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I hope NO ONE blames him. Need to show support for the young committed Hawkeye. Justin was asked to take on the number one kid and he's not backing down. I just hope we are witnessing the future 25/33 pounders for the Hawks!
Flo coming after C@C because Tony didn't let Flo be the video provider, lol.
If you believe that then try this on:
Last week Willie hinted that Lee may verbal early. What better way to torture you guys than to have your top lightweight commit get handled by Lee at WNO and have Lee verbal elswhere just after getting his hand raised? Might as well have Marinelli and Hall go at it for good measure and have Hall narrow his list to 3 that are not Iowa right after.
<drops grenade in room full of guys wearing tin foil hats with black and gold tees, backs out and closes door behind me>
If you believe that then try this on:
Last week Willie hinted that Lee may verbal early. What better way to torture you guys than to have your top lightweight commit get handled by Lee at WNO and have Lee verbal elswhere just after getting his hand raised? Might as well have Marinelli and Hall go at it for good measure and have Hall narrow his list to 3 that are not Iowa right after.
<drops grenade in room full of guys wearing tin foil hats with black and gold tees, backs out and closes door behind me>
Damn Bear. That's the most depressing post I've ever read here.
Willie don't like Iowa remember. I don't believe any of that to be true but decided to mess with the conspiracy theorists among you.
If you believe that then try this on:
Last week Willie hinted that Lee may verbal early. What better way to torture you guys than to have your top lightweight commit get handled by Lee at WNO and have Lee verbal elswhere just after getting his hand raised? Might as well have Marinelli and Hall go at it for good measure and have Hall narrow his list to 3 that are not Iowa right after.
<drops grenade in room full of guys wearing tin foil hats with black and gold tees, backs out and closes door behind me>
Papa is dropping bombs this morning. It's funny, yet scary
just for that papa b I'm going to start 2 more threads about wrestling at kinnick.
Glad he gets the opportunity. It is a shame the event is the same weekend. Carver doesn't open up very often so its impossible for us to change date.
Plenty of other horses in the stable for this event. Thomsen could get an even tougher opponent. Everything happens for a reason.
Plenty of other horses in the stable for this event. Thomsen could get an even tougher opponent. Everything happens for a reason.
Thanks Tony for the info! Can you get Lee on the podcast with a Hawkeye commitment too? It would make for a better weekend.
Here's to hoping you guys can take in stride and roll out some more good matches. I'm pulling for you Tony.
So pumped for this. My #1 and #2 overall 125/133 recruits on my board.
I could speak to a bunch of things I've heard about Lee but really .... Put all that aside and go listen to his interviews. Close your eyes and tell me who is talking and who he is a spitting image of?
It aint Cael. You cant fit a square peg in a round whole. You cant turn a Sith into a Jedi.
As for the Bull, no way that kid isn't in Iowa City the first time he graduates and can move here. Did you hear him on takedown radio? He hated Columbus because it was too city, too many tall buildings, too big for him to focus on whats important. The Classroom and his wrestling. Nothing else comes in between. Iowa city reminds him of St paris graham in that it will allow him just those two things and no distractions.
Guys we got a special one coming to town with Maranelli. He is wise behind his years and make no mistake. Alex will be a room and teaml leader captian type from day one. Just like Metcalf was even though Perry was already in the room. He will be the guy to lead this team mentally and the herd will follow him. Hes a special one. Spencer can just be Spencer, same for Kem, Mejia, jRent etc. Alex will be one heck of a coach someday. We are very lucky. You just know that personality when you see it. I hear a bit of an old soul with him.
I could speak to a bunch of things I've heard about Lee but really .... Put all that aside and go listen to his interviews. Close your eyes and tell me who is talking and who he is a spitting image of?
It aint Cael. You cant fit a square peg in a round whole. You cant turn a Sith into a Jedi.
