2025-2025 Transfer Portal Needs, Wants, Updates

[Iowastate28]

I really think everyone needs to stop framing this as Johnson vs Swiderski. We had Frost (possibly 2 Frosts), Swiderski, Johnson, Ech and Chittum to fill 3 weights. None of these are guys who want to sit, and if Swiderski thought he was going to win a spot I do not think he leaves. We need to buckle up because it's likely not the last.

I agree if he knew he could win over the spot or knew it was worth it, he would stay. Upsetting but the truth. We’re not sure what’s going on but I don’t think we can only look at the wrestlers at this point, maybe something else is happening in the program and they don’t like it.

 

[Wieds789]

Going through the roster I didn’t realize how many guys graduate in two years

 

[ISU_Cyclones]

I agree if he knew he could win over the spot or knew it was worth it, he would stay. Upsetting but the truth. We’re not sure what’s going on but I don’t think we can only look at the wrestlers at this point, maybe something else is happening in the program and they don’t like it.

Honestly asking... What indication do we have that there is some bad juju within the wrestling program at this point? We knew (or should have known) that with roster limits, needs at other weights, limited NIL, and the logjam at 141-157 that we would have to lose some good wrestlers in that range. It obviously sucks to lose talented wrestlers, I don't think we have any indication there's some sort of systemic problem at this point.

 

[ISU22CY]

I had heard this the week before the Okie St dual. He was telling the wrestlers he hates Dresser, and was leaving for Okie St. Most of the team knew this already.

Funny that him of all guys saying he hates dresser when dresser has gotten him out of plenty of stuff

 

[Iowastate28]

I agree if he knew he could win over the spot or knew it was worth it, he would stay. Upsetting but the truth. We’re not sure what’s going on but I don’t think we can only look at the wrestlers at this point, maybe something else is happening in the program and they don’t like it.

Log jam. But why have AA leave? My guess money.

 

[cycloneman003]

If Casey was that much of a headache/handful, it’s okay. Honestly I don’t know if he was making the lineup next year. He’s not better than AE and it’s a toss up with either Frost at 141.

 

[Iowastate28]

Funny that him of all guys saying he hates dresser when dresser has gotten him out of plenty of stuff

That sucks and why hate Dresser? Was it from beginning of season? Or this is now?

 

[Diehardisu6988]

If the rumors are true about Casey being a problem in the locker room with drama, he could go elsewhere imo. If he goes to Stallwater, all respect is lost.

 

[4theheckofit]

Saying CS is full of drama and a head case kinda seems like a coping mechanism at this point. It's no secret we're stacked between 41-57. Being a returning AA, I'm sure he's worth a pretty penny to someone. As much as I'd rather have him, he IS replaceable. Good luck to him and I hope he has to watch us hoist a Big 12 team title trophy next year as well as a ncaa trophy.

 

[cywr89]

I really think everyone needs to stop framing this as Johnson vs Swiderski. We had Frost (possibly 2 Frosts), Swiderski, Johnson, Ech and Chittum to fill 3 weights. None of these are guys who want to sit, and if Swiderski thought he was going to win a spot I do not think he leaves. We need to buckle up because it's likely not the last.

Plus likely adding 2 transfers in those weights. Buckle up as this could be a long ride that probably won’t end until early summer.

 

[NEICyFan]

Swid is a talent, but he's also a problem.

Something has to give. If it is him, so be it.

.

 

[cywr89]

I’d guess 149 still, 141 is long gone based on how big he looked this year

Casey is better than Jamison.

 

[NEICyFan]

Plus likely adding 2 transfers in those weights. Buckle up as this could be a long ride that probably won’t end until early summer.

Adding transfers there would be a massive waste of resources.

 

[ISU22CY]

Plus likely adding 2 transfers in those weights. Buckle up as this could be a long ride that probably won’t end until early summer.

We can’t stack more there. Also early summer? I don’t think a roster is safe to assume being set until school starts

 

[cywr89]

Adding transfers there would be a massive waste of resources.

Good thing you aren’t running the program. These aren’t just room guys. We can use some new blood.

 

[NEICyFan]

Good thing you aren’t running the program. These aren’t just room guys. We can use some new blood.

Well there’s a LOT of reasons for that.

The focus should be on 133, 165, 174, and 197.

 

[Land Shark]

Adding transfers there would be a massive waste of resources.

Hok

 

[NEICyFan]

Hok

Pot que?

 

[Joeylee]

This transfer season is going to be crazy

 

[ISU_Cyclones]

Plus likely adding 2 transfers in those weights. Buckle up as this could be a long ride that probably won’t end until early summer.

Do we know who yet? Curious as to who we would be adding in this range.