Let me play devil's advocate for a second here...
And lets look at the facts:
1. Tom and Terry Brands[/B]
Only national title came when they had the 2 recruiting classes combined Haven't shown the ability to build a dynasty (like Tom Ryan) Jaydin Clayton (#13 recruit in country) said this week "I would rather wrestle DII than wrestle for Tom Brands"They make wrestlers fit the "Iowa Style" and their wrestlers are peaking mid-season (see #4) The field is going to be impossible (PSU, fOSU, others) if they don't pick it up
2. Assistant Coaches
Think they're amazing all you want, but they just aren't (see below)It is an ILLUSION to think that Morningstar even comparable to the likes of Kyle Dake, Escobedo, coaches from other schools like thatIf Morningstar didn't prove it as a wrestler, he shouldn't have an opportunity to coachLuke Lofthouse= Gone (see other threads)
3. Recruiting
Oh my goodness, here we goIowa recruits no where NEAR the level that Ohio State, Penn State, even Minny and Okie StateTo be the best, you have to recruit the bestAsk yourself, "Wait, why aren't the guys like Marstellar, Nickal, Nolf, Valencias, etc. choosing Iowa?" Then ask yourself "In the Gable days why were all the best wrestlers from around the country flocking to Iowa"
4. Mentality and Coaching
The "Iowa Style" (pushing forward the whole time, stalling) doesn't work Want proof? How many national champs did Iowa have this year? T & T make their wrestlers fit an Iowa Style and that does not workAlmost every Iowa wrestler CHOKES (Bobby, Jeva, etc.) that is a huge problem and that is in the coaches handsAlong with choking, they peak mid-season
5. Solution
Administration is giving too much support to the program for the product they are getting on the mat, period. So they should give Tom 2 years to win nationals WITHOUT two recruiting classes combined Since Tom won't do that, they should bring in a modern coach. Someone would isn't as old school. Someone that could get his wrestlers ready for the NCAA tournament (Mark Perry comes to mind) Most recruits are driven away from Tom because lets be honest, the man is crazy! He has legitimately lost his mind. So again, bring in someone new
Guys... Again, this was playing devil's advocate and trying to be HONEST
And lets look at the facts:
1. Tom and Terry Brands[/B]
Only national title came when they had the 2 recruiting classes combined Haven't shown the ability to build a dynasty (like Tom Ryan) Jaydin Clayton (#13 recruit in country) said this week "I would rather wrestle DII than wrestle for Tom Brands"They make wrestlers fit the "Iowa Style" and their wrestlers are peaking mid-season (see #4) The field is going to be impossible (PSU, fOSU, others) if they don't pick it up
2. Assistant Coaches
Think they're amazing all you want, but they just aren't (see below)It is an ILLUSION to think that Morningstar even comparable to the likes of Kyle Dake, Escobedo, coaches from other schools like thatIf Morningstar didn't prove it as a wrestler, he shouldn't have an opportunity to coachLuke Lofthouse= Gone (see other threads)
3. Recruiting
Oh my goodness, here we goIowa recruits no where NEAR the level that Ohio State, Penn State, even Minny and Okie StateTo be the best, you have to recruit the bestAsk yourself, "Wait, why aren't the guys like Marstellar, Nickal, Nolf, Valencias, etc. choosing Iowa?" Then ask yourself "In the Gable days why were all the best wrestlers from around the country flocking to Iowa"
4. Mentality and Coaching
The "Iowa Style" (pushing forward the whole time, stalling) doesn't work Want proof? How many national champs did Iowa have this year? T & T make their wrestlers fit an Iowa Style and that does not workAlmost every Iowa wrestler CHOKES (Bobby, Jeva, etc.) that is a huge problem and that is in the coaches handsAlong with choking, they peak mid-season
5. Solution
Administration is giving too much support to the program for the product they are getting on the mat, period. So they should give Tom 2 years to win nationals WITHOUT two recruiting classes combined Since Tom won't do that, they should bring in a modern coach. Someone would isn't as old school. Someone that could get his wrestlers ready for the NCAA tournament (Mark Perry comes to mind) Most recruits are driven away from Tom because lets be honest, the man is crazy! He has legitimately lost his mind. So again, bring in someone new
Guys... Again, this was playing devil's advocate and trying to be HONEST