Flo recently posted an article behind their paywall about who they think PSU's recruiting targets are. Anyone care to share their speculations?
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Shane Van Ness, Cael Valencia, and Stevo Poulin. Nothing we didn't know. Although I question how hard we would pursue Valencia. Thoughts @El-Jefe?
I think an article about our targets in both 2021 and 2022 would've been more interesting.
Oh, wait, you meant about Valencia. He's clearly not a need, but neither was Facundo. He's good enough that you at least listen if he's interested. Since PSU was the runner-up for his brothers, and he listed PSU among the 8 schools he's still considering, the relationship with Cael is pretty good.
It'll be interesting to see how he does in 2021. He lost in the state finals to Goofer commit Andrew Sparks 7-1, after beating Sparks 5-1 the week before. That loss probably doesn't sit well with him.
Arizona State is also in the running, so that should put to rest the theorized family falling out with Zeke over Zahid's suspension. They're probably the favorites.
It is my understanding that Zahid wanted to come to PSU, but there was not room for his brother.
As stated not a big need, but would be nice to get him
I'm not sure I believe that about Anthony, based on Cael recruiting families, Anthony's weight, and the roster and commits.
The only top PSU signee that year was Cenzo who shirted at 149. Hall was still a year away and very much not a lock.
(Aside: if only every high school athlete were as meticulous as Hall during the recruiting process.)
Anthony shirted and then wrestled 165, so that type of plan shouldn't have been objectionable.
Plus Anthony took an Olympic shirt, so he had the freestyle chops as well.
The only top PSU signee that year was Cenzo who shirted at 149. Hall was still a year away and very much not a lock.
(Aside: if only every high school athlete were as meticulous as Hall during the recruiting process.)
Anthony shirted and then wrestled 165, so that type of plan shouldn't have been objectionable.
Plus Anthony took an Olympic shirt, so he had the freestyle chops as well.
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