Recruiting

[Pennstate1985]

U17 Greco results today (courtesy zzs006 on PSU board):

Greco happening right now. These Raney brothers are straight up studs. 5 guys wrestled today and 4 went 0-1 and are eliminated. Jayden Raney at 55kg went 4-0 and is wrestling for gold. He went down 6-0 in the semis before getting double unders, forcing his opponent to his butt and then running a good old half for the fall. His brother Jordyn who I think is the better of the 2 wrestles tomorrow at 60kg. Both brothers competed at 60kg in freestyle at the trials with Jordyn winning the weight. In greco they went different weights and both won so Jordyn is wrestling both styles. They are absolutely fearless on the mat. Just get after it and put up a ton of points. Whoever gets them for college is going to be very happy. Kids are winners

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[Pennstate1985]

I thought there would be more interest in the Raneys on this board. Jordyn is into the semis, while Jayden is into the finals.

I have no inside knowledge, but they seem to favor Illinois and Iowa. They visit the Illinois RTC a lot, and their high school coach is Brooks Black, the Illini alum. Just depends on whether they want to be on the big stage or not.

 

[Aleric1]

 

[Zapuj268]

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[Reymundo]

Just watched a couple of The Rainey Bros U17 World Greco matches. They are physical.

 

[Aleric1]

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[Aleric1]

 

[jrod65]

I thought there would be more interest in the Raneys on this board. Jordyn is into the semis, while Jayden is into the finals.

Generally speaking, greco isn't a big draw for college fans.

But I gotta say, the Raney bros(and U17's competitors overall) make for some very entertaining matches. There's no fear in their style. Very fun to watch scrap, no matter if its folk, free, or greco.

 

[Gusaford]

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Greco or not, the kid's got impressive flexibility, foot speed, length, and par terre skills. Sign him up.

 

[vhsalum]

Greco or not, the kid's got impressive flexibility, foot speed, length, and par terre skills. Sign him up.

Don't worry, they're both really good in freestyle and folk as well. Just hope their love for greco doesn't supersede everything else. Because Illinois/Medlin is a significantly better spot for that.

 

[jrod65]

Jayden wins gold. Jordyn will wrestle for bronze tomorrow.

 

[T8KUDWN]

Jayden wins gold. Jordyn will wrestle for bronze tomorrow.

He got the win which is the main thing, but I really thought Jayden had a fall that wasn't called in the gold medal match.

 

[Pennstate1985]

Jayden wins gold. Jordyn will wrestle for bronze tomorrow.

I've seen some of their videos and I think Jordyn is the better of the two in folk. That said, it looked like Jordyn had the more difficult path to gold.

 

[Inthecircle]

Don't worry, they're both really good in freestyle and folk as well. Just hope their love for greco doesn't supersede everything else. Because Illinois/Medlin is a significantly better spot for that.

We need to remember we landed Otto Black. He’ll be competing at 63 Kg. In Greco Roman at the U20 World Championships in a couple weeks.

We also have Gary Mayabb in the room who is an accomplished Greco Roman Coach and knows a thing or two about the development of GR wrestlers.

Perhaps it isn’t at the level of Illinois/Medlin, however it can’t be discounted.

 

[so cal hawkfan]

Hopefully, Otto is tight with the Raneys. 🤞🏻

 

[Wrestling-04]

I thought there would be more interest in the Raneys on this board. Jordyn is into the semis, while Jayden is into the finals.

I have no inside knowledge, but they seem to favor Illinois and Iowa. They visit the Illinois RTC a lot, and their high school coach is Brooks Black, the Illini alum. Just depends on whether they want to be on the big stage or not.

I bet TNT are recruiting them hard.

 

[Pennstate1985]

I bet TNT are recruiting them hard.

As they should. The Raneys are ripe for the picking IMO.

 

[edquinn06]

As they should. The Raneys are ripe for the picking IMO.

Brands brothers were the Raneys first call a few months ago. They are on them.

 

[IAChief32]

Brands brothers were the Raneys first call a few months ago. They are on them.

That's right. Terry called one and Tom called the other at the same time, right?

