Kueter's practice competition ?

[Chalkdaddy94]

Umm, that was a criticism of Tom, and it would have been given no matter who the particular parent was who opened his eyes for him. Just happened to be Lar (according to Tom, at least).

I’m not a state XYZ homer who takes it personally when a state XYZ product takes his services elsewhere. The drama over Spencer leaving PA is silly, IMO. Especially since it had minimal impact to PSU’s success. No one, other than Spencer, should be bitter about Spencer going to Iowa (if, say, he somehow had regrets over his decision).

Spencer choosing Iowa over PSU did cost you guys a title in 2021 (and would have cost you one in 2020).

 

[slushhead]

Spencer choosing Iowa over PSU did cost you guys a title in 2021 (and would have cost you one in 2020).

True. But like I said, “minimal impact” to PSU. I’ll take the 3 out of 4 possible team titles that are already in the bank during his tenure (likely to be 4 out of 5 in another month) any day and lose no sleep over 2021 (which was actually a really fun tourney for us). Not saying that to be a jerk, it’s just truth.

Of course, it would have been cool to make a run at Iowa’s team scoring record, and Spencer would have made that a legit conversation had he gone to PSU (and all other things remained the same). I suppose that could eat at some fans, but it doesn’t bother me. If all the major records were to be captured by my favorite team, the thrill of the chase would be gone. I’m too young a fan to want that now.

Anyway, the book hasn’t been written entirely. We’ll wait and see what kind of post-college impact Spencer has on the PSU program, though it could be tough to argue conclusively that his not going to PSU as an undergrad would be the cause of a hypothetical PSU decline.

 

[hoythawk]

Iowa has the ability to not be second fiddle to them. Part of it is the money which is being addressed but part of it is also being smart. Carl has certainly benefitted from having the financial backing but he used it smartly as well. Besides "enhancing" his 9.9 he kept building his club little by little until it became a run away train. Like Gable he has been big onto the mental aspects of the athlete including using the head shrink guru. His training and peaking cycles seem to have modernized into a new level. Him and his staff are like invisible giants, what you see and hear from them is next to nothing considering the amount of success they have. They have a system and philosophy and they do them well. Their best guys are kept piped to the machine to further enhance it. Taylor starting the top club in the top state right on his back yard. They are running it like a corporation for winning at wrestling, always thinking to innovate. Carl hates losing more than anyone. You could see it back to ISU coaching that losing drives him like no other. That's why he jumped ship to begin with, the easiest path to winning he could get. I loved how the Brands competed and they too hate to lose. They love their guys and stand by them to a fault at times where Carl would have made upgrades in the name of winning. I think they are good motivators and when it comes to coaching they are tirelessly dedicated. But Carl is playing chess to their checkers when it comes to many intangibles that absolutely matter a lot. The physical build and athleticism of guys he often targets has proven to be much better. He targets a certain style as has Brands and one has proven to be more successful. He has owned Iowa and everyone else when it comes to preparing for and making adjustments in specific matchups. Their techniques are more varied. He is hacking into the security system to get out of jail while Brands tries to break through a concrete wall with a hammer. If we have a staff working the intangibles and being smarter in addition to working hard then Iowa absolutely could be right there. Everything matters from recruiting with energy, effort and excitement to training to how you project as a person. While good for a laugh at times the boorish behavior that is too often exhibited doesn't help this program win, just the opposite. PSU has a recruiting presence anywhere they try to have one. Ours seems much more limited. Mainly down to in state again and an occasional guy elsewhere who we usually have a connection to or who grew up as a fan. Most of the guys in the top 20 pfp ranking each year are guys I automatically figure we won't have a shot at unless they happen to be in state or have an existing connection. Yes the Brands have made some adjustments but are still way behind the Joneses.

Not sure what's worse between you being such a whiny b**** or you thinking writing book would make you look like less of a whiny b****.

Sorry you feel that way. Who’s indignant? 🤨

FWIW, and I mean this only as a compliment, I used to think you were one of the funnier posters here with a good sense of humor. It’s been a while since I’ve seen it, though.

FWIW, and I mean this only as a compliment, nobody cares what you think because you're a ped state loser.