2026 Transfer Portal

[juniorvarsity]

On 4/2/2026 at 12:50 AM, lu_alum said:

Some more background...

https://www.pennlive.com/highschoolsports/wrestling/2021/11/edmond-ruth-wins-the-clarion-open-with-no-coach-in-his-corner-no-headgear-and-a-court-case-he-hopes-will-soon-be-resolved.html

 

I don't like digging up bones, but I did see in the article that he had legal issues in Avery County, NC. What the hell was he doing out there? I know he isn't skiing during wrestling season, so maybe he likes hiking. It's a wonderful area of Western NC, but there's not much in Avery County. 

[Husker_Du]

Ferrari situation is really interesting. (what else is new)

nebraska essentially said they weren't renewing his deal.

the obvious thing would be for him to go to Iowa w/ Angelo.

but Beth Goetz won't allow it. that's from AJ himself.

so now what? 

if it's not iowa, does the family look for a place that will take both (or all three) ? 

the only thing we know right now is AJ won't be at Nebraska and won't be at Iowa.

[Not creative name]

If/when Aj lands somewhere, and it being his last year, what are the odds he keeps up the good-boy-religious appearance/act?

Edited April 5 by Not creative name

[1032004]

Are we sure AJ even has another year?   If Edmond Ruth doesn’t have another year due to the clock, why would AJ?

[Simpleman424]

1 hour ago, Not creative name said:

If/when Aj lands somewhere, and it being his last year, what are the odds he keeps up the good-boy-religious appearance/act?

Sometimes seeds are planted and the individual has no idea how to actually nurture that seed. It’s always continual growth…even those that have the “appearance/act” seemingly “right” aren’t doing all the things they should to help it reach its full potential. He’s new to the game…wether it’s instant or 20 years before it all starts to really click the only thing anyone should do is support him in ways clearly better than he’s been given.

[Gus]

2 hours ago, 1032004 said:

Are we sure AJ even has another year?   If Edmond Ruth doesn’t have another year due to the clock, why would AJ?

I believe he qualified for an Olympic redshirt one of those years. 

[1032004]

7 minutes ago, Gus said:

I believe he qualified for an Olympic redshirt one of those years. 

Ah gotcha 

[VakAttack]

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HisJDs2kj/

Chris Ayres with a statement about the transfer portal and very casually noted, for no identifiable reason, that Stanford beat Iowa State this year. 

[Mr. PeanutButter]

It bottles the mind how, even with a wad of cash, ISU can be a draw for these fellas. They have had just one "good" tournament in the last 5 years. The rest have been disappointments if not disasters. 

I'll give credit where credit is due though: nobody peaks for a december dual against Iowa like Iowa State

[ionel]

7 minutes ago, Mr. PeanutButter said:

It bottles the mind how ...

... thought you were more of a jar guy.  

[Husker_Du]

i'm hearing Jordan Williams' grades/transcripts will make it hard for him to get in anywhere.

i know last summer he had to scramble to take a bunch of classes to get into iowa.

[cl415]

4 minutes ago, Husker_Du said:

i'm hearing Jordan Williams' grades/transcripts will make it hard for him to get in anywhere.

i know last summer he had to scramble to take a bunch of classes to get into iowa.

That’s unfortunate. I was hoping he ends up back at LR. Not sure if that door closed when he left though.

[nhs67]

2 hours ago, Husker_Du said:

i'm hearing Jordan Williams' grades/transcripts will make it hard for him to get in anywhere.

i know last summer he had to scramble to take a bunch of classes to get into iowa.

Who has the more lax requirements?

Lock Haven?

[jackwebster]

2 hours ago, Mr. PeanutButter said:

It bottles the mind how, even with a wad of cash, ISU can be a draw for these fellas. They have had just one "good" tournament in the last 5 years. The rest have been disappointments if not disasters. 

I'll give credit where credit is due though: nobody peaks for a december dual against Iowa like Iowa State

 Carr's win over Mesenbrink could have been huge. It gave Desser and co the opportunity to say, "Here, we beat the unbeatable." Couldn't follow it up. 

[Husker_Du]

40 minutes ago, nhs67 said:

Who has the more lax requirements?

