Kolby Franklin commits
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They both visited. I'm guessing if Voelker had decided to commit he would have been the guy. Voelker very good too. I think he is a tad more athletic/quicker feet but Franklin more of a bull.
They are fleeing Illinois also. Where are they all going?
hmm, ok, all those kids look pretty familiar, but one just kinda sticks out to me. I can't really put my finger on it though...... And you CAN'T forget the Blades. Those two are incredible young ladies!!
Kennedy and Korina Blades. Kennedy just won Junior Worlds. The guy is Gabe Arnold...Fargo Champ and top ten p4p in his class.
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Voelker is a very good athlete. Depends on what sport/sports he wants to pursue. I could see him going to a Wartburg and playing football/wrestling.
But if you can get a full ride, D-1 wrestling seems the route. JMO.
With the makeup of current rosters, did you really not see this happening? You act like you aee shocked.
Watched an interview he did with Flo after winning Who’s number 1? Got a bit nervous when I heard him say f*n like 6 times.
You’ve got to have a discerning eye to note the difference between “f*n” and “f’n”
If that made you nervous, probably shouldn't watch the last few minutes of the Flo interview with TnT that was recently posted...
REALLY, I MEAN REALLY?????? He only said "f'n" 3 times not 6. Now he did say "ya know" 26 times. That is a little more concerning than the number of times that he said "f'n". But rest assured, he WAS flogged 26 times. Once for each offense. I will work diligently to change his word usage. (ok, I mean his mom will. I personally have no F'N sense).....
I swear early and often, personal flaw I'm sure........... (and I do have a "swearing filter" for time and circumstance, but those are few and far between). That said, if the Young Man signs with the Hawks, send him my way and we'll be best pals in no time and he can swear to his hearts content and I won't give a rats ass! 😏
I was just working off the concept of playing two sports. I've watched him play football for two years...he's a beast as rb/lbacker.
And I specifically said the full ride potential lies with wrestling.
I may need that offer in writing. Wait. Already is. 😂
I told his mom…… now we’re both in trouble. Setting up a visit to the local community college. Thanks a lot……
Well this is the NEW Hawkeye regime. Check out the Brands on Flo talking bout how much f*n the Hawkeyes have. It certainly must be f*n to watch this kid win as much as he does. He’s got multiple time National Champ written all over him.
Awwwwwwww man. It’s F-U-N? Geez….. that poor kid. I should probably apologize to him huh? Oops. Meh; he can just bank those lashings. I’m sure he’ll earn em later for something.
Perhaps that’s where his “beast mode” comes from in OT. All jokes aside, elite level talent on your hands there. If only you could bottle that level of enthusiasm.
Yeah, sounds about right. I do keep my F bomb filter in the On position around my Dear Mother! Ha!
Thank you. I can’t tell you how much I honestly appreciate the banter. Yes, the entire process of recruiting is serious, but my kid loves the sport, and I love having fun. I believe he is who he is because of the fun he has and his passion for the sport. But the beast mode seriously comes from him just wanting to be as good as his dad was. He’s got a LONG way to go, but he’s on the right path.
Thanks for the comments Phil. I googled you and found a great story that everyone here on HR should read ---
https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24889 "The 'It's Just Wrestling' Mentality"
For those who don't know, Phil is father of Gabe Arnold and uncle to J'den Cox.
https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24889 "The 'It's Just Wrestling' Mentality"
For those who don't know, Phil is father of Gabe Arnold and uncle to J'den Cox.
Great now everyone is gonna think I’m a nice guy that cares about stuff. I was REALLY going for the “thug” image. Sheesh. What’s a guy to do??
Mr. Arnold, it’s the cesspool all are welcome to bathe in the dumpster fire
Great article, should be required reading for all wrestling dads. Wrestling is a tough enough sport, no need to add a bunch of additional pressure.
Or there is no room at the inn....
Franklin is a really nice get for the Hawks, and he is a great kid by all accounts. I expect him to grow beyond a #5 in your program for sure.
I don't think you see many new recruits for PSU for a year or two, even for the ones that lean PSU except for a few exceptions.
7 Freshman Starters @ 125, 149, 157, 165, 174NC, 195, and Hwt
1 Sophomore @ 184NC
The only upper classmen are at 133NC & 141NC, presumably 141 will have a Freshman or Sophomore in Bartlett covering that next year, and possibly Howard as a Freshman at 133 next year as well.
195 has both Dean and Beard, it's a stretch to see Franklin coming into that situation with the hope of beating out Beard 2 years from now? I don't see that happening.
PSU still has a couple of targets in semi crowded weights for the 2022 class, but if they get either or both, they are good enough to juggle redshirts and potentially beat out the blue chipper in their way down the road. PSU may not see another great class of recruits until 2024
I like this guy already. You snuck in without many of us knowing. Kudos on that as well. Best of luck to you and your son regardless of his college choice.
WTF?! Now Spooners a “nice guy” too?! What’s the world coming too?
Well, let’s all hold hands and sing Kumbaya.
I'm a horrible singer. But I'm ok with holding hands. Of course, I must insist on listening to Amazing Grace while doing so. . . .
Wait! So is this "Spooner" guy someone I need to be looking out for? I need the 411 if I'm going to be hanging around in here. I'll change my profile pic so I'm less obvious too. . . .
Naw… You don’t have to look out for spooner. He’ll find you. Lol (j/k)
Not really no, it’s all in good fun, but he tends to sh*t on posters from time to time. The fact that he was nice/polite to you is certainly a testament to your accomplishments in the sport. Very active forum, with a lot of passionate fans with strong opinions and not much in the way of filters.
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