Appreciate that. They don't like tough posting over on GIA-hawkeye bacon.
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Appreciate that. They don't like tough posting over on GIA-hawkeye bacon.
Except I also want 6 NCs because Plott is my boy!!!
He'll absolutely have the wrestling resume, which is huge. He would recruit well. If he was a HC, it would obviously be at the University of Iowa. Spencer Lee coaching at Iowa would be successful. However, I think his performance will be very similar to Brands, which despite what a lot of people want to say, is strong, it's not easy to just be a trophy lock every year in a state that honestly doesn't produce the most talent (despite the support of the sport)
If it's one thing that has shown in the recent years, similar to how DT is a lot like his former coach, Spencer is a lot like his coach right now, which isn't a bad thing necessarily but I think limits him from consistently reaching the top.
Also I think Spencer's health will limit him from being a consistent practice partner with his guys, which is huge.
Ok 5 NCs by major and regular decision and Plott pulls out a title in sv1.
If Plott is our 6th best wrestler, we will runaway from Iowa and give Penn St. a bit of a run. I don’t think this will happen but just saying…..
Edit to see that I’m not in the minority
I think this is the issue that is central to my thinking. Spencer seems like a chip off the Brands granite. The Brands are really good coaches, but that coaching style is not being used in the elite gyms and as we have seen, only goes so far. I'm not sure what Spencer did in the room and on the mat is as translatable to this generation of wrestler as the "keep it loose and fun and play wrestle".
I don’t see him making the finals this year. Hopefully, I am wrong because maybe it means Starocci or Keck lost — but, I don’t see him beating either of those two. Seeds are everything at the tournament
But he would be a clear 3rd and bonuser. If the 6th best Oklahoma State wrestler is scoring 16-17 points, that's a massive issue for everyone else lol.
100% For good and bad as we saw at 174 last year when they placed three national champions on the same side. I always find it amusing that wrestling has this intricate mathematical formula for seeding, yet when the brackets come out just before nationals, there are two million posts describing who got the cakewalk to the finals and who got hosed. Mekhi Lewis got royally screwed last year. Got a 3-timer in the quarters and a former champ in the 3rd place match. I can't remember a worse bracket for a #1 seed.
Just seen on Flo that Marcus Blaze's decision will be made tomorrow morning at 730am, Eastern time. It says Penn State, Ohio State, or Purdue.
www.flowrestling.org
Marcus Blaze, The #1 Class Of 2025 Recruit, To Announce College Commitment - FloWrestling
Marcus Blaze has narrowed his list to Penn State, Ohio State, and Purdue. Set to announce decision on Wednesday, November 13.
Marcus was 36 hours late with my prediction. I had him announcing at 7pm Monday. He needs to get his act together lol. Punctuality is important!!Just seen on Flo that Marcus Blaze's decision will be made tomorrow morning at 730am, Eastern time. It says Penn State, Ohio State, or Purdue.
Marcus Blaze, The #1 Class Of 2025 Recruit, To Announce College Commitment - FloWrestling
Marcus Blaze has narrowed his list to Penn State, Ohio State, and Purdue. Set to announce decision on Wednesday, November 13.
Plott as 6th on this roster is nonsense.
i'd consider banning him for being low IQ
i'd consider banning him for being low IQ
No sir. If they did that, I'd lose posting privileges as well.
FLO's article on Blaze:
."Blaze is truly one of the most accomplished high school wrestlers of all time and will carry huge expectations with him to State College". Way to go FLO
."Blaze is truly one of the most accomplished high school wrestlers of all time and will carry huge expectations with him to State College". Way to go FLO
Are we just giving him 3rd place this year? Congrats to him. That’s higher than I have him placing this year.
Maybe because those guys were in the portal and not recruited to the portal for compensation? Or, how much are the OSU guys getting versus how much the Iowa guys are getting? Or, were those holes in the lineup due to injury or attrition versus getting the highest placing guy that is listening to pitches?
Just a thought?
We don’t want him to be 4th, but as long as the other 5 place 3rd and above, he can take one for the team Mr. MALOS.
Let’s see how it plays out. I will be shocked and admit I was wrong if Plott takes 3rd or better.
As for Okie State and Iowa — both played by the rules so it’s irrelevant. Hamiti was on a plane to Stillwater basically from the NCAA tournament. And, I love Hamiti and think he will be in the finals if not pin it all. Call me crazy.
As for OSU and Iowa, you can thank your lucky stars that DT doesn't believe in buying guys or you wouldn't have a 133.
I am with you there Malos. I thought your post was fine and a worthwhile contribution to the conversation. Please realize, my opinion means nothing.
He may not place 3rd or better, but he isn't the 5th p4p guy in the room. We can place a little friendly wager, loser donates to the shoes for kids thing somebody does on these forums?
I wouldn't be so sure Iowa played by the rules, but I guess I will concede and so that I cannot be sure they didn't.
Unfortunately a federal judge without any expertise whatsoever opened the barn door to chaos. It would have been nice if everyone had listened to the angel on their shoulder, but one team listened to the devil.
Damn Okie State — they should have never pilfered Hamiti and Hendrickson like that.
I see what you’re saying. It’s a good point. Dude was looking to cause trouble. I think Atownpoke had cause. There is no need for people to come here to start crap. Listening to Willy on a recent podcast, he even called out Iowa’s message board as toxic and that is the reason people don’t want to share info there. Conversation and debate is always welcome, attacking is not
Honestly, Hamiti could be the best guy in the room and under DT he may show that. It will be a stacked year for most all our top wrestlers. Specially, since Gable is returning 🔥
I mean Drakes situation at Iowa is pretty hard to beat. He’s getting paid, he’s with his brother/Iowa raised, his partner is the best 57kg guy in the US, his coaches are Olympic/World gold medalist, Olympic bronze and World gold medalist, and Dan Dennis another Olympian.
... and yet, despite all that, you can thank your lucky stars that DT doesn't believe in buying guys. Drake was available for purchase. I'm not trolling either. Like I've said in other threads, what goes around comes around.
What’s the bet? Happy to donate to charity if I lose !!!
I will absolutely bet Plott doesn’t place too 3 — all in good fun. Nothing against Plott at all. Sure he’s a great kid but I just don’t see it happening. Would be glad to be proven wrong.
I still hold that Hamiti, Hendrickson and Amine are better wrestlers — I may have gotten a little carried away with Spratley. I do think Spratley has a better chance of making the finals than Plott. 25 is wide open and all those kids can beat each other.
You know after thinking about it. I agree with you about Plott. He will definitely not take 3rd because he’ll be winning his first national title.
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Who are the 3 at 184 better than Plott? If you say Carter and keck, I could agree. Who is the third?
He obviously ruffled yours. My feathers stayed in place.
If DT gets plott over Carter and Keck, build him a statue
I'll take that bet.
If I win, I get to give a stern warning while
A bunch of oranges over there.
