I have a few:
1). He is a very sharp guy, but his ADHD can get the best of him at times. When he is focused and on topic I really enjoy his analysis on anything wrestling, as much as anyone's. Strategy, position & leverage, training and nutrition, all of it. He is also the Johnny Miller of wrestling, free to criticize when was he sees doesn't meet muster. He has been critical of many things PSU, but those critiques are usually based upon the results test. Beau, Facundo, Harris in the lineup... yet he acknowledges when he is wrong or when things have changed.
2). His wrestling academy is really delivering results. The guy can develop talent very well. It has become one of the best talent pools in the country, and Cael seems to be noticing.
3). I really think he used to have a chip on his shoulder relative to PSU, but over time he had developed respect for the results. Sure he wants to understand Cael's secrets and steal them, but I think he is already applying many of the core concepts. He talks about avoiding burnout, having some fun, and not cutting a lot of weight often . I have seen a significant softening towards PSU and I really believe now if one of his kids asks ' where should I go?', what might have been an immediate Missouri, or to a Lesser extent tOSU or Iowa 4 years ago has become PSU today. The results speak for themselves, and Ben respects results more than anything. I am a little bummed Cael was late engaging Keegan or we might have landed him too.
4). His kids are starting to come to PSU, and I like it! Maybe he and Cael will become fast friends. Both have done it at the highest levels. I have respect for Ben's wrestling abilities for sure. Who doesn't love the funk, and he brought it in spades.
5). I do listen to a lot of flow, and there are times when he drives me a little nuts, but on balance I think that's a good thing it keeps me entertained and engaged. When he is on, he is on, and brings a lot to the table.
1). He is a very sharp guy, but his ADHD can get the best of him at times. When he is focused and on topic I really enjoy his analysis on anything wrestling, as much as anyone's. Strategy, position & leverage, training and nutrition, all of it. He is also the Johnny Miller of wrestling, free to criticize when was he sees doesn't meet muster. He has been critical of many things PSU, but those critiques are usually based upon the results test. Beau, Facundo, Harris in the lineup... yet he acknowledges when he is wrong or when things have changed.
2). His wrestling academy is really delivering results. The guy can develop talent very well. It has become one of the best talent pools in the country, and Cael seems to be noticing.
3). I really think he used to have a chip on his shoulder relative to PSU, but over time he had developed respect for the results. Sure he wants to understand Cael's secrets and steal them, but I think he is already applying many of the core concepts. He talks about avoiding burnout, having some fun, and not cutting a lot of weight often . I have seen a significant softening towards PSU and I really believe now if one of his kids asks ' where should I go?', what might have been an immediate Missouri, or to a Lesser extent tOSU or Iowa 4 years ago has become PSU today. The results speak for themselves, and Ben respects results more than anything. I am a little bummed Cael was late engaging Keegan or we might have landed him too.
4). His kids are starting to come to PSU, and I like it! Maybe he and Cael will become fast friends. Both have done it at the highest levels. I have respect for Ben's wrestling abilities for sure. Who doesn't love the funk, and he brought it in spades.
5). I do listen to a lot of flow, and there are times when he drives me a little nuts, but on balance I think that's a good thing it keeps me entertained and engaged. When he is on, he is on, and brings a lot to the table.
