Colston DiBlasi granted release and Weston asked for release

[csteve]

Kyle Kempt transfered because of a coaching change and change in offensive philosophy. Do you look down on him?

Alex Mackall left Rutgers because they got a transfer who was better than him that locked down the 125 spot for them. Do you look down on him?

I don't necessarily look down on guys that want to transfer out, nor do I look down on guys that want to transfer in. They have to find their own path in life whether from making good decisions or poor decisions.

What I "look down on" is a person who takes the easy way out and doesn't want to work for something they desire. Did Kempt take the easy way out? I have no idea, but I doubt he left because things got too difficult for him. I would not support my kid's decision to transfer simply because of a coaching change and change in offensive philosophy. I would tell them it would be a chance to grow and expand their knowledge, become more well-rounded. That alone is not a good reason to transfer in my opinion. Kempt seems like a good enough kid and Campbell speaks highly of him. He obviously meshes well with our staff and the transfer has worked out for him. That's great and I'm happy for him.

Regarding Alex, if he saw a dead end in his wrestling career because of Suriano joining the team, then maybe it was a good decision for him. Do I like that his transferring to the Cyclones improves our team? Absolutely. However, what if we get Cashman or another recruit that sets the world on fire and is kicking Alex's ***? Will he look to transfer out? If I were a betting man, I would say yes.

I know that every circumstance is different. I understand that not every kid has the athletic and mental ability to be a champ. However, when your goal is in sight, it is no time to back off and not work hard to achieve it. I just felt that Colston was so close to his goal of being a starter. I'd be surprised if it's not for additional reasons.

For what it's worth, I also feel that Cael took the easy way out when he took the PSU job. I thought he was good enough to be a Gable type coach at ISU, but he thought it would be easier at PSU. Maybe I just get jilted too easily?

 

[Cyclonefanatic325]

I don't necessarily look down on guys that want to transfer out, nor do I look down on guys that want to transfer in. They have to find their own path in life whether from making good decisions or poor decisions.

What I "look down on" is a person who takes the easy way out and doesn't want to work for something they desire. Did Kempt take the easy way out? I have no idea, but I doubt he left because things got too difficult for him. I would not support my kid's decision to transfer simply because of a coaching change and change in offensive philosophy. I would tell them it would be a chance to grow and expand their knowledge, become more well-rounded. That alone is not a good reason to transfer in my opinion. Kempt seems like a good enough kid and Campbell speaks highly of him. He obviously meshes well with our staff and the transfer has worked out for him. That's great and I'm happy for him.

Regarding Alex, if he saw a dead end in his wrestling career because of Suriano joining the team, then maybe it was a good decision for him. Do I like that his transferring to the Cyclones improves our team? Absolutely. However, what if we get Cashman or another recruit that sets the world on fire and is kicking Alex's ***? Will he look to transfer out? If I were a betting man, I would say yes.

I know that every circumstance is different. I understand that not every kid has the athletic and mental ability to be a champ. However, when your goal is in sight, it is no time to back off and not work hard to achieve it. I just felt that Colston was so close to his goal of being a starter. I'd be surprised if it's not for additional reasons.

For what it's worth, I also feel that Cael took the easy way out when he took the PSU job. I thought he was good enough to be a Gable type coach at ISU, but he thought it would be easier at PSU. Maybe I just get jilted too easily?

I think Cael took the money.

 

[Bam bam]

Was Colston a distraction? Because again the implication is the only reason for guys to leave is because they are lazy or don't want to be held to standards.

Maybe he just thought he'd be a better fit with a different staff. Maybe he saw the writing on the wall that he'd never get a lineup spot and decided to go somewhere where he would. That doesn't automatically mean he's avoiding hard work or is lazy or something. He stuck it out for a season and decided to go somewhere else. Maybe there's more to the story, but by all accounts he gave it a try and did the right things.

Colston has a funky style and is not big on the fundamentals. His unique style has won him a lot of matches--the majority of those via pin. The Paulsons were willing to work with his style, even though his opponents at this level were quicky figuring out how to beat him after wrestling him and experiencing how he "feels." He apparently has a weird "feel" but people were starting to figure that out. As a result, he was losing more. This new staff wanted him to wrestle smart and focus on the fundamentals. He wasn't interested in trying to change his style at this point. I heard his dad say on more than one occasion that this staff "only coaches one style." I don't even know what that means, but it wasn't working for Colsten or his dad. He is a nice young man and a great student. He will be succsesful whether he wrestles or not. Bottom line is, he didn't mesh with this staff. I hope he can find a staff that coaches "his style" and that he and his family are happy with. Best wishes Colsten!

 

[SouthJerseyCy]

Well said and that's basically what I was pushing back on. Yeah there are guys that just didn't want to be held accountable and yeah there were guys that didn't want a more intense environment. But some guys also just don't click with a staff that was different than the one they signed on to wrestle for and would rather go elsewhere. Or guys that realize they've been recruited over and want to go somewhere where they'll see the mat. No reason not to just wish those guys the best and move on without talking about "culture change" or not wanting to work hard.

I agree with all of that. The only concerning thing is his statement says 'minor disagreements with the new staff'. I hope those disagreements center around Colston's funky style and not the curious handling of the 165lb slot we have seen recently.

 

[VirginSturgeon]

I don't necessarily look down on guys that want to transfer out, nor do I look down on guys that want to transfer in. They have to find their own path in life whether from making good decisions or poor decisions.

What I "look down on" is a person who takes the easy way out and doesn't want to work for something they desire. Did Kempt take the easy way out? I have no idea, but I doubt he left because things got too difficult for him. I would not support my kid's decision to transfer simply because of a coaching change and change in offensive philosophy. I would tell them it would be a chance to grow and expand their knowledge, become more well-rounded. That alone is not a good reason to transfer in my opinion. Kempt seems like a good enough kid and Campbell speaks highly of him. He obviously meshes well with our staff and the transfer has worked out for him. That's great and I'm happy for him.

Regarding Alex, if he saw a dead end in his wrestling career because of Suriano joining the team, then maybe it was a good decision for him. Do I like that his transferring to the Cyclones improves our team? Absolutely. However, what if we get Cashman or another recruit that sets the world on fire and is kicking Alex's ***? Will he look to transfer out? If I were a betting man, I would say yes.

I know that every circumstance is different. I understand that not every kid has the athletic and mental ability to be a champ. However, when your goal is in sight, it is no time to back off and not work hard to achieve it. I just felt that Colston was so close to his goal of being a starter. I'd be surprised if it's not for additional reasons.

For what it's worth, I also feel that Cael took the easy way out when he took the PSU job. I thought he was good enough to be a Gable type coach at ISU, but he thought it would be easier at PSU. Maybe I just get jilted too easily?

Now I totally disagree with the Cael analogy. Pollard was not ready to invest in the wrestling program like other top flight schools. He went to Penn State with an athletic budget much, much larger than ours. I don't blame him at all and now he has a bunch of national championships and is setup to win many more in the future. Never will blame a person when they better their situation.