There is something there that excites me. I think he could be one of the first kids that this staff shows out with. But what the hell am I saying.. I could probably talk myself into feeling that way about multiple spots lol
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I’d rather leave the weight open
Good way to lose Merrill
I can absolutely guarantee you that Reece smokes JJ right now.
I know he has bad loses but I enjoy watching Reece wrestle.
JJ has a lot of potential but I think it will be Witcraft this year. Would love to see JJ use all of his redshirt matches though.
Maybe should give it a try again.
DT can kick his butt. Think the weight and age gap was just too big for John.
Let’s just…not.Maybe should give it a try again.
DT can kick his butt. Think the weight and age gap was just too big for John.
At this point, Witcraft has old man strength. JJ will probably be there after Christmasish.
Tagen is looking pretty lean. Doesn’t appear to be bulking.
Surber looks like he’s got some work to do to get back to full strength.
Also, always forget how physically impressive Haas looks. Perhaps a different coaching perspective will be what he needs to develop.
Surber looks like he’s got some work to do to get back to full strength.
Also, always forget how physically impressive Haas looks. Perhaps a different coaching perspective will be what he needs to develop.
I feel like tagen could still look lean at 149. He was a big 141er.
I really liked Haas early on and expected a ton more this far, but that last few outings have just been so brutal to watch. Would be a true Cinderella story to turn that around.
Like I said somewhere else those guys have had some hard practices and I was blown away when I was told what some guys were weighing afterwards. I'm wondering if they will tone it down some when season gets here and guys start actually pulling? I think thats how psu does it but cant be sure?
Surber is coming off surgery so I'm sure it'll take awhile. Ive seen Surber and Haas go at it in the room and those two work like their asses are on fire. As hard or harder than anyone else. From what I was told about Haas, great kid, and is a total MONSTER in the room. but for some inexplicable reason he struggles when the lights are on.
I’m not sure if this has been shared yet and I’m sure you all have seen it but I knew plott would benefit from this change more than anyone
That actually makes me feel pretty bad for the kid, must have been incredibly tough to be the weak link on such a dominant team.
If he is hanging out with the "strong links", I don't think they made him feel that way!
I think teammates are what a guy can depend on, which is the culture being taught in Stillwater. That's the secret sauce. Be a band of brothers and lean on each other. Have fun with each other. I think about his comment from time to time, and how things said from the stands or message boards must affect a young man. He went 6-17 that year. I am so happy my wife said that no matter what, you're our guy. I'm sure the teammates would say the same thing. I sometimes wonder where he ended up.
Just looked him up. Works in the family lawn care business. Putting his turf science degree to good use. He is also an asst coach at his former HS. Good for him.
It’s like Pearsall. He was a 1 time qualifier if I remember right and he was super tight with DT. He was a groomsman in DTs wedding and just got the RC job.
Honestly, there aren't a whole lot of people that should be downgrading guys that have the ability to Wrestle at the level it takes to earn a spot on a big time roster.
I know I am guilty of it some of the time, but I shouldn't be and I regret saying things I have.
That's exactly right. I remember Pearsall being from the prior staff so was not a Cael guy in that sense. He fought like hell when he was out there. Was just outgunned at times as I recall. May have had an injury as well. It's been 15 years.
Yes, was a one time qualifier, losing to Feikert in consis. His last career match was to a Cowboy. How is that some fate!
It only took me a sentence to write what you wrote! 🍻
but mine was more poignant lol. You are correct!
Really good article from the STWNewsPress
-Its been rocky but it’s starting to smooth out. The staff is rolling with them daily and building trust.
-Fish officially to 157. DT wants multiple competitive guys at each weight pushing each other through the summer and fall. See who wants it.
-BT was right there with CC but decided to stay. DT gave him a good vision and he’ll more than likely redshirt and prepare for 184 in ‘26
-CC caught them off guard. Plott seemed to politely question the move.
-The old staff and regime are still very hurt. Cathy Perry said Chris has “cut ties”.
-Caldwell had a big job the last few months
-Plott doesn’t seem to be redshirting. Even with CStar more than likely going 184 now. The only thing to the contrary is that Fish definitely said a RS was still on the table and BT said a RS was about 60%.
www.stwnewspress.com
-Its been rocky but it’s starting to smooth out. The staff is rolling with them daily and building trust.
-Fish officially to 157. DT wants multiple competitive guys at each weight pushing each other through the summer and fall. See who wants it.
-BT was right there with CC but decided to stay. DT gave him a good vision and he’ll more than likely redshirt and prepare for 184 in ‘26
-CC caught them off guard. Plott seemed to politely question the move.
