Basset Recruiting Updates?

[BruceyB]

1 hour ago, Voice of the Quakers said:

He takes the cash, he gets the hate.

Times have changed. Don’t make college wrestling a professional sport and then not expect criticism.

 

What does this even mean? I would certainly guess he is getting less money from VT than he was offered by Iowa. 

Who else do you criticize for their "track record?"

[BruceyB]

14 minutes ago, boconnell said:

I agree.  Basset made college a professional sport and should be criticized for doing that.

Is this satire? If so, ignore my next statement, if not, please tell me who else you criticize for treating college as professional sports. This is an interesting take coming from an Oklahoma State fan whose team brought in their Spratley, Figueroa, flipped Vega, brought in Jamison, Swiderski, flipped Robideau, brought in Facundo, and Welsh, and that is just the guys on their roster this year. Last year they had wrestlers that were previously on different rosters at 125, 141, 157, 165, 174, and 285. 

But yeah, let's blame Bassett for making college into a professional sport. Give me a break.

I hope you're criticizing Taylor and staff for flipping guys with previous commitments and bringing in guys from other teams if you're going to criticize a high schooler for changing his mind.

 

[HokieDave87]

6 hours ago, BruceyB said:

Is this satire? If so, ignore my next statement, if not, please tell me who else you criticize for treating college as professional sports. This is an interesting take coming from an Oklahoma State fan whose team brought in their Spratley, Figueroa, flipped Vega, brought in Jamison, Swiderski, flipped Robideau, brought in Facundo, and Welsh, and that is just the guys on their roster this year. Last year they had wrestlers that were previously on different rosters at 125, 141, 157, 165, 174, and 285. 

But yeah, let's blame Bassett for making college into a professional sport. Give me a break.

I hope you're criticizing Taylor and staff for flipping guys with previous commitments and bringing in guys from other teams if you're going to criticize a high schooler for changing his mind.

 

He's just mad Burton wouldn't answer DT's calls and doesn't want us to celebrate Bassett/Melvin.

[Husker_Du]

9 hours ago, Voice of the Quakers said:

He takes the cash, he gets the hate.

Times have changed. Don’t make college wrestling a professional sport and then not expect criticism.

 

he literally turned down more money elsewhere

[Eagle26]

This is awesome! I’d love to see a new school win a National title. OK State or Iowa dethroning Penn State would be old hat. An ACC champ would be great for the sport. VT has been great at developing talent, just hasn’t quite gotten enough of it. These two plus Seidel and others could change that. 
 

On a somewhat related note, I don’t think Seidel gets quite the hype he deserves. The dude could’ve walked to his 4th state title at any other weight but chooses to take on Jax Forrest. If you didn’t see the match, you may not realize how close Seidel was to be beating him! He is going to be a beast in the NCAA 

[creek chub]

22 minutes ago, Eagle26 said:

This is awesome! I’d love to see a new school win a National title. OK State or Iowa dethroning Penn State would be old hat. An ACC champ would be great for the sport. VT has been great at developing talent, just hasn’t quite gotten enough of it. These two plus Seidel and others could change that. 
 

On a somewhat related note, I don’t think Seidel gets quite the hype he deserves. The dude could’ve walked to his 4th state title at any other weight but chooses to take on Jax Forrest. If you didn’t see the match, you may not realize how close Seidel was to be beating him! He is going to be a beast in the NCAA 

It would not shock me to see Seidel start at 133 this season. Campbell is a stud too but might have a very tough fight to keep the slot 

[BruceyB]

4 hours ago, creek chub said:

It would not shock me to see Seidel start at 133 this season. Campbell is a stud too but might have a very tough fight to keep the slot 

The talk is that in the next few years the 5 for 5 rule will more than likely take effect. I suspect we may see a lot of true freshmen battling for spots this year that may have been likely to redshirt in the past.

