Shapiro to Iowa state
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If we get Hidlay, then it doesn't sting as bad.
I can see both. Having talked with a few coaches who said he had a big growth spurt. If another one hits he likely is 197. Not sure this played a factor but 197 was a road block in Iowa city. Maybe not so much in Ames. I'm also not hearing very good news about Teske either.
Good for ISU though.
yeah Teske would be a program changer for ISU. Maybe not in terms of he will be Spencer Lee but in terms of he can be a 4x AA kid who sets the example of how hard you work in the practice room and gets the others to buy in. Metcalf type focus
Good pick up for them, I was hoping the Hawks could have gotten him. I've also been hearing for a couple months now that Teske is headed to ISU as well. This will be looked at like they are recruiting the state better than the Hawks but the truth is we just don't have a place for them like the clones do. At any rate this should spice up the rivalry a bit....
I am guessing there is a very big effort from the Clone staff to make a statement with in-State kids and getting them to Ames. The first thing is to try and convince the fan base that you can go toe to toe with the Hawkeyes. So I think guys like Shapiro and even Teske get a big $$$ offer.
Plus, as stated, if 197 and 125 are the two projected weights, Iowa isn't ideal for either kid.
Plus, as stated, if 197 and 125 are the two projected weights, Iowa isn't ideal for either kid.
Great get for ISU, but there was no way we were going offer him what ISU would... We have much bigger fish to fry.
Good for him. He's a friend and classmate of our daughter's -- nice kid. I wish him the best.
It is reminiscent of UNI. They got Thomsen...we got Kemerer. They got Steiert...we got Marinelli. I would love to have every top Iowa guy on the roster, but the other in-state schools are going to give them better offers, and a clearer path to the starting lineup.
Dresser wont be very happy 2yrs from now when Schriever and Cael Happel tell him to get off their porch!
Good for ISU on both guys. In year's past, Iowa would have got these guys, and along with "Little Tony", Lugo, and maybe another guy, would have called it a recruiting year.
Now, they are hunting top tens and I think they have two guys left on the target list. A 133, 149, or 184. I think 133 and 184 are the priority.
Now, they are hunting top tens and I think they have two guys left on the target list. A 133, 149, or 184. I think 133 and 184 are the priority.
Lugo gives our coaches a chance to make 149 a priority in recruiting next year if they want. I'm still on the Sasso bandwagon, regardless.
I could argue we have longer term solutions at 33 over 49 with Mejia coming....
Lugo has 2 after having to sit out..
To much talent at 133 in this years class to sit on the sidelines.
IMO Sasso is going to tOSU and the staff knew this long ago, hence Lugo. I think that buys time for 149 in the 2019 class. I do think Hidlay is in play and the staff is all in on a 133. I would be surprised if Teasdale isn't still in play and see's the iowa lightweight partners and what just happened in Lincoln. The momentum of PSU at NCAA was a too hard to ignore but that's now old news to the Iowa/Terry brands WTT's.
And Spencer is telling him how awesome it is in Iowa City!
Well when TNT say they are committed to you even after you decomit on them. Loyalty! The WTT, Gilman trounces Nico. Perry and Delgado come aboard, Cael still wants RBY and posters on their site talk about RBY having more upside.
F'them Gavin, come on back to the dark side. We can offer a spot on Spencer and Warners couch!
4x AA there is far from a sure thing. 125 being a thinner weight would help but far from sure. Them paying big $$$ for in state guys and still getting beat by our guys will not be a great success model for them.
Back to Shapiro. No mention of Iowa in the IA Wrestle article about his commitment and other suitors. Suggests interest was not mutual but from which side?
Teske to me is Dylan Peters. I loved everything about Dylan Peters in high school, thought he would be an multiple time AA, wanted to cheer for him, but also knew (thought) Clark/Gilman were better.
Shapiro is going to put together a really nice career at ISU I think.
Quick edit: Hate to admit it, but I really thought out of high school Meeks was going to be the best college wrestler out of Meeks, Clark, Peters.
Shapiro is going to put together a really nice career at ISU I think.
Quick edit: Hate to admit it, but I really thought out of high school Meeks was going to be the best college wrestler out of Meeks, Clark, Peters.
Levi Wolfensperger is also a good comparison out of HS, IMHO.
That's my point. Peters was good and Clark was a champ. Teske will be good and Lee will be better.
Exactly, he was a great wrestler and you knew he'd do well in college, but you also saw that Hawks getting something a tier higher.
