Great Terry Podcast

[DonHawkeye]

http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcas...rikitani/?mc_cid=1cef862f22&mc_eid=113bf00da1

Some really good nuggets in here. Interesting that he talks about some of the things Iowa is going against by following the recruiting rules while many others ignore them. Which is exactly what I keep hearing from parents and high school coaches across the country.

 

[SandBuff]

Terry is one of the best interviews in wrestling. I liked getting insight on the personalities of some of the guys on the team. For instance, Alex Myers is an impressive person. Future surgeon, quiet, very focused, to go along with wrestler in a great program. The more I hear about Cory Clark, the more I respect him.

 

[dicemen99]

Always impressed with both the Brands in how the deal with both success and defeat. Really just the perfect way to respond to both types of questions, very gracious, very open, often blunt but in a good way.

Many times opposing fans are off-put by matside actions, but that is more of a fan thing - just like Iowa fans are critical of certain opposing coaches actions in the heat of competition. But all these guys are just competitive and in the heat of battle the opposition is the enemy. Off the mat it is a different story as it should be.

Additionally, they both are very entertaining to listen to. Great people in wrestling and obviously great examples in life.

 

[Knight563]

That's a great interview! Thanks for posting. Got me excited for next season already.

 

[Jay on HR]

I'll be honest the last time this same guy interviewed Terry he really annoyed me for some reason I'm not sure I can put my finger on. He was better this time but I will agree Terry had some really good things to say.

 

[WWDMHawkeye]

http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcas...rikitani/?mc_cid=1cef862f22&mc_eid=113bf00da1

Some really good nuggets in here. Interesting that he talks about some of the things Iowa is going against by following the recruiting rules while many others ignore them. Which is exactly what I keep hearing from parents and high school coaches across the country.

Indeed. We can all be proud that the Iowa program follows the rules down to the letter. The same can't be said about some other programs. I'll leave it at that.

The championships will be all the sweeter knowing we've done it the right way.

 

[crablegs1]

http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcas...rikitani/?mc_cid=1cef862f22&mc_eid=113bf00da1

Some really good nuggets in here. Interesting that he talks about some of the things Iowa is going against by following the recruiting rules while many others ignore them. Which is exactly what I keep hearing from parents and high school coaches across the country.

Have not had a chance to listen yet. My Podcast queue is quite full. Could you go into more detail on the recruiting aspect? What rules are others breaking, and who is breaking them?

 

[DonHawkeye]

Have not had a chance to listen yet. My Podcast queue is quite full. Could you go into more detail on the recruiting aspect?

No

 

[crablegs1]

No

Ok

 

[Jackhawk87]

No

That was a little rude. I think what you really meant was, "Not for you."

 

[Flying_Tiger]

So Iowa is losing the recruiting battle because they follow the rules? Seems a bit disingenuous to me. Have the guts to name names and say what these other programs are doing or just take responsibility for getting beat on the recruiting front.

 

[Rustys Dad]

Enjoyed the podcast. I admire T&T for not only being great coaches, but for their commitment to do things the right way, and to develop young men for life AFTER wrestling ... Iowa wrestling is in good hands.

 

[1stplacehawk]

So Iowa is losing the recruiting battle because they follow the rules? Seems a bit disingenuous to me. Have the guts to name names and say what these other programs are doing or just take responsibility for getting beat on the recruiting front.

I love how you twist things to fit your narrative, and justifying your seething hate towards everything Iowa. If he named names you would come back and demand he provide evidence...yada yada yada. He didn't say anything out of line, or anything that wasn't factual. What a bad guy he is for actually trying to follow the rules while others aren't. The Brands have taken accountability, and both said multiple times that they need to do a better job

 

[Gusaford]

So Iowa is losing the recruiting battle because they follow the rules? Seems a bit disingenuous to me. Have the guts to name names and say what these other programs are doing or just take responsibility for getting beat on the recruiting front.

If only Terry had "guts."

