2026 All Star Classic 11/24

[Dren007]

Okie State will come down to earth once Robidou, Jax & Vega graduate.

 

[RockyChi]

I think age is playing a role in perception. You're mentioning the history of Okay State, which is long and storied. However, the past 50 years have 7 titles for Oklahoma State. The overwhelming majority of their legend building and history comes pre Vietnam. Sure they have a ton of team titles, but trail far behind the "modern stewards" of wrestling. Which, not for nothing but this whole "stewards" concept is pie in the sky stuff fans create in their heads in my opinion. Now, opinions are like ******** so I'm not saying you can't have one. I wish a colostomy bag on no one.

Would I love to see Okay State wrestle PSU? Yea absolutely. Do I actually think it would grow the sport and be good stewardship? I don't. I don't think PSU owes it to wrestling to continually change scheduling to accommodate whoever the hot new contending team is. Okay State gets their shot like everyone else in March. Maybe I'm just to young and dumber than hell, or maybe you're too old and clinging to the past. Likely both.

Yeah I agree, annoying that people say we need to immediately run out and wrestle teams like OkState and VTech that just got good five minutes ago.

Everyone knows where to find PSU in March

 

[Kiddagger311]

Okie State will come down to earth once Robidou, Jax & Vega graduate.

I remember when people said PSU will come down to earth once DT and Ruth graduates.. lol

 

[Fatwoodchuck]

I remember when people said PSU will come down to earth once DT and Ruth graduates.. lol

The humor is strong in this one....lol

 

[orange nole]

I remember when people said PSU will come down to earth once DT and Ruth graduates.. lol

That’s why he said it.. lol

 

[Matter7172]

That’s why he said it.. lol

Well, to be fair, they said the same thing about Rutgers with Ashnault and Suriano.

 

[JoeBagobagels]

Wow.. I’m just a neutral fan of this but the way people are able to frame things to their beliefs is incredible… lol..

So according to you, Taylor was bluffing about ever wanting a match bc he’s expecting Cael to say no, but if Cael knows Taylor is bluffing Cael could rebluff— saying he accepts the match knowing Taylor would then run away and stop continuing to talk tough and ensuring his Cowboys doesnt get exposed by PSU this year. Some 4D Chess right there . Rebluff the Bluff ;p

Now he's basically saying Taylor is running his mouth to get some attention because he knows Sanderson isn't going to agree to any match this year nor will Penn State ever participate in National duals, which is just basically an Oklahoma State tournament.

 

[CowbellMan]

Well, to be fair, they said the same thing about Rutgers with Ashnault and Suriano.

Did they? Did Rutgers ever leave earth?

 

[AgSurfer]

Elite competitive nature aside, I don't think DT has nearly the humility or strength of character that Cael exudes in spades. Frankly going all the way back to when he told PD3 he was "gifted" a chance and not to squander it, as if being the #2 guy behind the great DT, PD didn't really earn it. I am not a PD3 fan in any respect, but DT showed his ego, if not some insecurity all in one statement. It was classless, and not what I expect from a world champion. If you listen to enough of him, he is frankly kind of a tool at times. Cael didn't teach him any of that, it's all pure DT DNA.

I know one of the brothers of a former PSU wrestler had an interaction with DT that didn't sit very well with him. Like Mike Evans would say, he wasn't impressed.

 

[AgSurfer]

Obviously, the head shaking didn't cause a clank shaking anything loose and awake. You are still full of **** and dumber than hell if you don't understand Okie State's history, combined with the last 2 years performances and the future sightline makes OSU a steward. But you keep being you. Generally speaking stupid is never good at self recognition. I don't want you straining.

Now, now boys. Let's keep it civil.

Granted that Ok State hasn't turned in stellar team performances over the last two decades, but I do agree you have to take into account their total history over the last 50-60 years. For many years, they were considered the premier program in the country.

Plus, even over the leaner years of the more current era, they have still produced some top level individual wrestlers. Whether they catch Penn State while Cael is still HC remains to be seen, but they aren't going away either.

 

[RockySmith]

Well, to be fair, they said the same thing about Rutgers with Ashnault and Suriano.

Wrestlestat has them at #28 to start off the year. Cartagena-Walsh scoring 6.45 points with an 8th place finish at 184, and Cotton with a R12 performance and 2 points at 197. I know, Knox will score some points, too. Still…

BOOM.

