Interviews w/ our All Stars
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I can understand someone not liking college Gilman. I enjoyed his antics as a fan--even while I hope I'm raising my boys to act differently. I never rooted for him against PSU of course, but I thought TG brought some color to a pretty vanilla flavor you typically get in the sport. But I get it--it's not for everyone.
What I can't quite wrap my head around is you continuing to dislike him. He's (relatively) humble, reflective, grateful, erudite, and downright deep these days. And now he seems able to achieve the type of winning at the highest level that he was indeed incapable of in college. What's your beef? Or is it just that his prior tough guy act was just too much for you, and he's irredeemable? Seems harsh, but maybe you were a bona-fide choir-boy in college. I know I wasn't.
I never liked him in college for numerous reasons I won’t reiterate now, as I’ve listed them multiple times. As for now, I don’t think he’s displayed any monumental leaps in maturity that would make me change my mind. Just because he’s in the NLWC, isn’t reason enough to change my opinion. Of course, you’re welcome to yours as well.
If you ask me, the whole “my opinion, your opinion” schtick is kind of a conversation killer, but I’m sure Thomas cares quite a bit less about both of our opinions than either of us do, lol.
Well, you're entitled to that opinion as well.
It’s not worth relitigating the many reasons I’ve already mentioned. I will just note that your calling Gilman “erudite” is most certainly a bridge too far for me.
Ahhhhh, all these opinions of yours must’ve been in that one thread I avoided like the plague the last few years. No need to go there now, I’ll agree with you there.
We should be carefull judging anyone...a lot of us are in glass houses when comparing ourselves at these ages. Maybe someone to root against but to think we know these kids...
To a degree, yes.
But he also was never shy about saying his plan was to go to PSU, and that could have been a factor as well. He just had to convince the coaching staff he was serious about wrestling and success in school.
but wasn't cael relatively late to the party? i think i remember willie talking about how he didn't get the lack of attention and it seemed like minnesota was the leader.
Yes, could be, I really dont give 2 shits, he’s here and he’s great.
A late Cael is better than an early any other coach.
Cael is known to recruit late, but that wasn't the case with Carter.
This article says Cael visited Carter during his JR year. (Note, this is the source of the hilarious corn dog story.)
Carter makes me think of Muhammad Ali. Ali’s vociferous, boastful personality was shunned by many when he came on the scene. It was antithetical to the cliché of the humble, speak softly and carry a big stick, just happy to be here athlete. However, he backed it up just as Carter has done. For me, there’s room for all personalities. From the humble, more soft spoken Aaron Brooks to the brash, ultra confident Carter Starocci. Neither is more “right” than the other.
Virginia Tech was if any. IIRC, Carter gave the coaches (Robie, Frayer) some extra love after his match with Mekhi this year.
Robie is also from Erie and knew all the right people during Carter's recruitment.
I realize it’s very presumptuous to say this, but if Carter gets 4 straight titles, and passes on a chance for Number 5….not going to lie, I’ll be bummed 🙁
Watching and listening to Carter over the years I am pretty certain when I say the following:
1. He is quite grateful to his father and coaches for getting him to where he is.
2. He is extremely confident in himself because of those contributions and his own work ethic.
3. He doesn't give a rat's ass about whether you or I are "bummed" by his decisions. He has a plan. It might change in the future. But his decisions will not be affected in the least by our wishes. He is a unique character. Enjoy the ride.....however long it lasts.
Winning five might only be trumped by the fact that he PASSED on the opportunity.
Did he know only the right people or did he know @82bordeaux too?
Rumor has it that Bordeaux works out of Willie's North West PA recruiting office. (When he is not driving his boat through the suburbs of Naples)
