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Looks like he transferred in 2017, portal began in 2018.

Ahh, I see that now. 1 minute prior to OK State's announcement. So he might've gotten word of the retirement.

Great question. Maybe there's a game of thrones being played for the position. I agree with Jimmy C, should be Coleman's position.

His point is the NIL era is significantly different than the era when they had to recruit utilizing the 9.9 scholarships allocated, which all of his transfers came in during that time, including McKenna. McKenna took over a portion of that 9.9, whereas the recruits now can simply be given a bag of cash from boosters. They haven't picked up a portal guy in the NIL era where the 9.9 essentially becomes unlimited if you have the funds. Pyles was comparing apples and oranges. I did think it was a good discussion though.

Coleman Scott named "interim coach". Interesting. Willie is reporting rumors that the coaching staff is "running amok".

WHATTTTTTTTT

Pyles and Askren talked about this on FRL for a couple minutes, Ben claims that he was in Madison to "buy some sweatshirts from the team shop". He obviously wasn't willing to answer it, so Ben definitely met with somebody on staff there.

Overall, pretty damn close aside from the gut Dake got on him. Also, Dake would be so much more likeable if he didn't have all those petty antics for the ref (i.e. acting like Chamizo pulled his fingers off, stopping wrestling and looking over at the ref). Still love the Dake bombs tho.

Does he seriously shower with him? Weird.

Correct, but he has surprisingly increased the accuracy of his "news" lately. He used to just spew bullshit, now he seems to be closer to the truth.

That's a great question that I don't know the answer to. I wonder if they're looking to have one stick with AWA and one coach college and funnel all the AWA kids there. I'm not sure of the legalities of that, but I believe I read on here that if Ben Askren took the coaching role, he'd have to stop with the academy work due to conflicts of interest. As far as Ben scheduling a meeting with the AD to badmouth Bono and demand Max, that seems like hyperbole...

Pat Mineo claims Ben met with the AD to badmouth Bono and try to convince them to hire Max...

That's wild, and I agree, nothing about looking at them screams PEDs to me. Just damn good. And as far as age goes, these kids seem like they're ready for NCAAs now. I selfishly hope they skip a grade and get in the mix ASAP. Plus, their senior years they'll be absolutely smoking everyone.

Jax knocking off NATO is insane. How the hell is that kid so good? Is he also one of the sophomores who's 17/18 or normal age? For Bo Bassett and the chemicals speculation, don't think he has any of the typical signs of somebody using roids. Not even particularly muscular from what I've seen. Maybe EPO if he's at the Treigning Lab with Dillashaw and DT.

I'm just teasing Mr Willie!

I've wondered if their embarrassingly small stature has lost them respect on the recruiting trail, especially with their inflated Napoleon complex. Aaron Brooks has lost some respect as well with his relatively small stature in comparison to past 197 lb champs. Embarrassing.

I think the only complaint is it is super dark, but I'm willing to bet that was just to make the photos look ominous and badass. I wonder if the mats actually have that clouded look to them or if that was a touch up. Looks cool to me.

Dake would have a central skylight with a natural portion of grass meant for his perineum sunning.

I could've sworn I saw some posts saying Zain was going 74, but 65 makes a lot more sense

Just now seeing Retherford is confirmed at 65kg. I don't envy these tough cuts. Anyways, back to my bucket of KFC...

Retherford is pretty ruthless... I bet if he gets a chance he throws in his famous bow and arrow and tears Starocci's leg straight off the bone. This bracket is going to be hell for the Penn State faithful.

Good, nobody wants to see those boring stall tactics anymore.

Carter Starocci literally said "this is little kid stuff compared to what I want" and mentioned the Olympic Trials on April 19th and 20th and "on Monday it's back to work. And just like Drake said, there's not friends in this industry." JB then goes, man, I'll tell you what, he mentioned April 19th and 20th and I know a guy who's gonna be there and I'd love to see him, and best believe I'm going for that leg. He won't disclose the injury but man he's looked great, and on a more serious note, Carter Starocci has had a phenomenal career.... And lists all of the greats and states he has to be on the mount rushmoore of Penn State. The amount of compliments he gave him were numerous. If you think that is making it about himself, then you are way too damn sensitive.

Not to mention that these other sports employee retired athletes as their commentators, not current ones. So to say a commentator would never say they're coming after them like that isn't even relevant as they're done competing. Even still, they offer truthful insight and wouldn't hold back cuz of softies who are jealous of the commentator.

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