 

[vhsalum]

Wrestlestat has them at #28 to start off the year. Cartagena-Walsh scoring 6.45 points with an 8th place finish at 184, and Cotton with a R12 performance and 2 points at 197. I know, Knox will score some points, too. Still…

BOOM.

Rutgers letting Donny go was absolutely insane. Same with Wisconsin, obviously.

 

[Still in State Colllege]

Now, now boys. Let's keep it civil.

Granted that Ok State hasn't turned in stellar team performances over the last two decades, but I do agree you have to take into account their total history over the last 50-60 years. For many years, they were considered the premier program in the country.

Plus, even over the leaner years of the more current era, they have still produced some top level individual wrestlers. Whether they catch Penn State while Cael is still HC remains to be seen, but they aren't going away either.

I know one of the brothers of a former PSU wrestler had an interaction with DT that didn't sit very well with him. Like Mike Evans would say, he wasn't impressed.

 

[mvattivo]

As a wrestling fan, I'd love to see all the best teams wrestle in dual meets. As a PSU fan, I am in no position to question Cael and what he chooses to do with his team. I have 100% trust that he knows exactly what he's doing.

Luckily for everyone, they all get a chance to show how good they are in March.

 

[vhsalum]

I don't think he should. My point was he knew that when he said it

I'm surprised, angered, disappointed and perplexed by your take here.

 

[jtothemfp]

shaking my head to clear it of your silly pontification. here are the stewards finishes last 20 years:

2007	5th
2008	5th
2009	16th
2010	6th
2011	4th
2012	6th
2013	2nd
2014	3rd
2015	7th
2016	2nd
2017	3rd
2018	13th
2019	3rd
2020	Tournament canceled
2021	3rd
2022	14th
2023	18th
2024	10th
2025	3rd

quite the stewards. people do not always have to agree with you silliness. I guess the 24 natty won by Iowa does or does not make them a steward any more? How bout those stewards of the NFL? you know Green Bay and Chicago since they have won the most championships. how bout them yankees? 27 champs, most ever. none in last 15 years and only one appearance which they lost. great stewards. smh. just another TikTok/ snapchat, what happening now, band wagon jumper. Also, you really only have to post an item once. no need to have multiple posts of the same thing. unless that whiskey comment carries some truth in which case I understand the multiple problems.

awwwl, man, this retort would have been so , if you'd stopped posting at the chart.

Coulda been a freakin mic drop!

 

[Nitlion1986]

Well, to be fair, they said the same thing about Rutgers with Ashnault and Suriano.

Now that is the proper use of "smart asss" humor.

Thx Matter, I laughed pretty good at that post.

 

[SkiSkiSki]

I'm surprised, angered, disappointed and perplexed by your take here.

Now you know what us PSU fans feel like!

 

[El_Jefe]

Did they? Did Rutgers ever leave earth?

Van Brill did a couple times vs Jason.

 

[PSU Mike]

Van Brill did a couple times vs Jason.

Never sure if I’ll get this cueing right …

 

[Psalm 1 guy]

Never sure if I’ll get this cueing right …

That was so slick! It also looked so painful. Good thing Bo isn't vicious, because if he had forced that position he could have really injured Gravina's back.

 

[Joejitsu]

That was so slick! It also looked so painful. Good thing Bo isn't vicious, because if he had forced that position he could have really injured Gravina's back.

Yeah... Nolf may have ripped his spine out. Great memory... What a team that was!

 

[Roar More]

Wrestlestat has them at #28 to start off the year. Cartagena-Walsh scoring 6.45 points with an 8th place finish at 184, and Cotton with a R12 performance and 2 points at 197. I know, Knox will score some points, too. Still…

BOOM.

Will Knox's points be on the mat or in the stands?

 

[BriantheLion]

Will Knox's points be on the mat or in the stands?

Cross training… planning ahead for MMA career!

 

[tullfan68]

Seems more like Cael doesnt wanna wrestle Okie state or doesnt care enough, if anything. Taylor already put forth his invitation to wrestle why should he keep going out of his way especially when their schedule is probably already tight. Plus we don’t even know how many PSU wrestlers are even wrestling in all star event yetL

to bad DT has no say in PSU duals!

 

[ClarkstonMark]

a month away .... do these guys want to sell tickets or not ... when will matchups be announced?

 

[Kiddagger311]

to bad DT has no say in PSU duals!

Haha .. why would Cael ever accept a dual w DT or attend the national duals in future years. PSU got a nice easy schedule(besides mandatory b10 part). And wrestlers have fewer matches and well rested before nationals why mess the formula. Hoping this years nationals will be somewhat closer and PSU gets pushed at least a little.

