Recruiting News?

[Chasingthirty-five]

So for us uninitiated about the top high school wrestling recruits and transfer possibilities, who do we need to be watching for now that David Taylor is in charge of OSU wrestling? Are there possible Penn State wrestlers or commits that might come here? National recruits who might change their commitment or uncommitted superstars who might sign here? I hear all of the excitement about DT, but wanting to know what immediate dividends we might see, if any,
Also, any news on exactly how much CR donated and possible allocation of the dollars to facility, salaries and NIL?

Haines and Kasak were both M2 (Taylor’s academy) kids but unsure if either ever leave PSU. Kazak more likely next year if stuck behind Van Ness or others.
Bo Bassett and Jax Forrest have spent time around DT and are future hammers. Rumor was we already were deep on Forrest anyways so this should help (some rumor he’s close with Scott though). Otherwise, I would say it gives a little more leverage to any Penn, Ohio, NY wrestler than we had before.

Chad had to have dropped millions and if the wrestling facility news is real I would peg it >25m would be my guess. But that’s a guess.

 

[JAY45]

Ryder
Duke
Bassett
Forrest

 

[GableBeer]

The

Ryder
Duke
Bassett
Forrest

Why are you mentioning Ryder and Duke?

 

[JAY45]

Why are you mentioning Ryder and Duke?

It was being discussed on one of the shows, I’ll try to find to post

 

[TheJimReaper]

Why are you mentioning Ryder and Duke?

They’re M2 kids and have a good relationship ship with Taylor. Haven’t seen as much talk about Ryder but I’ve seen a couple people say that there’s a good chance that Duke could flip.

 

[johnstownsteel]

It was being discussed on one of the shows, I’ll try to find to post

I think it was BEG wrestling podcast...I heard it too. I'll admit though, when he said it I shook my head. Those two in particular I think were there to train with and around Dake. Hell, Duke even wears KD gear if I'm not mistaken.

 

[GableBeer]

I think it was BEG wrestling podcast...I heard it too. I'll admit though, when he said it I shook my head. Those two in particular I think were there to train with and around Dake. Hell, Duke even wears KD gear if I'm not mistaken.

Duke and Ryder are KD trained not M2 athletes. Ryder skipped his senior and went to m2 to get a head start on college training he’s not an original like Haines/Kasak

 

[BackHomePoke]

Chad had to have dropped millions and if the wrestling facility news is real I would peg it >25m would be my guess. But that’s a guess.

Seems like the original price tag was $15 - $20 million and the last I had heard about 6 months ago they had close to $10 mil pledged

 

[tom_v31]

Ryder
Duke
Bassett
Forrest

That’s quite a list. Three of them I have heard about as possibilities, especially Forrest, but Duke was on another level at U20. Absolute hammer. If we could land these 4, and keep most the guys we have, we are title contenders in a very short time.

 

[grumpy_okie]

Duke was on another level at U20

It was REALLY damn impressive.

Routledge looked FANTASTIC on his run to the finals (he had several good wins and completely out classed little Voinovich again, who was routinely beating him a year ago) and Duke beat him very convincingly.

That being said, I’d love it if we could snag Routledge from Nebraska as well. I know we have a resident know-it-all who isn’t so high on him. But he’s going to be a stud next level and I’m still a huge proponent of keeping top talent in-state regardless of who we’re bringing in from else where.

 

[tom_v31]

It was REALLY damn impressive.

Routledge looked FANTASTIC on his run to the finals (he had several good wins and completely out classed little Voinovich again, who was routinely beating him a year ago) and Duke beat him very convincingly.

That being said, I’d love it if we could snag Routledge from Nebraska as well. I know we have a resident know-it-all who isn’t so high on him. But he’s going to be a stud next level and I’m still a huge proponent of keeping top talent in-state regardless of who we’re bringing in from else where.

💯

 

[Cowboysforlife]

It was REALLY damn impressive.

Routledge looked FANTASTIC on his run to the finals (he had several good wins and completely out classed little Voinovich again, who was routinely beating him a year ago) and Duke beat him very convincingly.

That being said, I’d love it if we could snag Routledge from Nebraska as well. I know we have a resident know-it-all who isn’t so high on him. But he’s going to be a stud next level and I’m still a huge proponent of keeping top talent in-state regardless of who we’re bringing in from else where.

Heard Routledge was very intrigued with the hiring of DT

 

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[AtownPoke]

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He definitely wants Zo

 

[DEWrestlingFan]

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What an amazing kid! Can not wait to see him on the mat for OK State!

 

[Beagle23]

He definitely wants Zo

For those of us unfamiliar with nicknames, who is Zo?

 

[TheJimReaper]

For those of us unfamiliar with nicknames, who is Zo?

Zoheir El Ourraqe. He’s a coach for the OSU RTC. He’s very close with Daton, Dee Lockett, and Jax Forrest.

 

[Okie_Pat]

Zoheir El Ourraqe. He’s a coach for the OSU RTC. He’s very close with Daton, Dee Lockett, and Jax Forrest.

Among others. Just go listen to that Flo interview with Dee they posted today. Kid glows when talking about him. I keep saying it, we need to keep him around for that youth development.

 

[Fatty J]

For those of us unfamiliar with nicknames, who is Zo?

Zoheir El Ouarraqe: Record, Net Worth, Weight, Age & More!

Who Is Zoheir El Ouarraqe? Meet Zoheir El Ouarraqe, a Paris, France native who made a significant impact on the campus of Oklahoma State University, one of the most successful Division I wrestling programs. Affectionately known as Zo, he boasts an impressive wrestling career, representing France...

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[tom_v31]

He definitely wants Zo

My first thoughts

 

[tom_v31]

Among others. Just go listen to that Flo interview with Dee they posted today. Kid glows when talking about him. I keep saying it, we need to keep him around for that youth development.

I don’t think there are limits to rtc coaches. After that interview, it would persuade me to keep him

 

[Okie_Pat]

I don’t think there are limits to rtc coaches. After that interview, it would persuade me to keep him

If it means you can keep Lockett signed and happy and get Jax then its a no brainer. I think he has his hands full with the youth club and Stillwater HS team as well so regardless of what DT decides to do he might still be around. Zo is listed as a coach on the CWC website and as of now there have been no announcements regarding that coaching position so hopefully he can still be involved.

 

[Old Number Nine]

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Great interview, kid looks sharp