If you take 1 out of 4 with PSU taking the other 3, I think we’ll be good. But if it’s 2 to 2… uh oh.
Either way, this is exciting for wrestling, and wrestling needed this.
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Either way, this is exciting for wrestling, and wrestling needed this.
I basically agree with your other points, but I think the PSU will consider DT one of there’s for a while. They want to win just like everyone else, but they will not dislike us as long as DT is here.
If Branch, Pendleton, Pop, or Coleman won a NC, we would be mad/ disappointed we didn’t win, but would be happy a former cowboy win. I think PSU will be the same. Now a common enemy in Iowa.
Just like that, OSU has become my second favorite team*.
*(Unless DT creates a new Cowboys Dynasty, then I'll hate you guys.)
I agree. I think top 5 to 2 would be pretty consistent. Iowa, Cornell, Michigan, Ohio state; as well as Missouri, Iowa state would be challengers. We were ranked #2 going into nationals though and with some more experience, we could have come close to that. With all the changes, our upside is greater and we would still be sitting 2 to 3 for the next few years but maybe we can start tocontend in 5ish years. But t, you recruit the right guys and have good buy-in with good performances, maybe we could steel one in said years. I don’t want to create overinflated expectations, but we can hope.
I just really hope DT tries to put his personalized stamp on the OSU program and make it his own and not just a PSU 2.0, I want to be OSU 2.0 and wrestle like PSU. I know some of the culture here needed to change and it most certainly will, but it’s important to stay true to the fabric that makes up this historic program and we are also a very different program than PSU historically.
I believe he’s interviewing. Not sure for what position though.
If he kept Caldwell as recruiting coordinator?! Wow
Weird it works that way even though you were already on staff.
It would be incredibly wise of DT to keep at least one of our coaches on staff. It really benefits, the wrestlers more than anything.
I love it. I feel as though I just married into a rich family. PSU fans are much better than Iowa fans.
Still not sold on Gilman, don’t like it at all. Doesn’t feel like a move that should have happened to OSU unless it was just too much money to turn down. But Jimmy’s got his shit together and he’s going to prove his worth in gold.
I wasn't that keen on Gilman going to the NLWC, but everyone in the program says he enjoys teaching technique and has been impressive in the room as a mentor. He is a master at hand fighting which will improve everyone's scoring capability in your room. That said, I think after the Olympics he moves to the RTC and Dake slides into an asst coach position. I could be wrong on that but it makes more sense.
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Gilman is a man you want on the college staff.
He’s that high level of a person you want your college guys emulating. He’s going to be the enforcer as well. Which is one of Casey’s roles.
I agree. He’s all in. The good thing about men is that we can fight and turn around and be best friends. I’ve done a few times.
Gilman is a changed man since joining NLWC. He talked about the Iowa bubble and how everything was based off of winning or losing. At NLWC it was about being your best on and off the matt. Winning is just a byproduct. He will be a great coach and mentor.
It also can’t understated how much of PSUs success is because the coaches wrestle with the guys ALL DAY.
There is a huge emphasis on individuals with the coaches.
There is a huge emphasis on individuals with the coaches.
Judging from their message board Iowa doesn’t have fans, just people that hate them less
Lol
I’m sure Iowa has genuine fans. Their message board is a shocking place however.
It’s called the cesspool for a reason.
MANY, MANY true fans on our board. But it’s pretty split right now between brands loyalists and those that want him gone.
And even the ones that don’t want him gone want changes. And that ain’t happening either.
this place can’t turn into cesspool 2.0. I will be too sad 😆
I’ve been around him.
He’s an incredible person; and (don’t laugh), like DT…and outspoken believer.
I get it, he was the Bad Boy at Iowa.
He’s grown & matured.
It’s a massive win that he is at OSU and I’ll bet he gives Daton the edge he’s been missing, and make Spratley into an animal.
All the kids idolize these guys.
There should be; although DT and Gilman alone should be enough buzz for Wyatt.
Caldwell has an interview; his administration skills are top notch…hopefully he can fill the Ops Role.
I’m very excited to see Spratley next season. He seems very excited to work with Gilman.
Same here. I'd bet there is a good chance that he makes a noticeable leap. Heck, he was a couple bad breaks away from having a completely different end to his season at Big 12 and NCAA.
I hate to say this, but it goes back to Gable. His philosophy is VERY old school and it does not translate to these newer generations. John was a bit that way, though not as much. Great wrestlers/coaches but times do change.
When we are in a slump, you get the Monday morning quarter backs out. For the most part, we don’t like personal attacks here.
Don’t expect to hear any assistant coach announcements. The offer is out to Dake, he obviously won’t come over until after the Olympics at the earliest IF he accepts.
I don’t think either would be the 3rd asst either way.
Is there a limit on the number of coaches at a RTC? It seems like they are here for now and will see what the future holds.
So seems like easy to Keep Zo and Caldwell for now. See what happens this summer with olympics and how they do with the athletes from coaches perspective. If they do well, they will have the opportunity to stay. 🤷♂️
DT said he wanted a grass roots approach. Zo seems like he’s already got that established. Let’s hope there’s a place for him because Jax and Dee hold him in high regard and I’d imagine that others do as well
the last two (non RTC) pieces are pretty close to a done deal. just crossing I's and dotting T's
