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So next years recruits will be the first class in some time to take standardized tests and then enter school in 2026.

I'm pretty sure @red viking has uttered a similar sentiment.

The physical requirements go beyond a basketball throw, a shuttle run, and some pull ups. There are also medical requirements, not to mention the congressional nomination. Then there's the whole SAT/ACT thing, which some Ivies no longer require. (I also know a NQ for an Ivy, a current wrestler, whom was not going to able to get into West Point)

Stiles, Chittum, Fishback.

Oh come on! You know how Vega is going to perform on hearing and eyesight tests? Does he have any dental conditions? Also, unlike Cornell, the Academies require SAT/ACT. Cornell does not, correct? The point is: even though a kid verbally committed to an Ivy, it doesn't mean they'd easily get into a service academy. Actually, a pretty embarrassing statement to make.

That could be read multiple ways. But nice save. Cornell requiring a Congressional or Vice Presidential nomination now? Candidate Fitness Assessment? DoDMERB exam?

Not even slightly true. Very different requirements. Could he have probably passed those requirements? Yes. However, unlikely he went to that trouble. And was he accepted at Cornell? Cornell takes juniors in December of their junior year? Or was it that he committed to Cornell, similar how Christian Carroll committed to Penn? (or AJ and UNC)

So, not nearfalls...

You're a PSU fan?

Well, someone who seems to be his wife is currently posting on the Minnow board... seems like CStarr might not be as lovable as Basch and others think he is...

Exactly. I'm waiting for a response like "he wrestles from his knees."

Not technically sound? Wrestled for some of the best high school coaches in the country and then went and was coached by John Smith. NCAA champ and age group world medalist! Not technically sound?

I really don't know, but as an NC State guy, I'm hoping to see him filling Fishback's spot.

Plus the athletes have a say in making the policy, and they like it as is. If they didn't like the policy, they can get rid of it. We need to understand that this isn't a random tournament; it is the selection process. We want to get the best team to Worlds.

I has been an "interesting" off -season for them!

Now the story loses all credibility! That would never happen at PSU!

Still waiting on the Stewart to NC State...

Yeah... so much for Nebraska not playing the portal/NIL game. Also all that talk about "team culture..."

In case no one here has said it, MRSA infections can quickly lead to severe pneumonia, which seems to be the case here. Prayers for Ben and family.

"barely made weight!" 1.1 lbs under

"Craigslist fights"

Someone needed to take both their phones away and put them in a timeout.

I heard that Bailey has had or will get some sort of surgery.

But, I can see a problem if the very tall, very young Taz fills out a bit more.

I've never had the opportunity to meet Burroughs. I heard Askren say that when you get close enough to talk to JB, you can see tons little tiny chips in his teeth from all these collisions. I'm not sure if JB has had dental work done since then, but I thought it was an interesting anecdote. (He brought it up when a guy relaxed on his knees vs JB in one of his last title runs. Maybe 2022? JB blasted the guy who I think was Russian, but could have been Iranian. It was a tough dude from a tough country and it was a big score in a big match)