Cy-Hawk Dual
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It’s an unfortunate circumstance. I support whoever is put on the mat and wish the best for both wrestlers in the future.
Both wrestlers have demonstrated leadership and loyalty to the current coaching staff and ISU program as a whole. We do not always know all of the inside story, and to assume that one wrestler just deserves a spot over another because of something that happened 3 years ago is somewhat naive. Perhaps we owe them both the respect to sort out that the best wrestler capable of scoring the most points at the 2022 NCAA wrestling championship be the representative for ISU at Big 12's in Tulsa in March. We should be thankful that ISU had both of them; we should be so lucky to have all 10 weights have guys of this caliber.
Winner. Wrestling has always been a sport of - If you want something, go earn it. Nothing is given here. That's what makes wrestling the best sport to set kids up for success in life.
In this individual sport, Parker has been a "team" guy for ISU for his career. For example, moving from 133 to 141 in late January (his freshman year) after Storr exited (and basically giving up a sure spot at NCAAs due to starting over at a new weight so late in the season). Degen has been injury ridden and not the same version of himself as 3 years ago, in part due to injuries, and in part due to people catching on to his style. Both have been admirable competitors and great representions of what we want ISU wrestling to be...tough, gritty, and hard-nosed. I would take an army of both of them any day! With this 6th year being granted, was it even known that Jarrett was coming back. The beauty of wrestling is that both wrestlers have the chance to prove on the mat that they are the best representative for ISU at Big 12's. 'Nuff said.
Does anyone know if Redding actually certified at/can make 133? I hope everything works itself out, but a team of: Kysen, Redding, Parker, Degen, Carr, ??, Broderson/Devine, Coleman, Yonger, Schuyler - might give us 55 to 60 points max at Nationals? More realistically 45-55 points putting us in the top 10. Sound about right?
I’d like to know the behind the music version of that fiasco some day.
I think so but health always seems to bite us. I just hope we stay healthy. Especially Parker Coleman and Degen
Disappointing that it's not going to be a good match but taking my son to his first wrestling meet so I am sure we will still find a way to make it fun.
He'll get to see world-class wrestlers from both squads. I doubt he'll forget it.
The Cyclone Way now….. do something different/controversial with the uniforms against Iowa……. and proceed to get your a** kicked.
How about we just win for once in some sport against Iowa? Let’s try that!
With fans like you guys who needs enemies. It has been sicking reading all this crap about how we are going to get killed which is not going to happen but if it makes you feel better continue. With the lineup I expect ISU and IA to put out on Sunday it would not shock me if it comes down to the last match. Now go ahead and continue your pity party.
