Jax absolutely but why do you think this changes things for Bo. Bo and Blaze should never be in the same weight class and from everything I’ve read Bo and Jax aren’t a package deal. With Blaze coming I’m resigned to Jax going elsewhere (most likely Okie St) but I just don’t see how this changes things for Bo. You seem to be pretty plugged in to what’s going on though so why do feel this way?
Wrestling No. 1 Pound For Pound wrestler in 2025, Marcus Blaze commits to Penn State!
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He's really good and I think he'll be an AA if/when Lilledahl moves up to 133.
For a lot of these guys, it would be completely understandable if the log jam was just too much for them and they transferred out.
That doesn't even always ring true. 10 bonus scoring runners-up can beat 10 ho hum champs
These last 2 classes have been absurd. This years class is possibly one of the best ever but next years has the number 1 and 2 p4p guys who are looking like two of the best recruits to come out in a long time plus 2 kids who are jumping levels at an extremely high rate (Cunningham and Desmond) and another top 40 kid in Perry. DT has had some big gets but you win titles with NCAA champs and finalists and these 2 classes look like they have a bunch of those kids. It’s unreal
Edit-I forgot about Henckel! Just another top 10 kid in the class. Ho hum
I just went and looked at Flo. PSU has #1, 2, 15, 18, 32, and 41 on the big board. OSU has 3, 5, 6, 26, 43, 50, 81, and 90 on the big board. The big difference is I think only Lockett competes for titles from OSU’s class. Lots of talent and AA quality guys though. Definitely looks like the number 2 team moving forward
Edit-I forgot about Henckel! Just another top 10 kid in the class. Ho hum
I just went and looked at Flo. PSU has #1, 2, 15, 18, 32, and 41 on the big board. OSU has 3, 5, 6, 26, 43, 50, 81, and 90 on the big board. The big difference is I think only Lockett competes for titles from OSU’s class. Lots of talent and AA quality guys though. Definitely looks like the number 2 team moving forward
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i think Landon and Vega are title contenders. Unless LR ends up at the same weight as Duke all 4 years which I doubt
One could hope LL can make 125 while Desmond redshirts. Much stronger lineup at lower weights that way
Come on, Random. You know the criteria. Study after study has shown that WE NEED EIGHT SCORING WRESTLERS TO WIN!!!
Same study that was done by Pitt football that concluded 8 (83%) putts of every 10 that are left short of the hole won't go in?
If you want to win team titles and individual titles you go PSU. On paper they are big favorites to win NCAAs for many years to come. These other uncommitted blue chippers that go anywhere else have to know they are never winning a team title. Will
that factor into their decision?
that factor into their decision?
Cael has certainly created a giant snowball rolling down a hill with no stopping in sight. Nobody is better at getting guys to achieve their individual goals along with achieving team goals of winning titles.
The field has a lot of catching up to do. The problem is Cael still seems to be building momentum, rather than hitting his peak.
Everybody else would be happier if it wasn't for that roaring downhill snowball always appearing to be perched on the mountain top.
Vega I can agree with. I don’t see it with Landon. Tough kid and AA quality but I don’t see him winning titles
Well, that is remarkably similar to the USA U20 team for 2024, isn't it? Best recruiting trip ever!
Didn’t someone here say once that you needed 12 scoring wrestlers in the tournament to have a shot of winning?
This just proves that Cael is just a recruiter. He really can’t coach or develop talent. 😉
I live on the west coast and woke up at 5:30 for no particular reason then realized oh sh!t he's already announced. I checked my phone and damn.. PSU no words.. what a f%cking program. The level of talent they are inspiring/attracting was literally unthinkable even ten years ago and now its wall to wall. High School kids coming in who’ve already beaten multiple NCAA champs/legends. It is a blessing to be able to watch this miraculous program.
I was shocked he announced this early in the day also. I thought I was going to enjoy a beer with his announcement, instead it was coffee.
Hey it’s 5 o’clock somewhere
As easy going as my coworkers and boss are, I don't think it would be appreciated. So I settled for Baileys in my coffee...
I think he is a Caleb Henson type who could win the right weight class with the right draw
Bailey’s in coffee is awesome!As easy going as my coworkers and boss are, I don't think it would be appreciated. So I settled for Baileys in my coffee...
Tip of the hat to the late, great Kris Kristofferson. RIPAs easy going as my coworkers and boss are, I don't think it would be appreciated. So I settled for Baileys in my coffee...
This will happen when they take over the PSU Altoona program and make it into the JV team and start entering them in the tournament as well.
West coast sleepy head sleeping in late and coming over here to see the great news! The sun seems a little brighter here in already sunny San Diego : )
But if Penn State keeps dropping the ball by not going for the gusto and only winning matches by 7 or 14 points those lost bonus points could doom us!
Wunderground forecast says you might be looking at some rain pretty soon, so I don't want to land in no San Diego. 😁
Just think.. @El-Jefe is still in bed all the way across the other side of the earth and doesn’t know yet. 😂
