Not really true but whatever. internet opinions are worthless without context. Would you agree? You posted that because you don't like the message that's in my post. If my comments had been agreeable to you, your post never gets written. I discovered that fact when I moonlighted as a psychologist after working all day in business.
Nolf would be my first pick based on it at least being possible and a great style. Dake would be my more dream pick while still believing there is at least a remote possibility he would do it…
That’s also why the folks who think we just need a new, exciting assistant or two are misguided. Tom is gonna run the ship, and the ship is gonna run Tom’s way. Ergo, no assistant that doesn’t fit Tom’s mold has a shot to be on staff. Not for long, at least. He’ll either submit to Tom’s way or quit after being overruled one too many times.
The technicals on Tom’s first chart are clearly showing a descending channel, but as your next chart shows, he is consolidating……..at ZERO.I think it's time for a graph, amirite? Below shows # of individual titles over G, Z's, and B tenure. Might not be perfect but directionally correct.
With the generationally gifted talent of Spencer included:
With the generationally gifted talent of Spencer excluded (he would have won anywhere he went): Complete Flatline, similar to Zalesky's trend
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Lolz…Then why did you ask for his career record? To guave whether his record was good enough to merit an opinion?
I keep thinking that a lot of the downfall occurred after Zadick left. Where did he fit in the scenario of assistants. Butt kisser or his own man?
Although I listed over 10 names that would be absolutely worth considering on a thread a few weeks ago, I do agree that there isn't a super obvious name or two to go with. But, unless you believe Brands is going to commit to wholesale changes in his coaching/training program all of a sudden around 20 years in to being a head coach, then we're faced with either accepting our position of falling more and more behind PSU and doing nothing about it or being bold and making a move at the top (despite the risks).
I could bump some threads, if you like.
That may well be true. We'll see I suppose. But, there is no 'deserve.' You get what you earn.
I would agree with your first statement
Great post. Thanks for sharing the Bo Nickal interview. I largely agree with you. However, I don't know that it would take an entire restructuring of the program top to bottom as you say. But it would take replacing TnT. That's a bold move, as they are very good coaches. But, very good doesn't cut it when they're not the answer to catching PSU, unless we think they're suddenly going to make wholesale changes in their approach (fat chance). Is there someone out there who IS the answer? Maybe. Maybe not. We won't know if we never try. Could David Taylor or Pat Popolizio or Bill Zadick or Casey Cunningham or Rob Koll or Ben Askren or Kyle Dake or someone else get us there? Maybe. Maybe not. We won't know if we just accept our current situation and throw our hands up and play second-fiddle. I know you're not saying otherwise. I just want to clarify why I think the change needs to be made at the top if we are serious about competing with PSU, or overtaking them.
umm... yes. That's how this works.
So this is how it works at the University of Iowa or are you going to try and make me believe that it happens everywhere?
One major change since Brands took over is the RTC concept as a recruiting tool. Coaches everywhere need to realize that top end recruits want to know what the next step is after college. A strong RTC attracts high end recruits and any great coach needs to build a strong RTC. Both Iowa and OSU have been hurt by not embracing this new shift in wrestling. OSU more than Iowa. It's not cheating to build an extension to your program and to promise kids that if they meet certain goals they could qualify for the RTC to continue their career. Coaches are more CEOs today than they were 15 years ago. You almost need an MBA to manage the whole shebang if done properly, or at least have one on the staff. With the whole collegiate landscape changing with NIL and unionization, every program needs to have their head on a swivel in the next five years. Big changes to all sports are coming soon, and today may not be what tomorrow looks like. Your thoughts on wrestling over the coming years and how this effects coach selection?
don’t be obtuse.
It’s the Iowa Hawkeye wrestling program. There’s prestige and tradition and many other perks here. Cast a wide net and who knows who comes out of the woodworks.
I would love it for Hawkeyes to over perform and make me rethink everything I’ve been posting this year. Please. Even a big upset were you can clearly see that there was a game plan there and our guy peaked at the right time.
Obtuse? Bet you wouldn’t say that to my face smart ass. So if someone doesn’t agree with you then you start with the name calling?
LOL... makes me think of Shawshank Redemption... give him a month in the hole.
Can I ask a stupid question? How do you get images to post on here? I used to be able to do it but now I can't.
1) Search "boobs skateboard" on Bing.
1) Search "boobs skateboard" on Bing.
2) Then search images.
3) Click image.
4) Copy URL/address.
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6) Hit insert
Yes, as assistants. Short of Casey, I just don’t see a name with any type of experience that I would put above the Brands. Even Casey I would carefully conduct the interview to really be sure Casey could handle the CEO part. Make no mistake that part is exceptionally hard and not something a great wrestler automatically fits into.
Thank you. I get that there are other threads, but you might be the first person to actually name to head coaches.
