There is a definite disconnect with development there. They should manage some pretty good finishes with their current halls but sustainability seems to be an issue
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A weird concern of mine is OU’s current crop. I am a self declared “non-hater” of OU, especially when they have Oklahoma bred home athletes. I hope they can get the proper coaching there to develop all these studs they are bringing in. I would hate to have all that talent waisted.
Spoiler alert: it will be wasted (unless they make a change).
Ohio St adds another commit for 2023, #17 overall Kilkeary. Their lineup will be stacked for the next 5 or 6 years.
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Ohio state has a phenomenal new facility and they have a descent RTC. Those are definite draws to a program. I like the direction our program is trending. We’ve had a ton of success with a majority of in-state talent. That speaks quite well for Oklahoma’s youth programs and for the ability of the staff to prepare the athletes. I guess you can’t have everything, unless you’re PSU
Apparently RBY announced this will be his final season at PSU. That would make next year's team race even more interesting. PSU will probably target a high profile transfer at 133, but it'll be tough to match RBY's points.
Thats good news for us and Daton.
Frankly, I believe Daton has jumped levels. The way he wrestled last summer, I can’t imagine anyone beating him this year.
It appears according to Flo that Jordan Williams is the first of our verbal commitments to sign with the Cowboys.
Yes I see that now. When I checked on this I also saw where Jersey Robb may be committing on Friday.
Anthony Ferrari also posted his signing, but OSU hasn't announced it yet.
Top 25 overall recruit in 2023 and has such a high ceiling. Another one of those kids who doesn’t fully focus on wrestling yet. Projects as a HWY and has a chance to be a multiple time NC contender IMO.
Big time athlete. These are the types of kids who usually choose football and wrestling loses. Glad to see he made this call.
Big time athlete. These are the types of kids who usually choose football and wrestling loses. Glad to see he made this call.
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Nice start for the 23 class. Love his upside
We could see Robb at the Walsh Ironman next month. Should be 7 of the top 10 @ 195 there.
What’s the date? He will be in the middle of playoffs and is just getting fully healthy.
The is probably no safer bet than Blankenship and Robb will still be playing football up to Thursday, Dec 2 which is 6A-II state championship. Ironman is the weekend of Dec 11. Can they get wrestling ready including weight in a week?
Another thing about the Ironman tourney is that Ohio adopted new weight classes. Robb would have to go either 190 or 215. Blankenship wouldn't be impacted.
Recruiting news: Madi Surber, Luke’s sister, signed with Cowboy Track this week.
Anyone else see Jimmy Mullen was here Sunday? big time recruit anyone have anymore information? How much of a chance we have with him? He is from New Jersey.
Cael Hughes is announcing his commitment on Flowrestling tomorrow
Saw him at the dual on Sunday. He was hanging out with the Ferrari crew well after the match. It seemed like he was part of the family.
He'd be a good one to get, watched him in a few tournaments, he looks really good
Class of 23'
Taking visits is a challenge given his football schedule, which sees him playing on most Saturdays. But a number of top national programs are after the talented (and out-going) Mullen and making a push for him.
“The hardest, I would say in wrestling are North Carolina, Michigan, Rutgers, Oklahoma State, Penn State, Arizona State, Virginia Tech,” Mullen said.
“In football: West Virginia, Cincinnati, Maryland, Temple, UConn, and Pitt.”
He skipped state last year if I read it correctly and went to world team trial with good friend P.J. Casale, who is now at Rutgers or committed to them.
This commitment could be another reason that Carter Young came out of redshirt. He could redshirt Daton's senior year and Carters junior year. Then maybe he could wrestle 133 his redshirt freshman year and then go to 141 his sophomore year. With this depth redshirting Carter makes less sense. I thought Cael should have gone to cadet worlds but he got beat in the last 30 seconds of a match he was dominating. It was painful to watch.
He is ranked #8 P4P in Flo's rankings and just a junior. Watched several of his matches and he will be outstanding.
And here are the rankings based on Willie's 2023 Big Board...
Jimmy Mullen #5
Braedan Davis #7
Cael Hughes #18
Jersey Robb #22
Mullen is also a 3 star football prospect with offers from Temple & Rutgers. One of his HS wrestling coaches is Austin Schafer.
Jimmy Mullen #5
Braedan Davis #7
Cael Hughes #18
Jersey Robb #22
Mullen is also a 3 star football prospect with offers from Temple & Rutgers. One of his HS wrestling coaches is Austin Schafer.
Braedan Davis commits to PSU. Not too surprised really. They jumped in late as they have some questions at 125/133 going forward.
Sophomore Christopher Kiser of Ponca City just won the Stampede @ 106. Could be an in-state answer for 125.
Sophomore Christopher Kiser of Ponca City just won the Stampede @ 106. Could be an in-state answer for 125.
Saw an interview with Braedan Davis, seems like a good kid. Said he expects to wrestle 133 in college. That would've been crowded with Blankenship & Hughes around the same weight.
Jimmy Mullen would be a huge pickup at heavy. I don't know our odds, but I would add the scholly $ reserved for Davis & Balmeceda to Mullen's offer. He's wrestling in Powerade on Flo and could hit Feldman in the finals.
Jimmy Mullen would be a huge pickup at heavy. I don't know our odds, but I would add the scholly $ reserved for Davis & Balmeceda to Mullen's offer. He's wrestling in Powerade on Flo and could hit Feldman in the finals.
Mullen was here on a visit recently. And the other day I ventured onto the Iowa board
and someone on there said that we were the leader for him rn.Yeah, unfortunately that guy is a WV fan and not really plugged into recruiting. I think PSU is the threat as usual.
Just finished the Stillwater/Bixby match. Is that JJ McComas kid ranked? He seems pretty talented. Also LaDarion Lockett and Angelo Ferrari are going to be studs.
Mullen was here on a visit recently. And the other day I ventured onto the Iowa board