Also in recruiting thread, but this young man deserves his own thread and a warm welcome:
NJ champ Pettit commits to Iowa
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Enhanced picture, but that kid is a monster.
Welcome Greyson, yet another NJ champ. Lets go
Found an interview he did after his title. He talks about mindset, cutting too much weight, injuries. Sounds like he will be a 133
Glad to have him!
Glad to have him!
Watched that last night. A few things stood out.
Only 17 years old as a senior in HS.
Tore his UCL (elbow) as a sophomore.
Tore his ACL as a junior.
Said he hated wrestling due to weight cutting and not being great with his diet.
Beat a returning 4th placer, another 4th placer, a 1st placer, and a 3rd placer on his recent title run.
All of the above points to having much more upside remaining in him.
Yeah, it's a crazy story. Not sure what his overall record is, regardless the Hawks thought well enough of him to bring him in. Either way he's competition in the room and if his upside is still trajecting upward that would be great.
He had zero offers before the state tournament, and then took an official to Rutgers and had some other options. He said "my phone definitely rang, but not as much as everyone thought it would". Then he walked into his Head Coaches classroom after signing with Iowa and his Coach (looking for some Iowa gear) told him "my shirt size is a large".
Welcome aboard young man.
National f***ing Championship, ehh partners!!!
You donāt go from where Iowa is to beating PSU in one offseason so no reason to shat on this.
Then we make PSU drop down to our level................must I spell it out.
Heās a casual.
Such a great story! Thanks for sharing. Totally worth listening to the entire interview. Can't wait to see him in the Black and Gold!
Two of the top 3 Wrestlers in USA Wrestling History only have Won 1 New Jersey State Title betweem them
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I've never hid my intentions. It's not my fault people don't like when I poke the bears.
I would assume Burroughs and Baumgartner are the two from NJ, and John Smith for the third
I dont recall reading Bruce was from NJ, not a bad argument if so. Northeast historically has been very solid producers of top guys.
Definitely an interesting pick up. Everything finally comes together and you see a big jump in ability.
Cassar is a good comparison and if you want to take it a step further, Mesinbrink is another example.
Granted those are some lofty comparisons but a nice pickup this late in the recruiting cycle.
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Shoot, Gable and Cael never won NJ championships either!!