Princeton Open Thread
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And to be clear. Coaches say a lot of things at pressers that are talking points or intended for the audience. There are lots of things that happen behind closed doors that will not be said at a presser. I know that for a fact.
As I said, Lipari is an absolute gamer and I want to see him on the mat. This is the tough part of growing into a top program. Some solid national level wrestlers maybe left out. The Penn States, Iowa’s and okie states deal with these issues on a regular basis.
As I said, Lipari is an absolute gamer and I want to see him on the mat. This is the tough part of growing into a top program. Some solid national level wrestlers maybe left out. The Penn States, Iowa’s and okie states deal with these issues on a regular basis.
I would normally agree w you...BUT , If you listen to the Press Conference closely at Media Day, Coach G said they give the kid advice and input, BUT ultimately it is the Kids the decision on if and when their Red shirt gets pulled.
I'm not sure I believe that 100 per cent, but that is what was said.
To me the biggest head scratcher was Turley RS being pulled. Why so soon?
I think Angelo can be a solid starter.. and Lipari/Aragona also have the option to fight for 149 starting spot
I heard the presser. I also heard him comment on some other things where I know for a fact what he was saying was what was needed to be said and nothing more.
We move on and agree to disagree. Goodale and Donny are adults who run a major program. These are big boy decisions that sit on their shoulders.
As for Turley, kid was a great get but he’s not Aragona. And unlike 141 where we clearly have a capable returning starter, 165 we do not and the staff must feel he’s by far the best option.
Goodale has always been transparent.. not sure why he would lie about that... Goodale also usually likes to RS his freshman so I’d have to believe the kids that are going this year all wanted to wrestle now, which might not be a bad thing.
Lipari should definitely get another shot.Goodale along with the coaching staff will continue to re-evaluate based on overall results. Aragona is the starter now and will have to continue to earn the spot as the season progresses.
Not to beat this to death, but if Aragona is on the bench come January and isn’t wrestling in the B1G tournament, then a huge fail has taken place within the staff. Again, JoJo is a blue chip top 10 recruit. I’m sorry but those guys need to be handled very wisely.
My gut tells me that unless he completely craps the bed or is injured, JoJo is your starter from here on out.
My gut tells me that unless he completely craps the bed or is injured, JoJo is your starter from here on out.
Wrestleoffs are only viewed as a “indicator match”.. whoever does better under the lights and in open tournaments all are accounted for in determining who starts
Wasn't a pot shot. I was asking an honest question because I don't know much about the club or those that go to it so I was surprised to see it mentioned like that.
IMO if a healthy Jojo doesn’t qualify for nationals, let alone start, then it would be a huge fail for burning the RS.
Fair enough. Always liked you as a poster so wasn’t trying to make a big thing of this. Just partial and protective of my guys at Yale!
I have to put my faith that Coach Goodale/Donnie P. have an idea where their wrestlers will be at the end of the year (In regards to making the big dance).
There are no guarantees that wrestlers will remain injury free their whole careers and leaving the red shirt open for another year is a good option.
The good news is the freshman starting gives RU more excitement than I originally thought for the season.
There are no guarantees that wrestlers will remain injury free their whole careers and leaving the red shirt open for another year is a good option.
The good news is the freshman starting gives RU more excitement than I originally thought for the season.
Willing to bet most of the people on this board (or any other message board) can add eight pounds in about 2.5 days. Whether Lipari can add that much good weight quickly is likely a different story.
He would be our best option there if he could ....assuming he can beat Angelo ..
Currently, his plan is to wrestle a modified NCAA schedule to allow him to focus on freestyle.
I was hoping Lehigh's (ex RU) 125 Brandon Paetzal entered. He is ranked anywhere from 16-20 depending on the ranking service, and would have been a great indicator on Aguilar's progress if they had faced at the PU Open. There might be a chance these 2 meet up this Sunday at Journeyman Tourney, as hearing Lehigh is sending there team, along with Arizona St and Oklahoma. Hoping Cornell goes as well.
You can't keep everyone here.They all can't fit in the lineup which leads to wrestlers going elsewhere. Selfishly I would want them all to stay here.
Fresno match should be a better indicator of who on this team is legit.
After this weekend, I’m optimistic that Grello, Colluci, and one of Pagano/Correnti qualify for the tournament. Aragona, Janzer, and MVB can definitely do it as well. I think Aguilar has an outside shot, everyone else would be quite a surprise. I don’t think Alvarez and Turley are quite ready yet, and we haven’t seen Vulakh or Kannaird. Until I see him wrestle, I’m just gonna assume Glasgow isn’t really on the team this year.
I guess that sets the over/under at 6. Would be really cool if we hit that number.
After this weekend, I’m optimistic that Grello, Colluci, and one of Pagano/Correnti qualify for the tournament. Aragona, Janzer, and MVB can definitely do it as well. I think Aguilar has an outside shot, everyone else would be quite a surprise. I don’t think Alvarez and Turley are quite ready yet, and we haven’t seen Vulakh or Kannaird. Until I see him wrestle, I’m just gonna assume Glasgow isn’t really on the team this year.
I guess that sets the over/under at 6. Would be really cool if we hit that number.
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Like i said in an earlier post....the betting line would be 6.5 imo....Vegas doesn't like pushes
123, 133, 157 & 165 are the weights where the jury is out at the beginning of the season.
IMO, I think Alvarez qualifies. He will use this as a learning experience.
Looking forward to Journeyman College Classic
I was very impressed with Janzer who I never saw wrestle before.
Like i said in an earlier post....the betting line would be 6.5 imo....Vegas doesn't like pushes
123, 133, 157 & 165 are the weights where the jury is out at the beginning of the season.
IMO, I think Alvarez qualifies. He will use this as a learning experience.
Looking forward to Journeyman College Classic
I was very impressed with Janzer who I never saw wrestle before.
