I have no idea about the statement that Tom hadn't talked to him since he committed . But the rest of what he said wasn't a lie
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I saw the rumor that the kid came once to train, and stole someone's equipment (whatever that means). Anyone can say anything on a message board, so I take it with a grain of salt. But that would at least make sense, in terms of providing context about the relationship deteriorating.
Separate thought, I also didn't realize he was #27 on the Big Board. That's inconsistent with the hype of "losing another blue-chip recruit." The kid is obviously talented, but not a Bo Bassett or Melvin Miller.
Unless more damning info comes out, I'm giving Tom a pass on this one.
Separate thought, I also didn't realize he was #27 on the Big Board. That's inconsistent with the hype of "losing another blue-chip recruit." The kid is obviously talented, but not a Bo Bassett or Melvin Miller.
Unless more damning info comes out, I'm giving Tom a pass on this one.
I have no idea what you are referring to here and if you think I made a comment like that - nope. If you made it in reference to someone else - fair enough.
I was referring to what was posted by Mineo .
You won't see it coming until it's here. And there's only certain contenders .
Well I think you should know that it is a good idea to keep paying tommy. Better yet, lock this powerhouse coaching staff in with a lifetime contract. #TIT4LiFe
How would one measure this?
No one has done less with more over the past 5 years than Brands.
Tom Ryan. He has consistently out-recruited Brands in recent years, but Ohio State has finished behind Iowa for six straight tournaments.
Probably not. In hindsight, it was pretty easy to look back and see how the last two dynasties came about. You had two iconic coaches and wrestlers. I don't know if you're old enough to remember life magazine, but I think Dan Gable had a profile in that after he won the Olympic gold. Back in winning an Olympic gold medal seem to be a bigger deal than it is now.
Sanderson was obviously not standing wrestler and was doing quite well in Iowa State. Then he got a job offer at a school that was willing to give him financial support that happened to be the best restless state in the country. In probably the best recruiting area in the country
it's hard to imagine something like that happening in the near future. Maybe David Taylor at Oklahoma State will prove to be in the next due to their history and financial commitment, but it might be a long time until we see another program explode like Iowa didcunder Gable and Penn State under Sanderson.
Tom sure has gotten a lot of passes the last 20 years.
No one is the bigger waste of talent than TanTom. And refuses to change a thing.
Then why take him in the first place?
He's gotten 7 total AA finishes from 14 postseason appearances from Mendez, Bouzakis, Feldman and Kharchla.
He's a good wrestler. You hope he's grown up a bit.
Let's not forget that Willie had Paddy Gallagher #1 overall in 2022, ahead of Mendez. Add him in and it it 8 in 18.
Edit: Gallagher was #1 in 2021, Feldman was #1 in 2022
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The portal acquisitions are where the Brands' / Iowa have made a big difference when compared to Tom Ryan / OSU. Seems as though the Buckeyes were late-adopters to embrace the opportunities in the portal.
The portal giveth (Iowa) and the portal taketh away (Ohio State - Kerkvliet and Welsh).
If it wasn't for the portal, would TNT have been run out of town by now? Crazy to think how much of an impact it has had on the program and a competitive Iowa will always be good for the sport. It's just not enough, recruiting and development go hand in hand and both aspects are missing the mark right now.
Not sure why people don't look at the portal as recruiting because that's what it is. Just because it's not a HS kid that doesn't mean he wasn't "recruited". With some guys it's known a year ahead of time hes gonna portal next year so he's then a target just like a HS kid would be
It is odd the way some fans portray it in this sport vs. the way it's viewed in the bigger sports. Nobody says crap like this in college football or basketball.
For being a tough hard nosed sport the fans in general are crybabies
The $$$ in wrestling is a rounding error to football and basketball. Also the talent pool is vastly smaller. I am not a fan of portal hopping and it needs to be governed better. It exists and it is what it is, but I believe the sport would be better off if there wasn't a constant raiding of other teams talent.
Mendez losing this year I put squarely 75% on the coaching staff. Mendez was sitting on a 1st period stall call against Vega and never pressed the advantage the rest the match. This played into Vega strength of counter wrestling.
TNT probably had their best showing this year considering the talent on the team. Injuries to me will be the worst part of their legacy. Typically March is the walking wounded every year. Clark and Spencer are the only guys to performed in spite of injury.
It's 2026. This is part of the recruiting system. I understand that some may wish it weren't so, but we can only deal with what is.
Since this is a recruiting thread, do we have any thoughts on who else to look for in the 2028 class? We’re off to a great start with Bachmann and Kenny, but who else should we be looking at? I know Matty O’Neil was thrown out there already. Idk how Sammy Sanchez would fit into the class but you would never say no to making it work.
There was some talk about iowa having connections to the Jovannis from Florida. Jovanni Sollis and Jovanni Tovar Sollis is #11 Tovar #15 in 2028 according to matscouts. Sollis is at 138 and Tovar at 126
I’ve been curious about this too, with us no longer having Sonny and Freddy being bigger than expected, that opens up some room.
Have those FL boys been training at Iowa recently ? Wonder how much connection we got with them. Any insiders?
HUH?
Bro. Indiana head said he prefers the portal. ESPN has portal rankings. The bigger sports are ESPECIALLY lethal at the portal and have added it just another day at the office.
If there in on Matty O'Neil hes ranked at the same weight that Amato is as well according to willie O'Neil is 5 and Amato 6
Matty trains a lot with the Bachmanns. Plus, Willie said we had a shot at him (he said a while ago).
He's no stranger to Iowa City
What about Mario Hutcherson, I know he’s been to some camps in Iowa City, but I get the feeling he’ll be a PSU kid
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