Nice to see someone keeping it classy.
Recruiting
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A trait he learned while being trained by Gable
Remember I posted months ago he was a problem for the ISU staff? Also posted Kennedy was the best 174 on the team. I hate "I told you sos" but people on this forum put me through 5 pages of hell, so deal with it
really 5 pages of hell, you are a touchy little man
Lets talk about the 2026 recruiting class. The Raney's are must gets in my opinion. Ross is an absolute stud but he gives us the same problem as with Keuter, they are linebackers and will never play above 240 so they will always be on the small side. If they were D Ends they would play at 260 and that would be ideal. I truly think Mocco would be a better all around Hwt target for us. He is going to be a Hammer in college. I know we all have delusions of getting Bo, or Jax or any of those Pa kids but I wouldn't hold my breath.
I dont think Ross will have a problem putting on weight. Just based on his frame. we shall see.
I would love to get a Mocco back in the program.
I’d like to get Mocco on board…
No really, 5 pages of hell. Go take a look before you pretend I'm a millennial or something
Jack Campbell weighed in at 250 at the combine. If they can keep their movement skills, 250ish wouldn't be problem for football if lber is still the option. I'd personally rather see them both bulk up and go the epenesa/van ness route. Working out great for both of them and would be the better weight range for wrestling as well.
Jack Campbell has a different body type than BK. LVN is is an even worse example. it's not a linear equation.
I'm very familiar with all three. Watched them all play and compete in multiple sports in person in high school and they aren't that different, especially Jack and Ben. Jack was very twitchy and thicker in the legs but ow lots of similarities. Lucas was a very lean 240lb senior in high school. Obviously he had a frame to really pack it on but he didn't start out 280 as a freshman. Ben has an impressive frame, he just must have crazy metabolism that makes it tough for him to add weight and mass.
You realize he changed high schools several times and now I think 4 or 5 colleges…..kid has serious commitment issues
Football is not why Ben isn't above 240.
NO, I do not know much about the kid. Remember him committing and reading it was a good pick up for them. Then saw he left and just wanted to ask about it? Kid is obviously in the TOP group of recruits and 197-Heavy is by far the hardest weights to fill.
ONE goal- to get IOWA back on TOP!!!
Recruiting needs:
125- Currently no high AA on the roster. Duluca is an incoming high end recruit. Not sure if he will be ready to go next year as a true freshman.
133- Drake has 1 year left, no high AA contender on the roster or high end recruit signed.
141- No high AA contender on the roster or high end recruit signed.
149- Parco a senior, Estrada/Voinovich show some promise but not high AA level currently. No high end recruit signed.
157- Teemer a senior. No high end recruit signed.
165- Caliendo a senior next year. No high end recruit signed.
174- I think Kennedy has a year he could use. Arnold likely back down to 174.
184- Angelo likely here.
197- Buchanan a senior. Ludington is a high end recruit coming in, may have to go as a true freshman.
285- Kueter not currently high AA level, between the weight clearing out and anticipated improvement hopefully he can get there.
Conclusion- a whole lot of work needs to be done.
125- Currently no high AA on the roster. Duluca is an incoming high end recruit. Not sure if he will be ready to go next year as a true freshman.
133- Drake has 1 year left, no high AA contender on the roster or high end recruit signed.
141- No high AA contender on the roster or high end recruit signed.
149- Parco a senior, Estrada/Voinovich show some promise but not high AA level currently. No high end recruit signed.
157- Teemer a senior. No high end recruit signed.
165- Caliendo a senior next year. No high end recruit signed.
174- I think Kennedy has a year he could use. Arnold likely back down to 174.
184- Angelo likely here.
197- Buchanan a senior. Ludington is a high end recruit coming in, may have to go as a true freshman.
285- Kueter not currently high AA level, between the weight clearing out and anticipated improvement hopefully he can get there.
Conclusion- a whole lot of work needs to be done.
Not only is the glass 1/2 full, the DANG thing is leaking TWOOOOOOO!!!!!
125 Deluca is coming in and needs to be the MAN!!! Has every thing in his favor as far as coaching and partners !
133 Ayala
141 Maybe Block can break out ???
149 Need Estrada here where i believe he can do damage!
157 Another transfer???
165 Caliendo
174 Kennedy- Arnold
184 Angelo
197 Bring in AJ do NOT care what anyone says GET IT DONE!!!
heavy Krueter
Get Bassett and plug him in at 141???
Then you are talking about a MUG FULL of delicious BREW!!!!
Where would IOWA be?
125 with Deluca I would guess HIGH AA out of the gate but it is a bit of an un-know?
133 Ayala is a TITLE CONTENDER
141 with Bassett OBVIOUSLY a HUGE question mark for MANY reason most obvious is we do not have him signed!!!! That being said, my guess is, as long as he can man the weight, he will be fighting for a title!!!! UH wait a minute- he has another year of HS doesn't he!!!!!
