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Libertylover said:
If they said they would take the older 2 to get Angelo to sign, then send the older 2 packing, that is a form of bate and switch . Hope Angelo doesn’t look at it that way.
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Angelo ain’t budging. Drama-and-baggage free, the phenom’s at a top-gun program, where redshirting and rolling with Brands, Arnold, Kennedy, and Cali prepares him well for years of title contention (in the second best room available). Add the adrenaline shot to team chemistry that comes from removing a prima donna malcontent, and there’s no downside showing AJ the door.
If Beth saw him out, well done her. But bait-and-switch by TB? Nah. The brothers addressed true needs. With better adult guidance and less self-destructive narcissism, at least one would’ve added March team points. Bottom line, Hawks just got stronger by subtraction. Counting Parco, Brands, and Kueter news (plus Spencer visiting Paris), it’s been a very good Spring for Iowa. Enjoy the weekend. Maybe go hiking? ;)
 
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HikeNatParks said:
Angelo ain’t budging. Drama-and-baggage free, the phenom’s at a top-gun program, where redshirting and rolling with Brands, Arnold, Kennedy, and Cali prepares him well for years of title contention (in the second best room available). Add the adrenaline shot to team chemistry that comes from removing a prima donna malcontent, and there’s no downside showing AJ the door.
If Beth saw him out, well done her. But bait-and-switch by TB? Nah. The brothers addressed true needs. With better adult guidance and less self-destructive narcissism, at least one would’ve added March team points. Bottom line, Hawks just got stronger by subtraction. Counting Parco, Brands, and Kueter news (plus Spencer visiting Paris), it’s been a very good Spring for Iowa. Enjoy the weekend. Maybe go hiking? ;)
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THAT POST IS A LITTLE BIT TOO POSITIVE FOR THE CESSPOOL. Moderators? Moderators! Where are you? :)
 
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Djk42 said:
Please share the drugs you’re on. If you think Nelson is winning a title
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Nelson can go toe to toe with anybody. He showed that the year he took 5th. He was set for a title run the year they banned him.
If he’s anything like his dad, he’s got a fire in him ready to go.
but if it makes you happy, I’ll give him the Iowa March regression points and predict 3rd for him.
Even tho I stil think he gives keck a match
 
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el dub said:
He sounds positive that it was in our best interest that the oldest two take a hike. I guess that does give me the warm fuzzies.
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Remember he is a PSU fan. I would be very positive, warm and fuzzy saying it would be the best thing for PSU next year to show Kerk and Star the door 😉
 
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12tdsaw said:
did you see the vid of aj hitting the heavy bag. i do not see mma success in his future
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He can still hit exponentially harder than Askren. The key for wrestlers transitioning is more about being able to not get hit and when you do get hit, be able to take it and keep going. Most of the grappling and submission stuff comes easy with time for the best wrestlers.
 
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The Vak said:
If this actually plays out this way, that's about as good as this could have gone once AJ was allowed in.
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I was on the fence with both guys...more so thinking Anthony could change it up. The guy may have a temper but he acts halfway sane and have had heard some good things. IMO, the dust up with him and Rathjen wasn't a big deal. I think the best scenario was for them to keep their heads down, mouth shut, eyes and ears open, train for U23 or something and make the most of their second chance. They are both good wrestlers and train hard so perhaps that might get them a shot somewhere else. I wouldn't be shocked.
 
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MSU158 said:
He can still hit exponentially harder than Askren. The key for wrestlers transitioning is more about being able to not get hit and when you do get hit, be able to take it and keep going. Most of the grappling and submission stuff comes easy with time for the best wrestlers.
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It's all about the chin.
 
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Sandor45 said:
Nelson can go toe to toe with anybody. He showed that the year he took 5th. He was set for a title run the year they banned him.
If he’s anything like his dad, he’s got a fire in him ready to go.
but if it makes you happy, I’ll give him the Iowa March regression points and predict 3rd for him.
Even tho I stil think he gives keck a match
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he got dominated twice by Keck’s back up like a month ago
 
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IAChief32 said:
I was on the fence with both guys...more so thinking Anthony could change it up. The guy may have a temper but he acts halfway sane and have had heard some good things. IMO, the dust up with him and Rathjen wasn't a big deal. I think the best scenario was for them to keep their heads down, mouth shut, eyes and ears open, train for U23 or something and make the most of their second chance. They are both good wrestlers and train hard so perhaps that might get them a shot somewhere else. I wouldn't be shocked.
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They’ll find out no school has interest and then announce their “decision,” not to wrestle.
 
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edquinn06 said:
Please Marcus Blaze, please Marcus Blaze, please Marcus Blaze.
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It’s a “Portal Watch” thread so I’m thinking that’s a clue.

4Amclub Dr Donna GIF by Dr. Donna Thomas Rodgers
 
Cannon still out there would fill a big need. Unless Nate Jeseroga is a secret portal from BUDs 😏
 
edquinn06 said:
I forgot HR never goes off topic on threads. My mistake.
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Easy, Killer. Just throwing it out there.


Libertylover said:
Why I’m not trying to get excited about PK. Also the UNI guy has been descending from heavyweight, think he is back up 197, and probably more talented in freestyle.
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It was 189 lbs and he looked the part. I don’t think he’s a 184. Also, sad to say it, but PK’s bracket was weak.
 
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IAChief32 said:
I was on the fence with both guys...more so thinking Anthony could change it up. The guy may have a temper but he acts halfway sane and have had heard some good things. IMO, the dust up with him and Rathjen wasn't a big deal. I think the best scenario was for them to keep their heads down, mouth shut, eyes and ears open, train for U23 or something and make the most of their second chance. They are both good wrestlers and train hard so perhaps that might get them a shot somewhere else. I wouldn't be shocked.
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I think there was never a shot at either of the two older ones not imploding. Jmo, though, I get it.
 
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