Great hires, really excited for what they bring to the program. As far as the shove, let's not focus on that, after Caldwell stalling the match out and doing a back flip before the ref blew the whistle I may have been inclined to do the same thing in the heat of the moment. Can't let that one action define him. Metcalf is a great wrestler and a great asset. Welcome aboard !
Brent Metcalf and Mike Zadick joining coaching Staff
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I'm not conflicted at all. Iowa Wrestling has an expectation of winning. We need that back. If these guys can "Dan Gable" us I'm all for it. Incidentally, I haven't followed wrestling in years and these hires have brought me back. I'm certain I'm not alone.
This hoc tie thing is like all the cool kids coming over to the better party across the street with hotter chicks.
No surprise with Zadick and St. John, but really surprised about Metcalf. I thought Metcalf hated Dresser for causing him to lose a year of eligibility for not allowing him to transfer to Iowa when Brands left? I know there was quite a bit of dislike there at the very least.
Was that on Dresser or the VT AD? I would think it was the VT AD.
I think the Metcalf to Iowa thing was more about the VT AD not allowing the transfer.
Also the main complaint about Dresser was his lack of freestyle experience. He strengthened that up with Zadick and Metcalf.
Very strong staff. Wonder if some decommits are 2nd guessing themselves
Also the main complaint about Dresser was his lack of freestyle experience. He strengthened that up with Zadick and Metcalf.
Very strong staff. Wonder if some decommits are 2nd guessing themselves
Zadick will handle the lightweights and Metcalf the middle weights and St John the 165-184 guys. Might be lacking 197-Hwt. But keep Gadson and Dom around and they can get a lot of wrestling with them outside of the team practice schedule
If Dresser got the best guys for the job, who cares they are Hawkeyes. Should be fun to see the clashes with Iowa.
I think it is human nature to want former Cyclones for any job, but it's more importantly to have a good HC that has guys he can work with.
I think it is human nature to want former Cyclones for any job, but it's more importantly to have a good HC that has guys he can work with.
I'm sure St. John is weighing at least 180 and Metcalf 165. Zadick is probably 150 range. Everyone will be covered except 285 (maybe 197) and that is where the RTC athletes come into play. Metcalf is huge get and will attract RTC athletes in the middle weights. A great work out partner that will not be competing against you is tough to find.
Are we mistaking Krakow for Mac Southard? Southard tweeted out his commitment and had recently beat Krakow at some event.
Wow...pretty big adds for VTech in response:
I have no idea. I just know Krakow was the runner up at 160 1A this year. Not sure who committed, just responded to the post.
Love the hires! Now i'd like to see CRTC put a youth program in place like how Penn State has the young guns. Personally i'd give TJ Sebolt a call. With Sebolt wrestling academy putting out some of the top talent in the state in the youth department you now have them growing up around the cyclone wresting brand. Hopefully Give ISU a leg up with in state recruiting. Just a thought.
i learned the news of the Dresser hires at 3:15 this afternoon. It is now past 7:15. I know I'm supposed to contact a doctor if my erection lasts for longer than four hours, but I'd rather share it here. It's been a tough last hour. Just got off the phone with my kids after telling them that the direction of legacy giving is going in another direction. They wished me a long and healthy life.
