Not that I think Iowa HS wrestling is amazing, perhaps you’re being just a wee bit harsh. A lot of Iowa studs didn’t go. Long trip, high cost, pandemic, football, etc. contribute to this.
Recruits/Super 32
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Not that I think Iowa HS wrestling is amazing, perhaps you’re being just a wee bit harsh. A lot of Iowa studs didn’t go. Long trip, high cost, pandemic, football, etc. contribute to this.
All very true. I presume the field is a bit off this year regardless, but a good showing by the Dawgs.
Georgia actually just has a bunch of young elite guys right now. All of their finalists were top 15 guys.
No but I pray Iowa gets in on him. I would take him over van ness right now. He gets better every year and he has that Iowa style. And is a pinner!!!
Titus is a stud lol. First NY kid to win the iron man. Would of been much more interesting a matchup for Ayala then he's going to have.
Discussion was brought up on our jersey page where van ness is from and I’m not even close to being the only one!!!
Van ness reminds me of Chris villalonga who was a Blair star. Who went to Cornell. Bousakis reminds me of Jeff McGinness. Sure you can figure the rest out.
I thought he looked BIG at 126. Very talented wrestler! Super 32 was a great tournament, Saw a lot of talented wrestlers. the future looks bright. A couple wrestlers that also impressed was maybe #138, Baukais what an animal and also Tabbor MN #220. Tabbor Tall and lean will have to put on some pounds to wrestle heavy in D1 but the kid has talent. I've spent the last two days on the computer, going upstairs now to face the wifewonder if she wants to watch football. Also good job by Flo.
Check your eyes Jim, he was not at all big at 126, clearly lacking HP in a number of situations in the tournament.
Iowa middle school kids didn't do as well as their seeds. Nolan Fellers was a 4 seed at 112 and didn't place. Dreshaun Ross was the 1 seed and got 7th.
Winning super 32 is no easy task. I’ll admit the competition at 170 wasn’t the the best. Rojas is ranked 10th and he beat the 9th & 11th and out places the 13th ranked guy. Rojas would be a good addition to any room.
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You are correct, sir. Rojas is tough as nails and that whole situation surprised me. I have heard so many different versions, but you are right, Rojas was definitely not to blame.
Here is his direct response to the situation: https://www.mlive.com/highschoolspo...le-bout-still-feels-sting-of-team-finals.html
Yeah, weird comment. The Cali kid was horsing the hell out of him. Drake is just too good.
Honest technical question for people that know things better than I. Can Drake hang out on his one knee in space in college like he currently does? Will college athletes take advantage of it? Will it be considered not initiating action in college?
he can. I am sure things will change but the answer is yes. As long as he is attacking, noproblem. But with high level college wrestlers who are strong,might not be his best bet. Could easily get snapped and go around.. but hey he is number one. Time will tell.
also, if RBY can put his arm behind his back.. pretty much most things are fine lol
you are thinking more of freestyle. they really don't like wrestlers doing that and will get hit with passivity more often then not by doing this...college wrestling and folkstyle not so much as long as he in engaging and attacking.
Went to the Gopher board to wait and see the typical response of, "Yeah, but our guy will win next time". No dice.
Maybe they're finally starting to realize how much better DA gets in his future rolling around with Lee? And also once Ayala is a full fledged 125.
Maybe they're finally starting to realize how much better DA gets in his future rolling around with Lee? And also once Ayala is a full fledged 125.
I'd be worried about hanging onto Spratley. This was a breakout performance and he's a kid that's moved around a bit. I'm guessing he's going to be getting a bunch of calls when the dead period ends.
He can get calls now coaches can still be in contact with recruits.Kids just can't do official visits and coaches can't meet with them if the kid decides to do a unofficial.
So this tiny little #120 just won the super32 at #126 inspite of his tiny frame. I'll bet he doesn't wrestle #120 again. Horsepower and size two different things. Saying that you are correct my eye sight is poor and don't hear very well either.
Why cut weight if you don't have to? Spencer is a small 125 as well...think I heard him say he walks around low 130s. Compared to Jack Mueller, who I think showed a pic of him on a scale after NCAAs in the 150s, Spencer is small.
Kudos to Ayala for coming in and putting it on the line up a weight a few weeks after beating the #1 P4P down at 120.
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Spratley had quite the resume going into super 32. He has placed there before and was seeded third for a reason. Flo’s #13 on their 2022 board. Also I’m not sure that he’s a 125 in college, think he ends up 133. His and Ayala’s match was great tho!
Been watching Hamiti since he was a freshman (14 y/o) at Joliet Catholic Academy. The first time I saw Hamiti I thought; “this kid should be in biology class, he has no business on a wrestling mat”. However he just dominated opponents, including quality opponents. Then he would returned to the bench to watch his teammates through his horn-rimmed glasses. Hamiti’s transformation to a pretty physical 160 lbs’er has been dramatic.
To a point regarding another recent thread; 14 y/o kids at 106 lbs. / 113 lbs. will develop. And occasionally develop into elite wrestlers. I believe Hamati is headed to University of Wisconsin wrestling program.
I guess it doesn't matter but according to his twitter he just committed to Minnesota last week
Yes, hence the whole convo being about the gophers having to be worried about keeping him.
I know the Spratley family a little and it's not a "grass is always greener on the other side" situation...
The only reason Troy left SEM was because the entire family relocated across country for a job opportunity.
If they had stayed in the northeast, he would have done all four years at one school.
Therefore, I would not consider him a flight risk.
The only reason Troy left SEM was because the entire family relocated across country for a job opportunity.
If they had stayed in the northeast, he would have done all four years at one school.
Therefore, I would not consider him a flight risk.
Speaking of Super 32, I think you guys should go balls to the wall on the eventual PJ Duke recruitment..
1) He trains at Empire Wrestling Academy (formerly Iowa Style) under 1996 NCAA Qualifier for the Hawks, John Degl
2) He recently relocated to Section IX in New York (different school, but same section as the Banachs)
3) Is a lightweight with a strong judo background (not unlike a current U of I stud).
1) He trains at Empire Wrestling Academy (formerly Iowa Style) under 1996 NCAA Qualifier for the Hawks, John Degl
2) He recently relocated to Section IX in New York (different school, but same section as the Banachs)
3) Is a lightweight with a strong judo background (not unlike a current U of I stud).
