Because it's moderated by people that want to keep it that way. The fact that this board is overwhelmingly civil is pretty incredible.
Bashing on Iowa is definitely a bandwagon but it's reallllly clear to me why people do lol
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Bashing on Iowa is definitely a bandwagon but it's reallllly clear to me why people do lol
Not being boastful here, but I wouldn't take that bet. I've never seen such talent stacked on one team as it is now and for the next 3-4 years. That said, the next team that wins nationals other than PSU is OSU imho. Recruiting is going to even out over time. Tom Ryan and Tom Brands are great coaches but their age is going to become a recruiting detriment going forward. That's just my opinion there, and I know that isn't the only recruiting criteria of young men, but they seem to respond better to coaches that they can connect with.
That and I think they respond to coaches who are still the best and they can get a feel from.
New mods on the Iowa boards are keeping it civil now. No more political BS or trolling
I agree they're reloading again . That's why I said 2030 because they will still be really good then looking at the guys they've now and coming in. If someone beats them by 2030 wrestling fans are in for a treat. Oklahoma st or Iowa would be my guess if someone does it
and I stand by Hamiti being the best wrestler — followed by Hendrickson, Spratley, Amine and Jamison — all from the portal. 5 of your 10 starters are from the portal but, somehow Iowa is different.
Now go ahead and pick my post apart and tell me how it’s different but, I think deep down you get my point.
And, I really don’t need a message board moderator telling me how to write a post. You can dish it out but you can’t take it.
Hamiti is the best wrestler on your team. Not sure why that’s so offensive.
Just silly not to list Plott in the top 5 and “silly” is being kind.
You’re slow on the uptake… this isn’t a d!ck measuring contest. Your side of things doesn’t matter in the slightest. I’d like nothing more than for you to keep posting and bringing your view point to the board but you will take the hint or you can kick rocks… it’s no sweat off anyone’s back. And don’t feel like you need to reply… we should be more than clear.
I should have added @vhsalum too. He always handles himself well.
I was literally writing a whole azz paragraph to defend my honor when the popup hit. LOL.
proceed.
Bro. I was KINDA with you on the Hamiti train. But it would be because you THINK he's going to be the best scorer on the team this year. Plott, Hendrickson and Amine have all had better careers thus far than him.
Now there has been some speculation that Hamiti is the "best" guy in the room P4P - and I've seen some people make posts regarding such - including someone saying Hamiti smashed Plott in a first to 50 go or something. That didn't happen. Hamiti and Plott ARE close in the room, but Plott wins pretty much every time. Close, but he's the better guy.
Hendrickson is going to score the most points on the team, followed by Hamiti/Plott. To list Amine ahead of Plott is sheer lunacy and there is nothing to justify that. Amine wins decisions - and doesn't really get big wins until NCAAs. Do I think that will change? yup. But he still isn't outscoring Plott.
Personally, I separate transfers into two groups. One group is made up of guys who have three or more years of eligibility left. Like Spratley or Jamison or Mesenbrink. They transferred because they felt they made a mistake at the beginning. The second group is made of of guys with two years or less of eligibility. They transfer for a variety of reasons (money, wrestle for winning program, personal reasons). Michigan and Iowa are mainly taking short term transfers as opposed to teams like OSU.
When was the last time a kid in the first group transferred into Iowa with 3+ years of eligibility and who also turned out to be a consistent AA? I would say that Iowa is no longer a primary destination while the Brands are there. Right or wrong, Iowa got the label as old school. Now they have a label of having to pay guys to go there. Buying teams is self defeating long term. Again, this is just my opinion.
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What's funny about you vhs is that you're more respected on every internet board but your own. I always enjoy your posts.
If Oklahoma State's 6th best wrestler is a finalist with a 70% bonus rate that was basically his own tier last year outside of the champ, the team race between PSU and Ok State will be nerve wracking as hell this year and is coming even sooner than I foresaw.
Appreciate that. They don't like tough posting over on GIA-hawkeye bacon.
Except I also want 6 NCs because Plott is my boy!!!
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 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.
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.www.flowrestling.org
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.
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
