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Brands thoughts on National Duals

1st thing I took from the interview is Brands said they would probably schedule something this weekend anyway. So that should shut down the "we shouldn't be risking injury for a meaningless dual instead of prepping for B1Gs" crowd. There would be another "meaningless" dual on the schedule anyway.
 
"Sanderson has said that wrestling needs to look into the increase of scholarships for its athletes. He believes that is one reason why a dual championship format won’t work as well with only 9.9 scholarships to 10 starting spots."
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"Sanderson has said that wrestling needs to look into the increase of scholarships for its athletes. He believes that is one reason why a dual championship format won’t work as well with only 9.9 scholarships to 10 starting spots."
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Maybe he only wants .1 more scholarships?
 
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One more weigh in could be huge to someone that has been cutting all season long not to mention freestyle weights are different and as AZ said freestyle natties are right around the corner. I don't know about all of you that wrestled but if you are maxing your weight cut sometimes you need a break to relax.

For wrestling to survive generations beyond ours we need more interest from everyone including high schools, clubs, colleges, and fan support. Until we do that I fear that we are a dying sport, maybe not in our lifetime but eventually. Not sure how to accomplish this as football and basketball "cringe as I type that roundball word" are the spectator sports of this country.
 
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"Sanderson has said that wrestling needs to look into the increase of scholarships for its athletes. He believes that is one reason why a dual championship format won’t work as well with only 9.9 scholarships to 10 starting spots."
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That's it I solved it all, give very D1 wrestling team 0.1 more team scholarships. Case closed!
 
Not dismissing your point but how big of a deal would it be to make weight again? The top guys compete all off season in freestyle so it doesn't seem like burnout is an issue. Additionally, having the Duals after nationals would eliminate seed ducking and holding out guys who are dinged up in hopes they heal for nationals. That's one of the biggest issues I have with the Duals. Teams aren't necessarily putting a great product on the mat for the Duals.
I think there are a lot of Seniors that may pack it in after the "real" tourney and be a no show for the duals, not make weight or give little effort. Especially if they had a disappointing finish. You see this on the backside at the tourney already.
 
Not dismissing your point but how big of a deal would it be to make weight again? The top guys compete all off season in freestyle so it doesn't seem like burnout is an issue. Additionally, having the Duals after nationals would eliminate seed ducking and holding out guys who are dinged up in hopes they heal for nationals. That's one of the biggest issues I have with the Duals. Teams aren't necessarily putting a great product on the mat for the Duals.
I think there are a lot of Seniors that may pack it in after the "real" tourney and be a no show for the duals, not make weight or give little effort. Especially if they had a disappointing finish. You see this on the backside at the tourney already.

there are alot of cauliflower ears and blackeyes in the bars by the 2nd night of the tournament
 
Increasing scholarships might keep more kids in the sport knowing they can have college paid for. Right now it's not worth all that work for .25-.5 of a scholarship.
 
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No one has made the first part of your argument more than me both on here and BWI. However, it's a competitive world we live in and the answer is to go beat him at his own game. As for donors, I still don't see any proof of the "slush fund." No names...nada. I agree that there is a crapload of talent willing to accept less money and I am curious as to why. Before, I have rationalized it by parents willing to spend the money.

If Cael is thinking outside the box, how come we didn't before? BTW, HWC is a 501c3 and we have a shit load of fans that support wrestling. Feel free to give (I know a lot of you already do).
One of Cael recruiting talks to a High School recruit is after college they can wrestle and coach at their club and can earn over $60,000 a year. If he's telling every recruit that same talk, whole lot of coaching happening at that club! Must be legal for him to do it because (pie in the sky) I heard it from a recruit that Cael told him.
 
One of Cael recruiting talks to a High School recruit is after college they can wrestle and coach at their club and can earn over $60,000 a year. If he's telling every recruit that same talk, whole lot of coaching happening at that club! Must be legal for him to do it because (pie in the sky) I heard it from a recruit that Cael told him.
Slush fund.
 
The club "contributions" need to be cleaned up. Otherwise if the club has the right $$$ then people end up getting college paid for even if they had to wait for it a couple years.
 
One of Cael recruiting talks to a High School recruit is after college they can wrestle and coach at their club and can earn over $60,000 a year. If he's telling every recruit that same talk, whole lot of coaching happening at that club! Must be legal for him to do it because (pie in the sky) I heard it from a recruit that Cael told him.
Wow, if true, I think that would qualify as a loophole.
 
One of Cael recruiting talks to a High School recruit is after college they can wrestle and coach at their club and can earn over $60,000 a year. If he's telling every recruit that same talk, whole lot of coaching happening at that club! Must be legal for him to do it because (pie in the sky) I heard it from a recruit that Cael told him.
Well this must also be how he gets kids to except less ship $ and payoff student loans easier.
 
One of Cael recruiting talks to a High School recruit is after college they can wrestle and coach at their club and can earn over $60,000 a year. If he's telling every recruit that same talk, whole lot of coaching happening at that club! Must be legal for him to do it because (pie in the sky) I heard it from a recruit that Cael told him.

Sounds like SMU.
 
Wow, if true, I think that would qualify as a loophole.
Not really a loop hole it is simply against the rules..Heck a rich booster could just give the money to the family which has been done and that was wrong. Can't see why just because a club would be legal cause money is being used to help pay his student loan. Also not sure can believe Mike T. but he is putting out a big claim.
 
Not really a loop hole it is simply against the rules..Heck a rich booster could just give the money to the family which has been done and that was wrong. Can't see why just because a club would be legal cause money is being used to help pay his student loan. Also not sure can believe Mike T. but he is putting out a big claim.

Again, this is exactly what SMU got busted for & they got the "death penalty" from the ncaa. The 30 for 30 on ESPN about that is a great watch.
 
Current team duals are lucky to draw 1000 people at most D1 schools. Power 5?
 
wasn't there some kid not to long ago that played at Alabama for football where some rich booster adopted him so he could pay for his tuition? I think they had all scholarship money tied up but wanted him to go there and that is what happened. Talk about a F'N loophole, that should have been an auto death penalty in my opinion.
 
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