Not sure I agree with this take. We are absolutely in a golden era of wrestling with a ton of great kids coming up. Still, the best of those kids are coming to PSU where they have the best coaches and training partners. I don’t see this dynasty ending anytime soon
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I agree this is a horrible take. PSU will obviously not get all of the great talent produced. But until another program steps up and can gather up enough studs to put a lineup out there that has studs top to bottom, our dynasty is safe. I don't see another program that is successfully bringing in top talent, KEEPING that talent, and growing that talent as well as PSU.
As Bo said in a recent podcast "PSU's approach is 20 years ahead of other programs".
Hmmm… I can’t say I disagree with you but there is a litany of circumstances that could end this way quicker than we would all like. Not going to list them because I think we all know that.
I am confident though Cael and company won’t be putting Dylan mulvaney in a penn state singlet to advertise the program . But not at all confident the university wouldn’t.
The sport is evolving because Cael is evolving it. At both the college and senior level.
Want a senior world medal? Go to NLWC.
Want to get into NLWC? Easiest path is by going to PSU.
Not sure where to put this. On FRL yesterday they said that Meyer Shapiro is confirmed to be going 157 this year. I think most thought he was going to be at 149. Now we get to see him vs Levi or Mesenbrink which will be incredible. That’s the match I’m really hoping we see
Speaking of 157, an Iowa fan on FB was confident Anthony Ferrari (not on trial, but maybe the worst of the bunch) would whip all comers at 157.
Imagine Haines getting ahold of that Ferrari from top. Dare I say, Levi would “brutalize” him
Little Ferrari needs to prove he can beat Paddy Gallagher first.
Kind of similar to Arnold challenging Carter. Try your luck with the JV before you get lippy
I love 'lippy' as an adjective.
It's not really controversial (or particularly insightful) to say "all dynasties eventually end." The bad take part of this poster's comment to me is that it ignores the fact that other wrestling programs frequently have VERY strong recruiting classes, including many that on paper eclipsed PSU's haul in the same year. Heaven knows we've had our fair share of hand-wringers on this board that worried out loud about us too often missing out on the best "studs."
So the poster's premise is just wrong. We aren't getting all of the studs, or even most of them. It's what happens to wrestlers after they get here that sets Penn State apart. Coming under the tutelage of CCC seems to be the secret sauce, not recruitment rankings.
And that's why it's easy to be optimistic that this dynastic run could continue for much longer than the poster would apparently like to imagine.
In related news, Ohio State has won a lot of Recruiting National Titles.
With the Journeyman classic on the schedule we should see Meyer twice. Maybe just maybe he will go 0-2 against PSU this year, wrestling two different kids. These are great times!
I am going to steal your use of "CCC". That is much quicker than the alternatives!
In which Matt mentions that every 174lber that coach Casey has worked with--going back to Jon Reader at ISU--has won a national title.
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Sad situation about West Gym, and poor facilities management at NIU:
wcfcourier.com
Column: UNI wrestling program currently shut out of only home it has known
University officials are weighing all options to either try to extend the life of the West Gym or build the Panthers a new standalone training facility.
I guess a tunnel is out of the question now.Sad situation about West Gym, and poor facilities management at NIU:
Column: UNI wrestling program currently shut out of only home it has known
University officials are weighing all options to either try to extend the life of the West Gym or build the Panthers a new standalone training facility.
Literally "Why Winning #11 (and counting) Is Great": the academic advisor also gets a ring.
SIAP, but looks like Beau is gettin' hitched.
That slush money went right onto her ring finger. But seriously, great looking couple!
I am. Are you out here? Probably taking the train down - just deciding whether I want to arrive one or two hours ahead of the early kickoff.
I'm not. Faye is redshirting this year, so I'm saving up for the next few years.
Have fun my man!
That's really cool of the program to do that. Is that a ring or a doorknob?
OT to wrestling but still.
The reverse retro B is pretty cool:
”Who needs a singlet?”
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A lil' bit of "remember when?" for y'all.
Moore’s mom in stands furiousA lil' bit of "remember when?" for y'all.
nice snippet from the jocko interview with bo over some all time psu highlights
Even tho he didn't follow flo when they purchased track wrestling, doesn't mean he's gone .
Great article from Nick Corey, definitely worth the read!
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Great article from Nick Corey, definitely worth the read!
Madalene Smith: Portrait of Joy
Since the phrase “free time” is LOL-worthy for any mother, it goes without saying that a mom of 10, grandmother of 33 and great-grandmother of 38 has a number of things better to do than meeting or talking with a writer for an interview. In figuring out the best angle of pursuit to talk with Madalen
Not that it matters much, but someone should tell Nick Corey, the author of the linked article, that JT Realmuto is a catcher, not a pitcher. JT is a nephew of John Smith.Even tho he didn't follow flo when they purchased track wrestling, doesn't mean he's gone .
Great article from Nick Corey, definitely worth the read!
Madalene Smith: Portrait of Joy
Since the phrase “free time” is LOL-worthy for any mother, it goes without saying that a mom of 10, grandmother of 33 and great-grandmother of 38 has a number of things better to do than meeting or talking with a writer for an interview. In figuring out the best angle of pursuit to talk with Madalen
