Intermat embracing the fans....kudos willie

[dunkej01]

I have for a long time said flo needed more interaction with the fans or more precisely the posters on the message boards.

While this initiative isn't exactly that, I hope many posters across the interwebs embrace this.

1) there is a ton of informed smart posters across the wrestling boards

2) there are bunch of funny witty people across the boards

3) there are tons and tons of witty and knowledgable people not on the boards that create great content on facebook, tweeter, Instagram, etc

4) I want to see if some of you out there fit the pictures we have of you in our minds

5)it should help willie grow the website and hopefully become a formidable competitor to the flo behemoth

6) who is the next stalemates, willie, CP that could be a break out star

7) its guaranteed to be F**

 

[Chickenman Testa]

They should have a segment called “really Bro?” pointing out wierd and wacky stuff in the world of wrestling

 

[dunkej01]

They should have a segment called “really Bro?” pointing out wierd and wacky stuff in the world of wrestling

They could have so many other segments

- crazy matside mom of the week. Maybe it would shame some of the crazy out of our gyms

- viral wrestling social media post of the week

- in the vein of ask a black dude from the Chappelle show...ask a wrestling coach

- OW of the week. Kids from any tournament going on in the country get recognized for crushing their bracket

- where are they now segments of past great HS/college kids that are now killing it off the mat

I could go on but then willie might feel compelled to hire me and I'm too busy with hanging out here, kids sports and banging my head against the wall at work

 

[danoftw]

They could have so many other segments

- crazy matside mom of the week. Maybe it would shame some of the crazy out of our gyms

- viral wrestling social media post of the week

- in the vein of ask a black dude from the Chappelle show...ask a wrestling coach

- (dake) bombs of the week

- OW of the week. Kids from any tournament going on in the country get recognized for crushing their bracket

- where are they now segments of past great HS/college kids that are now killing it off the mat

I could go on but then willie might feel compelled to hire me and I'm too busy with hanging out here, kids sports and banging my head against the wall at work

A Bizarre Foods/Andrew Zimmern type deal where Nelson Brands tastes wrestlers from around the world

 

[dunkej01]

You got Bo'd

BoNi would cohost Ala randy moss, a weekly segment of big moves

 

[danoftw]

Jason Nolf Says You’re Done.
Best pins/finishes segment cohosted by Todrank

 

[El-Jefe]

Willie's PSU Recruit of the Week.

 

[danoftw]

Mike C Jeopardy. Call in show. Fans call in answers and Mike C replies with the question

 

[Dogwelder]

Willie's PSU top-10 p4p Recruit of the Week.

FIFY

 

[El-Jefe]

A Bizarre Foods/Andrew Zimmern type deal where Nelson Brands tastes wrestlers from around the world

Brands vs. Food

 

[CropDuster507]

They could have so many other segments

- crazy matside mom of the week. Maybe it would shame some of the crazy out of our gyms

- viral wrestling social media post of the week

- in the vein of ask a black dude from the Chappelle show...ask a wrestling coach

- OW of the week. Kids from any tournament going on in the country get recognized for crushing their bracket

- where are they now segments of past great HS/college kids that are now killing it off the mat

I could go on but then willie might feel compelled to hire me and I'm too busy with hanging out here, kids sports and banging my head against the wall at work

- WTF Call of the Week

Our sport is one of the most accessible athletic endeavors in the world. I'm just guessing most folks don't get super close to Michael Phelps... Shit, Masters level athletes have probably stood in weigh ins next to Burroughs. If you enter the Open, you could legitimately wrestle an Olympian or World Champion. You just can't do that in other sports. It's a part of the niche and culture in it.

This is a step for wrestling media to match and turn that accessibility into a + for them, in a "current times" application. Seems so simple, but what a stroke of brilliance, honestly. I'm a millennial who's never subscribed to InterMat, but I'm probably in. Not because of this cool feature, but even the articles they've put up are actually intriguing and thoughtful, not just regurgitations of press releases mixed with softball q & a's with coaches. I don't know ****ing Earl, but yeah, I'm interested as hell to read about him covering his first trials. They're covering Greco. I saw a headline or article preview from Austin Early that caught my eye while I was scrolling on Twitter about women's wrestling. Can't remember the title or nothing, but that piqued my interest, too.

