A free college wrestling forum at this level should make sure this wrestlers struggle to survive remains at the forefront. Ben Askren deserves our support. You guys are great.
read up on what’s involved with lung transplant surgery - and now this young man is speaking to the world after what he went through. Truly an inspiration to the wrestling community and humanity everywhere. Im thankful for the forum members here posting these timely updates. You care, we do to. Thank you.
Many would still not believe it and add a few more pages of comments to the thread trying and convince one another he is guilty. I hope he is not for the sake of the sport….and for CS, who I personally never really liked off the mat.
Iowa all day back in the day. They were my favorite team some time ago. The toughest looking dudes backing it up on the mat. For me, it all began with the Brands brothers, hands down.
“Carter Starocci becomes the third Penn State wrestler to be voted B1G Jesse Owens Male Athlete of the Year!”
#PSUwr
https://gopsusports.com/news/2025/7/10/carter-starocci-named-2025-big-ten-jesse-owens-male-athlete-of-the-year
Ok, that was tough to watch, but I’m glad I did. He survived a very difficult surgery and couldn’t wait to thank everyone for their support. Regardless of what side of the arena you’re on, he’s one of us and let’s cheer him on.
Now what idiot started this trend in wrestling forums? Do they think by charging wrestlers and fans a fee to participate in an online forum is going to grow the sport? Just another example of pizz poor management in a sport that desperately needs building talent to grow wrestling. Those in place now are frail and weak at a time when wrestling talent out high school is at its peak.