Why "Social Media" is great....

[nerfstate]

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Greg is also a "well parented" kid. And not just because dad hangs out here sometimes. Enjoyed the part where he was asked about his pathway to PSU, and answered how our coaches won't sugar-coat how things will be vs. "some other coaches."

Tangentially--here's a cocktail made in Aruba that has sugar in it--I imagine you could coat the rim of the glass w/ sugar too if you wanted to:

Aruba Cocktails - Chamango Cocktail - VisitAruba.com

Puree mango flesh in blender with lime juice and sugar.

www.visitaruba.com

 

[nerfstate]

I had heard Pyles interviewed Starocci too. If we don't see the evidence soon, perhaps Cael required editorial control before agreeing to the interviews. I could see Carter going a little too hard for comfort in his commentary, lol.

 

[98lberEating2Lunches]

I had heard Pyles interviewed Starocci too. If we don't see the evidence soon, perhaps Cael required editorial control before agreeing to the interviews. I could see Carter going a little too hard for comfort in his commentary, lol.

Looking forward to it. Seems like only those wrestling NWCA all star event may have been interviewed. Sort of surprised the interviews aren't behind Flo paywall, but maybe that was negotiated.

 

[El-Jefe]

Looking forward to it. Seems like only those wrestling NWCA all star event may have been interviewed. Sort of surprised the interviews aren't behind Flo paywall, but maybe that was negotiated.

Just a guess, but this might be a positive (unanticipated) effect of the Supreme Court NIL ruling -- if I were a college athlete, I would refuse any paywalled interview (unaffiliated with my school or team), and instead grant interviews to competing media that allow me to receive unfettered publicity.

 

[nerfstate]

 

[McScoreley]

I did notice Bartlett was using the bow and arrow a ton to try to get turns at U23 which is good ...

I'm not worried about him knowing enough attacks at neutral ... the only concern is if he's willing to actually pull the trigger.

 

[AndEEss]

I did notice Bartlett was using the bow and arrow a ton to try to get turns at U23 which is good ...

I'm not worried about him knowing enough attacks at neutral ... the only concern is if he's willing to actually pull the trigger.

When he DOES shoot, he’s actually very effective.

It would be a really strange twist to see BB suddenly become a pinner, decking dudes left and right.

 

[98lberEating2Lunches]

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According to @98lberEating2Lunches, 1 million rubles is only a little over $16K.

 

[McScoreley]

Another interesting (and awesome) tidbit from Kerkvliet's interview is (and obviously things can change) that he plans to take all 3 remaining years of his eligibility. I always felt that was a long shot between his MMA and freestyle goals but I'm guessing Cael giving flexibility (and NIL) is why he plans to keep wrestling for PSU.

 

[pointingdogsrule]

According to @98lberEating2Lunches, 1 million rubles is only a little over $16K.

No one told me that there would be math on this forum 🤷.

 

[GantryZ]

A quick google says the average Iranian salary is 7K a year so that 16K goes a lot farther there than it does here.

 

[The Japanese Whizzer]

Micah's an honorary member of the wrestling team. It's bananas that a baseball player towers over him like this.

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Production eventually trumps the fashion show in football. In jr high and high school the kids who look the part in pads get first crack at the positions and only get supplanted after proving to be a failure. Or daddy ball takes over and never come out. Production rules the wrestling world day 1 as the fashion show ends at the first whistle. This is why wrestling is the greatest sport.

 

[El-Jefe]

According to @98lberEating2Lunches, 1 million rubles is only a little over $16K.

He who talks in the 3rd person is correct.

1 RUB to USD - Russian Rubles to US Dollars Exchange Rate

Get the latest 1 Russian Ruble to US Dollar rate for FREE with the original Universal Currency Converter. Set rate alerts for to and learn more about Russian Rubles and US Dollars from XE - the Currency Authority.

www.xe.com

 

[El-Jefe]

A quick google says the average Iranian salary is 7K a year so that 16K goes a lot farther there than it does here.

True, though that might be less of a concern for the wrestlers. Despotic regimes often lavish perks onto their national athletes: salary, performance bonuses, housing, cars, food, medical, etc.

 

[Cstroke]

The best part of the Kerk interview is how his dad is cheap and dirty when wrestling him..
No wonder we like him..

 

[mjmirv]

Once kids become teenagers, isn’t playing dirty against them in sports expected of a dad?

 

[98lberEating2Lunches]

He who talks in the 3rd person is correct.

1 RUB to USD - Russian Rubles to US Dollars Exchange Rate

Get the latest 1 Russian Ruble to US Dollar rate for FREE with the original Universal Currency Converter. Set rate alerts for to and learn more about Russian Rubles and US Dollars from XE - the Currency Authority.

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Was making fun of the "@wrestdag (and google translate)" part of Spey's post.

Why not "translate" the currency?

1 million and 500K rubles sounds like something worthy of weighing potential sanctions against. $16K not so much.