 

[edquinn06]

That's right. Terry called one and Tom called the other at the same time, right?

That’s what they said when interviewed

 

[SPOONER]

That's right. Terry called one and Tom called the other at the same time, right?

Which Brands called which Raney, and if it was a video call how would anyone know which twin was talking to which and vice versa?

I will show myself out.

 

[Aleric1]

 

[Wrestling-04]

Everything I hear out of Pennsylvania is this kid was born to be a Hawkeye and Strittmatter is getting him ready to be. Then I see this and it sucks to see.

 

[Pennstate1985]

Everything I hear out of Pennsylvania is this kid was born to be a Hawkeye and Strittmatter is getting him ready to be. Then I see this and it sucks to see.

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I honestly don't see what sucks about it. Seems quite okay to me.

 

[24timenattychamps]

Everything I hear out of Pennsylvania is this kid was born to be a Hawkeye and Strittmatter is getting him ready to be. Then I see this and it sucks to see.

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Recruits go to different schools to train all the time. I wouldn’t sound the alarm yet. Jax Forrest trained in Iowa city a month or 2 ago and we know how uphill that recruitment is.

 

[jrod65]

Everything I hear out of Pennsylvania is this kid was born to be a Hawkeye and Strittmatter is getting him ready to be. Then I see this and it sucks to see.

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I know pictures can be deceiving, but Starocci not looking like a 197lber here....

 

[jrod65]

Recruits go to different schools to train all the time. I wouldn’t sound the alarm yet. Jax Forrest trained in Iowa city a month or 2 ago and we know how uphill that recruitment is.

True. Besides, no matter what school he is leaning, it would be a horribly poor developmental decision to not take advantage of his access to train at a premiere RTC like NLWC.

 

[Pennstate1985]

I know pictures can be deceiving, but Starocci not looking like a 197lber here....

That was my impression as well. Lately I hear 184

 

[Pennstate1985]

True. Besides, no matter what school he is leaning, it would be a horribly poor developmental decision to not take advantage of his access to train at a premiere RTC like NLWC.

I sure hope Carl the devil didn’t tell him how many nattys his kids have gotten. That’d be dirty pool. Especially at the upper weights.

 

[Wrestling-04]

Recruits go to different schools to train all the time. I wouldn’t sound the alarm yet. Jax Forrest trained in Iowa city a month or 2 ago and we know how uphill that recruitment is.

Very true. Good point.

 

[Wrestling-04]

I know pictures can be deceiving, but Starocci not looking like a 197lber here....

I was thinking the same thing. Hutcherson looks big and Starocci does not look like a 197. Even if he isn't, I will admit he is so good that he could still win a title.

 

[Wrestling-04]

I sure hope Carl the devil didn’t tell him how many nattys his kids have gotten. That’d be dirty pool. Especially at the upper weights.

Thanks for the reminder.

 

[Wrestling-04]

Is Michael Mocco even a consideration for the Hawkeyes? Let's say Ross chooses football, would Mocco possibly be a Hawkeye or is it Oklahoma State for him?

 

[HerkHawl]

I wouldn't say Mocco is tied to OSU. Steve was a big fan of John, and also close with Espo. The Moccos will choose the best fit for Michael, while considering the room and financial offers.

 

[Reymundo]

Raney is injury default in Bronze medal match. Looks like he blew out his right knee at end of semis match.

 

[Wrestling-04]

One thing that is extremely important for recruiting over the next year or two. Iowa cannot lose to Okie State in the dual. With the power that DT has, it can set Iowa back in the recruiting game even more.

 

[sdvike]

One thing that is extremely important for recruiting over the next year or two. Iowa cannot lose to Okie State in the dual. With the power that DT has, it can set Iowa back in the recruiting game even more.

Barring a monumental injury bug, no need to worry about that this year.

 

[Wrestling-04]

Barring a monumental injury bug, no need to worry about that this year.

I think it could be closer than we think? Hope not!

 

[WildTurk]

I think it could be closer than we think? Hope not!

Prediction?

 

[Wrestling-04]

Prediction?
I can't have my anxiety going up right now trying to figure that out.