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Agreed. No sure bets. Daton Fix was on the roster for several years and don’t see anyone at that level right now. Doesn’t have to be Fix but also nothing that looks like a sure fire AA right now. You need someone who can contend for top 8 at every weight to close the gap.
But we will not close the gap this year. Maybe next. Also I agree with you that why spend much money on someone who probably won't be better that what we have. JJ and Rin could be real good.
 
I think North Carolina would be "shocking" mainly because no one has mentioned them until today. Who knows though. Mineo is in thick with the Ferrari's so what he sees is as shocking is probably different than us.
He's a heel ... where's the "shock?"
 
But we will not close the gap this year. Maybe next. Also I agree with you that why spend much money on someone who probably won't be better that what we have. JJ and Rin could be real good.
That’s a lot coming from you! 😊
I don’t expect to completely close the gap in 1 year. It’s a process. You’ve got to chip away bit by bit.

From what it looks like, they are going to balance both the long and short term.
 
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So circling back to Mr. Jock Itch real quick. Let’s say it’s just him, or even worse, Anthony is included. What happens to Koll if (read: when) they go off the reservation again? He can’t tell admin that there was no way to anticipate it happening
 


Like I said.. Let’s Ryde!
Great news. Now we are 1 step closer to Penn. St. 26-27 could be the year we are in at least the same league as Penn. St. Might be lineup 25=Spratley sen, 33=Forrest fr, 41=Vega fr, 49=Swiderski sen, 57=Robideau fr, 65=Lockett soph, 74 Facundo sen, 84 Ryder soph, 97=Merrill soph, HWT=Ross fr,. This is a lineup of many All Americans and some possible National Champs.
 
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Finally I can stop checking this thread 5 times a day lol

What's the story with Ryder? He's a redshirt freshman or what?

From PSU's site:

HIGH SCHOOL / PERSONAL:

Freshman Zack Ryder comes to Penn State from Minisink Valley High School...Native of Westtown, N.Y....Four-time State Champion, including eighth grade year...Won Fargo 16U title...Four-time team captain in high school...Helped lead WHS to four straight New York state team titles......2024 World Silver Medalist at U20 World Championships in Spain...Three-time world team member with two Bronze and one Silver Medal...Son of Laura and Darren Ryder...Has three older sisters, Kayla, Kenzie and Kassie..Considering finance as a major at Penn State.
 
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Finally I can stop checking this thread 5 times a day lol

What's the story with Ryder? He's a redshirt freshman or what?

From PSU's site:

HIGH SCHOOL / PERSONAL:

Freshman Zack Ryder comes to Penn State from Minisink Valley High School...Native of Westtown, N.Y....Four-time State Champion, including eighth grade year...Won Fargo 16U title...Four-time team captain in high school...Helped lead WHS to four straight New York state team titles......2024 World Silver Medalist at U20 World Championships in Spain...Three-time world team member with two Bronze and one Silver Medal...Son of Laura and Darren Ryder...Has three older sisters, Kayla, Kenzie and Kassie..Considering finance as a major at Penn State.
Yes, rs freshmen
 
Finally I can stop checking this thread 5 times a day lol

What's the story with Ryder? He's a redshirt freshman or what?

From PSU's site:

HIGH SCHOOL / PERSONAL:

Freshman Zack Ryder comes to Penn State from Minisink Valley High School...Native of Westtown, N.Y....Four-time State Champion, including eighth grade year...Won Fargo 16U title...Four-time team captain in high school...Helped lead WHS to four straight New York state team titles......2024 World Silver Medalist at U20 World Championships in Spain...Three-time world team member with two Bronze and one Silver Medal...Son of Laura and Darren Ryder...Has three older sisters, Kayla, Kenzie and Kassie..Considering finance as a major at Penn State.
Yep , red shirt freshman
 
No AJ please. I'm all about giving the benefit of the doubt but he's already burned his bridges. I stumbled on a video of him talking at NCAAs, dude weirds me out. I like weird people but not like that. He presents zero percent humility or self-awareness, he heckles refs and insults fans, he craves attention like it's air, never mind the crimes and reports from people on campus... the whole vibe is just bizarre. There's no way he should be allowed to come back here. Again I'm very much a "takes all types!" kind of person but I will be skeeved out if AJ comes back to Stilly.
 
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No AJ please. I'm all about giving the benefit of the doubt but he's already burned his bridges. I stumbled on a video of him talking at NCAAs, dude weirds me out. I like weird people but not like that. He presents zero percent humility or self-awareness, he heckles refs and insults fans, he craves attention like it's air, never mind the crimes and reports from people on campus... the whole vibe is just bizarre. There's no way he should be allowed to come back here. Again I'm very much a "takes all types!" kind of person but I will be skeeved out if AJ comes back to Stilly.
I kinda love that AJ has worn out his welcome at OSU and freaking Iowa, but one of America's wokest schools is ready to welcome him to the family. 🤣

The level of white hot hatred coming his way after he shows his true colors..... that will be a meltdown for the ages, likely on both ends.
 
Man I don’t know. Feels like at 133 we just have Ren. I like what we saw from Ren but I’m not feeling like we are set there by any means. I just can’t imagine they brought in Steen to be the starter.

Seems like a pretty big hole to me. I bet they are shaking the trees trying to find a 133.

133 and HVW. Actively looking. Need the right guys in the portal.
 
Report back! I can tell folks are stoked. I don't know anything about him though besides the bio I posted above.
I can tell you as of a week ago, Penn State fans were very high on Ryder, expected him to contend for a title, and said he was a great teammate and brought a good energy to the room. In the past couple days however those same fans have realized he's actually mentally weak, cannot deal with "adversity", is scared of a challenge, and they're glad he's gone. I guess we got duped. Oh well
 
I can tell you as of a week ago, Penn State fans were very high on Ryder, expected him to contend for a title, and said he was a great teammate and brought a good energy to the room. In the past couple days however those same fans have realized he's actually mentally weak, cannot deal with "adversity", is scared of a challenge, and they're glad he's gone. I guess we got duped. Oh well
And as of a few days ago they expected him to beat out Rocco Welsh.
 
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