Really excited for 2 years from now, an optimist view could say title run with the current talent on the team, not to mention any surprises that may come in new recruits. I've been a season ticket holder, center mat for ~ 10 years, don't post a lot but follow our program pretty close. First year I can remember after nationals that I was pumped for next year - we exceeded expectations. Most of you probably don't remember but Douglas and Cael brought in tons and tons of talent and we got to watch them not improve over 4 years and always had a disappointing nationals. If you want to challenge that statement start naming the wrestlers that improved greatly over their tenure.
125 - Ryak Senior Year if not AA - R12
133 - Meeks coming of Redshirt - R12
141 - Goettl Senior Year if not AA - R12
149 - Gabe Sophomore hopefully similar to Mike - R12 or better
157 - Molina Junior qualifies - maybe win a few matches or better
165 - Mike Senior Year - Title Run
174 - Tanner Junior Year - Title Run
184 - England - Junior Year - R12 or better????
197 - Gadson Senior Year - Title Run
HWT - Smith - Sophmore - qualifies maybe win a few matches
I don't think I'm taking too much of a leap to say we'll have solid wrestlers at each weight and more than 1 wrestler that should be in contention for a title. I think KJ has done a great job rebuilding the program from the death blow that Cael, JP, and the fans dropped on us. (Yes, I think Cael was selfish for leaving and didn't realize what we had done to give him his head coaching job, which led to JP being arrogant that Cael wouldn't leave and not put money into the program and our fans for thinking that we can sustain a top program with the amount of donations that come into the CWC). In the end I think it'll all work out - we have what I think is the perfect coach for us, JP realizes that wrestling is important for ISU and we have better facilities and I hope that our fans start putting their $$$ where their mouth is.