What I learned at NCAAs this weekend
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Re: this - I don't see how that even happens. I have a couple funny stories of guys going back home for xmas and asking to train at the local RTC. Brands is absolutely unequivocal in not training with other programs.
One thing that is a stark difference with Brands and Carl - Brands actually take a lot of time off. Which is needed because of the high intensity of practices.
Carl values steady commitment that is year round and consistent. And generally, "mandatory" practices are M, Tu, Th, Fr - and he highly encourages guys to teach clinics on the weekend. It's a pretty nefarious way of keeping them on the mat 5-7 days a week. lol.
Not denying the possibility at all. Just preparing for this topic to hit 20 pages by tomorrow
Well, we know which team is the biggest problem in this regard. Give Cael my regards when you ask him to chill out a bit for the good of the sport.
IF…and I mean IF this were to happen, I would bet money that it would happen something like this:
DT goes straight to the HC. Since he has no experience, his top assistant would be somebody very seasoned with experience running a program. Somebody in the last couple years of their career, or maybe even somebody coming out of retirement.
This experienced top assistant would stick around for just a few years to help DT learn the ropes, and then he would retire to make room for Spencer Lee.
Any coaching changes will result in a probable rough transition.
Roster changes, recruiting philosophy, connections to high school coaches/wrestling clubs, and the like.
But there's usually an infusion of energy from fans, as well.
Nothing lasts forever and while the vast, vast majority of fans appreciate what TnT have meant to Iowa over the years...sometimes change is necessary.
Roster changes, recruiting philosophy, connections to high school coaches/wrestling clubs, and the like.
But there's usually an infusion of energy from fans, as well.
Nothing lasts forever and while the vast, vast majority of fans appreciate what TnT have meant to Iowa over the years...sometimes change is necessary.
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This talk about him needing an experienced coach to hold his hand is so overblown.
I am not worried about David Taylor handing the admin duties. The bar isn't exactly high here. He submits all 10 entries to Big Tens on time and he's gold.
His top assistant would likely be his brother in law Jimmy Kennedy.
Some combination of Dake, Gilman, Zain/Nolf would come. And he'd likely get some guys from the RTC.
I think this only a problem up until the moment it happens. There will be some who grumble and then 5 minutes later go "holy sh*t we got David Taylor." Excitement would be through the roof pretty quickly.
This program is bigger than Tom Brands.
Was that a little person joke JS?
yeah there are some good points that have been made so it might not make sense.
in my mind i feel like it would work if tom is on board about and a team player because it’s good for the program but maybe that’s a pipe dream.
Why? To get them in hot water with current staff?
Seriously you need to stop... I cant work all day with 3/4 chub!!
Well, this post has come the closest in getting me to stop checking in here …
I’m still curious about the legal issues alluded to by a poster earlier…
Great what’s the scenario needed to just get them all. DT and all his high level, big named friends to come. The facilities are here, only thing is SL has got to be kept at all costs too. Hwc needs some new faces. I’ll sell a kidney if it’ll help get the ball rolling.
gobblin is going to be so mad at you guys when he sees this...
There's other fish in the sea besides DT and his Nitwit crew. We should be casting a bigger/better net.
If you are going to mention it than say who it is or don’t mention at all
Let’s hear your suggestions lol
Come on man. you know good and dang well he couldn't give those names out.
And while I understand the frustration, theres no way this happens - Tom is paying for their scholly/NIL. And these guys need to get better at wrestling. No way do they do that somewhere else.
i almost posted a picture, of course it would not have much of an impact unfortunately
With Sanderson's age...there's going to be many guys wanting to be a HC that aren't waiting for the PSU job.
There isn't a better Plan B for these guys than Iowa.
There could be "fire" with this "smoke".
There isn't a better Plan B for these guys than Iowa.
There could be "fire" with this "smoke".
Maybe she’ll drop into the Cesspool and do a Facebook Live
Safe to say the offer would have to replicate Tom’s contract right? I can’t see him coming for anything less.
Is there any gambling sights that have odds on any of this? Chances are slim to none. I like all them names except the ex Hawk. He can stay out east
Really? That makes no sense. There would be retribution for disloyalty.
Not sure there is a bigger or better net. (And I’m not really a fan of DT.) But I’m guessing we would be battling for top spot on the podium if hired rather than scrapping for second place.
Don't be certain about that. Lots of great wrestlers try to coach, but few succeed at the highest levels, and if they do, it doesn't last very long. Expecting another Carl or Gable is like expecting to win the lottery. Maybe a better chance, but . . .
Honestly, that's marketing/recruiting genius. Getting studs into local clinics helps keep the PSU name front and center. What middleweight kid in PA isn't dreaming about being the next Mesenbrink and then rolling around with him some Saturday?
In another thread months ago when this board was all excited about the Ferraris I made a similar comment and many people like you made comments that PSU was afraid. It’s hilarious that your board thinks circuses are good for your program. This is a PR leak nothing more and again all of you are falling for it. David and His wife just bought a new house/farm. His wife’s parents just bought a house in State College . They have multiple businesses in State college. He trains with the best partners in State College. He has M2 in State College. He can finish his career and then if he chooses to coach he can learn under Cael. Iowa just had another disaster at NCAAs on top of the gambling on top of the Ferraris. This is called Intentionally leaking PR to stop the hemorrhaging. I got some beach front property in Iowa to sell you also. But you got it all figured out.
Don't know if he ever finished it but DT was going for a Masters in Education Administration. Sounds like something a college Dean would have.
It would take a lot to pry David from state college. But Iowa is willing to give it. It will be a case of does DT value his loyalty to Carl more or does he want to venture out on this great challenge?
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