and Parris (in folk) soon enough.
 
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Last year's pre-season Starocci prediction was he would lose to Kemerer in his first match and beat Kemerer at the NCAA tournament. I did not jump off that bandwagon after the Indiana match.

This year's Starocci prediction is; He will have a 70% bonus rate in 2022.

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Starocci is definitely the guy I think has the best chance to turn into a bonus guy. He's shown some ability to tilt off his tight waste, ankle pinch ride (is there a name for this btw?). I think he picks up some majors next year for sure. Beard's got some tilting ability as well.

I don't see any of them turning into pinners at this point because none of them have really shown any flashes of that. This is definitely the most control-oriented crop that Cael has had. Lots of really solid basic wrestling and match management.
 
This is one way to infuriate your winningest coach.. screw over his ability to bring the best athletes in to compete..
If his credits couldn't transfer into the program he desired to enter, how is that the University's fault? I don't think Cael will be pissed since I don't think Cael is about providing exemptions for his athletes. I at least hope he's not like that.
 
If his credits couldn't transfer into the program he desired to enter, how is that the University's fault? I don't think Cael will be pissed since I don't think Cael is about providing exemptions for his athletes. I at least hope he's not like that.

We now have multiple threads with people speculating about what happened and then extrapolating it into a potential beef between Cael and PSU.

It is the offseason.
 
So does this officially signal the start of 4 months of Joe Lee to 157, Facundo to 165 banter?

Ugh.
The offseason just started my friend. We have a fun itinerary planned out!

Probably 2 more weeks of Griffith to PSU banter then he'll announce back to Stanford or UNC. We might even hear that Griffith is now leaning PSU at one point!
Then we'll talk about Facundo at 165 and Joe Lee at 157 for the next 2 weeks
Then late middle of July to early August, we might hear about an AA level kid on another team's roster is going to transfer here!
Then August those get shut down and we'll talk about Facundo at 165 and Joe Lee at 157 again
Then school will start and we'll hear some kids got BIG this summer, new weight rumors, Van Ness is actually going 157, Starocci 165, Facundo 174!!!
The season will start and it'll be Barraclough 149, Matt Lee 157, Joe Lee 165 first dual as Cael keeps Bartlett and SVN in redshirt until the Scuffle at the least
 
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The offseason just started my friend. We have a fun iteniary planned out!

Probably 2 more weeks of Griffith to PSU banter then he'll announce back to Stanford or UNC. We might even hear that Griffith is now leaning PSU at one point!
Then we'll talk about Facundo at 165 and Joe Lee at 157 for the next 2 weeks
Then late middle of July to early August, we might hear about an AA level kid on another team's roster is going to transfer here!
Then August those get shut down and we'll talk about Facundo at 165 and Joe Lee at 157 again
Then school will start and we'll hear some kids got BIG this summer, new weight rumors, Van Ness is actually going 157, Starocci 165, Facundo 174!!!
The season will start and it'll be Barraclough 149, Matt Lee 157, Joe Lee 165 first dual as Cael keeps Bartlett and SVN in redshirt until the Scuffle at the least
You forgot vacation pics.
 
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The offseason just started my friend. We have a fun itinerary planned out!

Probably 2 more weeks of Griffith to PSU banter then he'll announce back to Stanford or UNC. We might even hear that Griffith is now leaning PSU at one point!
Then we'll talk about Facundo at 165 and Joe Lee at 157 for the next 2 weeks
Then late middle of July to early August, we might hear about an AA level kid on another team's roster is going to transfer here!
Then August those get shut down and we'll talk about Facundo at 165 and Joe Lee at 157 again
Then school will start and we'll hear some kids got BIG this summer, new weight rumors, Van Ness is actually going 157, Starocci 165, Facundo 174!!!
The season will start and it'll be Barraclough 149, Matt Lee 157, Joe Lee 165 first dual as Cael keeps Bartlett and SVN in redshirt until the Scuffle at the least
Can we start the Ryan Deakin to penn state theory yet? Or what about continuing the Carr to psu so he can be with his friends?

all in all though if the joe Lee is the man at 165 then let it fly and have f*n
 
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Can we start the Ryan Deakin to penn state theory yet? Or what about continuing the Carr to psu so he can be with his friends?

all in all though if the joe Lee is the man at 165 then let it fly and have f*n
I’m calling it now.

Wick knocks off Marinelli (sp) in the quarter’s. Joe Lee beats Wick in the semi’s.

(That’s from an inside source)
 
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Sources say Cael has shown interest in the volunteer assistant position at Iowa. Brands is mulling it over.
 
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The offseason just started my friend. We have a fun itinerary planned out!

Probably 2 more weeks of Griffith to PSU banter then he'll announce back to Stanford or UNC. We might even hear that Griffith is now leaning PSU at one point!
Then we'll talk about Facundo at 165 and Joe Lee at 157 for the next 2 weeks
Then late middle of July to early August, we might hear about an AA level kid on another team's roster is going to transfer here!
Then August those get shut down and we'll talk about Facundo at 165 and Joe Lee at 157 again
Then school will start and we'll hear some kids got BIG this summer, new weight rumors, Van Ness is actually going 157, Starocci 165, Facundo 174!!!
The season will start and it'll be Barraclough 149, Matt Lee 157, Joe Lee 165 first dual as Cael keeps Bartlett and SVN in redshirt until the Scuffle at the least


Well done my friend

 
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The offseason just started my friend. We have a fun itinerary planned out!