[CHROMEBIRD]

Huge get for both VT and the ACC. Pretty exciting stuff. I hope the Nebraska AXOs aren't too disappointed 

[HokieDave87]

5 hours ago, creek chub said:

It would not shock me to see Seidel start at 133 this season. Campbell is a stud too but might have a very tough fight to keep the slot 

I feel good about 133, I think Seidel is ready and if Campbell beats him out it means he has had a great offseason.

[1032004]

Any chance Henson could redshirt to get a year together with Bo in the lineup?

[creek chub]

25 minutes ago, 1032004 said:

Any chance Henson could redshirt to get a year together with Bo in the lineup?

He has a shirt but believe he plans to train for the next oly cycle and then try mma so I doubt he takes his shirt.

[creek chub]

4 hours ago, HokieDave87 said:

I feel good about 133, I think Seidel is ready and if Campbell beats him out it means he has had a great offseason.

Wonder if it’s a big cut for Seidel to make 33? The eyeball test says maybe and he’s likely a 41 guy soon. Guess he could challenge for 41 too but for now Tom might have a slight edge but that’s a wild guess

[Truzzcat]

9 minutes ago, creek chub said:

Wonder if it’s a big cut for Seidel to make 33? The eyeball test says maybe and he’s likely a 41 guy soon. Guess he could challenge for 41 too but for now Tom might have a slight edge but that’s a wild guess

I think if they believe 5 for 5 is happening you try and get him down to 133 for this year. I really think he AA's 133 is very deep but I am pretty confident he can beat the likes of Knox,Brown,Van dee,Frost and could see him being in matches with Fugitt,Davino,Byrd,Ayala. Perhaps foolishly I have crookham and Blaze separated from those 3 but I do not think he is ready for those guys.

 

Edited 17 hours ago by Truzzcat

[de4856]

Well if this deal holds, it should be a great boost for VT

[HokieDave87]

2 hours ago, creek chub said:

He has a shirt but believe he plans to train for the next oly cycle and then try mma so I doubt he takes his shirt.

Agreed, plus he's a favorite to win the natty at 149. Redshirting is not in his best interest.

[HokieDave87]

2 hours ago, creek chub said:

Wonder if it’s a big cut for Seidel to make 33? The eyeball test says maybe and he’s likely a 41 guy soon. Guess he could challenge for 41 too but for now Tom might have a slight edge but that’s a wild guess

Would have to assume Crook has 141 locked down.

[Mr. PeanutButter]

Did Bill Bassett demand Coach Robie's other kidney (or lung or liver) or was this done to drive the knife deeper into Tom Brands' soul?

I kid, I kid. I love this move. Man, if Jayden James had stayed, just think what could have been!

[H82Lose]

On 10/4/2025 at 4:35 PM, Voice of the Quakers said:

With his track record, I wouldn’t be surprised if he never makes it to Blacksburg at all 

You sound like an ex girlfriend. There are TONS of kids that change their minds and decommit and choose a different school. Let me know if you want me to put a list together. 

[H82Lose]

On 10/4/2025 at 8:17 PM, boconnell said:

I agree.  Basset made college a professional sport and should be criticized for doing that.

You and that Quaker dude ought to go hang out and drink some tea and discuss the worlds problems. Bassett has worked his ass off to get put in the position he is in. NIL changed the game way before his commitment; he just played the game. I bet you sit in your cubicle, try to meet people in the lunch room, and bitch about Robbie in accounting making double your salary because he is a "try hard".  

[Truzzcat]

Sement
Vega
Robideau
James
Wolbert
Magro
Correa

I'm sure there are a lot more, but these are just the last 12 months that I could think of off the top of my head.
 

[boconnell]

2 hours ago, H82Lose said:

You and that Quaker dude ought to go hang out and drink some tea and discuss the worlds problems. Bassett has worked his ass off to get put in the position he is in. NIL changed the game way before his commitment; he just played the game. I bet you sit in your cubicle, try to meet people in the lunch room, and bitch about Robbie in accounting making double your salary because he is a "try hard".  

Lighten up Francis.  

I was poking fun at the absurd comment blaming Basset for the professionalization of college sports.  But your childish tantrum is making me think twice since I apparently agree with you.

Edited 58 minutes ago by boconnell