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Wrestling VIDEO/NOTES: Cael Sanderson & Drew Hildebrandt Media Availability

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On Hildebrandt's leadership, Cael says he's consistent in his approach and his leadership and his passion for the sport and that rubs off on the rest of the team.
 
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On Kerkvliet taking the next step: "I think he's just more confident. Everyone knows his story from last year, when he was off the mat at least six weeks." Adds that there wasn't really time to get him into shape. He continues to get better with each match.
 
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Asked whether Hildebrandt set the ton despite the loss to Suriano, Cael says that's just sort of the nature of any dual meet, but it's each guys job up and down the lineup to go out and do their job.
 
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On Berge's goals: First and foremost, he had eligbility and felt healthy and wanted to see what he can do. But right now it's just one match at a time and be ready in March.
 
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More on Berge, decision to go 165 was his and they support their guys and whatever they want to do. Said it made sense given his circumstances. Supports what Nick Lee said recently about guys choosing their own weights.
 
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On Brooks vs. Amine: Aaron is looking forward to getting the opportunity to wrestle Amine again. Was a great battle. They believe Brooks can make adjustments, but also expect Amine to make adjustments as well.
 
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Hildebrandt on now: Says he's just working on the mindset of going out and scoring points and says that if he goes out and does that he can win a national title.

Adds that winning a national title is why is came back, but he knows that every point and every win he gets will help the team along the way.
 
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On how he got here: Hildebrandt said he felt a bit burnt out, which led to his retirement before he started to miss it and thought he'd tried a new approach at a new school.
 
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Asked about Howard again: Hildebrandt says he's impressed that Robbie is willing to seek out advice and learn from more experienced wrestlers.

On wrestling Suriano: He's a stud and I was excited to get the opportunity to wrestle him. Hildebrandt working on changing his mindset to believe that he's "the guy" and he should go into those matches expecting to win rather than just keep it close.
 
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And lastly, on facing a guy multiple times in a year: They're practices for March and given the long layoff, he's personally excited for each of these duals.
 
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Just another week. Train the same, prepare the same, take care of classes the same, take care of nutrition/weight the same, and on and on. Who we wrestling this weekend again?
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Yeah, there were about 2-3 but when asked Cael pretty much did the Cael thing and diverted attention. You’re just never really going to get much in the way of soundbites from him.
 
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Just another week. Train the same, prepare the same, take care of classes the same, take care of nutrition/weight the same, and on and on. Who we wrestling this weekend again?
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Sure, but that doesnt mean the media shouldn't be asking about it. Maybe they did and it didn't come through with these posts. Ill have to wait for the video to get posted.

Not looking for bulletin board material, because we all know Cael nor the wrestlers will give it to the press in these situations. But media needs to ask insightful things......

Off the top of my head I might ask things like;

- Big Cass dropped a ton of weight this offseason and now looks like black and gold Hercules, do you think this transformation helps a HWT wrestler?

- KemDawg even though he is auditioning for a med alert commercial has looked on fire since his resurrection. How do you prepare for a guy wrestling at his advance age? You want to go hard but maybe not too hard, right?

- The joker has only made others laugh this season with low scoring matches. Does the tape suggest he has the stamina to chop wood and carry water for 7 minutes? Could it be said he is a few logs short of a full load?

- Is it true that it is best to get a match or two from a wrestler and allow them to save their redshirt opportunity for their next team once they enter the portal? Its kind of a favor to the next guy, right?

- Do you think Spencer lee can be a HC and train for the Olympics at the same time?

- Max dean has been super impressive from top with guys that seem not be as cagey or flexible as he is. Do you think adding a "OV" to end of your wrestlers name gives him special powers to help avoid being ridden for the entire 3rd period.

- Could you go into detail about how hard it is to train RBY to jump over a wrestler with not just one hand behind his back but 2 hands tied behind his back?

- Do you think it is BTNs place to suggest that the Bull needs to develop a Rocky philosophy of abstinence on the eve of big matches to save his stamina for an entire 7 minute match? By that I mean, does the BTN over do the camera panning of Bulls Wife?

- Would you agree with the position that there isnt crying in baseball AND wrestling?

- I realize your not a doctor but you've been around the world and met all kinds of people in this sport. Would you consider, that rocking in your chair incessantly is a sign of a mental condition?

- Have you ever wondered what is in the 3" binder of gold intel that Coach Brands has talked about several times that gives him the insight to make winning 1 championship in 10 years possible?

