Askren

[HungusMungus]

Askren spotted at Camp Randall today!! what's happening? 

 

 

[jchapman]

He's going to teach Seth Gross the Assassin so he's ready for OTT.

[nhs67]

He lives like 12 minutes from there, yeah?  Shouldn't seem like much of a coincidence.

[Hammerlock3]

he "liked" a tweet asking him when he's taking over at wisconsin.

[nhs67]

  On 4/10/2024 at 6:34 PM, Hammerlock3 said:

he "liked" a tweet asking him when he's taking over at wisconsin.

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Woooaohaat?!

Please show.

[Hammerlock3]

I know you can't see that he liked it based on that image, but that should enough info to confirm if you want. @nhs67

[juniorvarsity]

  On 4/10/2024 at 6:34 PM, Hammerlock3 said:

he "liked" a tweet asking him when he's taking over at wisconsin.

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That is wild. I cannot imagine he would give up the amazing thing he has built at AWA. What would be the AWA succession plan there? But how cool would it be if he just brought his brother with him. Keckeisen and O'Toole as RTC athletes for the next quad. You could also imagine some of his current AWA guys would flip on their commitments. Its a bunch of ifs. It is not going to happen.

[Hammerlock3]

The huge factor no one mentions is the difference between being a club coach and even a diligent highschool coach, let alone college. If Askren wants to be engrossed in wrestling and really in the thick of a competitive enterprise, a college position is where its at.

[Truzzcat]

It would explain why he's leaving FRL and he joked about wanting to coach and build a team to rival Cael. I thought the idea that he could not balance being a club coach and doing an 8:00 am podcast did not really make sense but that's very different if he becomes a college coach.

[nhs67]

  On 4/10/2024 at 6:42 PM, Hammerlock3 said:

I know you can't see that he liked it based on that image, but that should enough info to confirm if you want. @nhs67

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Yes you can... click on the three ... on the top right, post engagements... it will show you this screen

Good find, my man.

[CHROMEBIRD]

Let's not overread a "like".

[nhs67]

  On 4/10/2024 at 7:10 PM, CHROMEBIRD said:

Let's not overread a "like".

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What about a repost?

[nhs67]

How many of the AWA guys enter the portal if (when) this happens?

[HungusMungus]

  On 4/10/2024 at 7:10 PM, CHROMEBIRD said:

Let's not overread a "like".

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Social Media over reaction is the norm now a days! 

[poorwrestler]

  On 4/10/2024 at 7:20 PM, nhs67 said:

How many of the AWA guys enter the portal if (when) this happens?

I’d be surprised if the ones in their last year or two did, O’toole, Keckeisen, etc.

I’d also be surprised if Mesenbrink did.

But the ones that are going in next year or are only a year or so in? Sinclair, Millard, Riddle, some of the others I’d expect to go home. I’ve been told to expect all the Minnesota AWA kids to head over if he’s hired. That’s the part I feel confident in.


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[FanOfPurdueWrestling]

Holy shit if Askren goes to Wisconsin I’ll become the biggest fan overnight. 

[jchapman]

  On 4/10/2024 at 7:26 PM, FanOfPurdueWrestling said:

Holy shit if Askren goes to Wisconsin I’ll become the biggest fan overnight. 

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Is that right?

[HungusMungus]

  On 4/10/2024 at 6:32 PM, nhs67 said:

He lives like 12 minutes from there, yeah?  Shouldn't seem like much of a coincidence.

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I've heard Ben lives in Delafield, closer to Milwaukee, so It's a good hour drive to get to UW. 

 

[Chestcrusher]

  On 4/10/2024 at 7:26 PM, poorwrestler said:

I’d be surprised if the ones in their last year or two did, O’toole, Keckeisen, etc.

I’d also be surprised if Mesenbrink did.

But the ones that are going in next year or are only a year or so in? Sinclair, Millard, Riddle, some of the others I’d expect to go home. I’ve been told to expect all the Minnesota AWA kids to head over if he’s hired. That’s the part I feel confident in.


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Completely agree with this. Even if the Badgers got Sinclair, Riddle, Millard, Whiting, etc it would significantly impact their team in a positive way.

[PortaJohn]

Wasn't Max recently the leading candidate in the Askren family to take over at Wiscy?  Was he in the building?  This is certainly interesting 

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[flyingcement]

Ah man what a tease!  This is a good development though.  Even if they are just consulting with AWA to ensure they have their blessing for the next hire.

[FanOfPurdueWrestling]

  On 4/10/2024 at 7:27 PM, jchapman said:

Is that right?

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I’d buy a shirt, at a minimum and root for them in all matches except against Purdue. 

[BobDole]

Askren won't last long at the college level where they have to abide by rules with recruiting and contact of prospective athletes. He would be a thorn in the side of compliance.

[TNwrestling]

  On 4/10/2024 at 8:05 PM, BobDole said:

Askren won't last long at the college level where they have to abide by rules with recruiting and contact of prospective athletes. He would be a thorn in the side of compliance.

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I think he'd be just fine...

[Wrestleknownothing]

  On 4/10/2024 at 8:07 PM, TNwrestling said:

I think he'd be just fine...

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I think so too. I feel like running a big club, managing kids and parents, setting up rules and expectations, all are part of the college equation. If he takes this job, all of college wrestling has to be excited for the possibilities.