I mean you aren't wrongThankfully the 2 from Michigan are legit hammers. Will be interesting to see if they change recruiting strategies next year(now). Brutally honest, look at our home schedule this year & ask yourself if you were a top level kid would you want that to be yours?
So disappointing. The class started so strong with the MI kids. These coaches can coach ‘em up. I like what I see on the mat but we’ve got to put together a full class of hammers. Especially when we have some money to spend.
We’re going to have some big holes in the lineup again next year.
Pat Mineo posted on his twitter and facebook that Suriano decision is tomorrow but that is not coming from anywhere else that I can see.Did somebody say Suriano is committing tomorrow? Is that true?
Winner winner, chicken dinner. Spot on.I retract the term “hole”. That’s a bit harsh. When I’m looking at our lineup I’m looking for guys that are true candidates to reach the podium. I’ve stated this earlier but ISU can’t define itself with NQs. We should not be considered a developmental program. Not this far into KDs tenure.
133, 165, 174, 184, HWT
If Coleman comes back that would help. But we are going to need to see massive growth at 125, 141, 174 (or whatever weight Broderson settles in at.. I think he has potential).
Again, I like our fight. We just need to set our bar higher if we’re going to move back into the national conversation. It all starts with recruiting and we‘ve had too many misses.
Outside of Cael, Ohio State and the Hawkeyes, it’s taken every program a long time to build up to the point where it looks easy to recruit. VT, Cornell, Missouri, Michigan, NC State. It takes a long time and proven consistency to get to that point of being able to sell kids. I think Dresser is getting there with some of the big recruits lately and if Cyclones can get into the top 10 and then top 6, it will get easier. Recruiting can’t be an easy game right now. Lots of good programs out there with something great to offer. Build a winning program with consistency and they will get the guys they need.I retract the term “hole”. That’s a bit harsh. When I’m looking at our lineup I’m looking for guys that are true candidates to reach the podium. I’ve stated this earlier but ISU can’t define itself with NQs. We should not be considered a developmental program. Not this far into KDs tenure.
133, 165, 174, 184, HWT
If Coleman comes back that would help. But we are going to need to see massive growth at 125, 141, 174 (or whatever weight Broderson settles in at.. I think he has potential).
Again, I like our fight. We just need to set our bar higher if we’re going to move back into the national conversation. It all starts with recruiting and we‘ve had too many misses.
Please tell me all the misses in the class? Not the misses of all the message board experts, but who the coaches missed on that they really wanted.It all starts with recruiting and we‘ve had too many misses.
So you’re saying the didn’t want Ysaguirre or Garvin?Please tell me all the misses in the class? Not the misses of all the message board experts, but who the coaches missed on that they really wanted.
I'll start the list with Riggins, and ?????????????????????????????????????. That's the list.
Seriously? That’s the only other wrestler we wanted to add to the class? Huh? I would have thought they would have added some top notch wrestlers like other programs. Good to know.Please tell me all the misses in the class? Not the misses of all the message board experts, but who the coaches missed on that they really wanted.
I'll start the list with Riggins, and ?????????????????????????????????????. That's the list.
I think the point is the top programs have log jams at all the weights and kids continue to come in. We would love to get to that point. That competition brings out the best in all the wrestlers, and not every HS hammer comes close to the podium. Look at one of our former recruits Jake Allar, or Destin McCauley. Woof. Recently Aden Reeves, who we were all excited to land, just exited stage left.I don’t know for sure but I’m guessing Swiderski and Redding being senior to him and each likely here for a number of years may have had something to do with his decision.
I think the point is the top programs have log jams at all the weights and kids continue to come in. We would love to get to that point. That competition brings out the best in all the wrestlers, and not every HS hammer comes close to the podium. Look at one of our former recruits Jake Allar, or Destin McCauley. Woof. Recently Aden Reeves, who we were all excited to land, just exited stage left.