Vito

[artradley]

I just have to say that the one non-Hawkeye whose efforts I appreciated this year was Vito. It was gratifying to see him roll two guys who, imo, are fundamentally "counter" wrestlers by attacking relentlessly and efficiently. The kid is a heck of a wrestler and had a spectacular tournament; and wrestled in a way that was entertaining. Good on him.

 

[IAChief32]

I just have to say that the one non-Hawkeye whose efforts I appreciated this year was Vito. It was gratifying to see him roll two guys who, imo, are fundamentally "counter" wrestlers by attacking relentlessly and efficiently. The kid is a heck of a wrestler and had a spectacular tournament; and wrestled in a way that was entertaining. Good on him.

That finals match was a work of art (no pun intended).

 

[Stephen Hawk King]

Over the last few years he's the only guy to put up big points against Spencer other than Ramos. Dude is a force to be reckoned with that's for sure. I expect big things on the world level for him in the future.

 

[Cradle_king27]

He deserved the OW, insanely impressive semi-final and final matches

There was a moment there at NCAA's where Lee had just gotten pinned, Daton Fix had just gotten majored by Vito, and RBY was losing to Mcgee where I was really wondering WTF was going on. Had a few pops in between sessions and they served beer in the arena, was starting to think maybe I had been overserved

 

[dtripp26]

He deserved the OW, insanely impressive semi-final and final matches

There was a moment there at NCAA's where Lee had just gotten pinned, Daton Fix had just gotten majored by Vito, and RBY was losing to Mcgee where I was really wondering WTF was going on. Had a few pops in between sessions and they served beer in the arena, was starting to think maybe I had been overserved

Imagine if MadMax has gotten 2 swipes!!!

 

[MitchLL]

It wasn't just the two wins that were impressive.

It was the very definition of "domination".

 

[wrestlecrazy]

Has he graduated? With covid years and Ivy rules I have no idea.

 

[GableEdge]

Let’s get him in the portal.

 

[dtripp26]

Has he graduated? With covid years and Ivy rules I have no idea.

1 more year and an oRS available.

 

[NothingMeaningful]

Let’s get him in the portal.

You wish. Watch the video put out by the NCAA, go to 3:45 in, and watch through to the end. Tell me Vito looks like he's gonna transfer.

 

[Old_wrestling_fan]

I just have to say that the one non-Hawkeye whose efforts I appreciated this year was Vito. It was gratifying to see him roll two guys who, imo, are fundamentally "counter" wrestlers by attacking relentlessly and efficiently. The kid is a heck of a wrestler and had a spectacular tournament; and wrestled in a way that was entertaining. Good on him.

Agreed. When I saw him throttle Fix in the semi's I thought to myself that RBY is going down. It turns out that I was right...which isn't always the case. Very, very impressive work by Mr. Arajou.

 

[MSU158]

You wish. Watch the video put out by the NCAA, go to 3:45 in, and watch through to the end. Tell me Vito looks like he's gonna transfer.

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Relax, no one was thinking you were getting him away from Cornell. What has been rumored is that he is out of eligibility due to IVY rules. So, yeah, if he can’t wrestle for Cornell, assuming he still wants to wrestle, why not Iowa?

 

[js8793]

Relax, no one was thinking you were getting him away from Cornell. What has been rumored is that he is out of eligibility due to IVY rules. So, yeah, if he can’t wrestle for Cornell, assuming he still wants to wrestle, why not Iowa?

That's been explained a bunch at this point. He wasn't enrolled for 2020-2021, so it doesn't count towards his clock.

 

[blcoach80]

You wish. Watch the video put out by the NCAA, go to 3:45 in, and watch through to the end. Tell me Vito looks like he's gonna transfer.

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So you're saying there is a chance?

 

[snotknockerhawk]

So you're saying there is a chance?

Money talks now......I could see him making the move to train with Spencer.

 

[NothingMeaningful]

Money talks now......I could see him making the move to train with Spencer.

Why in hell would Vito want to do that?

Cornell degree and train with Yianni who he's trained with for ten years, vs. Iowa degree and train (maybe?) with Spencer Lee. Hmm...

 

[MSU158]

That's been explained a bunch at this point. He wasn't enrolled for 2020-2021, so it doesn't count towards his clock.