As for the Bull, no way that kid isn't in Iowa City the first time he graduates and can move here. Did you hear him on takedown radio? He hated Columbus because it was too city, too many tall buildings, too big for him to focus on whats important. The Classroom and his wrestling. Nothing else comes in between. Iowa city reminds him of St paris graham in that it will allow him just those two things and no distractions.
Guys we got a special one coming to town with Maranelli. He is wise behind his years and make no mistake. Alex will be a room and teaml leader captian type from day one. Just like Metcalf was even though Perry was already in the room. He will be the guy to lead this team mentally and the herd will follow him. Hes a special one. Spencer can just be Spencer, same for Kem, Mejia, jRent etc. Alex will be one heck of a coach someday. We are very lucky. You just know that personality when you see it. I hear a bit of an old soul with him.
Can't agree more about The Bull. Talked to him a couple times and he said no way he goes away from the Hawks. He's going to be an unbelievable addition. You also talk like Spencer Lee is already a Hawkeye. Damn I hope that's true.
Yes, we're all idiots and figure that's all it's going to take to get a commitment from him. I guess the only question now is does Hall sign after he does?
If you believe that then try this on:
Last week Willie hinted that Lee may verbal early. What better way to torture you guys than to have your top lightweight commit get handled by Lee at WNO and have Lee verbal elswhere just after getting his hand raised? Might as well have Marinelli and Hall go at it for good measure and have Hall narrow his list to 3 that are not Iowa right after.
<drops grenade in room full of guys wearing tin foil hats with black and gold tees, backs out and closes door behind me>
Dude...
Let's keep up the support for Justin! Mejia's are a great family. I hope Justin and his family realize that we want him to compete his tail off at who's number one and then get to Carver in a few years! Maybe he can talk Lee into joining us as well!
Yup...when you get a shot at wrestling the best, hard to turn it down.
Also, don't we want a guy with that type of spirit? Sure it was a tough choice not being able to wrestle in Carver.
Also, don't we want a guy with that type of spirit? Sure it was a tough choice not being able to wrestle in Carver.
Agreed, Chief. I commend Justin for jumping at the opportunity to wrestle a phenomenal talent in Lee. I'm sure the IAWrestle guys understand, too. Frankly, the easy road would have been to decline the invitation to Who's Number One, citing the obligation to the Conflict in Carver. The tougher road was the one Justin chose -- to take on the best pound-for-pound guy in next year's recruiting class without the support of the Iowa crowd. I tip my hat, and I suspect nearly all Iowa fans feel the same.
And I hope Spencer makes Papa Bear's day and announces that he'll be a Hawk right after the post-match handshake!
And I hope Spencer makes Papa Bear's day and announces that he'll be a Hawk right after the post-match handshake!
The only way he wouldn't end up in Iowa City is if the Hawks dropped wrestling. This young man BLEEDS black and gold!
I have talked to Mark Hall and he doesn't sound like anyone of your coaches or Gable. Yes I did have my eyes closed when I was listening to him Ihawk9times! He sounding a lot like Bruce (Caitlyn) Jenner, does that mean he is going to ..............?
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Im hoping Mejia can at least hang with Lee and give him a match. Lee likes and wants good sparring partners and I'd think a competitive match with Justin would make Iowa seem even more attractive to him.
Love your take on the match up. I'm hoping Lee gives his verbal and iron sharpens iron!
I try to call it like I see it and leave bias and emotion out of it. I'll be rooting for Mejia, cause he's a Hawkeye commit and Lee isn't, (yet) but I've watched dozens of Mejia's matches and I just can't see how he'll get in on Lee's legs and finish on Lee's iron hips. If Mejia keeps it close, he'll do it with his heart. He's a tough SOB, definitely Tony Ramos like. I liken this match to Tony's match against the Cuban where Tony got outclassed, but continued to attack despite ultimately getting teched.
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Agreed. There came a point where he had to make a choice, and he made it. Some will agree with it and some won't. We're talking about 1 match, 1 day. I'm far more concerned about him being in Iowa City for 5 years and what happens while he's a Hawkeye.
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