Save me the “oh I just want justice for the victims” for a moment. What do you actually want to happen to the Penn State wrestling program?
Coaches fired? Recruits recommitted? Roster pillaged? Championships rescinded?
They said they could only take action if he admitted it because there was no actual evidence that he stole anything. They reviewed the security camera footage and he was never seen with the allegedly stolen items. Seems pretty logical to me.
I don't doubt oil checks happen with some regularity in wrestling and other grappling heavy sports. However, I am somewhat surprised that Carter Starocci, a huge 184 pounder would be wrestling at all with 141 pound Beau Bartlett.
I bet Cael and the entire staff are canned in the next 60 days
Who would think smilin' Beau Bartlett would be the one to bring down the Evil Empire?
Iowa fans must be doing backflips of joy right now.
To answer the question: fan interest. Wrestling is a tiny, tiny non-revenue sport that has 0.001% of the fanbase of football and basketball. No money = no media interest.
Bob has donated well into the 8 figures to Iowa wrestling. His name is on the wrestling room and he signs all the NIL checks...I don't disagree that he deserves to call the shots, but I just disagree with him doing public callouts of wrestlers on the Iowa messageboards.
Spencer is the best wrestler in the USA currently and our best shot for Olympic Gold in 2028. He's a living legend and Bo's idol. Kids join Iowa just to be in His orbit.