Winners Circle

Does anyone else think it would be at least wise for OSU to call Pat Pop and see: If he has any interest at all? If yes, what would it take? He has, without a doubt, had the most coaching success of any OSU alum. Let me be clear, I 100% think this is Coleman's job and is probably just a formality. But I also think they should at least TRY to see if Pat Pop would be interested. I know he's said he's very happy at NCST, but money talks and people always have a soft spot for their alma mater.

He's good.

They were co-head coaches for a year even.

Essentially Pyles tweeted that all the top teams are involved in the portal. Someone replied and said not tOSU. Pyles said that's wrong. Tom Ryan took that as Pyles saying tOSU is doing shady things and basically called Pyles out for it.

Anyone else enjoy Tom Ryan ripping Pyles a new one on FRL today?

No. Apples to oranges. Actually more like apples to cheeseburgers. Not even comparable sports.

No.

Either that or MAC you'd have to assume.

No. Never.

Both.

Yes

Not sure. But seems like the coach they have is doing a pretty good job. They finished 4th at D2s and had a Natty Champ.

Cannot confirm or deny. I just remember Hill qualifying that year.

Butler was down at 141 in 2022, then was the backup to Hill at 157 in 2023. AHR transferred out following the 2023 season. Not sure how much Butler would have played into that.

Not too mention he beat out a top 10 recruit (Herrera-Rendon) and actually made him transfer out.

You sure? Mauller and Brady were both bad this year.

Yes, their commons are similar. But, do you see Wilcox beating Chittum or Lee (Askey's best wins)? I do not. On the other hand, do you see Askey beating Brady or Mauller (Wilcox's best wins)? I do. There's reason Askey was R12 and Wilcox R24.

Askey is better than Hepner and Wilcox. Not just by NCAA tourney results, but also by regular season results. Askey: 25-7 (R12). Wins over Revano (21 seed), Chittum (14 seed), L. Lamer (29 seed), and B. Lee (11 seed). Wilcox: 22-12 (R24). Wins over Brady (18 seed @ #165), Mauller (17 seed) and Stampoulos (33 seed) Hepner: 13-7 (DNQ). Win over C. Moore (28 seed @ #165) Gallagher has better results than I thought. But still comparative resume to Askey because of Askey's R12 finish. Gallagher: 16-5 (DNQ). Wins over Chumbley (25 seed), Kellar (AA - 6th), Downey (5 seed). Hard to look at these resumes and say Askey wouldn't be able to take 1 out of 2 spots.

I doubt Brewer would have left if he had any inclination that Frayer was planning too leave, because then Brewer could have slid into AHC role at VT (instead of the same role at Princeton).

On the surface it means they 'care' about the olympic sports, at least enough to be aggressive about making sure they have scholarships.

I think we're all holding our breath on this aspect of it.

https://www.mercyhurst.edu/news/mercyhurst-university-marks-new-era-athletics-move-division-I LFG!!!

Hadn't heard that but great for them.

Tony Purler. Okie State to Nebraska.

Sorry, actually only two outplaced their PSU counterpart. Bubba & Suriano. I thought Beard had outplaced Dean in 2023, but he did not.