 

[NothingMeaningful]

- WTF Call of the Week

Our sport is one of the most accessible athletic endeavors in the world. I'm just guessing most folks don't get super close to Michael Phelps... Shit, Masters level athletes have probably stood in weigh ins next to Burroughs. If you enter the Open, you could legitimately wrestle an Olympian or World Champion. You just can't do that in other sports. It's a part of the niche and culture in it.

Triathlon has everyone on the course at the same time (more or less). Everyone from World Champions to National Champions to BOP age groupers, depending on the race. Same for big name marathons.

 

[Petch]

Fist to the Back Call of the Week

Best wrestling phrases and/or descriptions made by a radio or TV announcer.

 

[Reslo]

Average Officiating Segment: A look at the worst and most baffling calls of the week.

 

[PSU22]

Would love to hear willie's updated take on pulling down all my fan art videos of nolf decking imar, bo's pin vs mymar etc while he was a corporate flobro suit. Hope he has a smidge of regret.

 

[Dogwelder]

Would love to hear willie's updated take on pulling down all my fan art videos of nolf decking imar, bo's pin vs mymar etc while he was a corporate flobro suit. Hope he has a smidge of regret.

I don’t think Willie is thinking about you. Sorry.

 

[smalls103]

Thanks guys. incorporating fans is one of my objectives.

psu22 - i don't recall what you're talking about.

 

[Cali_Nittany]

 

[82bordeaux]

While we are all patting @smalls103 on the back, I have a slight bone to pick. What's with stroking the Iowa egos on their Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches on Twitter? First of all, it is just a bad version of veal Milanese. Second, it is not tenderloin at all. It is pork loin which is pounded down to about a 1/4". So there is no truth in advertising, like so many things Iowa.
Now I'll concede it is a tasty ass sammy. But they ruin it with pickles, onions, mustard,and...ketchup. WTF is that?
I'll tell you what. My family (yeah, fresh off the boat) has been making this sandwich forever. It was my birthday meal choice growing up. But here is how you eat it. You marinate roasted peppers in olive oil with garlic for about 4 hours. Then you serve the pork cutlet on thick sliced fresh Italian bread. Top it with the roasted peppers, and that's it. Boom! Simplicity makes the best meals. Willie, I'm sure you're a good eater, but I could teach you a few things.
And I know you didn't earn your steak dinner with Figs, but I'll give you a second shot with Bouzakis!

 

[El-Jefe]

While we are all patting @smalls103 on the back, I have a slight bone to pick. What's with stroking the Iowa egos on their Pork Tenderloin Sandwiches on Twitter? First of all, it is just a bad version of veal Milanese. Second, it is not tenderloin at all. It is pork loin which is pounded down to about a 1/4". So there is no truth in advertising, like so many things Iowa.
Now I'll concede it is a tasty ass sammy. But they ruin it with pickles, onions, mustard,and...ketchup. WTF is that?
I'll tell you what. My family (yeah, fresh off the boat) has been making this sandwich forever. It was my birthday meal choice growing up. But here is how you eat it. You marinate roasted peppers in olive oil with garlic for about 4 hours. Then you serve the pork cutlet on thick sliced fresh Italian bread. Top it with the roasted peppers, and that's it. Boom! Simplicity makes the best meals. Willie, I'm sure you're a good eater, but I could teach you a few things.
And I know you didn't earn your steak dinner with Figs, but I'll give you a second shot with Bouzakis!

Yes -- this! Pork with roasted peppers is a very good option. Also: the Philly version (thin sliced dipped in its juice with spinach or broccoli rabe); barbecue pulled pork (with none of that Alabama white sauce atrocity); pork souvlaki in a pita; anything pernil (arepas, medianoche, etc.); tacos al pastor; carnitas. Etc.

And those are just some of the simple ones. So many options, no excuse for that.

Bigger picture: could do regular segments about Normal People Food gone wrong in the midwest. Other examples: Ham vs. spam. Pizza vs. gas station pizza and deep dish "pizza." Marinara vs. that weak ass ketchup imposter. ANY cod/bacalao dish vs. lutefisk.

 

[NoVaLion2]

They should have a segment called “really Bro?” pointing out wierd and wacky stuff in the world of wrestling

C'mon Man!

 

[johnstownsteel]

Yes -- this! Pork with roasted peppers is a very good option. Also: the Philly version (thin sliced dipped in its juice with spinach or broccoli rabe); barbecue pulled pork (with none of that Alabama white sauce atrocity); pork souvlaki in a pita; anything pernil (arepas, medianoche, etc.); tacos al pastor; carnitas. Etc.

