Flo and Penn State
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Cael may not have specifically appreciated Bo’s words that day—but no external force had more recruiting upside to it in his career.Bo Nickal might have had a bit to do with that.
I was thinking to myself, they should set up a table in the lobby of The Q with Bo trading autographs with commits.
It seems like every fan base (or at least a segment of every fan base) thinks every media outlet is biased against them.
And for every Penn State fan that think FLO (or whoever) is biased against them, there's probably 10 fans of opposing teams that think FLO (or whoever) is overly positive about them.
And for every Penn State fan that think FLO (or whoever) is biased against them, there's probably 10 fans of opposing teams that think FLO (or whoever) is overly positive about them.
Good practice for after the national finals for RBY and a refresher for Cenzo. Which would not benefit any of the Rutgers wrestlers.
I do not feel that there is a bias against PSU at Flo. In fact, they often make highly complimentary statements about the Penn State program and PSU wrestlers. The problem this year is Spey's strange ranking philosophy. Also, because they have more access to other programs, they obtain many more videos featuring wrestlers from other programs.
Actually there are quite a few spots they could move up.
133 & 165 Are #2 and have both beat the 1 guy ahead of them
184 they have ranked 9th and just beat #6
197 is hit or miss but he is #4 and has beat #3 and could easily see him beating #2.
HWT is #3 and has piss pounded the #2 guy ahead of him.
Very similar to an exercise I ran yesterday. However, it can be difficult
to predict a near-perfect tourney for one top team and the wheels coming off for another both happening. But it
it isn't impossible (2011 anyone?).
Flo is a business like any other subscriber based company. Blair just wrestled SEM and not a word. They don’t cover wrestling, they cover what they can sell and that’s fine. They don’t promote wrestling 1st, they promote FLO, and that’s fine too, cuz it’s a business that promotes and covers a lot of events. They pay a good bit to stream their events, it makes sense to only promote what makes them money. Our coach isn’t going to tip his hand just to get coverage. It will never happen and I’m glad for that. Flo is just a service. One of many.
And their “bombshell” RTC tax forms write-up preceded both.
I do agree it’s more of a professional thing though. Flo would jump at the opportunity to showcase PSU like they have Iowa several times (Remember when “Terry” was their splash page for an entire season? Brutal). Unfortunately, that isn’t likely to happen under Cael’s watch.
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thank you. I tend to lurk. I really appreciate this group. Cheers!
Exactly Flo only promotes what will generate revenue. Which is why Flo made no mention of the PA SEM, NJ Blair match as PA Power was on site for interviews and live viewing. Very difficult to put a spin on a group of high school aged wrestlers where most of the kids will continue off to college.
that is true about Flo.... but I do wish they would cover all wrestling - be a goto hub! Appreciate your post John - sure does beat a lot of the petty stuff that gets posted (at times)!
More specifically, PA Power live streamed the dual on Rokfin. Nobody promotes a competitor.
agreed and not only did the people of Blair Academy choose to allow PA power to handle the live stream and pre and post interview relays a lot about the reputation and trust PA Power carries in the wrestling world.
If anyone listened to the last FLO Radio Show, they reviewed their picks for NCAA Finals match-ups and winners. There was clear consensus on Cenzo and Hall winning, and CP was adamant about sticking with Lee as his pick at 141. They also pretty much discounted Lugo's chances. So the same thread must have been started on HR mfing FLO.
The amount of times we get to hear about Moran’s fluky win over Lee is about to surpass the mentions of Andy McCulley over Nickal
This is true, HR’s thread is already longer than ours. To be fair they look the same, some calling out Flo, others giving a bit more grace.
I'm really curious to see how Cenzo wrestles Marinelli this time around. It will be extremely difficult especially in CHA. I think Marinelli has a HUGE chip on his shoulder against Cenzo and I get why. Most people seem to pick Cenzo whenever they wrestle and the trend seems to continue now with Cenzo being #1 the whole year. I except Bull to come out aggressive like last year's B1G finals, intense hand fighting and a TON of shots.
He made a point to say after the B1G finals last year that "This match was won on my attacks, not his" He was clearly tired of hearing how he only won the dual because Cenzo chucked himself to his back. Strategy wise, I think the obvious consensus is avoid upper body with him. Whether Cenzo forces it unnecessarily or Bull hits it perfectly, just do not get in that position with him, that's almost always 2+4 for Bull. Hand fighting and ankle picks. I'd be shocked if Bull can ride Cenzo also.
He made a point to say after the B1G finals last year that "This match was won on my attacks, not his" He was clearly tired of hearing how he only won the dual because Cenzo chucked himself to his back. Strategy wise, I think the obvious consensus is avoid upper body with him. Whether Cenzo forces it unnecessarily or Bull hits it perfectly, just do not get in that position with him, that's almost always 2+4 for Bull. Hand fighting and ankle picks. I'd be shocked if Bull can ride Cenzo also.
