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[tom_v31]

Guys PSU is getting both of them. Since the big weekend, Cael and the boys were at workouts & home visits. When the home visits start we know what happens.
They are PA Boys and won’t be leaving. Oklahoma is too far away. Stick with the ok boys

So they can sit the bench until a spot opens for them?! I don’t think that is as inviting as you may think for top prospects

 

[tom_v31]

Cael’s not going to sleep with you bro.

 

[tom_v31]

Daton spoke a bit on Dynasty Defined about what Gilman is like a coach/in the room, and I guess he’s really into philosophy now. He’s always been a different kinda cat, but it’s cool to see how much he’s grown. I would reckon he’s a head coach somewhere before too long.

Hope not.

 

[tom_v31]

I thought the consensus in May was that Thomas Gilman sucks for actions as a 20 year old. Six months goes by so fast. 🤣

I knew you guys would love the new and improved version. He is a great coach. You're lucky to have him, and he will be a hot commodity some day. If OSU makes great strides, I would expect Iowa to interview him along with Spencer in 2029.

My tune has never changed. No one is getting that coaching spot over Lee. I hope we pay him enough to stay on for the long haul

 

[chasepollard]

My tune has never changed. No one is getting that coaching spot over Lee. I hope we pay him enough to stay on for the long haul

Actually, I hope he’s here two years after this. Takes a job at an up and comer or sleeping giant.

There begins the DT coaching tree and the network to improve OSU too. Like say Oregon brings back Wrestling and TG takes that job. The high level kids that he brings up will go to Oregon or OSU. There’s a window there that puts talent in our doorstep.

Wrestling has to grow and more depth in parity has to occur or it will die.

 

[west2east]

Actually, I hope he’s here two years after this. Takes a job at an up and comer or sleeping giant.

There begins the DT coaching tree and the network to improve OSU too. Like say Oregon brings back Wrestling and TG takes that job. The high level kids that he brings up will go to Oregon or OSU. There’s a window there that puts talent in our doorstep.

Wrestling has to grow and more depth in parity has to occur or it will die.

Wrestling won't be added at any power 5 schools anytime soon with revenue sharing happening. Some Big 10 schools will be cutting wrestling scholarships next year . Wisconsin and Michigan st will be at 5 from 9.9.

 

[Pennstate1985]

Actually, I hope he’s here two years after this. Takes a job at an up and comer or sleeping giant.

There begins the DT coaching tree and the network to improve OSU too. Like say Oregon brings back Wrestling and TG takes that job. The high level kids that he brings up will go to Oregon or OSU. There’s a window there that puts talent in our doorstep.

Wrestling has to grow and more depth in parity has to occur or it will die.

How many programs can afford to pay a wrestling coach $500k+? 10-15 max?

 

[chasepollard]

Wrestling won't be added at any power 5 schools anytime soon with revenue sharing happening. Some Big 10 schools will be cutting wrestling scholarships next year . Wisconsin and Michigan st will be at 5 from 9.9.

I don’t disagree with you.

The premise of my post was to combat this type of erosion.

 

[west2east]

I don’t disagree with you.

The premise of my post was to combat this type of erosion.

I understand that. If wrestling is added as a D1 sport it will be at smaller schools. Wrestling is in trouble as are many Olympic sports . Olympic sports will become club sports at many universities which will suck

 

[chasepollard]

How many programs can afford to pay a wrestling coach $500k+? 10-15 max?

That I don’t know.

That’s not the point. The point is, the product can’t continue being diluted.

 

[Okie_Pat]

Neither of them are going to Iowa, they have a failing RTC and are losing ground. Unless they paid them an amount they couldn't refuse they aren't going to Iowa. Even then, I don't think either of these boys are putting money as their top decision. They are going to make plenty wherever they go and throughout their career but being in a program that can help get them to the top and keep them there is what's going to pay the bills in the long run.

 

[Pennstate1985]

That I don’t know.

That’s not the point. The point is, the product can’t continue being diluted.

but it is the point. There is less and less money for Olympic sports like wrestling. west2east just stated that Wisky and Mich are lowering scholarships. Like everything in life, it's a money issue. We might end up with schools only paying for coaching, while NIL and fan donations pay the freight for the wrestlers. PSU is already heading in that direction. I posted something a couple months ago about it but it was ignored, but it is the future. We are headed for lean times in the sport due to the excesses in other sports. A fact of life.

 

[chasepollard]

but it is the point. There is less and less money for Olympic sports like wrestling. west2east just stated that Wisky and Mich are lowering scholarships. Like everything in life, it's a money issue. We might end up with schools only paying for coaching, while NIL and fan donations pay the freight for the wrestlers. PSU is already heading in that direction. I posted something a couple months ago about it but it was ignored, but it is the future. We are headed for lean times in the sport due to the excesses in other sports. A fact of life.

We are saying the same thing, I’m just being a little more proactive in my thoughts.

If Wrestling were to get more mainstream, it’ll be more difficult to damage.

 

[Pennstate1985]

We are saying the same thing, I’m just being a little more proactive in my thoughts.

If Wrestling were to get more mainstream, it’ll be more difficult to damage.

It would be nice if people like Dana White would financially support the "minor leagues" of his business.