F#*^ CO#^S%#$Ker DAND DANG DANG IT ANYWAY!!!!!
149 I would love to see Estrade here and think he would do very well. Can he make the CUT????
157 ???
165 Caliendo, and he can go with messEEschmit who wrestles very sloppy and wants to stall an top to wear you out
174 may have 2 great wrestlers which is good and SUCKS at the same time
184 I can see ANGELO winning it
197 His brother also WINNING it
Heavy, can some one get Krueter on the F*** st special stuff PLEASE!!!! He would WIN it next year IF he puts on the MUSCLE!!!
I am going to go BREAK some stuff now!!!!!
I think there is a better shot Bo goes 157 than 141. I would guess 149 to start. Jax maybe will start at 141, but who knows.
Not next year. They will still be seniors. Also gotta land them first
Kennedy has used a redshirt, a med redshirt and an olympic year. I believe he has at least 2 years left.
No olympic rs or medical for PK
2023-24
• NCAA qualifier and Big Ten fifth place at 174 pounds
• Overall 18-8 record with an 8-3 dual record and 10 wins against ranked opponents
• 11 bonus point wins including five major decisions, five technical falls and one pin
• 31 dual points scored
• Highest-ranked win came against No. 3 Edmond Ruth (Illinois) by 5-1 decision; defeated fifth-seeded Philip Conigliaro (Harvard) by technical fall, 18-3, at the NCAA Championships
• Took runner-up at the Solider Salute wrestling at 165
• Academic All-Big Ten
• 40-14 career record
2022-23
• NCAA Qualifier at 165 pounds
• Big Ten runner-up at 165, earning an automatic spot in the NCAA Championships
• No. 6 seed at the NCAA Championships, finishing with a 2-2 record
• Went 21-5 overall with 12 bonus point victories (six majors, three tech falls, three falls)
• Went 12-2 in duals and 6-1 in Big Ten duals
• Scored 49 team dual points
• Ranked as high as No. 7 during the season
• Soldier Salute champion
• Went 5-5 against ranked opponents
• Academic All-Big Ten selection
• Letterwinner
2021-22
• Posted a 17-2 record with three falls and seven technical falls, competing unattached
• Won the Harold Nichols Open, UNI Open and Last Chance Open
• Placed sixth at the Southern Scuffle
• Only losses came against teammate Alex Marinelli, 3-2, at Luther Open and against West Virginia’s Peyton Hall, 6-4 (SV), at Southern Scuffle
2020-21
• Posted a 2-1 overall record and 0-1 dual record
• Made his collegiate debut Jan. 15, falling 7-4 to No. 4 Mikey Labriola (Neb)
• Letterwinner
2023-24
• NCAA qualifier and Big Ten fifth place at 174 pounds
• Overall 18-8 record with an 8-3 dual record and 10 wins against ranked opponents
• 11 bonus point wins including five major decisions, five technical falls and one pin
• 31 dual points scored
• Highest-ranked win came against No. 3 Edmond Ruth (Illinois) by 5-1 decision; defeated fifth-seeded Philip Conigliaro (Harvard) by technical fall, 18-3, at the NCAA Championships
• Took runner-up at the Solider Salute wrestling at 165
• Academic All-Big Ten
• 40-14 career record
2022-23
• NCAA Qualifier at 165 pounds
• Big Ten runner-up at 165, earning an automatic spot in the NCAA Championships
• No. 6 seed at the NCAA Championships, finishing with a 2-2 record
• Went 21-5 overall with 12 bonus point victories (six majors, three tech falls, three falls)
• Went 12-2 in duals and 6-1 in Big Ten duals
• Scored 49 team dual points
• Ranked as high as No. 7 during the season
• Soldier Salute champion
• Went 5-5 against ranked opponents
• Academic All-Big Ten selection
• Letterwinner
2021-22
• Posted a 17-2 record with three falls and seven technical falls, competing unattached
• Won the Harold Nichols Open, UNI Open and Last Chance Open
• Placed sixth at the Southern Scuffle
• Only losses came against teammate Alex Marinelli, 3-2, at Luther Open and against West Virginia’s Peyton Hall, 6-4 (SV), at Southern Scuffle
2020-21
• Posted a 2-1 overall record and 0-1 dual record
• Made his collegiate debut Jan. 15, falling 7-4 to No. 4 Mikey Labriola (Neb)
• Letterwinner
Just a covid year and a regular redshirt. He has one year left.
125 Deluca is forsure ready to step in talent wise. He is a freaking hammer on the mat. We just need him to stay healthy.
No I don't think a history. Missed a lot of this season with a shoulder injury I believe. He is back now and looks phenomenal.
This lack of depth is scary.
History would denote many injuries or being injury prone. He’s had one injury and came back from it.
The more you post the dumber it appears you are.
Close the deal Spencer!
I wish I hadn't read this. ugh.
We will fill gaps next year. We do need to hit on some of the 2026 guys we are after
Bo Basset is making his commitment this week on Flo.
