Looks like he is a chemical engineer.
We have many holes. We are a blue blood program we should think higher of this program. Kysen is a hole at 125 he isn’t good enough. He’s so inconsistent. We should be in talks with some of these big transfers. If Shane Griffith comes on the market we should be on him bad. And then get nevills at HWT
I wouldn’t mind Rogatzke (especially if you can get Ryder to come too who is signed with Ohio State)
Thank you…I’m wanting to see that belief of ISU wrestling as a blue-blood return and the culture of the program built on that in the way we conduct our business…even if we aren’t getting funded like a blue blood currently by JP, create a product in the mat that demands it!
I’ve already said I am all for developing guys rather than recruiting over. That said, Mitchell - not sure if he is a 157/165/174 but I doubt he’s a 174 - is going to be a title contender. To think he isn’t a good fit is crazy
We just have to demand more. I mean before Iowa got the brands they got 5th or so but they weren’t in the top 3 and people were raising hell about it. This program has the ability to get back to the glory days but we just can’t be afraid to get to studs we should be in contention with the big schools. But what hurts us we don’t got that big 10 like big 10 schools have
Agreed, Im a football guy first and have grown to love wrestling with our boys getting involved. When CMC took the job I was skeptical of his "belief" in turning ISU around but he and his staff have and changed the perception and direction of not only football but all ISU athletics. Absolutely no reason wrestling shouldn't have that same belief and GOAL. "Rising Tide Raises all Ships" applies directly to Olympic sports and with CyTown coming everyone should be set to experience an uptick and be backed to maximize their output. Dont want to be the "little brother" to Iowa then put your money where your mouth is, get it done
I don’t disagree. There’s a lot of money in those places. But I think we can play in the NIL realm more than most might think.
This is what I want to understand, where do we stand? Are we indeed light years behind or are we starting to pick up steam with the resurgence of the program. Is it a combination of wealthy donors backing said programs, more alumni support necessary?
He'll be in the Osage room about 2 hours after he gets to town. It'll be nice for that program to get a much needed boost. (Good for Joel, he seems like a great kid. And good for Osage. That community and school have built a helluva program. As the dad of a wrestler at another, much less powerful TIC school, I'm just jealous.)
The Sukup family has done more for athletics at ISU in the last 15 years than any single donor or group of donors I can think of. The most encouraging thing I've seen lately was the pic of Dresser at the Vikings game with the Sukups. Getting them on board at even a fraction of what they've done for bball and football would be a huge boost for the wrestling program.
All but about 5 or so teams would take our 125 room in a second as long as they are healthy and in good standing. Sure if one of the top 5 guys want to come our direction without breaking the bank sure I would take them.
I'd add Yaraslau Slavikouski to the list, don't know Yongers plans but he was the 6 seed from Harvard. I am thinking we will be in the conversation.
