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Dick DiBatista - never lost a match in high school or college and was only a 2x NCAA champ as frosh could not compete and one year cancelled for WWII. Not sure how/why he did not get a PIAA title - were there such things in the 1930s?

Mark Schultz?

Three Basset brothers as co-player coaches!

Analysis is on the money. Once coaches report it is out of their hands and presumably in the hands of those trained to investigate and make related decisions.

Well - as God often shows us - we certainly need more lawyers!

Good analysis except we really do not know what the actions or inactions of the coaches have been and University procedures apply and may impose limits. There are of course properly protections in place even for those students that are the subject of complaints and investigations. If the allegations in the article are accurate, obviously the just consequences for at least Starrocci are quite serious.

This is wrong. Very robust reporting requirements and frequent training and reminders for everyone at PSU. Strong leadership on these issues and strong whistleblower protections. Nobody posting here has any idea what was reported or what the investigations have revealed. Unfortunate cyber lynch mob.

I will start counting and circle back!

I do not think schools will face liability for failing to provide tax and financial planning advice. Nevertheless, IMHO it is wise for schools to set up robust quality programs to do so for the long term benefit of their recruited athletes and programs receiving econimic benefits beyond non-taxable scholarships. There is some risk to schools in entering that space and it must be done with skill and care. I would expect that a larg part of the advice from such programs would be to urge individuals to get a sound personal advisor or advisors with certain registrations, education, certification and even affiliations that can provide some indication of sound training, expertise, supervision, and most importantly ethical standards - all to protect from embezlement, fraud, abuse, and really stupid decisions like an athlete making a large concentrated investment (high % of net worth) into a start up business. State income tax liaiblities often a modest part of the tax planning and tax compliance challenges - more the tail of the dog that is federal income tax compliance and planning than the dog itself.

Not saying there is some truth to this, but most that teach at top academically competitive universities are enornmously talented and choosing to teach - often over other more lucrative but less rewarding paths. This is not based on data, but anecdotal and observations resulting from advanced years. By all means do your own research!

fun to watch - NY has been producing some real butt kickers over the years!

Yup - not only marginalized but among the most vulnerable.

After a careful review, going to go hard on the under as to PD3 making a good point (ever about anything). He's about as sharp as a bowling ball. As to Snyderman, feel bad generally for the situation and hope he and his family can heal. Feel bad generally that prostitution operations are out there in America. Weakening the social safety net will only make it worse in my opinion. Finally, I remain skeptical that wrestlers professing their profound religious convinctions as part of their training formula are particularly more virtuous and ethical in their everday lives and communities than others that do not make such professions.

at the time when the Moscow Olympics were boycotted, I thought mean Gene could beat anyone and perhaps by fall But it was not a studied understanding - just my impression and way before there was so much data to review

I think it is relevant - tangentially. If Ono was moslem and speaking out ("Ruckus") for Palestinan rights, it might lead to immediate exit.

I read into the concept of "crushed" the net yield and roster impact. PSU got two wrold medalists and hard to see any crushing blow the roster.

its a rough sport and Latona hit rocky ground - I take your point as to his career and potential

Did anyone hear he is looking at Penn State?

Seems like Valencia has been on the way up and it may be his time. Not sure about Dake's anti-aging strategies. Should be a good test for both!

I am skeptical that one flavor of religious belief, background, or tradtion provides an edge in competitive athletics.

I think the PRTC guys in action at the senior level this weekend are Zapf and Jay Aiello? Have not checked for others. Joey is traning in Oklahoma now so not counting him as PRTC for htis one.

I'm no expert, but doubt this is useful to many at all. Maybe to anyone over the HWT limit jsut trying to get down - doubt that is many at all.

Mendez is excellent - but not unbeatable. Also, the way seedings work, it is not crazy that soneone could win NCAA;s without beating Mendez. Don't think anyone was saying Stanich is the favorate or even likely NCAA finalist. We will see. Guys keep wrestling and developing and get some new tricks and strategies. Anything can happen!

Had forgotten about him. He could be a contender at 141.

Team USA looks pretty good - not sure Garvin took the best strategy into his match.