-The old staff and regime are still very hurt. Cathy Perry said Chris has “cut ties”.
-Caldwell had a big job the last few months
-Plott doesn’t seem to be redshirting. Even with CStar more than likely going 184 now. The only thing to the contrary is that Fish definitely said a RS was still on the table and BT said a RS was about 60%.
Cowboy wrestling offseason update: How the program is adjusting to David Taylor
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www.stwnewspress.com
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Good stuff. I thought Starocci was going 197 tho?Really good article from the STWNewsPress
-Its been rocky but it’s starting to smooth out. The staff is rolling with them daily and building trust.
-Fish officially to 157. DT wants multiple competitive guys at each weight pushing each other through the summer and fall. See who wants it.
-BT was right there with CC but decided to stay. DT gave him a good vision and he’ll more than likely redshirt and prepare for 184 in ‘26
-CC caught them off guard. Plott seemed to politely question the move.
-The old staff and regime are still very hurt. Cathy Perry said Chris has “cut ties”.
-Caldwell had a big job the last few months
-Plott doesn’t seem to be redshirting. Even with CStar more than likely going 184 now. The only thing to the contrary is that Fish definitely said a RS was still on the table and BT said a RS was about 60%.
Cowboy wrestling offseason update: How the program is adjusting to David Taylor
The biggest story of the college wrestling offseason was bittersweet news for the Cowboys as former coach John Smith retired after 33 seasons at Oklahoma State.
Great article. I was coming to share that if no one else had. I think Fish will end up RSing because I don’t think he can beat Teague.
What weight Starocci will go is still up in the air. I’m leaning 197. It’ll depend on which young guy does the best at either weight I’m thinking.
What weight Starocci will go is still up in the air. I’m leaning 197. It’ll depend on which young guy does the best at either weight I’m thinking.
IMO, the best weight for Starocci for PSU is 197. There is a logjam from 165-184 that would only be made worse if Starocci dropped into 184. Now it could be that Starocci at 184 is a more optimal weight for him to win a title, and if so, that will be the weight he wrestles. The we would be scrambling to fill 197 for a year unless Connor Mirasola gives up his RS.
Here’s another nice related article from the Newspress
https://www.stwnewspress.com/sports...9b4519ae58.html#tncms-source=block-behavioral
https://www.stwnewspress.com/sports...9b4519ae58.html#tncms-source=block-behavioral
If Carter does go 184, I do not think they would burn the RS of Mirasola. Cochran is no slouch at all and would definitely compete for a spot on the podium at 197.
I agree. I think our best lineup is Carter to 197 but I think PSU wins either way. PSU loses a lot of veteran leadership and points after this year (Kerk, Carter, Beau Bartlett), and I think the weakest we will be is 2026. After that, these last couple recruiting classes are very strong. Will be interesting to see how Taylor's entrance into coaching influences recruiting going forward. I could see Logan Steiber becoming HC at Ohio State in 3-5 years, and especially the face of their recruiting. Odd man out could be Iowa until Brands leaves in 2029.
2026 is the year everyone better buy tickets!
I think Steiber is named HC in waiting this season and they may give Ryan a chance for 2026?
I’ll have to check myself, but ISU wins it in 2026.
Wins what? Certainly not a title. They have too many soft spots in 2026. Despite the old guard leaving PSU, they will still score 120 in 2026. I thought if OSU could RS everyone then you guys would have a chance at the title but it seems like RS'ing everyone in 2025 may not happen. Ohio State is the biggest title threat in 2026 due to recruiting. I still like OSU as top 2 or 3.
Just saying, they’re, there, their, them is something to watch for…just wait.
Also, jumping out and stating 120 is pretty damn arrogant.
On second thought @Pennstate1985 you guys have averaged around 120 for a decade…so not too arrogant.
You guys lose around 60 points, which sadly, for the rest of us, is around 120.
You guys lose around 60 points, which sadly, for the rest of us, is around 120.
Why arrogant? Seems confident based on past experience to me.
Go listen to the Jocko podcast he had with Nickal, if you have time. Huge fan of his after hearing that interview. Never was prior to that.
I can see why it would come across as arrogant, but wasn't meant to be. In 2026, PSU will have Lilledahl, Davis, Duke, Kasak, MM, Haines, SVN, Barr, Mirasola, Mirasola as potential guys in the lineup. Six of those guys are potential finalists, which is how I roughly came up with 120 points two years out. A lot will change between now and then.
Now that we have ours, I'd really like the NCAA to severely limit transfers. With the integrity I see on this forum, I'm positive that you guys would prefer to win through recruiting and not through transfers.! L
Sure but when MM and Haines portal to OSU ...
