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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.

Gable is the best p4p wrestler in the country at all levels. He’s doing this because it’s free money. He’s not the oldest wrestler competing in college this year. Some clown said something about him not having any significance in NCAA wrestling…he’s the only two time hodge winning hwt ever. I can’t wait to see him embarrass all your favorite heavys

I can’t figure who’s dumber between you and hammerlock. Imagine thinking the NCAA considers the WWE a professional sport…

Man you just have some really bad opinions. Again, the event sells out any arena in the country. We do not need to hold it in a wrestling hotbed to show that it’s popular so they can raise prices. It’s not a big money maker for them. They could raise ticket prices $50 and it wouldn’t make a difference to them. It’s a drop in the bucket for them. That’s such a short sighted argument. Great…The NCAA makes more short term money, but loses every program west of Nebraska. The sport is dying at the NCAA level. Again, holding the event in the only area the sport is popular is a great way to kill off the sport everywhere else. As for Minnesota/MSP not being a great location…what?!? Let’s compare it to your “great” suggestion of Cincy…. It has way more hotel rooms, more nationally recognized restaurants and bars, the #1 ranked airport in North America(easier and cheaper to fly to than Cincy for the vast majority of the country), better shopping than Cincy, more museums/theaters/music venues than Cincy and actually has multiple venues that could host…which are all in downtown areas that are easy to get to. It has everything a good host city does with potential weather being the only real negative. The northeast is just as likely to have bad weather at that time of year though so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Cincy?!? A city that isn’t central, has an even smaller airport than KC, and isn’t a great tourist destination…lol what a terrible suggestion. What venue would you suggest in Cincinnati? Indianapolis is in the same area and a much better host. Your ideas are all great if your goal is to kill the sport. The event sells out no matter what. Why would the cities mentioned having the “hottest”(highest resale prices) tickets be good for anyone other than resellers? If we want the sport to stick around long term, we need exposure in new places. Holding it in the NE every year would make it even more niche and shorten its lifespan.

Oh look another one

Idk any other fan base that has supported pedophiles like PSUs has.

Using participation numbers at the highest level tournaments in the world is not a good metric for how “popular” a sport is worldwide. How many are attempting to qualify? How many kids participate? How was the fan attendance for Greco vs freestyle at the Olympics? Its anecdotal, but I was encouraged to wrestle Greco at Fargo despite not being interested simply because it was “easier to qualify”.

Another trash bigot revealing themselves on the board. Thanks

I agree, but then when someone posts expectations based on reality they get ripped on for not giving the US enough credit or whatever. the only USMFS wrestler that really underperformed was Mason. The others just aren’t as good as people wanted to believe.

lololol ask Dake or Spencer if they’d rather have one gold (2016) vs a silver and bronze(2024) lmao at factoring in non medalists, but not the Russians that weren’t here. Knock down Dake and Snyder a spot for sure plus maybe Spencer. People were hyping up the US preemptively asking if the US should have an asterisk next to their team title this year and this is the performance they put up??? this team shit the bed compared to expectations