Imo he isn't seeing the field at 235 in football. The answer for both sports is at least 20-30 lbs and for football it's either a move to DE or TE. Again just my opinion, not hating on the kid.
IOWA vs pokes dual thread
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Hawks lose total match points 63-61 but win where it’s most important.
Nah. I just like reminding people that elephants aren't the only animals that don't forget..........
Kind of nice for Ferrari and Buchanan to take the drama out of the 285.
What a great match by the Hawks! TnT had them ready to rock and roll tonight--they were a pleasure to watch!
Gable is just in another universe. He toys with guys
With the bag of $$$ he's getting to wrestle, he's doing both until/if his football career continues because potentially playing professional football has better long term financial gain.
How did the volume at the end of the Ferrari match compare to other big moments in Carver?
Not beating Starocci. Great win tonight but Parker K destroyed Plott earlier this year so don't forget about him.
I completely agree. In Ben's defense he's wrestled 3 generational heavies this year but he's been absolutely destroyed and way out of his league. Not competitive in the slightest bit. I think people and fans can expect more out of a $500K a year guy who has freestyle credentials. And the bag he's getting almost drove Ayala to Okie State last off-season because he was criminally underpaid and has proven his worth by actually having results. I hope the best for Ben moving forward, but to expect him to be in the mix to win 3 national titles throughout the remainder of his eligibility would be naive. I hope he proves me wrong.
He isn't 235 because of football, he's 235 because he can't gain anymore weight than that.
Great dual--every bit as exciting as I thought.
Ferrari obviously gets the OW, but Caliendo & Buchanan get Honorable Mentions for majoring guys in the top 6 and making up for Parco & Teemer's fails.
WTF Award to Parco for acting like he won the Olympics when his job was to get a major. Did he not get the memo?
WTF Award to Teemer for letting his opponent escape with 1 second left in the period. And also not getting the memo about having to actually wrestle three periods.
WTF Award to the ref for failing to recognize Teemer's Granby TD until the guy was already off his back. And then failing to acknowledge his error on review.
WTF Award to the bench for some of the choices in the second & third periods. I'm blanking, but I think Teemer choosing down and Brands choosing neutral.
Ayala steady and solid against a funky guy.
Cruz, Rhodes, Brands & Kueter just outclassed.
I'm still giving the team an A+ overall for beating a stellar Okie State. We earned that one the hard way.
P.S. I'm going with Kennedy and Arnold for B1Gs. But Ferrari earned the right tonight to do whatever he wants.
Ferrari obviously gets the OW, but Caliendo & Buchanan get Honorable Mentions for majoring guys in the top 6 and making up for Parco & Teemer's fails.
WTF Award to Parco for acting like he won the Olympics when his job was to get a major. Did he not get the memo?
WTF Award to Teemer for letting his opponent escape with 1 second left in the period. And also not getting the memo about having to actually wrestle three periods.
WTF Award to the ref for failing to recognize Teemer's Granby TD until the guy was already off his back. And then failing to acknowledge his error on review.
WTF Award to the bench for some of the choices in the second & third periods. I'm blanking, but I think Teemer choosing down and Brands choosing neutral.
Ayala steady and solid against a funky guy.
Cruz, Rhodes, Brands & Kueter just outclassed.
I'm still giving the team an A+ overall for beating a stellar Okie State. We earned that one the hard way.
P.S. I'm going with Kennedy and Arnold for B1Gs. But Ferrari earned the right tonight to do whatever he wants.
Then he’s not the answer at hwt.
That is what is most impressive thing about that match.
There are only 2 guys ranked above him that aren't seniors. 1 of them he beat.
The rest are gone next year. He puts on 15-20 lbs he will be a legit title threat next year.
Agreed, no way you burn his shirt. We aren't winning the Natty this year.
You truly hate to see it for the Pokes. Angelo is special, gents, which we all believed but there it is live and in person.
Everyone is out of their league. Kerk, Gable and Wyatt are monsters.
Keckiesen almost Tech'd plott 3 weeks ago. I think the final was 15-3 and plott was broke in the last 30 seconds.
Saying somebody with Ben's frame and lean-ness "can't" gain weight might be the most clueless thing you've ever said, which is really an incredible achievement for you.
If he is full time wrestling and can gain the needed size he could improve a lot. I don't think he improves nearly as much playing football still.
"If I'm taking down Steven Buchanon there's no way I can't take down that guy"
Great kid! Great interview.
My critiques are more on his lack of elite athleticism to make up for his lack of weight and strength. It’s his second year in the program. The dude gets way more grace and excuses than any guy on the team.
I'm sure he can gain more weight eventually but as of now he isn't 235 by choice. People keep acting like he is purposely keeping his weight down. So yes as of now he is maxed out. I didn't say he won't ever gain more you knob.
He's a redshirt freshman undersized wrestling heavy.
These guys are like 25 years old.
Once again, 9 of the 11 are gone next year. Of the 2 that don't graduate he beat 1 of then.
Does that not bode well for next year?
Iowa spent 1.1 on rentals to beat Okie state by 5 in a dual. 😘😘😘
Meanwhile I'm sure DT is in the back reducing the monetary awards to his wrestlers, really instill that culture.
Meanwhile I'm sure DT is in the back reducing the monetary awards to his wrestlers, really instill that culture.
Iowa won both matches that didn’t have any transfers 133/184!
Cruz would have done well at the ol' 118.
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