Honestly, I haven't read up on it because I really didn't/don't care about the particulars. As much as I follow wrestling, chasing transfers isn't my thing. I was only pointing out the possible reasoning for the hope. Which is why I made sure to say "if" and rumors".

Plus, with the way things are right now, unless I hear it from the horse's mouth, I don't count things for certain. Sort of like Bouzakis saying he is a Buckeye. You can take that to mean he isn't leaving tOSU. But, all the words actually mean is that he is one NOW. I have zero idea if he has any plans to transfer. But, if I were tOSU, I would much rather it said something like I am a Buckeye, will always be one and will graduate as one. The less ambiguity the better...

 

[smalls103]

i don't understand the Bouzakis thing at all. the plan was always for Mendez to start, Bouzakis to RS and then vice versa.

and now Vito?

there's always some wild stuff on this board but sheesh.

 

[12tdsaw]

you guys are the ones going overboard because of a humerous comment, nobody is seriously thinking vito is coming to iowa. quit trying to say otherwise, dumb@sss

 

[wrestlecrazy]

If he has another year of eligibility that he wants to use Iowa would be a great place to finish at.

 

[MSU158]

i don't understand the Bouzakis thing at all. the plan was always for Mendez to start, Bouzakis to RS and then vice versa.

and now Vito?

there's always some wild stuff on this board but sheesh.

Was Iowa not in on Bouzakis pretty hard during his initial recruiting? Are there not rumors that both he and Mendez look like they both may be at the same weight for quite some time? Regardless of whether or not Bouzakis is even considering the move, calling Iowa fans hoping for his transfer "wild stuff on this board" is just being an asshole for the sake of being an asshole...

 

[CarolinaHawkeye]

Imagine if MadMax has gotten 2 swipes!!!

In my opinion, there are two four timers who aren't four timers. Unfortunately, my opinion doesn't count for anything.

 

[artradley]

In my opinion, there are two four timers who aren't four timers. Unfortunately, my opinion doesn't count for anything.

Max made a great effort, but he did not have back points there and it really wasn’t even a close call.

 

[smalls103]

Was Iowa not in on Bouzakis pretty hard during his initial recruiting? Are there not rumors that both he and Mendez look like they both may be at the same weight for quite some time? Regardless of whether or not Bouzakis is even considering the move, calling Iowa fans hoping for his transfer "wild stuff on this board" is just being an asshole for the sake of being an asshole...

think what you want. it's "wild stuff" particularly in a world where Bouzakis came out and clarified.

of course you think it's incumbent upon him to have a statement notarized and hung in your office before you believe it.

now it's on to another never-gonna-happen case in Vito. (who by the way, can 100% wrestle another year at Cornell).

but don't let all the facts stop ya from a good conspiracy theory.

 

[24timenattychamps]

think what you want. it's "wild stuff" particularly in a world where Bouzakis came out and clarified.

of course you think it's incumbent upon him to have a statement notarized and hung in your office before you believe it.

now it's on to another never-gonna-happen case in Vito. (who by the way, can 100% wrestle another year at Cornell).

but don't let all the facts stop ya from a good conspiracy theory.

No one here thinks Vito is transferring to Iowa. JFC

 

[Nashville_Hawkeye]

I just have to say that the one non-Hawkeye whose efforts I appreciated this year was Vito. It was gratifying to see him roll two guys who, imo, are fundamentally "counter" wrestlers by attacking relentlessly and efficiently. The kid is a heck of a wrestler and had a spectacular tournament; and wrestled in a way that was entertaining. Good on him.

I’m with you! Could not have been more impressed than I was watching him manhandle a 2x NCAA champ. That match was unbelievable!

 

[MSU158]

think what you want. it's "wild stuff" particularly in a world where Bouzakis came out and clarified.

of course you think it's incumbent upon him to have a statement notarized and hung in your office before you believe it.

now it's on to another never-gonna-happen case in Vito. (who by the way, can 100% wrestle another year at Cornell).

but don't let all the facts stop ya from a good conspiracy theory.

Let’s test your actual IQ:

Question #1. What is the name of this site?

Question #2. With the advent of the new transfer portal rules, have transfers made an immediate impact in wrestling, especially at Iowa?

Question #3. Are Iowa fans not allowed to have a wishlist for transfers, especially at a weight where they could really use a high level guy?

