I am sure I am not the first to float this idea, but does anyone think the compressed/limited schedule helped a team like OK State that tends to cut a significant amount of weight? If AJ and the rest of the squad had to pull that for a full season, they may not have been the same.
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I think it helped more that they were in the Big 12 instead of big 10:
1. 11 dual meets during the compressed season.
2. One prep tournament
3. Big 12 Championship which gave them advantageous seeds.
4. More wins due to expanded schedule helping their seeding in St. Louis
1. 11 dual meets during the compressed season.
2. One prep tournament
3. Big 12 Championship which gave them advantageous seeds.
4. More wins due to expanded schedule helping their seeding in St. Louis
I am looking forward to future battles with the Oklahoma State's, Cornell's, North Carolina State's, Ohio State's, Arizona State's, Michigan's, Minnesota's and others of the college wrestling scene.
Very few people would have thought that someone could duplicate what Gable did at Iowa but Cael is well on his way, especially with his current roster.
I wouldn't want it any other way but I think of a John Smith who is a fantastic coach but perennially chasing Iowa and PSU. They said on broadcast that he has been a coach for 30 years, unfortunately the sun is slowly setting for him and I see the next 6 years Penn State. I could not imagine being one of these coaches from a "Wrestling" school and having the annual sitdown with the AD during the the Cael era.
I'm glad Cael is in State College coaching and didn't open an art studio in Salt Lake City or Ames.
* footnote - I'm a huge art fan and have been to the Met in NY, the old and the new Getty in Santa Monica/LA, etc, and a bucket list to visit the Louvre. That said, I'd love to see Cael's work.
I wouldn't want it any other way but I think of a John Smith who is a fantastic coach but perennially chasing Iowa and PSU. They said on broadcast that he has been a coach for 30 years, unfortunately the sun is slowly setting for him and I see the next 6 years Penn State. I could not imagine being one of these coaches from a "Wrestling" school and having the annual sitdown with the AD during the the Cael era.
I'm glad Cael is in State College coaching and didn't open an art studio in Salt Lake City or Ames.
* footnote - I'm a huge art fan and have been to the Met in NY, the old and the new Getty in Santa Monica/LA, etc, and a bucket list to visit the Louvre. That said, I'd love to see Cael's work.
If you finally make it to The Louvre, make a quick run up to the Musee de' Orsay. The collection of Van Gogh works is crazy good. The Louvre is of course huge. Just remember when you finally make it to the nave where the Mona Lisa is, be prepared for a let-down. It is a lot like an Iowa National Championship. It takes a long time to get there, there is a lot of other stuff to see that is more exciting, and when you finally reach your destination it is a bit disappointing. (i.e. when you see Winged Victory, it will make you feel like you're watching Starocci take down Kemerer)
Maybe but they look easily like the biggest threat to PSU after 2022. Iowa credits Spencer for sparking the program and truthfully, I can see Ferrari like that for them. They're polar opposites personality wise but it's clear Ferrari energizes the team. This year, their guys were on a mission on the backside when in the past, they have had some guys throw in the towel seemingly (Collica, Dean Heil, etc.) Even their 29 seeded heavyweight who Kerk beat to AA was on a rampage and truthfully, he was wrestling like an AA (almost pinned Stencel, pinned Elam) They've recruited very well and have a lot of young guys that can stick around also.
When you go to the Louvre, sure, spend what time you need to. But not too long. Too much time on the Louvre can cause hemorrhoids.
Did some lurking at 34 and Counting recently - interesting stuff. As a fanbase they were upset Fix lost to RBY, but most put it on Fix for getting ridden the entire 2nd period like a rented mule. They almost all love Ferrari; it is hard to deny that he is talented on the mat and perhaps more entertaining off. Almost none of the stalling/steroids/Carl's a cheating scumbag vitriol that seems to be everywhere at HR.
Several posters there seemed to be lamenting the fact that it may be a long, long time before OSU sees another natty. They recognize how well PSU has been set up for success since CS starting coaching and don't see that ending anytime soon. Wishing for a "down year" with 4 national champs. Single best post I read had calculated how long it will take Cael to tie OSU's 34 NCs at his current 8 out of every 11 years rate - 2058 per their math.
Other great quotes:
"Penn State wrestlers tend to rise at the biggest stage. It's who they are and have been the last decade."
"Cael is one of the best coaches of all time in any sport period. He completely and utterly flipped college wrestling on its head."
"As long as Cael is there I think they will win the bulk of the titles. The best you can hope for is to be that team that is waiting in the wings to catch them when they are down"
"It’s Nick Saban at Alabama on steroids. You just hope the dude retires at some point"
Several posters there seemed to be lamenting the fact that it may be a long, long time before OSU sees another natty. They recognize how well PSU has been set up for success since CS starting coaching and don't see that ending anytime soon. Wishing for a "down year" with 4 national champs. Single best post I read had calculated how long it will take Cael to tie OSU's 34 NCs at his current 8 out of every 11 years rate - 2058 per their math.
Other great quotes:
"Penn State wrestlers tend to rise at the biggest stage. It's who they are and have been the last decade."
"Cael is one of the best coaches of all time in any sport period. He completely and utterly flipped college wrestling on its head."
"As long as Cael is there I think they will win the bulk of the titles. The best you can hope for is to be that team that is waiting in the wings to catch them when they are down"
"It’s Nick Saban at Alabama on steroids. You just hope the dude retires at some point"
In my experience, Oklahoma State fans are VERY classy. It would come at our expense obviously but I would be very happy for them if they grab 35.
If I'm not mistaken, Sheets was a late addition after a scratch of one of the qualifiers. Does anyone know if any late addition (i.e. not original qualifier) has earned AA status before?
Or even any 33rd seed becoming AA before?
They just added 17 to 33 seeds in 2019 so no, it hasn't happened before. The kid's emotions after he got his hand raised said it all. You love to see stories like that.
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