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Still waiting for the downfall part…

I think that is a great idea. I like a percentage of the NIL deal has to go to the university that they are coming from. That way anytime someone AAs from a small school, they at least get something in return when someone else poaches them. But then again, PSU has the most guys transferring now, so I guess the rich will still get richer

AJ to PSU would be hilarious! I honestly think he wants to be there. Check out 14:00-16:00 of this interview https://youtu.be/W8NWxJtnAM4?si=j76dG-T27s4ysJzT

1904 and 1908 were a lot different times, so it’s hard to compare. There were no world championships then so we don’t know how many if any he would’ve won. Overall gold medal count is 2 for Mehnert and 4+ for everyone else. Olympics are weighted higher than worlds but IMO it’s not much if any more difficult of a feat. Plus, technically speaking, we all know guys today are waaaaay better than they were 120 years ago!

That’s pretty much exactly how I see it. Top 4 should be easy. 1/2 is debatable between Burroughs and Smith but I’m giving the nod to JB. 3 is Big Bruce, 4 is Snyder, and 5 is another debate between DT and Dake. DT has the all important Olympic gold which is really the only thing that keeps him the conversation with Dake. I just can’t put him over Dake in any list because of how many times Dake actually beat him. Then again, I can’t put anyone in the top 5 all time that doesn’t have an Olympic gold. I don’t know what to do lol. Maybe Dake will get it done in 2028 and make it easy for us.

They had 16 guys that won 3 or more titles, and I think close to 40 that won 2 or more. So he might be in the top 50. That’s no disrespect to Hendrickson… he had an amazing year and I’m a huge fan. Just pointing out the history of OK St is pretty crazy

If a big name enters the portal at 285, DT and Cael are going to have a bidding war! Maybe Iowa too depending on Keuters status. Could be some major cash in it

I guess that’s why DT is still undefeated in fantasy matches against Dake I get your point but I have a hard time seeing a guy that finished 2nd as “best” just because they scored more team points.

I don’t understand how Taylor is winning this poll. The OP asked about best PSU wrestler so you have to assume that means while they were in college. Not taking anything away from him but DT is getting credit for things that he accomplished 5-10 years after he graduated lol. He was amazing in college too, but when the ultimate goal is NCAA championships, how can you put 2 titles above all those guys with 3 or more?

Seriously though, can you imagine if they didn’t have Gable and Hendrickson last?! It would’ve really taken away from the rest of the night. I’m sure everyone (except Carter) is glad they made the right call

Eventually was the key word… meaning it obviously hasn’t yet, but it will. When you have guys like Davis, Nagao, Ryder, all losing their spots and then see guys like Barraclough having success elsewhere, I think things are going to change. I know they’ve done a lot of recruiting over guys in the past but this is a new level. They already have a lot more guys in the portal than I ever remember.

It really does make no sense. I can’t imagine Welsh picked PSU without getting any cash. In this day of NILs, he’s worth a lot to many schools. But he barely helps PSU (if at all). Why would they spend any money on him? Eventually this has to have an effect on recruiting.

Hayden matched up with Nolf, so that’s not much better. He beat him too if you ask me. Unfortunately, they only asked the ref, but it was definitely a controversial win for Nolf

The obvious answer is Daton Fix, but there’s a lot of incredible wrestlers on this list. I think Mike Poeta deserves a mention too

Agreed. I like the addition of Parker and Hardy as well. Keegan O’Toole needs a mention as well. He would top my list.