Meyer Shapiro at Wyoming Seminary

[rmg78]

Wittlake bailed on us.

yes, Wittlake bailed on PSU. That is true but I remember Willie telling the story on his show that he committed to Penn St without really even being recruited by us. Apparently Cael had no idea he was committing. So, yes, he bailed on us but at the same time he really was not being recruited heavily either. Also, if I am not mistaken he was projected as a 174 and Cael was strongly recruiting another projected 174 at the time, Brooks.

 

[PAHURDLER]

Also, if I am not mistaken he was projected as a 174 and Cael was strongly recruiting another projected 174 at the time, Brooks.

“Never heard of him.”
-TnT

 

[NittanyLion84]

If that was the case, then all of Cael's recruits would come to PSU. Personally I just don't think Cael is the "slam dunk recruiter" he once was. Look at this past off season with Bouzakis and Mendez on the line. Why wouldn't they go with the "slam dunk" recruitment. Perhaps NLI played a role and that's not gonna work to Cael's favor moving forward. Last year we missed on Figs and Poulin. Wittlake bailed on us. We've got future question marks at weights that need to be addressed. Is Cael filling those question marks with blue chip "slam dunk" recruits? I certainly hope so. That said, I'll be happy if Meyer and/or Mullen choose PSU. And I'm glad Kennedy is here now to help the program.

Part of PSU’s issues, on recruiting, is with 9.9 scholarships and rumors that very few get a full ride. If out of state, PSU is very expensive compared to other options. Depending on the families financial situation, in some cases, PSU could be a very problematic option, financially.

 

[CurtisLoew40]

Mullen doesn't have a PSU football offer, I don't think he's that big of a croot for football.

He will be.

 

[BrockBronson]

Just heard Shapiro is out for the weekend. He was around a yoga instructor which had Covid. Because he didn’t have his vaccination he is out and has to sit in his room. I guess his dad is really mad. The wrestlers who were vaccinated are good to compete at Ironman this weekend.

This world is getting crazier every day

 

[CSauertiegPSU]

He will be.

If Mullen hasn’t blown up by now for football, I don’t know how likely it is that he will.

 

[Media Fan]

No Facundo doesn’t count either.

He does for me. Anybody ranked in the top 10 overall would qualify imo. Do you consider Levi Haines a highly highly ranked prospect?

 

[86PSUPaul]

Just heard Shapiro is out for the weekend. He was around a yoga instructor which had Covid. Because he didn’t have his vaccination he is out and has to sit in his room. I guess his dad is really mad. The wrestlers who were vaccinated are good to compete at Ironman this weekend.

This world is getting crazier every day

My wife was in the class with that instructor!

 

[Dogwelder]

… I guess his dad is really mad …

This world is getting crazier every day

Hey now! Even dads deserve medical privacy! And one crazy dad does not an epidemic make.

 

[El-Jefe]

Just heard Shapiro is out for the weekend. He was around a yoga instructor which had Covid. Because he didn’t have his vaccination he is out and has to sit in his room. I guess his dad is really mad. The wrestlers who were vaccinated are good to compete at Ironman this weekend.

This world is getting crazier every day

Shapiro didn't wrestle last weekend either.

https://www.trackwrestling.com/seasons/DualMatches.jsp?TIM=1638988480579&twSessionId=lnlfzxnltu&dualId=6271213132&teamId=1192788138

So when did this alleged incident occur, or are you making sh** up again?

 

[Callthestall]

This is unrealistic. And I'm the guy who has in the past posted a lengthy list of Cael's misses over his entire tenure. If you go after the biggest fish, most will get away. And those 3 guys (Bouzakis, Mendez, and Poulin) aren't Snyder or Lee.

Besides, Cael isn't enough of a slam dunk recruiter but Kennedy gets him across the finish line?

And to pick on the other example above: we lost Wittlake when we gained Brooks. I'll take that trade every day and twice on Sunday.

Just a question on a recent miss not mentioned.
Crookham choosing Lehigh. He beat Howard who was a Sr. (injured ?)as sophomore.
I would think that has to considered a tough miss. PA kid that probably filled a weight in future.

 

[McScoreley]

Just a question on a recent miss not mentioned.
Crookham choosing Lehigh. He beat Howard who was a Sr. (injured ?)as sophomore.
I would think that has to considered a tough miss. PA kid that probably filled a weight in future.

I don't think we had much chance in that one. Kid focused on academics purely (and Santoro obviously is no slouch as a coach) and being close to home. That being said, he's almost certainly a 141/149 ... once again, we're filled at those weights. 2022 had a lot of studs at weights we're pretty set at for a while.

 

[johnstownsteel]

Just a question on a recent miss not mentioned.
Crookham choosing Lehigh. He beat Howard who was a Sr. (injured ?)as sophomore.
I would think that has to considered a tough miss. PA kid that probably filled a weight in future.

Still think Crookham is going to have a great college career but not sure how hard they recruited him. He’s a 141/149. With Bartlett and Van Ness not much of a need. I remember talking to Crookhams uncle back before he committed and he did tell me Ryan had some interest in PSU but I got a sense he had his eye on Lehigh mostly.

 

[Rhino80]

Looking at Willie's preview it shows Kolby Franklin wrestling 285. Did he gain 50lbs or did he loose wrestle offs?

