Is McKnight a full partner? I think he might be. They'd need to add some star power, but I don't see it closing down unless Mark would help DT in I.C.
Yeah - I mean DT would have to sell his interest.
While an interesting point - I have read many posts on GIA accusing DT’s size growth of not being natural - that’s a small percentage of GIA and GIA is a minuscule percentage of the Iowa fan base.
The hypocrisy is an absolute thing of beauty.
I’d add that the Gable legacy would be key imo. If Gable endorses the change, I can see it going ok. But if Dan resists the move and/or insists the Iowa culture/Iowa way remains in place then I’d agree that TnT’s replacement will have a hard time.
I will never understand anyone wanting to accelerate Cael’s departure. I’m perfectly happy with Cael coaching until he wants to hire Jay Paterno as his recruiting coordinator
'If' Iowa were to offer DT it will eclipse 1,000,000/yr. Call me foolish but that is where this is going, and what it would take. IMO. I really hope I am wrong on all accounts.
Oh yeah? What did DT get at Baskin Robbins last night?
Vhs goes on to speculate:
The whole circus surrounding AJ and Fredo this year may be a blessing in disguise for Iowa because those two sociopathic narcissists have all but ruined any leverage the dad had left to force a school to take all three to get Angelo, so Iowa is Angelo's best possible landing spot (and even better if this gets to a point where DT actually goes there), even if the university and AD refuse to let the wayward brothers onto the team.
You older guys might remember that there was a rumor floating around when Gable was racking up the NC titles that Ok State had offered him $1 million to jump ship and come to Ok State. Gable later confirmed that the rumors were true. But he also said he talked to his wife and asked, "Are we making enough money now?" They both agreed they were and that was the end of the discussion.
You need an exorcism just for saying that!! (sarcasm)Vhs goes on to speculate:
"His (DT) top assistant would likely be his brother in law Jimmy Kennedy.
Some combination of Dake, Gilman, Zain/Nolf would come. And he'd likely get some guys from the RTC."
In the end, I think this is the correct answer, too, but this does not conflict in any way with "DT will listen" to their offer. It's going to take an offer perfect enough to change his mind, but Iowa is on a very short list of schools with the resources to make such an offer. Agreed, though, it's a very long shot to actually happen.
If you're accusing me of not wanting Iowa to regain their place atop NCAA wrestling...I'm guilty as charged.
There was this young football coach who was allegedly courted by Michigan and when he turned them down they asked him what he thought about this coach Bo Schemburglar or something. The same guy turned down a heading coaching job at some New England NFL team which included part ownership of the team. Him and his wife liked their current situation.
On the other hand, if the package deal has fallen apart with the Ferrari clan and Angelo is really alone. How many more schools will come calling him now? Will Cael be interested without the other idiots, and the family circus?
He’s what, 32 years old? I’ll believe that when I see it. David and his wife have a good thing going in PA.
The last I heard of him talking about it, he had no desire to become a full time fighter. He wanted a one-off fight with Burroughs.
Absolutely, Iowa is a big time program. I’m not sure he’ll even listen though. I think there’s a better chance of him taking a college job if a team like Lehigh came calling at this current time in his life. Someone much closer to State College with a good program.
Iowa would pay Taylor $1M when they currently pay Brands $625k?
Zain is gonna walk away from his Wall Street job?Vhs goes on to speculate:
"His (DT) top assistant would likely be his brother in law Jimmy Kennedy.
Some combination of Dake, Gilman, Zain/Nolf would come. And he'd likely get some guys from the RTC."
I have a a hard time believing any of it. Are we to believe an ad from Iowa just let it slip that she was contacting dt about a head coaching job for their wrestling program without talking with brands first. Doesn't pass the smell test at all in my opinion. Time will tell.
Bobby Telford is Plan B
Tom's salary this past season was 625k. It's 700k next year. I think Terry is like 250k.
