How do you figure? Bringing in a big name, perhaps someone on the senior level, wouldn't change the dynamics and inject a bit excitement?
I never said I was fine with it, simply stated that the only team that's been spanking us PSU. Nothing more, nothing less.
He was pious and claimed he had been verbally abused all tournament long by fans and wrestlers. ZG was aggressive and threw a punch. His clothing line is doing well and he has three more years left to wrestle due to Olympic red shirt. He took a dig at GA along the way.
I'm pretty sure that interview was done before he was told to leave.
So, there’s still hope?
He stated that he, AJ, had done nothing disrespectful to his opponents, like slapping them on the butt.
He said he would take what he did at the SS back if he could. Got caught up in the moment. Talked about exactly what I thought on the reason he was so heated..Crowd was booing and atmosphere was just generally hostile against him all weekend for what was supposed to be a home crowd. Refs against him as well. Terrible stalling calls which Dennis said was one of the worst calls he’s seen.
You forgot about the Van Damme split. That was truly the highlight. 😂
Pretty sure Tom Ryan won one at Ohio State in 2015 no?
If it was today and those dipshit kids interviewing didnt ask him his plans for this season….they are bigger idiots than they sound snd look
SCWAB EVERYDAY! Doug has intensity of brands and mat skills with great competition resume. He is head shoulders above brands in every quality characteristic of a great coach. Hes a players coach, he coaches each athlete to their strengths. Dudes on the mat everday with kids and outworks most to lead by example. He communicstes great infront of supporters, events and most important parents.
What has he done? Any top 10 finishes in the last 10 years? I like Doug, his wrestlers like him. But not sterling results.
Only 14 minutes. How he said things started going south for him at this tournament was exactly what I thought after sitting through day 2. He has to remember, there were fans of other teams there, and they were probably the worst of the haters, but I’m sure there were a fair share of Iowa fans joining in, like the haters on here. Imagine if any other top recruit had just taken an official visit, been working out with our club for the past 6 weeks, enters a tournament in town to knock off the rust and wrestle in front of your future teams fans, and they attack you like you just entered psu’s home arena. I totally know where he’s coming from. Oky st fans didn’t treat him that way. Minnisota fan came on here and said Glazer has it out for him, so I’m not surprised he was easily sent into a rage after losing in OT to someone he doesn’t like who may take his spot. It was smart on his part, because he knew AJ wouldn’t back down, but he did take several steps back before standing his ground. Anyway, he did mention he could use an Olympic red shirt, so there maybe something to what that insider said. If this is the path, I think he would have to enroll in classes anyway to continue pursuing a degree. This may be the best for him in the long run, but he would be eligible for social security after graduation. Certainly would please Zack. Now watch Brands replace him with Kolby😂😂😂
Man, some of you guys are so dam self righteous at all times. Talk about Aj being arrogant. If we held football and basketball recruits who come from inner cities to the same standards you hold the Ferrari family, it would eliminate 30-50% of recruits, and almost all SEC recruits.
Can’t say I disagree with anything he said, including wishing he could take back the ending after the crowd really turned on him. I approached his and his brothers match as Iowa versus Iowa , stated neutral and cheered for both guys.
Nine top 20 finishes, 18 AAs and 1 National Champ when competing with two other in state programs for recruits. Highest finish I found was 13 in his tenure, but I didn’t dig particularly deep.
not so thinly veiled
In proportion with what brands has vs schwab has from schools id give doug a better grade than TB.
Ask Doug. You think he doesn't think top 10 ought to be their goal? That would be low for their goals. I think he'd tell you they have not met team expectations . I know its tough at UNI, but to get a plum job like Iowa, you need to raise eyebrows consistently. The Panthers have not done that.
Honestly, I have no idea what his goal for their team would be. Just because that’s HIS measuring stick, doesn’t mean that’s how we should evaluate his success though. I’m not saying he should be top of the list, or even on the list though.
I think Doug is a good coach. Just not sure he's the guy to revitalize the Hawks. But who knows... i doubt he will ever sniff IC.
If he does take the RS off, my bet is his odds of placing higher, and of winning it all, are a bit better at 184 (this year). And gives the team, especially with AJ out, a slightly better chance to hold 2nd place. Yes, yes, I know he prefers 174 and of course what he wants to do matters.
I loved BM as a wrestler but who has he developed around his weight? Outside of Legacy Carr who was a slam dunk, what have his results been?
This is called something people make up. I doubt that the football team and basketball team are recruiting players with as problematic of a past as this guy.
It’s not up to me lol. But seriously, you don’t see the problems with this guy? Didn’t Chittum already leave due to these people?
His chances of winning it all might be a bit better at 184 (although Keck is no pushover, of course), but Gabe is the type of competitor who would rather go after Starocci than duck him. "Beat the best to be the best". It's the mindset of a champion. Whether he actually can beat Starocci remains to be seen, but if that's what he wants to do, he should.