Probably 2 more weeks of Griffith to PSU banter then he'll announce back to Stanford or UNC. We might even hear that Griffith is now leaning PSU at one point!
Then we'll talk about Facundo at 165 and Joe Lee at 157 for the next 2 weeks
Then late middle of July to early August, we might hear about an AA level kid on another team's roster is going to transfer here!
Then August those get shut down and we'll talk about Facundo at 165 and Joe Lee at 157 again
Then school will start and we'll hear some kids got BIG this summer, new weight rumors, Van Ness is actually going 157, Starocci 165, Facundo 174!!!
The season will start and it'll be Barraclough 149, Matt Lee 157, Joe Lee 165 first dual as Cael keeps Bartlett and SVN in redshirt until the Scuffle at the least

Sprinkle in:

* 2 cups of folks bitching about "When is the schedule being released??",
* 1/4- cup of "Geez - season tickets cost sooo much",
* 2 tablespoons of HR random mouthbreathers stopping by w/ their "Iowa is scoring 150+ pts at NCAAs" predictions,

... and I think you have the Summer 2021 recipe dialed in perfectly.
 
Sprinkle in:

* 2 cups of folks bitching about "When is the schedule being released??",
* 1/4- cup of "Geez - season tickets cost sooo much",
* 2 tablespoons of HR random mouthbreathers stopping by w/ their "Iowa is scoring 150+ pts at NCAAs" predictions,

... and I think you have the Summer 2021 recipe dialed in perfectly.
How about a dash of handicapped parking and garage issues?
 
The offseason just started my friend. We have a fun itinerary planned out!

Probably 2 more weeks of Griffith to PSU banter then he'll announce back to Stanford or UNC. We might even hear that Griffith is now leaning PSU at one point!
Then we'll talk about Facundo at 165 and Joe Lee at 157 for the next 2 weeks
Then late middle of July to early August, we might hear about an AA level kid on another team's roster is going to transfer here!
Then August those get shut down and we'll talk about Facundo at 165 and Joe Lee at 157 again
Then school will start and we'll hear some kids got BIG this summer, new weight rumors, Van Ness is actually going 157, Starocci 165, Facundo 174!!!
The season will start and it'll be Barraclough 149, Matt Lee 157, Joe Lee 165 first dual as Cael keeps Bartlett and SVN in redshirt until the Scuffle at the least
If there's no Iceland discussion... I'm outta here.
 
The offseason just started my friend. We have a fun itinerary planned out!

Probably 2 more weeks of Griffith to PSU banter then he'll announce back to Stanford or UNC. We might even hear that Griffith is now leaning PSU at one point!
Then we'll talk about Facundo at 165 and Joe Lee at 157 for the next 2 weeks
Then late middle of July to early August, we might hear about an AA level kid on another team's roster is going to transfer here!
Then August those get shut down and we'll talk about Facundo at 165 and Joe Lee at 157 again
Then school will start and we'll hear some kids got BIG this summer, new weight rumors, Van Ness is actually going 157, Starocci 165, Facundo 174!!!
The season will start and it'll be Barraclough 149, Matt Lee 157, Joe Lee 165 first dual as Cael keeps Bartlett and SVN in redshirt until the Scuffle at the least
Pretty damn good synopsis
 
So if I wanted to take a long weekend getaway with a female friend (we are in our 30s/40s) where would be a good choice?

Iceland is out! 🤣😂🤣😂🍻
 
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Sprinkle in:

* 2 cups of folks bitching about "When is the schedule being released??",
* 1/4- cup of "Geez - season tickets cost sooo much",
* 2 tablespoons of HR random mouthbreathers stopping by w/ their "Iowa is scoring 150+ pts at NCAAs" predictions,

... and I think you have the Summer 2021 recipe dialed in perfectly.

I must have missed the posts about season tickets costing too much. I’ll be happy to buy anyone’s season tickets if they think they cost too much 😎😄
 
The offseason just started my friend. We have a fun itinerary planned out!

Probably 2 more weeks of Griffith to PSU banter then he'll announce back to Stanford or UNC. We might even hear that Griffith is now leaning PSU at one point!
Then we'll talk about Facundo at 165 and Joe Lee at 157 for the next 2 weeks
Then late middle of July to early August, we might hear about an AA level kid on another team's roster is going to transfer here!
Then August those get shut down and we'll talk about Facundo at 165 and Joe Lee at 157 again
Then school will start and we'll hear some kids got BIG this summer, new weight rumors, Van Ness is actually going 157, Starocci 165, Facundo 174!!!
The season will start and it'll be Barraclough 149, Matt Lee 157, Joe Lee 165 first dual as Cael keeps Bartlett and SVN in redshirt until the Scuffle at the least
Please add several weeks discussion about when schedule will be released, including 90% of schedule being determined from other schools releasing first.
 
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