Had a very good interview at state tournament in Texas. The kid is really optimistic and humble. Had good advice for young kids following him. When asked about his plans for college and if he was going to start first year, said Im going to do whatever the coaches want me to do at Iowa.
Angelo Ferrari
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Might be the most mature person in the whole family. Look forward to him being a Hawk
Fingers crossed no surprises between now and the fall. I know most of you don’t want AJ and Anthony, but it would definitely solidify Angelo coming for sure.
Just my opinion but ultimately what happens will come down to a family decision. I see no reason to doubt what he said about his father being his biggest help and influence and that his brothers had alot to do with his development. But sure sounded like he is all in for now.
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Nothing has changed Angelo will be a Hawkeye
Backhanded compliment in a way. You just went off on the kid’s entire family. Wtf? You insulted his mother. Blows my my mind.
Calm down, good lord.
Tough to be patient but probably the smart thing to do. 2025-2026 is looking like the next window where we could possibly be back on top. Ayala, Caliendo, Arnold, Ferrari and Kueter is a good foundation + hopefully some more blue chippers/transfer portal.
depends if he gains enough weight to wrestle 184. no redshirt if he’s big enough
Probably also matters if AJ actually joins the team next fall, and Zach returns for final year and cuts to 184. If that occurs, then he probably redshirts.
I expect Nelson back as well. Glazier could cut to 184 or Nelson goes 184. Angelo will RS is my guess
Nelson sure made it sound like he was done after the appeal
From the video and OP, "When asked about his plans for college and if he was going to start first year, said Im going to do whatever the coaches want me to do at Iowa."
I'm hoping either 165 is still an option or that he can bulk up and be a full strength 184, guessing that's unlikely by next fall though.
I know that is what he has said in front of the camera. From what I was told from others, he won't be here the following year if redshirted.
Assuming that is true, and I have my doubts, he better be able to beat Caliendo, Arnold, Kennedy or bulk up to 184 and beat the options there. I don't see him beating our current 65 and 74 options, at least not immediately.
Need Brands or Glazier at 184 next season! Arnold at 174, Kennedy/Caliendo at 165-157(?) or smaller Ferrari at 157. AJ at 197 and BIG Ben at Heavy. That would put our TOP 1/2 of line up where it needs to be!!
If Nelson is really coming back, then I love the idea of him at 184 to allow Angelo a chance to grow into a real 184.
165 - Caliendo
174 - Arnold
184 - Brands
with PK competing at whichever weight he chooses (or, to honor the forum pipedream, cuts to 157).
165 - Caliendo
174 - Arnold
184 - Brands
with PK competing at whichever weight he chooses (or, to honor the forum pipedream, cuts to 157).
If Brands comes back, which some in the know seem to think may happen, that would make things interesting. MC, GA, PK, NB, and AF (if no RS) would all be battling for 3 spots unless one can make 157. Any combination of those 5 filling out 157-184 would make for a very salty lineup. Throw in Glazier coming back at 197 (I don't think AJ ends up wrestling) and I think you have 5 top 4 guys at 157-197 with an odd man out yet. Sounds great to me.
We will be set at 165 for next 2 years. Plus that won’t be a comfortable cut in a few years. He mentioned in an interview on Bickley wrestling that he doesn’t like to do significant cuts. Did it for Fargo one year, had no energy and said he’d never do it again. Said 165 was doable cut this year for iron man, but I think he’s only 17, probably has some puberty yet to go through.
I'm not as excited about 65 as I was a few weeks ago, but if it's not realistic for Angelo then let's get him on the psu treigning lab plan and bulk his ass up to be a monster 84 next year.
24/25 - Cruz 25, Ayala 33 , 141?, Rathjen/Block/Voinivich 49, Ferrari/Siebrecht 57, Caliendo/Arnold/Kennedy (best 2 at 65/74), Ferrari 84, Ferrari/Glazier(97), Keuter.
25/26 - Cruz/Laduca 25, Ayala 33 , 141?, Rathjen/Block/Voinivich 49, Ferrari 57, Caliendo/Arnold/Kennedy (best 2 at 65/74), Ferrari 84, Ferrari/Franklin(97), Keuter. This lineup is really good.
We need a 141 recruit, Blaze would be nice.
Don’t buy into the, “some in the know crap”. Anyone can guess.
Makes it sound like AJ and Anthony are still set on becoming hawks.
Yeah. that doesn't even make sense. These discussions don't just happen in a vacuum. Right now, he's not big enough to be a 184, so I'm sure he knows exactly where he stands in the hierarchy.
If he leaves after a redshirt season - it WON'T be because he was redshirted against his wishes.
Saw another recent video where he says he looks forward to wrestling with his two brothers next year… seems very level-headed and a humble kid … I’m placing my money on all three being in black and gold next year.
Nelson didn't walk yesterday at Senior Day, so he will most likely be back.
I recall Kaleb Young being a natural 165 who attempted to compete at 174, but was beat out. He had to soul search and make the brutal cut down to 157. He had one great year. I’m not sure if PK can do it physically but mentally he appears to be cut from the same cloth as Kaleb.
Agreed, both mentally strong individuals with high goals and looking to help the team however they can. PK is shorter structure than Young, but stocky. If it doesn’t hinder him too much physically I’d like to see it happen
If he wasn’t trying to come back next year he would have been honored at senior day.
How do you know what he weighs?
He just wrestled 175 at the Texas State tournament. He ain't a d1 college 184 yet.
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