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Haha, well, it's just very overcast and drizzling. Go on and enjoy your parade.

Planes and OSU are probably not ever going to be a selling point IMO. Is use of a corporate jet possible, yes. But why not just fly commercial? That is part of the reason SWO is a hub now.
I'm not a huge fan of Parade's. Especially those in wet, overcast conditions.

I think you and @AtownPoke have both stated / implied, previously, that Paycom Chad would not be putting money in NIL for the team. Still feel that way?

How does air travel work for Parents / Family in today's wild wild west? Anyone know?

Thanks CP!
 
I'm not a huge fan of Parade's. Especially those in wet, overcast conditions.

I think you and @AtownPoke have both stated / implied, previously, that Paycom Chad would not be putting money in NIL for the team. Still feel that way?

How does air travel work for Parents / Family in today's wild wild west? Anyone know?

Thanks CP!
You ever been to a Madi gras parade?

I’ve heard that said, but I’d bet he’s open to throwing around some if he believes it’ll help Oklahoma Wrestling as a whole for sure.

Having kids like the visitors this weekend do just that. If you’ve got guys training (not far from his Alma mater) that are chasing huge goals, it’s a lopsided pro to the area.

A rising tide raises all boats kinda deal.

The air travel situation was surely discussed and I would bet there is a funded frequent flyer account that can be used and utilized as a recruiting tool.
 
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You ever been to a Madi gras parade?

I’ve heard that said, but I’d bet he’s open to throwing around some if he believes it’ll help Oklahoma Wrestling as a whole for sure.

Having kids like the visitors this weekend do just that. If you’ve got guys training (not far from his Alma mater) that are chasing huge goals, it’s a lopsided pro to the area.

A rising tide raises all boats kinda deal.

The air travel situation was surely discussed and I would bet there is a funded frequent flyer account that can be used and utilized as a recruiting tool.
100% agree on the benefits of having high profile / stud wrestlers in your backyard home State that you can see week in and week out! I think it would be HUGE for the State of Oklahoma wrestling community!

Never been to Mardi Gras... Always wanted to! Now I'm probably too old and definitely wiser than to put myself into a situation like that.. 🤷‍♂️
 
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100% agree on the benefits of having high profile / stud wrestlers in your backyard home State that you can see week in and week out! I think it would be HUGE for the State of Oklahoma wrestling community!

Never been to Mardi Gras... Always wanted to! Now I'm probably too old and definitely wiser than to put myself into a situation like that.. 🤷‍♂️
Don't let the old man in! You don't gain knowledge without experience....so get to experiencing!

I would bet we see the Wrestling infrastructure increase tremendously in Oklahoma in the coming years.
 
PSU wants Bo and Jax. Inside scoop Jax is either tOSU or OSU, but PSU won’t quit. They will be up to NLWC for club I am sure.
I don’t see Bo leaving PA, unless the deal is too good to pass up. I would have said the same thing with DT, no way he leaves State College. He has a farm, businesses and a club. But then things happened. Bo has a following here in PA, the fans and little kids adore him. Not sure he would get that treatment in OK. I think I heard him say proximity is a factor but not if jets and are involved. Easy flight ok to somewhere close to his house. Not sure if he has an airport near by.
 
Unfortunately I did hear the Bassets enjoyed their trip out there. But bold prediction he stays here in PA and becomes the next Zain or Levi. Homegrown
 
PSU wants Bo and Jax. Inside scoop Jax is either tOSU or OSU, but PSU won’t quit. They will be up to NLWC for club I am sure.
I don’t see Bo leaving PA, unless the deal is too good to pass up. I would have said the same thing with DT, no way he leaves State College. He has a farm, businesses and a club. But then things happened. Bo has a following here in PA, the fans and little kids adore him. Not sure he would get that treatment in OK. I think I heard him say proximity is a factor but not if jets and are involved. Easy flight ok to somewhere close to his house. Not sure if he has an airport near by.
All you had to do was look up Cael's age to know that DT becoming the PSU head coach was never happening. Once he lost the Olympic berth, it was just a matter of money and circumstance to get him to sell the farm and move to whereever.
 
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Easy flight ok to somewhere close to his house. Not sure if he has an airport near by.
I highly doubt any private jet would ever be used for a recruit and his family (more than once maybe). But, if someone offered this up it would be about a 2.5 hour flight (depending on the jet) and he has an airport near his house and obviously Stillwater airport is 5 min from the arena.
 
I highly doubt any private jet would ever be used for a recruit and his family (more than once maybe). But, if someone offered this up it would be about a 2.5 hour flight (depending on the jet) and he has an airport near his house and obviously Stillwater airport is 5 min from the arena.
I’ll flight plan it from Johnstown fbo, but I’m with you on the flying private.

I’ve already done it from Pittsburgh to Stillwater and it’s 4.5 hours flight (DFW connection) and a little over an hour drive.
 
All you had to do was look up Cael's age to know that DT becoming the PSU head coach was never happening. Once he lost the Olympic berth, it was just a matter of money and circumstance to get him to sell the farm and move to whereever.
Very true. I still figure DT would stay in St college. $$ is a motivating thing.
The next Piece to this would be Dake. Does he leave NLWC to coach OK state RTC or does a program pay him big bucks to get it going like OK did
 
I’ve already done it from Pittsburgh to Stillwater and it’s 4.5 hours flight (DFW connection) and a little over an hour drive.
The fastest route I got flying into SWO was 8 hours due to connection (dfw). And you’re limited more on when you can come and go from SWO. Better options out of Tulsa (5hr total flight time).

Also this is ridiculous to talk about, but anything flights/trips is basically a hobby of mine ha
 
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OK State is very much in the race for both Jax and Bassett. I do not know the back story but Jax loves some OK State from what I have heard. And as far as Bassett goes, correct me if I am wrong, but he wants to go somewhere that he can have a part in taking them to the top from where they are now. Penn State is already there, OK State is rebuilding, and if what I am saying is true, he can have a big hand in getting OK State back to the top!
 
FWIW, I was not a top recruit (or a recruit of any kind), but I chose to go to OSU 8+ hours away from home partly because of the distance. Being far from home can do a lot to force you to mature and branch out socially because you don’t want to be alone and miserable at school. I think I turned out better off than I would have if I had been 2 hours down the road from mom & dad.
 
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