 

[js8793]

Looking at Willie's preview it shows Kolby Franklin wrestling 285. Did he gain 50lbs or did he loose wrestle offs?

the latter according to the scuttlebutt. ironman has different weights and sem has top 10 guys at 182, 195, and 220 with only 2 spots in that range.

 

[johnstownsteel]

Looking at Willie's preview it shows Kolby Franklin wrestling 285. Did he gain 50lbs or did he loose wrestle offs?

Good eye. Yeah, that seems kinda strange but maybe missing something here. Isn’t he projected at 197 in college ? I’m thinking Hawkeye fans were saying it anyway.

 

[Eyecatcher]

My wife was in the class with that instructor!

She beat her in the room.

 

[tullfan68]

Aside from the increased risk of injury, is there any reason why one would think Mullen can’t do both? I know it is tough but i just can’t imagine Mullen not being able to handle it.

guess it depends on wether he wants to win gold or go to the NFL!!

 

[nitlion6]

And now look at him.

Kids who have winning national championships as their primary wrestling goal go to Penn State and learn to wrestle from Cael, Cody, Casey, Jake and the rest.
Those who rank winning national championships down the list go someplace else.

 

[Raw Daddy]

He does for me. Anybody ranked in the top 10 overall would qualify imo. Do you consider Levi Haines a highly highly ranked prospect?

The sarcasm should have been so obvious to you. Holy smokes.

 

[Dogwelder]

Kids who have winning national championships as their primary wrestling goal go to Penn State and learn to wrestle from Cael, Cody, Casey, Jake and the rest.
Those who rank winning national championships down the list go someplace else.

Agree with the sentiment. Also, many of Cael’s recruits seem to have Olympic gold as their primary wrestling goal.

 

[west2east]

Franklin is to big for 190 and Darrah at 215 is tough so he's gotta go HWT

 

[jpsolo]

Figured he wanted the match with Feldman, I’d think he beats their 220 but I could be wrong.

 

[johnstownsteel]

Figured he wanted the match with Feldman, I’d think he beats their 220 but I could be wrong.

I believe he lost a wrestle off to Darrah.

 

[jmadden1998]

Kids who have winning national championships as their primary wrestling goal go to Penn State and learn to wrestle from Cael, Cody, Casey, Jake and the rest.
Those who rank winning national championships down the list go someplace else.

Another live feed from the BWI Holiday Party when Cael walks in the room

 

[Media Fan]

The sarcasm should have been so obvious to you. Holy smokes.

I’m not that bright.

 

[nerfstate]

Another live feed from the BWI Holiday Party when Cael walks in the room

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Yer darn right. That #funstat Cael tweeted speaks for itself, but another way to look at it: Take away Ruth, Zain, Nolf, and Nickal, and PSU still has half again as many as the second place teams (and over twice as many as Iowa).

 

[El-Jefe]

Another live feed from the BWI Holiday Party when Cael walks in the room

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Live feed from HR, any time.

 

[Dogwelder]

I believe he lost a wrestle off to Darrah.

Darrah or his other brother Darrah?

 

[The Kid Twist]

No money, forced up a weight, and on top of all that, keeps getting called “Gabe”.

Do not underestimate the power of the Cult. 😉

THEY DO KINDA LOOK ALIKE AND BOTH ARE BUILT LIKE BRICKSH*T HOUSES! We call him Jimmy Dean?

 

[The Kid Twist]

He did say HS stud though… i don’t know if a 2-time NJ state champ and 2-time runner-up, in addition to the HS international accolades, count as being a HS stud

Don't be messin with my Bergen Catholic Boy!!!

 

[Ja1339]

Another live feed from the BWI Holiday Party when Cael walks in the room

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Wait, BWI has a holiday party?? 😳
Guys, my invitation’s in the mail, right?

 

[GantryZ]

We aren't using snail mail, check your Telex.

 

[dunkej01]

Wait, BWI has a holiday party?? 😳
Guys, my invitation’s in the mail, right?

Our secretary left for On3.

 

[Brian LB-U]

Agree with the sentiment. Also, many of Cael’s recruits seem to have Olympic gold as their primary wrestling goal.

Imagine the possibilities if they got serious about college wrestling....

 

[Lyons212]

Imagine the possibilities if they got serious about college wrestling....

Do team titles now.

Penn State 8
Ohio State 1
Iowa 1

 

[Sportfan2017]

Do team titles now.

Penn State 8
Ohio State 1
Iowa 1*

You forgot the Asterisk on Iowa for it's 2020 "win" Tee Hee

 

[matter7172]

Imagine the possibilities if they got serious about college wrestling....

This got me curious about the last 5 NCAA tournaments.

PSU - 18
Iowa, tOSU, OSU, Cornell - 4 each
Missouri, NC State, ASU, Rutgers - 2 each
SDSU, NC, ISU, VT, Stanford, Lehigh, Minny, UNI - 1 each

And, quite incredibly, PSU has won titles at each of the 10 weight classes in that time.

 

[Birdman007]

You guys still feeling like you'll get Shapiro? Any thoughts on when he is going to commit?

 

[82bordeaux]

You guys still feeling like you'll get Shapiro? Any thoughts on when he is going to commit?

Yes.
No.