Yes. But intentions of transitioning to an NCAA sport in the future. I know that's not concrete but hiring two full time coaches speaks volumes imo. Not too many club teams have two paid coaches.
I was actually originally just complimenting you by saying that you were one of the few that picked him to beat Mendez back in HS.
Then I defended my original statement by trying to explain why the majority of the public picked Mendez to beat him. Sorry if it came off the wrong way. Wasn't my intention to offend.
Swiderski wrestled 141 at a college open in December of 2021 (their senior year). It was pretty well known that he went up 2 weights (at least) for the team. Dundee won the team title that year and had a state champ at 145, a blood rounder at 140, and a state champ at 135.
They have Evan Tallmadge (NJ) at 125 as well, who he and Vincent Santaniello both transferred from Navy (and in HS Anthony was also committed to Navy at one point).
You don't get out much do you? Don't watch much interviews or really read any USA Wrestling news huh? He has said multiple times he is done after this world championships. So, I guess the answer is...yes?
U23 World Team just to clarify.
But in regards to his college results, he is 20-5 combined for his career. Yes, he lost 7-4 to Jack last year. But, was also pinned by Kelvin Griffin (Lehigh backup) and lost 4-1 to Cross Wasilewski (who was in HS last year). His best career win is probably over his teammate Fernandez or maybe Ethen Miller (back in January of 2022) who is 2-4 in his last two NCAAs. Hard to take that resume over Fernandez or Cornella.
Osmany Diversent. And I believe the ideal plan for ISU at 125 is for them to redshirt both Osmany and Meza and start Grice. But Grice still needs to win the spot. At least that's how I understood it from @H82Lose.
Or it could be that RBY (who went to the same HS as Vega) is now training at OSU. And that DT and co are now there and he sees them as the staff who can help him achieve his goals better.
Yea most people want the 17-18 year olds to be mature enough to choose the right school, and honor it. But don't hold the 20+ year olds to the same standard. It makes sense if you don't think about it.
I wouldn't fight you on it. I put him in tier 1 based on his NCAA results (splitting with Hall) and now being down at his more natural weight. But I can see why you'd say tier 2 based on his overall resume last season.
I'm not Willie, but I think so. Title contenders in my eyes are: Shapiro, Kasak, Jacori, and Antrell. Podium contenders are those four, plus: Kellar, Downey, Ed Scott, Askey, Teague Travis, and Paniro.
I don't understand how they can justify this part. Obviously we disagree with all of it. But the cutting from 9 to 3 scholarships, the admin can "justify" by saying they need to save money for other sports etc.
But the other part. How can that be justified to anyone with a brain?