JB to OSU?
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We should absolutely offer him the RTC head coach job. It would be perfect for him. He would get to coach and work with those guys on getting better, but it wouldn't be as demanding or time-intensive as being a college coach.
Love Zo and sounds like a Roper is great, but if JB was really trying to come to Stillwater, you absolutely do not turn that down.
JB is a generational talent but that doesn't make him a good coach. He definitely could be a great coach but I'm not sure that we turn the RTC over to him to find out.
Zo is loved by the wrestlers and several wrestlers might leave if Zo left.
I don't know a thing about Roper but I know that Northern Iowa has consistently put wrestlers on the mat with great mat awareness and high wrestling IQ. Those are two areas that OSU needs to improve on for future growth of our program.
Agree to disagree. I think every wrestling program in the country would turn their RTC over to JB in a heartbeat. His brand, reputation, and relationships are unmatched.
Just because JB is JB doesn't mean he's a better coach than Roper. I think it's a no brainer that you do back flips and you absolutely bring a guy like JB on if you're ever given the opportunity but Roper is a genius and absolute elite coach.
I'm not talking about changing anything at all with Roper or Zo.
We don't have an RTC HC currently, not by title. Roper is "Executive Director and Senior Level RTC Coach" and Zo is "Developmental Coach". No one needs to leave or be pushed aside in order to bring JB in, and I wouldn't dream of doing that. Lee and Zo are both incredible
It wouldn't I don't think people understand the jobs each have meaning Zo and Roper. The word going around when Roper was hired was that they still want to bring in an RTC coach
JB is not coming imo. How could anyone listen to the whole interview and think that ? Should we take him if he wants to come or pursue if theres a chance? Absolutely! I just dont think it happens. And yes, the RTC has a HC and his name is is David Taylor! https://static.okstate.com/custompages/crtc/team.html#coaches
Folks said that about DT
AFAIK the RTC doesn't have the same hiring limits as the official program
If he wants to be a part of top to bottom training without building his own from scratch, Stilly is a great fit
I think if/when JB gets into coaching it’s either gonna be at an RTC/college on the east coast where he’s got really deep roots, or it’ll be if T&T ever leave Iowa and they give JB more money than anyone could refuse. No insider knowledge obviously, but he’d make a lot of sense for Rutgers or UPenn or somewhere like that
If he wants to be in the Hall of Fame, he should live close to it...
I bet he makes it in. What are you willing to stake?
I'd say he has a decent shot. But what's the point if he can't go check himself out a few times a day?I bet he makes it in. What are you willing to stake?
Well since Chad isn't paying NIL $😂😂 and wants to build the RTC paying JB 1 million a year would be like us spending a $1
Serious question...are you guys spending any resources on senior level guys?
He’s an all-timer. How often do recruits and senior level athletes reference JB, when doing interviews. Sounded like he wanted to be involved, but he wanted to choose how much he would be involved. I know the pockets would be emptied to get him here. I thought Zo was running the Cowboy wrestling club anyway
JB ain't coming to OSU. And that wasn't the point of what he was saying. DT did a great job of changing his mind on coaching in college.
It's been a dream of his to run an RTC that is separate from any college. Unless he has some big azz donor - that ain't ever happening. And i think he realizes that.
But he was also very clear that he wants to be at a place that has the $$$$ to make his life more simple than the typical college program can. That leaves very few schools that can do that. It would have to be an tOSU, Iowa, etc.
It's been a dream of his to run an RTC that is separate from any college. Unless he has some big azz donor - that ain't ever happening. And i think he realizes that.
But he was also very clear that he wants to be at a place that has the $$$$ to make his life more simple than the typical college program can. That leaves very few schools that can do that. It would have to be an tOSU, Iowa, etc.
I think we all know that... It's just fun to hear how pretty we are
There is Paycom, a pretty big donor. His focus is now turning to his son. Stillwater can plug a kid in at 5 yo all the way to 35Yo. After listening to the podcast, him going to OSU makes a Lot of sense. I bet he comes. He’ll start out coaching youth and move his way up the line with his son (non inside info, just a hunch). He mentioned McKenna a few times (it sounded like they were tight). He really respects DT and Smith. OSU is a very “unique situation” that fits him and his family. He’s coming, the swammy has spoken.🔮
Don’t be so sure. There are only a few programs in the country that can and we are one of them. Plus, he has been hanging out in Stillwater and talking about the future. I have convinced myself more now than I was the previous post. If I post again, I’ll probably bet the farm on itI think we all know that... It's just fun to hear how pretty we are
Lol don't do it tom... you're being sucked in!!!
Yeah…why do you ask? Am I being spied on?
Yeah, casually talk about something around your Alexa and notice the adds that pop up on your social media. Let’s not talk about this stuff too much… they’re listening.
It’s BAD. I’ll never forget getting into an argument with my wife - then Facebook showing me ads for “conflict resolution in marriage” ads.Yeah, casually talk about something around your Alexa and notice the adds that pop up on your social media. Let’s not talk about this stuff too much… they’re listening.
We had a good laugh about it, but sheeeesh. Sobering.
Slightly different take. I thought he was thinking along the lines of running a successful program like AWA and moving directly into HC with the need for being an asst coach. I don't recall (could be wrong) of another high profile job being given to someone who had no asst coaching experience. ??
It doesn't happen often that's for sure. Goodale went from HS coach to head coach at Rutgers but he's the only one who comes to mind immediately
Any and all high profile Programs could hire him with the right support staff…he said it.
I don’t like he said DT has an open checkbook. That’s not accurate. There’s a lot of work and loyal that goes into that money situation.
He basically does have that Chase I know that's not the perception you guys want but its true. You think JB would say that if it wasn't true. He was just in town for awhile. My guess is JB might be told somethings Chase isn't
more proof he's ready to be a coach
