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FWIW, Pyles addressed the streaming issues to start FRL today. He apologized, said it was unacceptable, and that the higher ups are prepared to fix it. Not that we haven't heard that before... but better than nothing I suppose.

Probably the right decision given the details discussed there... There's an open thread on the Iowa forums discussing it if people still want to have at it.

Couldn't watch, lmao. What is Ram of the east?

That's a great way to make sure nobody answers your calls for interviews again in the future, lol.

I wonder why Slay convinced him out of leaving his shoes on the mat. Not that I think he should've, cuz I love me some JB, but it should be his decision to make.

Dude's a complete clown with his religion comments. His underhooks come from God yet Yazdani's are from a club coach or friend...? His delusion is real - why would any God have such a vested interest in making sure Mr Aaron Brooks wins wrestling matches?

Lots of Cleveland union men in my family as well! Still rooting for him to turn the corner.

No question about that. So, just not adapting well to college and others are passing him by.

Definitely a bit of a bummer to watch as an Eds and tOSU fan. #1 overall recruit and he's losing to backups. Anybody know what's up with him?

Mendez? I said hopefully he continues to develop. Not that he has regressed or sucks.

Hopefully he continues to develop and doesn't follow the Kharchla path. I believe he was a top 5 recruit and looks to have just gotten worse, even in freestyle unfortunately. Any idea how Paddy G and the rest are progressing?

Guessing he's referring to losing to Dieringer and others of similar build. It's valid.

https://twitter.com/matscouts1/status/1653373253979701248?s=46&t=uwstl0rJBRPhNsmrVXZ5Yg Willie reporting two more leaving the OU program and they're pivoting away from Heflin. What a cluster f****.

At this point, it's just semantics over the definition of charisma. He isn't charismatic in the traditional sense i.e. outspoken, infectious and amiable personality, etc , but if you take the definition of his ability to inspire others through some compelling charm, then I agree he fits that description.

I'd have to agree with scorenomore here based on all accounts of Cael... Charismatic just isn't the word. He's more of a lead-by-example, quiet determination that commands respect and admiration from everyone he's around. He genuinely cares for his athletes and he's able to build strong connections because of it. I don't think he's the traditional charismatic leader.

For vaping? Who gives a flying f?

Great points by both... Haven't thought about that but makes perfect sense.

I never did get why Spencer focused all of his efforts on NCAA wrestling over the years. He even said in his Barstool interview that freestyle is what he likes, yet he sat out every single freestyle tourney because he was saving it for NCAAs and the Hawkeyes. Such a bummer.

Agreed. Love listening to him talk wrestling, but he's got a lot of hot takes on the world in general. Pretty sure he even has his own crypto podcast. As far as being half in the bag, pretty sure Ben's as straight edge as they get. I recall hearing him say he's never even drank. On the coaching front, I think he'd be great aside from the fact he'd have to adhere to strict guidelines from a university. Keep his ego in check to please ADs and whatnot. I don't think he likes to conform and would peace out. Anybody know why he abruptly left the Wisconsin RTC coaching position?

I mean, it could obviously be as simple as they just train harder than everyone else. I have a hard time believing that Cael puts them through workouts more grueling than the Iowa style, though. Maybe he's mastered the balance of optimal strain and recovery.

Aside from man-handling and being stronger than every opponent he faces, who we all know are on the juice. Can an all natty guy really do that against guys who are knowingly on PEDs? I agree though, he doesn't look like the typical "roided-out" guy a la Boltukaev when he beat Snyder.

I know it's exciting, but the huge point swings on what seems to be subjective calls always have me confused. I.e. the Zahid / Brooks match, looked like Zahid scored more than 4 on the first exchange and it was just like it never happened. Many examples of exchanges like this that can decide the outcomes of matches throughout the tourney too.

Their gas tanks are honestly insane. I wonder what's the secret. Maybe a lil bit of the Treigning Lab EPO?

Great story, it's pretty rare for somebody to fall off that hard and make it back to the highest level. Anyone who's had experience with addiction, whether it be yourself or a loved one, knows how deep it gets. Props to you, Marsteller.

I wonder how Brooks / DT goes down. Might take the Yazdani underhook to pushout approach, but doubt he'll gas like Yazdani did. Not sure Brooks has the hp of Yazdani at this point though, he wasn't able to move Zahid much.