And those are just some of the simple ones. So many options, no excuse for that.

Bigger picture: could do regular segments about Normal People Food gone wrong in the midwest. Other examples: Ham vs. spam. Pizza vs. gas station pizza and deep dish "pizza." Marinara vs. that weak ass ketchup imposter. ANY cod/bacalao dish vs. lutefisk.

My girlfriend loves to cook. Shes always in the kitchen after work. I was craving the pork barbecue sandwhiches I used to have down in North Carolina so she looked around for a good vinegar based barbecue sauce and went to work. Even made the barbecue slaw that goes on top. She absolutely nailed it. Funny side story, she cooks for the neighborhood Catholic Priest every night and drops it off. But there are days he will stop in and make requests and his request is ALWAYS baked ziti. We are both Sopranos fans so after he leaves I always say Chop chop Carmella. The situation is kinda creepy (dont know why) but it is so much like the Preist that was always at the Sopranos trying to score some grubbage. Hell, he even looks like the Priest on the show. Lol

 

[El-Jefe]

They should have a segment called “really Bro?” pointing out wierd and wacky stuff in the world of wrestling

C'mon Man!

There could be a recurring segment of other sports gimmicks copied by wrestling coaches.

Tan Tom has a running start on the list, with Pin Chain and black shirts.

 

[creamery freak]

Average Officiating Segment: A look at the worst and most baffling calls of the week.

You could have the uncalled pin of the week. Thinking back to Jimmy G and Heil or Warner in the NCAA 1st round.

 

[82bordeaux]

My girlfriend loves to cook. Shes always in the kitchen after work. I was craving the pork barbecue sandwhiches I used to have down in North Carolina so she looked around for a good vinegar based barbecue sauce and went to work. Even made the barbecue slaw that goes on top. She absolutely nailed it. Funny side story, she cooks for the neighborhood Catholic Priest every night and drops it off. But there are days he will stop in and make requests and his request is ALWAYS baked ziti. We are both Sopranos fans so after he leaves I always say Chop chop Carmella. The situation is kinda creepy (dont know why) but it is so much like the Preist that was always at the Sopranos trying to score some grubbage. Hell, he even looks like the Priest on the show. Lol

 

[El-Jefe]

You could have the uncalled pin of the week. Thinking back to Jimmy G and Heil or Warner in the NCAA 1st round.

Conversely the called non-pin of the week, starring Eierman and Tariq Wilson.

 

[pish69]

@smalls103 Just wanted to shout out to you. Happy you're doing well and I signed up for platinum Intermat a week or so ago. Cancelled my Flo Pro today (I have till Dec 8th) and I'll never go back after that. I enjoy reading articles, and the staff (especially Earl) has really done a great job so far and I enjoy logging on and seeing new insightful well written pieces.

It's like a breathe of fresh air not having to looking at Flo's stupid rankings, Pyles snarky comments (he actually blocked me on twitter and I never said one negative thing to him). I thought to myself? Why the hell am I paying $130 a year for no B1G coverage, horrible articles with nothing insightful, snarky attitude to the people that supported them with their wallets, and then to top it off I get blocked for now reason to a guy I never said a negative word to on Twitter.

I look forward to your journey and I'm glad you're in charge. You have the inside knowledge of what's going on, know how rankings should work, and are employing some top guys around you.

Kudos Willie

 

[creamery freak]

@smalls103 Just wanted to shout out to you. Happy you're doing well and I signed up for platinum Intermat a week or so ago. Cancelled my Flo Pro today (I have till Dec 8th) and I'll never go back after that. I enjoy reading articles, and the staff (especially Earl) has really done a great job so far and I enjoy logging on and seeing new insightful well written pieces.

It's like a breathe of fresh air not having to looking at Flo's stupid rankings, Pyles snarky comments (he actually blocked me on twitter and I never said one negative thing to him). I thought to myself? Why the hell am I paying $130 a year for no B1G coverage, horrible articles with nothing insightful, snarky attitude to the people that supported them with their wallets, and then to top it off I get blocked for now reason to a guy I never said a negative word to on Twitter.

I look forward to your journey and I'm glad you're in charge. You have the inside knowledge of what's going on, know how rankings should work, and are employing some top guys around you.

Kudos Willie

You forgot that next to Cael, he's our top recruiter! 😉

 

[smalls103]

hey Pish, i saw you subscribed. appreciate it and hope you find the content compelling.