Lock Haven?

not entirely aware of what's the issue. it very well could be progress-to-degree.

which I don't believe can be worked around regardless of what the academic standards are.

you have to have X amount of credits towards your degree based on the years you've been in school.

there's probably someone on the board here that can speak on the subject better than I can.

[CHROMEBIRD]

13 minutes ago, Husker_Du said:

not entirely aware of what's the issue. it very well could be progress-to-degree.

which I don't believe can be worked around regardless of what the academic standards are.

you have to have X amount of credits towards your degree based on the years you've been in school.

there's probably someone on the board here that can speak on the subject better than I can.

Unless AJ's problem is GPA or just not taking enough classes, a lot of athletes would get around the progress towards degree requirement by declaring their major as General Studies, Liberal Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies or something around those lines to remain eligible and take cupcake classes while they compete. I don't know if that's old thinking or allowed by the NCAA today.

[VakAttack]

12 minutes ago, CHROMEBIRD said:

Unless AJ's problem is GPA or just not taking enough classes, a lot of athletes would get around the progress towards degree requirement by declaring their major as General Studies, Liberal Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies or something around those lines to remain eligible and take cupcake classes while they compete. I don't know if that's old thinking or allowed by the NCAA today.

I think that was related to Jordan Williams.

[cowcards]

45 minutes ago, Husker_Du said:

not entirely aware of what's the issue. it very well could be progress-to-degree.

which I don't believe can be worked around regardless of what the academic standards are.

you have to have X amount of credits towards your degree based on the years you've been in school.

there's probably someone on the board here that can speak on the subject better than I can.

 

21 minutes ago, CHROMEBIRD said:

Unless AJ's problem is GPA or just not taking enough classes, a lot of athletes would get around the progress towards degree requirement by declaring their major as General Studies, Liberal Arts, Interdisciplinary Studies or something around those lines to remain eligible and take cupcake classes while they compete. I don't know if that's old thinking or allowed by the NCAA today.

You have to complete 20% of your degree each year with enforcement starting after year 2. After 2 years you have to have 40% complete, 3 years is 60%, etc. These can be completed during the summer as the determination is done prior to the semester.

The only thing you can't get around is previous fall/spring semester requirements like minimum credit hours (18).

Here is a good rundown

Edited April 5 by cowcards

[Spladle]

5 hours ago, Mr. PeanutButter said:

It bottles the mind how, even with a wad of cash, ISU can be a draw for these fellas. They have had just one "good" tournament in the last 5 years. The rest have been disappointments if not disasters. 

I'll give credit where credit is due though: nobody peaks for a december dual against Iowa like Iowa State

Iowa State has to figure out a way to keep guys healthy. What they are doing now is not working. 

[jbai3_12]

6 hours ago, Mr. PeanutButter said:

It bottles the mind how, even with a wad of cash, ISU can be a draw for these fellas. They have had just one "good" tournament in the last 5 years. The rest have been disappointments if not disasters. 

I'll give credit where credit is due though: nobody peaks for a december dual against Iowa like Iowa State

Such a mismanagement of talent. always trying to cut people down to fit their "best possible" lineup, and people just keep getting injured. Swiderski, Paniro, Frost, Ech, Zerban

[Idaho]

Ferrari's to Ok State would be hilarious....yet intriguing. 

[rsotelo]

7 hours ago, Husker_Du said:

i'm hearing Jordan Williams' grades/transcripts will make it hard for him to get in anywhere.

i know last summer he had to scramble to take a bunch of classes to get into iowa.

That's unfortunate.  I tell friends all the time - there are kids that wrestle while they are in school and there are kids that are at school to wrestle.  Sad in that there are such few career and earnings opportunities in wrestling that all kids don't use wrestling to get the best education or opportunities they can.

[Okiewrestler]

1 hour ago, Idaho said:

Ferrari's to Ok State would be hilarious....yet intriguing. 

Wouldn’t rule it out. 

[Le duke]

Brian Swaw has been a great follow for the portal so far this year.  Here is his latest:
 

Had two friends in the AS program at IL. Just about a sure fire way to land a great job after you graduate.


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[ionel]

1 hour ago, Idaho said:

Ferrari's to Ok State would be hilarious....yet intriguing. 

Especially if he won another NC there.