Live updates from Cael Sanderson's media day press conference
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Thanks Tim for all the updates!! Much appreciated! Everything as expected pretty much. I was secretly hoping they picked a starter at 125 (Teske/Teasdale), but other than that, business as usual. Glad to see RBY going right away
I doubt those guys were this awesome at dodgeball when they were recruited
I have always appreciated your reports and coverage, good luck in your other endeavors!
I like the approach. No reason to rush into a decision, plus each will get more opportunities on the open circuit before Xmas than they would on the dual schedule. RBY meanwhile seems like he’s about to do some good things right away
RBY was asked "whats maybe something that surprised you when you came into the PSU wrestling room and started practicing?"
His answer, without hesitation, "what surprised me the most is that my wrestling is there" then spoke to his perceived differences between high school and college wrestling and his confidence in his ability (couldn't quite make out what he said exactly)
Then reporter goes "So you're ready to go on Sunday?"
RBY: "Yeah ready to go, Excited!"
Well Roman, we share the same sentiment. Let's Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
His answer, without hesitation, "what surprised me the most is that my wrestling is there" then spoke to his perceived differences between high school and college wrestling and his confidence in his ability (couldn't quite make out what he said exactly)
Then reporter goes "So you're ready to go on Sunday?"
RBY: "Yeah ready to go, Excited!"
Well Roman, we share the same sentiment. Let's Go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He's had some good teams. This has the potential to be a great team.
Maybe elite.
Maybe elite.
You're 100% correct..I guess I was just hoping one of them seperated themselves enough from the other that it would be no question..I will certainly enjoy how it plays out
@Tim Owen/BWI staff - Thank you. I love PSU football and wrestling. Your contributions to us fans is greatly appreciated.
I have a feeling we are going to see a brand new Cenzo, in the top position, this year. God help the rest of the 165 pound field.
But not yet a great program. Still need a few more Big 10 titles, a few less individual Titlists and a more twitter-friendly head coach. Only then shall this mere great team ascend the heights
I can only be kidding when I say, “I knew I am good, but I didn’t know I am that good!” It must feel great to say it for real. BTW, Larry Bird had a similar quote about his first NBA practice.
There may be some separation but I think the coaches may want to keep the option of redshirting both Teske and Teasdale this year if it looks like they don't need them for the team race. Next year Bravo-Young could then redshirt while those guys man 125 and 133.
I'm just pumped to see our boys on the mat again Sunday...WE ARE!!
Cael can't coach dodgeball.
Is there anywhere to watch the wrestler interviews? Just checked my wife’s Facebook and I didn’t see any posted?
I was able to watch Cael’s presser
Thanks
I was able to watch Cael’s presser
Thanks
Cael is just awesome. Is there anyone on a big stage more humble and unassuming? We are so blessed.
If I were only decades younger and talented, there is no program that could lure me away from that room.
Then again if I were young again and in the best shape of my life I might have just won a wrestle off for the waterboy position. I used to roll and tape a mean mat too.
If I were only decades younger and talented, there is no program that could lure me away from that room.
Then again if I were young again and in the best shape of my life I might have just won a wrestle off for the waterboy position. I used to roll and tape a mean mat too.
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Don’t think we’ll see much of Teasdale this year.
Key Tidbits - most discussed but reading between the lines:
1) They are being careful with Berge's decent. I take it he and Verk couldn't wrestle off yet if they wanted. I like it, it's definitely a stretch for Berge so the slower the better
2) Nick showed some real grit, wrestling hurt and doing well at Nationals. Now fully healed after surgery, I can't wait for him and Cassar to meet at the Keystone. Many of us thought Nick wasnt himself at Nationals last year, definitely a front runner for a finalist this year.
3) As many suspected I think we'll get a full dose of Schnupp until the scuffle. Cael had some praise for him. Maybe he gained 5+ lbs of muscle and. If he were no longer undersized who knows maybe Cael will stick with him all year.
4) Cael is usually pretty reserved w.r.t. openly praising true freshmen I am already starting to think RBY might shock some folks in the hardest weight in the country. I was always saying low AA despite the competition, anything higher would be more than amazing for our future, but just maybe....
5) Bo, even after training with DT is ''well over 200lbs". That suprized me a little. I think after honing his skills with a world champion the last month, Bo might make quick work of Kyle Conel. Mark me down for a pin fall.
1) They are being careful with Berge's decent. I take it he and Verk couldn't wrestle off yet if they wanted. I like it, it's definitely a stretch for Berge so the slower the better
2) Nick showed some real grit, wrestling hurt and doing well at Nationals. Now fully healed after surgery, I can't wait for him and Cassar to meet at the Keystone. Many of us thought Nick wasnt himself at Nationals last year, definitely a front runner for a finalist this year.
3) As many suspected I think we'll get a full dose of Schnupp until the scuffle. Cael had some praise for him. Maybe he gained 5+ lbs of muscle and. If he were no longer undersized who knows maybe Cael will stick with him all year.
4) Cael is usually pretty reserved w.r.t. openly praising true freshmen I am already starting to think RBY might shock some folks in the hardest weight in the country. I was always saying low AA despite the competition, anything higher would be more than amazing for our future, but just maybe....
5) Bo, even after training with DT is ''well over 200lbs". That suprized me a little. I think after honing his skills with a world champion the last month, Bo might make quick work of Kyle Conel. Mark me down for a pin fall.
Cael recruits Dodgeball savants, they step into the Penn State room dominating Dodgeball competitions on day one.
You might be right, but I don't know that I got the same message. His 5 months comment tells me all options are open..
You can't tell anything for certain with the initial weights on Track, but it looks like Teasdale certified weighing above 125 and below 133, which makes certification at 125 a possibility.
Couple of other things I noticed on Track:
1) Jack Davis and Paul Feite are not certified yet, although they are still listed on the official PSU roster.
2) Aarif Asif (165) is certified with PSU's Track roster. Not yet added to the PSU official roster, although I would assume that will come shortly. I believe he wrestled for the club team last year, ala Scotty Stossel.
5) Bo, even after training with DT is ''well over 200lbs". That suprized me a little. I think after honing his skills with a world champion the last month, Bo might make quick work of Kyle Conel. Mark me down for a pin fall.
63 GogglesPaizano, Yesterday at 8:44 PM
I'm afraid the Bo-Conel match is not coming off this week due to Conel's injury. I'm greatly disappointed as is probably everyone else. Maybe at NCAA's!
63 GogglesPaizano, Yesterday at 8:44 PM
I'm afraid the Bo-Conel match is not coming off this week due to Conel's injury. I'm greatly disappointed as is probably everyone else. Maybe at NCAA's!
In the meantime, perhaps Tom Brands can simply step up and reciprocate because, you know, "it's good for the sport".
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