 

[98lberEating2Lunches]

16K goes a lot farther there than it does here

Sure. But I think Iran will pay members of a World Cup winning Gold or Silver team more than $16K. Their salaries are probably well above the Iranian average.

 

[nitlion6]

Once kids become teenagers, isn’t playing dirty against them in sports expected of a dad?

Hell, cheating is absolutely part of the deal as a dad. By the time you are a grandfather you are rewriting the rules multiple times in the middle of whatever game/match you have going on.

 

[nerfstate]

I had heard Pyles interviewed Starocci too. If we don't see the evidence soon, perhaps Cael required editorial control before agreeing to the interviews. I could see Carter going a little too hard for comfort in his commentary, lol.

Looks like they found 7 minutes they could use, lol:

2022-2023 Penn State Coverage | FloWrestling | Wrestling

Coverage of the defending NCAA team champion Penn State Nittany Lions during the 2022-2023 college wrestling season.

www.flowrestling.org

oh, wait, there's a bunch of carter segments, just scroll through:

2022-2023 Penn State Coverage | FloWrestling | Wrestling

Coverage of the defending NCAA team champion Penn State Nittany Lions during the 2022-2023 college wrestling season.

www.flowrestling.org

 

[82bordeaux]

My wife was listening to me watch these interviews and asked who the idiot was doing the interviews. I’ve never heard worse. It was painful to listen to while at the same time hearing our guys tell their stories was great.

 

[nerfstate]

My wife was listening to me watch these interviews and asked who the idiot was doing the interviews. I’ve never heard worse. It was painful to listen to while at the same time hearing our guys tell their stories was great.

I does seem a little like CP may not approve of Carter's self-confidence, in that jealous sort of way, of course.

 

[nerfstate]

Just in case, @CropDuster507

 

[Cstroke]

Amazing how our coaches can get the best out of the athletes but fall short of giving Carter the confidence he will need.

 

[El-Jefe]

"They're small guys and they won't cause any harm."

 

[nerfstate]

 

[Psalm 1 guy]

Three Moves Oklahoma State Wrestling Has Made since AJ Ferrari’s Departure

John Smith has shuffled some things around in recent months.

pistolsfiringblog.com

 

[Psalm 1 guy]

Starocci Plans On Being 2024 Olympic Champ Then Retiring From Wrestling

It would be tough to say that Carter Starocci lacks confidence in any way, shape or form.

www.flowrestling.org

I watched all eleven of the video segments. Carter's personality, drive and outlook on life are unique. It will be interesting to see if those things change as he continues down this road we call life. Cael and the staff are sometimes accused of only pursuing wrestlers that could be stereotyped as polite, professional, humble, and just a little bland. Them pursuing Carter shows that is not the case. I believe the coaching staff feels comfortable bringing in wrestlers who don't quite fit the mold as long as they don't see any character issues.

Carter, like almost every Penn State wrestler who I have seen interviewed, has great things to say about Coach Casey. I believe everyone on the coaching staff is secure enough as men to allow their wrestlers to work within their own unique personalities. That bodes well for the types of athletes who will be joining the program in the future. The above video segment is the one I found most interesting. Carter discusses his future wrestling and MMA plans, whether he will stick around to potentially compete for a fifth NCAA title, what freestyle weight he plans on pursuing in 2023 and 2024 and other items.

 

[El-Jefe]

Someday, Sen. Starocci will say about his first year in Congress: I knew they were bad, but they were worse than I thought they'd be.

 

[bwfight]

Someday, Sen. Starocci will say about his first year in Congress: I knew they were bad, but they were worse than I thought they'd be.

After which he will modestly add, “when I become President, things will get better immediately, or else “ 😉

 

[GogglesPaizano]

Not worthy of it's own string on this board. Let's hope this marks the beginning of a great era, the Kenny Pickett era. The next 4 weeks is a meat grinder don't expect to much, just sit back and enjoy what's coming.

 

[Split shot]

Not worthy of it's own string on this board. Let's hope this marks the beginning of a great era, the Kenny Pickett era. The next 4 weeks is a meat grinder don't expect to much, just sit back and enjoy what's coming.

It is very odd that I never heard of him. What weight is he projected at?

 

[GogglesPaizano]

It is very odd that I never heard of him. What weight is he projected at?

Kerk beat him badly in a wrestleoff last year, so he entered the portal then retired from matwork.

 

[nerfstate]

 

[El-Jefe]

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F- Bulk Job! And f- the f-in' Steveson brothers! F- 'em all! I bury those cock-a-roaches!

 

[Lion8286]

 

[El-Jefe]

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If only there were a career undefeated wrestler who won 2 titles at 197.

 

[GogglesPaizano]

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and the 'maroon' didn't even take one real shot the whole time.

I hope we never see him within 500 Miles of State College, including NLWC and Bo's gym.

 

[GogglesPaizano]

Hey it's the 10th. Shouldn't we all be bitching that the roster isn't out yet?

 

[Sportfan2017]

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All those haters.....like laws and rules and standards of decency. Yep....them haters are at fault......not you AJ. Don't let them haters turn you into someone moral.