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jkbuff98

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Odd, would think If a school is landing someone they would be giddy…if they aren’t (in this case AJ) maybe they are worried they could lose Angelo as the 2 want to be a package and AJ doesn’t want to go Iowa?!?! Really stretching here ?!?!
could be , it’s not like him not to give me a hint of some sort
 
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Cyburg184

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Let's wait and see how all of the portal season plays out before deciding whether or not it is a train wreck. Still have the Cubans, Frost bros, Paniro (still talented, still waiting for him to put it together), and MJ as proven guys. Euton showed flashes, Riggins improved more than maybe anyone on the team. Meza, Bartelt, and Herrera are young and talented. Castillo is going to be a problem at 125 next year. Still more talent to bring in too
And don't forget AJ, future leader of the program. What could go wrong?
 

Cyburg184

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I am don't think this is nearly as bad as it looks on the surface, but of course depends on who comes in.

Kysen - wasn't going to be the starter and super up and down performances, off the mat issues too
Redding - good kid, wasnt going to be in the lineup and glad he's going to go get a shot somewhere
Swiderski - emotional rollercoaster, reportedly a handfull off the mat and I'm not convinced he makes the lineup next year over Frost/AE
Chittum - wildly up and down performances, has felt disengaged at times, helicopter dad
Carroll - lots more going on there than we know
Stanek/Schmidt/Carlucci - room guys who can go down a level and compete

So either guys who are going to find their opportunity elsewhere, or highly talented guys who can't seem to get it put together for whatever reason (off the mat reasons, injury, consistency, etc.)

We have a roster jam and culturally, the guys who are staying are the workers, the right attitude, etc. Hate on Paniro's style all you want, but that's a great kid and a worker, I'd take 10 Frosts if we could have them, AE has turned his entire career around in Ames, Euton is a grinder, etc.

We've got to make some good adds, but seems like a culture reset of sorts.
And our culture reset starts with AJ? Seems maybe our coaches f*d this up big time.
 

SouthJerseyCy

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Primary difference is AJ will still destroy/get bonus against worse competition and Paniro tends to have close matches no matter what
I agree. Just pointing out that AJ is not the world-beater he's being made out to be. He can easily lose to any of the top 10 at 97. He just doesn't wrestle many of them.

The baggage is not worth it for me, but I'll support whatever KD decides.
 
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crablegs

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I agree. Just pointing out that AJ is not the world-beater he's being made out to be. He can easily lose to any of the top 10 at 97. He just doesn't wrestle many of them.

The baggage is not worth it for me, but I'll support whatever KD decides.
That’s just not true. AJ doesn’t score a ton of points in tough matches but he wins, and wins when it matters.

If you think that these two are similar, you’re out of your mind.
 

SouthJerseyCy

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That’s just not true. AJ doesn’t score a ton of points in tough matches but he wins, and wins when it matters.

If you think that these two are similar, you’re out of your mind.
I said their styles are not much different. It's really not worth arguing with you though. I'll accept the insults.
 

crablegs

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I said their styles are not much different. It's really not worth arguing with you though. I'll accept the insults.
But you also said AJ could lose to anyone in the top 10. No reason to think that. Anyone that beats AJ is a title contender.
 

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