Facundo has decided to go 165 next year? Missed that.
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Have heard rumors of that but haven't seen it in writing yet. My opinion it makes no sense to allow guys already enrolled to RS . And why would an athlete want to give up a year
It's in writing. That Dellinger guy posted it.
But you're right, I don't see many giving up the year. Possibly for situations where guys enrolled after 20 years old.
Just my personal opinion but Dee is fine. Dude was a top 3 recruit, lived and grew up in Oklahoma. Everywhere he went, kids were idolizing him. He goes to Oklahoma state with a ton of pressure on him to live up to the hype. Some kids struggle with the hype. Could he have done better of course, but let’s not act like he is just as talented as anyone in his weight class. His year ended about as bad as it could have ended, and I would bet that is eating at him like crazy. Dude is a competitor and got a taste of adversity. Me personally I want to see how he handles it before we ride it off and redshirt him (which will add a risk of transferring) if that happens.
I'm interested in how the Bassett situation will play out if it takes effect this year. The rule states the 5 years starts on your 19th birthday or at the time of college enrollment whichever comes first. Bo was 19 Aug 25 last year so his clock would have already started if the rule is implemented for 2026 enrollment and he would only have 4 years
Agreed. Also these days the wrestling season is year-round so if he ends up taking freestyle season off or going lightly, you could consider it redshirt-ish.
I can see guys who enrolled last year at 18 and took a RS filing a lawsuit and getting 5 years to compete they would finish before the age of 24 and get the same amount of years to compete as everyone else. I see that happening and the athletes winning
I can see them saying that down the road to avoid the lawsuit
Since Taylor brought in Berge at 184lb through the portal for next year, do we think Ryders going down to 174 or taking a medical redshirt?
If Ryders going 174 and we get Lorenzo too, just wondering where everyone will be weight wise.
If Ryders going 174 and we get Lorenzo too, just wondering where everyone will be weight wise.
Get Norman and next year best man wins. I would like Dee to RS. He can learn a lot with a year of no pressure and expectations.
But even if he doesn’t, Dee and Facundo can fight for 165 spot. If Dee loses he should RS. Else Facundo might not wrestle this year.
But even if he doesn’t, Dee and Facundo can fight for 165 spot. If Dee loses he should RS. Else Facundo might not wrestle this year.
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Dee is fine. Go watch the final episode of The Climb from Stillyboys and see how DT talks to Dee after his loss at NCAAs and see what he says about him in the interview portion.
If Dee is told he will shirt by the staff then they know something we dont. Im sure they understand the risk of him transferring if they shirt him so whatever they decide I'll trust their judgement.
Dee is going to battle Facundo for the spot. It's what he needs. He acted like he arrived after NDI, and it showed in the room and caught up to him at Nationals.
I think he rises to the challenge. Facundo aint it.
I think he rises to the challenge. Facundo aint it.
Then Dee isn't the guy. His practice habits need to match who he is capable of being in matches. He's certainly not going to get the benefit of the doubt.
Both Alex and Dee are really talented. But keep waiting to go all out. Alex atleast started taking more shots against some low competition, but came back to mean at NCAAs. Its all mental for both these guys.
I honestly think this is who facundo is. He ain’t exactly a RS FR.
Dee had better get his social life and practice habits together.
Not me. I will question everything! Muahahaha
Brian Swaw on X is heavily hinting that Norman is coming here. Hopefully he’s right 
I hope so - that kid has tremendous talent, he just hasn't put it together yet.Brian Swaw on X is heavily hinting that Norman is coming here. Hopefully he’s right
I like Routledge he would start at many places I don't think he will be #4
Pretty sure Routledge is going 174.
Norman is going to need a pitch count. That cut is not nice.
I'm sure Norman stays down at 174 this year. But goes up next year.
Yeah I would think 3 or 4. I was thinking 4 based on the 5 for 5 rule but I’m not sure how that will affect Norman.
Out of curiosity would he not be able to get a medical if used the “new” rules?