 

[Flying_Tiger]

I love how you twist things to fit your narrative, and justifying your seething hate towards everything Iowa. If he named names you would come back and demand he provide evidence...yada yada yada. He didn't say anything out of line, or anything that wasn't factual. What a bad guy he is for actually trying to follow the rules while others aren't. That Brands have taken accountability, and said multiple times that they need to do a better job

Really, this is about hating Iowa? One of your coaches is claiming other programs such as PSU are cheating and you don't expect some pushback? If Terry wants to make accusations like that, he needs to back them up. He isn't some anonymous poster on a forum, he is a well regarded coach on a top program. A person in his position simply can't throw things like that around unless he is fully prepared to go all the way and call out the specific programs and what they are doing.

 

[1stplacehawk]

Really, this is about hating Iowa? One of your coaches is claiming other programs such as PSU are cheating and you don't expect some pushback? If Terry wants to make accusations like that, he needs to back them up. He isn't some anonymous poster on a forum, he is a well regarded coach on a top program. You simply don't throw things like that around unless you are fully prepared to go all the way and call out the specific programs and what they are doing.

Did he mention Penn State? You're trying too hard. Just another Penn State fan looking to take cheap shots against our coaches at every turn. Unfortunately, we have some people do the same to Cael, which I don't agree with or condone. Keep hating

 

[Flying_Tiger]

...and therein lies the problem, why leave it open to speculation? I can count the number of teams on one hand that could be considered out recruiting Iowa and I don't even need my thumb and forefinger. Are they all cheating or just one or two of them? Like I said, a man in his position cant make these type of accusations unless he's prepared to back them up.

 

[snotknockerhawk]

So Iowa is losing the recruiting battle because they follow the rules? Seems a bit disingenuous to me. Have the guts to name names and say what these other programs are doing or just take responsibility for getting beat on the recruiting front.

Did you miss the part where he said that we got all of our target recruits this year?

 

[1stplacehawk]

...and therein lies the problem, why leave it open to speculation? I can count the number of teams on one hand that could be considered out recruiting Iowa and I don't even need my thumb and forefinger. Are they all cheating or just one or two of them? Like I said, a man in his position cant make these type of accusations unless he's prepared to back them up.

He states that they may have lost recruits in the past, because of people stretching boundaries. We have had plenty of recruits choose other schools besides Penn State. He used Mike Evans as a specific example, and how other schools were breaking rules recruiting him. He mentioned that his parents were confused as to why Iowa wasn't having certain conversations, because other schools were. It sounds like he may not have even known who the coaches were, but did know that inappropriate conversations were being had. He isn't trying to throw stones at anyone, simply stating things what most fans are already aware of.

 

[CumberlandHawk]

Really, this is about hating Iowa? One of your coaches is claiming other programs such as PSU are cheating and you don't expect some pushback? If Terry wants to make accusations like that, he needs to back them up. He isn't some anonymous poster on a forum, he is a well regarded coach on a top program. A person in his position simply can't throw things like that around unless he is fully prepared to go all the way and call out the specific programs and what they are doing.

No one mentioned PSU. Are you feeling guilty?

 

[pablow]

Flying Tiger is a loser.

 

[Chuck C]

I had to see who everybody was talking to in this thread, so I had to take Flying Tiger off of ignore. Typical FT. If you've ever been to The Mat.com, his douchebaggery is legendary there. I'd recommend just putting him on ignore. You'll have a more meaningful conversation with a doorknob.

 

[Onceafish]

Ok

David Mirkitani (The host): "I guess what you're saying without saying it is some of those other schools may not follow the rules to the letter of the law that Iowa is."

Brands: "I'm not saying that. I'm saying the way that some of these kids get attention can be really difficult on us."

So not only did Brands not say what the OP claims he said, but he specifically denied even implying it.

 

[PrairieHawk24]

Got some clarity on Luke Troy so the speculation can end. He won't be a Hawkeye. I hadn't seen any thing for certain mentioned before and there were plenty of questions about him

 

[cidhawkeye]

I missed Terry mentioning F** State. Has the op requested the same information from Jordon Burroughs when he made comments about recruiting? There were multiple people who chimed in with a raised eyebrow, go ask them. While you are at it stop the poor attempt at spinning this interview.

 

[RockRam]

I have to give Flying_Tiger credit for flying to the defensive. Nothing looks guilty about that. Nothing to see here......