 

[Kiddagger311]

Well, to be fair, they said the same thing about Rutgers with Ashnault and Suriano.

U kept going on about how they can be 4x nj state champ but only win one or two national titles for some reason.

 

[Matter7172]

U kept going on about how they can be 4x nj state champ but only win one or two national titles for some reason.

Idk, maybe because it was true. AA had to take a medshirt year to avoid Zane's last season to get a shot at a title in his 6th season. But you missed the irony of my statement above because Rutgers *did* come back to earth after the two unicorns.

 

[Kiddagger311]

Idk, maybe because it was true. AA had to take a medshirt year to avoid Zane's last season to get a shot at a title in his 6th season. But you missed the irony of my statement above because Rutgers *did* come back to earth after the two unicorns.

No one missed it u clever. Back then, u kept hating on how Ash/Suriano didn’t win more titles just bc they were 4x nj state champ. Clearly, not every 4x state champ has even won one national, some don’t even AA once.

 

[RockyChi]

Haha .. why would Cael ever accept a dual w DT or attend the national duals in future years. PSU got a nice easy schedule(besides mandatory b10 part). And wrestlers have fewer matches and well rested before nationals why mess the formula. Hoping this years nationals will be somewhat closer and PSU gets pushed at least a little.

I do not believe the formula entails having an easy schedule. It’s just a little easier this year because Penn state is becoming more dominant, Iowa is weakening, and Nebraska rolled off Big Ten schedule.

They usually have a top ten non conference in journeyman duals but not this year as NDI week before is taking them all.

Penn state can shut out 95% of teams in country. Not sure what schedule people were looking for

 

[manatree]

No one missed it u clever. Back then, u kept hating on how Ash/Suriano didn’t win more titles just bc they were 4x nj state champ. Clearly, not every 4x state champ has even won one national, some don’t even AA once.

The college careers of 4x PIAA champs have been very hit or miss as well.

 

[Sullivan]

Haha .. why would Cael ever accept a dual w DT or attend the national duals in future years. PSU got a nice easy schedule(besides mandatory b10 part). And wrestlers have fewer matches and well rested before nationals why mess the formula. Hoping this years nationals will be somewhat closer and PSU gets pushed at least a little.

When you are top dog, everyone wants to wrestle you.

 

[tullfan68]

Haha .. why would Cael ever accept a dual w DT or attend the national duals in future years. PSU got a nice easy schedule(besides mandatory b10 part). And wrestlers have fewer matches and well rested before nationals why mess the formula. Hoping this years nationals will be somewhat closer and PSU gets pushed at least a little.

LOL pretty funny your making excuse's for a team that wins nationals every yr!no matter the schedule they would still win so you think they haven't wrestled any good teams during their win streak

 

[tullfan68]

LOL hey kid back when the kids wrestled 40 or more matches it didn't seem to bother them?bye the way by the end of the season most kids have some kind of injuries!

 

[WexfordWarrior]

I do not believe the formula entails having an easy schedule. It’s just a little easier this year because Penn state is becoming more dominant, Iowa is weakening, and Nebraska rolled off Big Ten schedule.

They usually have a top ten non conference in journeyman duals but not this year as NDI week before is taking them all.

Penn state can shut out 95% of teams in country. Not sure what schedule people were looking for

 

[Anon1751279860]

Haha .. why would Cael ever accept a dual w DT or attend the national duals in future years. PSU got a nice easy schedule(besides mandatory b10 part). And wrestlers have fewer matches and well rested before nationals why mess the formula. Hoping this years nationals will be somewhat closer and PSU gets pushed at least a little.

If okie st wants to wrestle a tuff schedule they should try to get into the big ten

 

[Kiddagger311]

If okie st wants to wrestle a tuff schedule they should try to get into the big ten

Not sure if that would even be possible but I don’t think Okie st necessarily wants a tuffer schedule. Think rather they wanna beat PSU aka beat the best team ever in the history of wrestling.

 

[J Wil]

a month away .... do these guys want to sell tickets or not ... when will matchups be announced?

I guess we are interrupting the OkSt and DT thread, but yea. No matchups, and no ticket announcement yet, weird.

 

[Psurosco]

I guess we are interrupting the OkSt and DT thread, but yea. No matchups, and no ticket announcement yet, weird.

I received email from NLC on Thursday that pre-sale started yesterday


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