Austin Gomez ....
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If anyone were to be wavering, it's probably Verkleeren. I know he said he's staying, but he would make the most sense I feel like. He's a big freestyle guy, cadet world champ I think, and that's one thing Dresser doesn't specialize in, so that would be my guess.
I hope he stays obviously, because he's a big time recruit.
I hope he stays obviously, because he's a big time recruit.
As far as I know.
Gomez has recommitted
Leisure has stated that he is committed
Coleman has stated that he is committed
Allar has asked for a release and granted and committed to Minnesota
Smith has asked for a release, but hasn't ruled out recommitting
Verkleeren has not asked for a release at least publicly and I think he is staying a Cyclone.
If there is another one, I would say it is Verkleeren, but know nothing about that
Gomez has recommitted
Leisure has stated that he is committed
Coleman has stated that he is committed
Allar has asked for a release and granted and committed to Minnesota
Smith has asked for a release, but hasn't ruled out recommitting
Verkleeren has not asked for a release at least publicly and I think he is staying a Cyclone.
If there is another one, I would say it is Verkleeren, but know nothing about that
Who would Dresser be looking at amongst those recruits? We seem to have a good complement of middle weights coming. A replacement for Allar? I am not sure what they had coming in.
I wouldn't think we will have any news about any changes in Virginia Tech's recruiting class until after a decision is made on a new coach for them. Coach Dresser has been been a absolute class act during this process and I don't see him going after any of the VT's recruits. Of all wrestling programs, we can relate to what Virginia Tech is having to go through now and I should think the talent in our room and the incoming class will provide a great nucleus to build from without needing to poach from Virginia Tech.
After a coaching hire is made at VT, however, if and when any wrestlers still decide to follow Coach Dresser, then I'm sure they would be more than welcome to the Cyclone Nation. It should be their choice only, without any undue influence from ISU.
Besides, I haven't seen any mention of defects yet on the VT board, but that could change in the near future, or not. BTW, the format of the VT chat board... WTF???
After a coaching hire is made at VT, however, if and when any wrestlers still decide to follow Coach Dresser, then I'm sure they would be more than welcome to the Cyclone Nation. It should be their choice only, without any undue influence from ISU.
Besides, I haven't seen any mention of defects yet on the VT board, but that could change in the near future, or not. BTW, the format of the VT chat board... WTF???
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Definitely disappointing. Hopefully KD can convince him otherwise, or use those scholarship dollars to go after someone of similar quality.
Does anyone else think we could use
I definitely want Verk to be a Cyclone but I'm willing to bet that all assistant coach choices will be made based upon KD's opinion of the long-term success of the program and not any of the current or future wrestlers. Not that anyone has suggested otherwise. KD may not have the freestyle resume but he definitely has a track record of building winning teams and develop talent from within his room. He's already stressed the importance of a RTC so I'm sure ISU will continue to produce Olympic Gold medalists in the future (hint; hint; Kyven and Michael Moreno)