Question #4. Is the average fan that posts on a message board supposed to know every aspect of a wrestlers likelihood of transferring and is that person expected to properly vet any/all rumors before posting what they HOPE would happen?

Question #5. What is the name of this site?

Bonus Question #6(2 parter)Are you a dick on this board because many people here don’t like you? Or, are you a dick on this board and that is why many people here don’t like you?

 

[Stephen Hawk King]

Lol Smalls really thinks he stands apart from the sewage in this cesspool doesn't he?? Poor guy can't pick up on sarcasm and then helps fill the tank.

 

[Grip220]

I just have to say that the one non-Hawkeye whose efforts I appreciated this year was Vito. It was gratifying to see him roll two guys who, imo, are fundamentally "counter" wrestlers by attacking relentlessly and efficiently. The kid is a heck of a wrestler and had a spectacular tournament; and wrestled in a way that was entertaining. Good on him.

Well deserved OW and it could not have been against anyone more deserving of the loss. He just plain smoked him and made him look SLOW. The next question is can he maintain 57kg and wrestle at this same level for trials?

 

[Grip220]

Let’s test your actual IQ:

Question #1. What is the name of this site?

Question #2. With the advent of the new transfer portal rules, have transfers made an immediate impact in wrestling, especially at Iowa?

Question #3. Are Iowa fans not allowed to have a wishlist for transfers, especially at a weight where they could really use a high level guy?

Question #4. Is the average fan that posts on a message board supposed to know every aspect of a wrestlers likelihood of transferring and is that person expected to properly vet any/all rumors before posting what they HOPE would happen?

Question #5. What is the name of this site?

Bonus Question #6(2 parter)Are you a dick on this board because many people here don’t like you? Or, are you a dick on this board and that is why many people here don’t like you?

can I please answer question 6 for him!!!

 

[Mendoza77]

In my 45 years of watching college wrestling, Vito's win in the finals was the most impressive wrestling performance I've ever seen. He wrestled an almost perfect match.

 

[Sett1997]

Why in hell would Vito want to do that?

Cornell degree and train with Yianni who he's trained with for ten years, vs. Iowa degree and train (maybe?) with Spencer Lee. Hmm...

 

[12tdsaw]

so that's a no on vito ,must be yes on brooks, guess will have to make do.

 

[24timenattychamps]

Why in hell would Vito want to do that?

Cornell degree and train with Yianni who he's trained with for ten years, vs. Iowa degree and train (maybe?) with Spencer Lee. Hmm...

IDK if Cornell has a wrestling board, but you should spend some more time there.

 

[dtripp26]

In my 45 years of watching college wrestling, Vito's win in the finals was the most impressive wrestling performance I've ever seen. He wrestled an almost perfect match.

1995, 150# class.

 

[Mendoza77]

1995, 150# class.

Remind us please....

 

[NothingMeaningful]

IDK if Cornell has a wrestling board, but you should spend some more time there.

ENTER THE FORUM - Cornell Wrestling Den

 

[dtripp26]

Remind us please....

 

[TNTwrestle]

In my opinion, there are two four timers who aren't four timers. Unfortunately, my opinion doesn't count for anything.

It could be argued that Carl is the only true, deserving 4-timer for various reasons from bad calls to questionable eligibility, etc. That said, as much as I wanted it to be, I don't think Max had a legitimate NF.

can I please answer question 6 for him!!!

Please have at it.

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I can't watch that again. It was too hard and heartbreaking live. Same with Metcalf/Caldwell. I did rewatch part of Spencer's match to see just exactly what happened. Live it looked like a chin-whip, and I couldn't believe he got caught in that no matter what his condition.

 

[LagunaBeachHawk]

It could be argued that Carl is the only true, deserving 4-timer for various reasons from bad calls to questionable eligibility, etc. That said, as much as I wanted it to be, I don't think Max had a legitimate NF.

Please have at it.

I can't watch that again. It was too hard and heartbreaking live. Same with Metcalf/Caldwell. I did rewatch part of Spencer's match to see just exactly what happened. Live it looked like a chip-whip, and I couldn't believe he got caught in that no matter what his condition.

Just curious as I do not remember. What calls did Dake benefit from? I truly don’t remember.

Also, if he didn’t, you could say since he didn’t redshirt he is the only truly deserving 4 time champ.