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[Wrassler17]

If it is the cut, it would be interesting to see Mastro up a weight. Hopefully he sticks it out.

In Dean Heil's RFr year, he lost both ranking matches at 133 - Brian Crutchmer won by decision and GWH pinned him. Heil said the weight cut was really tough. John made the decision to have him go 141 and Heil ended up taking 4th at Nationals.

 

[vhsalum]

If it is the cut, it would be interesting to see Mastro up a weight. Hopefully he sticks it out.

In Dean Heil's RFr year, he lost both ranking matches at 133 - Brian Crutchmer won by decision and GWH pinned him. Heil said the weight cut was really tough. John made the decision to have him go 141 and Heil ended up taking 4th at Nationals.

it ain't the cut guys...

 

[turfpoke]

it ain't the cut guys...

I wish him all the luck in the world. Life is not easy.

 

[vhsalum]

I wish him all the luck in the world. Life is not easy.

But making good decisions is. What a waste. John needs to get the culture in order tomorrow. This is getting ridiculous.

 

[biocowboy]

Culture appears to have been an issue for a while…

Need to somehow weed out the ones that don’t live and breath wrestling like PSU

 

[vhsalum]

Culture appears to have been an issue for a while…

Need to somehow weed out the ones that don’t live and breath wrestling like PSU

1. it wouldn't be that hard.

2. loving wrestling isn't the problem.

 

[biocowboy]

1. it wouldn't be that hard.

2. loving wrestling isn't the problem.

Please elaborate because no one will.

 

[Okie_Pat]

it ain't the cut guys...

If it ain’t the cut then what is it? Lack of focus/mental toughness?

 

[CowboyUp61]

cryptic messages don't necessarily imply knowledge.

 

[vhsalum]

Please elaborate because no one will.

1. Drinking/partying. If john wanted to shut it down, he could. The wrestlers respect him enough that if he demanded it, it wouldn’t affect recruiting much, if at all.

2. The wrestlers love being a wrestler. They love training. It’s the other stuff they don’t.

If it ain’t the cut then what is it? Lack of focus/mental toughness?

Off the mat issues specifically for mastro.

 

[turfpoke]

1. Drinking/partying. If john wanted to shut it down, he could. The wrestlers respect him enough that if he demanded it, it wouldn’t affect recruiting much, if at all.

2. The wrestlers love being a wrestler. They love training. It’s the other stuff they don’t.

Off the mat issues specifically for mastro.

#2- what is the other stuff they have to do? School?

 

[vhsalum]

#2- what is the other stuff they have to do? School?

Yep

 

[turfpoke]

Yep

If you win enough that can probably be taken care of.

 

[ionel]

#2- what is the other stuff they have to do? School?

Yep

It sucks to be in school and have to do school.

 

[djb914]

Yep

That is NOT an excuse, it is the same for everyone, very few actually like schoolwork other than their specialty maybe. Just something that has to be done, Just take it like practice set aside a few hours a day 6 Days a Week, So it does not get pile up and you have to do too much that is counter productive. If it is the same for everyone iy is fair, people can not Legitimately complain

 

[JAY45]

It’s crazy to think how OSU, just a few short years ago, had a plan to be Title Contenders built around 5 Blue Chip Wrestlers, 2 of whom would be #1 in their Class. None of the 5 are or will contribute. This seems to be the central part of their current problems. It’s mostly water under the bridge at this point and they seem to be working hard to compensate. That said, it has set things back significantly.

 

[driad]

It’s crazy to think how OSU, just a few short years ago, had a plan to be Title Contenders built around 5 Blue Chip Wrestlers, 2 of whom would be #1 in their Class. None of the 5 are or will contribute. This seems to be the central part of their current problems. It’s mostly water under the bridge at this point and they seem to be working hard to compensate. That said, it has set things back significantly.

The Ferraris & who else?

 

[vhsalum]

OkieSt had a #1 recruiting class in 2020, #6 in 2021 (although it would have been higher since Carter Young came in late)

2020
Ferrari
Plott
Mastro
Burks
Surber
Doucet

2021
Carter Young
Voinovich
Haas
Travis Mastrogiovanni

 

[osu2082]

The Ferraris & who else?

Ferraris, Witlake, Haas and the Mastros were all very highly ranked.

 

[alex1fly]

Hey, lets be mindful that this is a college kid that may be fighting an illness instead of attitude. These guys are still kids who train harder than anyone can imagine. I hope when he comes back he is better than ever.

Thank you. Since we know exactly zero about what’s going on I’d rather be supportive than condemn the kid.

 

[Wrassler17]

Best I can tell, Cowboy fans have been supportive of Mastro in this thread. Maybe a couple of lighthearted zoo jokes thrown in, but still supportive. The off the mat speculation stuff did not come from a Cowboy fan.

 

[driad]

Best I can tell, Cowboy fans have been supportive of Mastro in this thread. Maybe a couple of lighthearted zoo jokes thrown in, but still supportive. The off the mat speculation stuff did not come from a Cowboy fan.

His zoo is awesome,

 

[JAY45]

The Ferraris & who else?

I was referring to the Mastros.
The younger brother was ranked even higher than the older.
I’m not throwing shade. It’s a sad situation all the way round.

 

[Okie_Pat]

Just so I’m understanding things clearly from what’s being said about Mastro’s absence. It isn’t a health issue or a weight cut issue. It’s a partying issue? That would seem to fall in line with a weight cut issue. I’m just as curious as anyone to know but I don’t think it’s in the best interest of the program or the kid to assume.

 

[Wrassler17]

His zoo is awesome,

That's what everyone says. One of the reasons I hope he stays.

 

[driad]

That's what everyone says. One of the reasons I hope he stays.

Ive been to nearly every zoo in middle America. For a private zoo it’s as good as it gets for taking care of the animals, large cages, clean, & best of all no flies. The folks around the zoo said they are great kids. I root for the kid because he loves animals, don’t think he’s doing it for the money,

 

[Wrassler17]

Ive been to nearly every zoo in middle America. For a private zoo it’s as good as it gets for taking care of the animals, large cages, clean, & best of all no flies. The folks around the zoo said they are great kids. I root for the kid because he loves animals, don’t think he’s doing it for the money,

He is a great kid and definitely an animal lover (as am I). Will also be rooting for him no matter what path he chooses.