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I think wrestling has the same issues as any group that has similar power dynamics and probably has a similar rate of “issues.” Where wrestling really struggles is holding people accountable and changing things to prevent similar things from taking place. There are several current D1 coaches that shouldn’t have those jobs because of past misdeeds. At high levels, it’s a very small sport full of conservative and traditional “guy’s guys.” They don’t want to be the one to punish their friends and acquaintances; and there’s no real pressure from media or anyone else to do anything since it’s so small.

Best case? Cael actually did report whatever he was required to and nothing really happens. Worst case? The team gets the “death penalty,” Carter is blackballed from wrestling, Cael loses his job, and it destroys wrestling’s reputation even more. Realistically? PSU “investigates” and finds no wrongdoing, Carter goes to MMA, and nothing really happens. Maybe PSU loses an occasional recruiting battle that they wouldn’t have otherwise.

Considering PSU’s recent history with this kind of stuff - If Cael knew about any of the photos, the sexual assault during practice, or the crimes allegedly committed using team facilities and didn’t report them… he’s an idiot at best and a conspirator at worst. It’s mind blowing that a coach wouldn’t report this at PSU of all places. PSU has even more strict mandatory reporting policies than required because of its history. This is the type of stuff that can get the program the death penalty if it goes mainstream. We already know Cael doesn’t care about “growing the sport” but is he actively trying to kill it? A modern dynasty coached by the sport’s great American Hero lets the only 5x champ in history get away with this; allegedly? For his sake, I hope he did report whatever he knew. All it takes is an email and it’s possible the victims may not even be aware it was reported through the proper channels.

You know wrestlers have been convicted of crimes for this right? Sticking your fingers in someone’s ass is not okay.

Lmao at you. What a trash human being.

Do you know there are no escapes in freestyle? That there is a shot clock? That there are things called step outs and exposure that get you points?

lol wow shocking. Another over the top Christian hypocrite.

Clearly he felt guilty. What better way to prove his regret than to give the sport the most attention it’s ever gotten.

Once he found out his opponent would be Wyatt, he knew what we needed and what was best to grow the sport. His upset has gotten unprecedented attention from the national media. Wyatt’s story as a patriotic underdog will be used for decades. Thanks for your sacrifice Gable!

DT looks like he might come out of the tournament as the biggest winner. Takes a 7 seed to the finals, has a guy who’s never been better than 6th beat a 2x champ, and has another guy with one of the biggest wins of all time. Gonna do wonders with transfers and recruits. Would love to see PSU get some real competition sooner than later.

Who knows, but seeing as this is the international forum I don’t think that loss really means anything as to where he stands in freestyle right now. He got out folkstyled. That was a tech in free.

Uhhh Gable was 21 when we won the Olympics beating two much more accomplished guys than Neal along the way.

Barraclough Is an idiot

Lmfao at comparing wrestling to the NFL. The NFL is not a regional dying niche sport, and the Super Bowl is held all over the country. Hope that helps!

Great thing to generate slightly more short term revenue. Also a great thing to destroy fan interest in other parts of the country long term.