 

[Azchief32]

 

[DonHawkeye]

David Mirkitani (The host): "I guess what you're saying without saying it is some of those other schools may not follow the rules to the letter of the law that Iowa is."

Brands: "I'm not saying that. I'm saying the way that some of these kids get attention can be really difficult on us."

So not only did Brands not say what the OP claims he said, but he specifically denied even implying it.

You are correct. Terry never officially says that other schools are ignoring the rules.

 

[Mike Zierath]

http://www.mattalkonline.com/podcas...rikitani/?mc_cid=1cef862f22&mc_eid=113bf00da1

Some really good nuggets in here. Interesting that he talks about some of the things Iowa is going against by following the recruiting rules while many others ignore them. Which is exactly what I keep hearing from parents and high school coaches across the country.

That was a good listen.

Z

 

[LaxHawk174]

Wow, what a great interview. Terry provides a very insightful look into the Iowa program, recruiting, and developing the current culture and leadership of the program.

An awesome quote... when talking about the growing of the team closeness, brotherhood, and culture of the past 4-5 years.

"It's been the best 4-5 years of my entire life." - Terry Brands

Terry doesn't give high praise out like that, there is something real and tangible. Sorensen, Kemerer, are some young guys he pointed to as those who came in right away eager to perform at a high level instantly. He sees a lot of that in everyone who is coming in, and has come in the past few years. He was fired up about the momentum of this leadership & work ethic going forward. That alone makes me fired up about the product we'll be seeing on the mat in the next 4-5 years.

 

[lookleft goright]

That was a great interview for sure. Always fun to listen to both the Brands.

 

[Flying_Tiger]

No one mentioned PSU. Are you feeling guilty?

One of the things he specifically says is going to a high school practice to see a junior recruit is not allowed (37 minute mark). Sanderson went to see Beard's practice not that long ago. A 5 year old can connect those dots and incidentally, yes, it is allowed as long as he doesn't talk to him.

 

[Jts1990]

Indeed. We can all be proud that the Iowa program follows the rules down to the letter. The same can't be said about some other programs. I'll leave it at that.

The championships will be all the sweeter knowing we've done it the right way.

You should be proud just as PSU fans are proud of Cael for winning championships and while doing it the right way. He may lose a recruit here and there to some of those schools skirting the rules but I can certainly live with it.

 

[Jts1990]

One of the things he specifically says is going to a high school practice to see a junior recruit is not allowed (37 minute mark). Sanderson went to see Beard's practice not that long ago. A 5 year old can connect those dots and incidentally, yes, it is allowed as long as he doesn't talk to him.

If I didn't know any better it sounds as if you're saying Terry doesn't understand the rules of recruiting.

 

[BeastMode177]

One of the things he specifically says is going to a high school practice to see a junior recruit is not allowed (37 minute mark). Sanderson went to see Beard's practice not that long ago. A 5 year old can connect those dots and incidentally, yes, it is allowed as long as he doesn't talk to him.

so you just contradicted yourself...

 

[snotknockerhawk]

One of the things he specifically says is going to a high school practice to see a junior recruit is not allowed (37 minute mark). Sanderson went to see Beard's practice not that long ago. A 5 year old can connect those dots and incidentally, yes, it is allowed as long as he doesn't talk to him.

So what exactly did he do there then? Is sign language allowed?

 

[BeastMode177]

So what exactly did he do there then? Is sign language allowed?

I'm going top take a wild and crazy guess and say he watched???

 

[Jts1990]

so you just contradicted yourself...

How so?

 

[Jts1990]

David Mirkitani (The host): "I guess what you're saying without saying it is some of those other schools may not follow the rules to the letter of the law that Iowa is."

Brands: "I'm not saying that. I'm saying the way that some of these kids get attention can be really difficult on us."

So not only did Brands not say what the OP claims he said, but he specifically denied even implying it.

You cleared that up.

So I have to ask, as a Hawkeyes fan, does it concern you that the Iowa staff isn't putting in the work that other programs are in giving a recruit attention?

 

[Azchief32]

The f** master's name was not mentioned by any of the above guys...but here come his spin crew to reeducate us on him.