- Do you think it appropriate in 2022 to have a secret society pulling the levers of power of your program like the Inner Circle does? Does that have the possibility of showcasing an elitist and class system of fans that might lead to the demise of open and free discussion on message boards?

- Would you agree that most referees do not like tough wrestling?

- Would you tune into an episode of Jerry Springer to find out if BoNi is indeed the daddy of Iowa wrestling?


Just a few i came up with Im sure there are other things that could be asked
 
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Sure, but that doesnt mean the media shouldn't be asking about it. Maybe they did and it didn't come through with these posts. Ill have to wait for the video to get posted.

Not looking for bulletin board material, because we all know Cael nor the wrestlers will give it to the press in these situations. But media needs to ask insightful things......

Off the top of my head I might ask things like;

- Big Cass dropped a ton of weight this offseason and now looks like black and gold Hercules, do you think this transformation helps a HWT wrestler?

- KemDawg even though he is auditioning for a med alert commercial has looked on fire since his resurrection. How do you prepare for a guy wrestling at his advance age? You want to go hard but maybe not too hard, right?

- The joker has only made others laugh this season with low scoring matches. Does the tape suggest he has the stamina to chop wood and carry water for 7 minutes? Could it be said he is a few logs short of a full load?

- Is it true that it is best to get a match or two from a wrestler and allow them to save their redshirt opportunity for their next team once they enter the portal? Its kind of a favor to the next guy, right?

- Do you think Spencer lee can be a HC and train for the Olympics at the same time?

- Max dean has been super impressive from top with guys that seem not be as cagey or flexible as he is. Do you think adding a "OV" to end of your wrestlers name gives him special powers to help avoid being ridden for the entire 3rd period.

- Could you go into detail about how hard it is to train RBY to jump over a wrestler with not just one hand behind his back but 2 hands tied behind his back?

- Do you think it is BTNs place to suggest that the Bull needs to develop a Rocky philosophy of abstinence on the eve of big matches to save his stamina for an entire 7 minute match? By that I mean, does the BTN over do the camera panning of Bulls Wife?

- Would you agree with the position that there isnt crying in baseball AND wrestling?

- I realize your not a doctor but you've been around the world and met all kinds of people in this sport. Would you consider, that rocking in your chair incessantly is a sign of a mental condition?

- Have you ever wondered what is in the 3" binder of gold intel that Coach Brands has talked about several times that gives him the insight to make winning 1 championship in 10 years possible?

- Do you think it appropriate in 2022 to have a secret society pulling the levers of power of your program like the Inner Circle does? Does that have the possibility of showcasing an elitist and class system of fans that might lead to the demise of open and free discussion on message boards?

- Would you agree that most referees do not like tough wrestling?

- Would you tune into an episode of Jerry Springer to find out if BoNi is indeed the daddy of Iowa wrestling?


Just a few i came up with Im sure there are other things that could be asked
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There’s certainly a balance here. And I’ve definitely asked questions before that I know I wouldn’t get answers to from Cael. But when we only get Cael for 10-15 minutes a week, usually we’ll go in with 2-3 story ideas and asks questions around that you know you’re going to get answers to.
 
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CSauertiegPSU said:
There’s certainly a balance here. And I’ve definitely asked questions before that I know I wouldn’t get answers to from Cael. But when we only get Cael for 10-15 minutes a week, usually we’ll go in with 2-3 story ideas and asks questions around that you know you’re going to get answers to.
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Where is the fun in that?
 
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Asked about Howard again: Hildebrandt says he's impressed that Robbie is willing to seek out advice and learn from more experienced wrestlers.

On wrestling Suriano: He's a stud and I was excited to get the opportunity to wrestle him. Hildebrandt working on changing his mindset to believe that he's "the guy" and he should go into those matches expecting to win rather than just keep it close.
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Regarding Hildebrandt working on changing his mind-set to believe he’s “the guy”….. shhhh, be quiet, don’t let the secret out; that is by far the single-most reason Cael and staff have the success they do and why so many wrestlers consistently reach the top. Mental preparedness and belief in one’s self often overcomes many hurdles.
 
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Sure, but that doesnt mean the media shouldn't be asking about it. Maybe they did and it didn't come through with these posts. Ill have to wait for the video to get posted.

Not looking for bulletin board material, because we all know Cael nor the wrestlers will give it to the press in these situations. But media needs to ask insightful things......

Off the top of my head I might ask things like;

- Big Cass dropped a ton of weight this offseason and now looks like black and gold Hercules, do you think this transformation helps a HWT wrestler?

- KemDawg even though he is auditioning for a med alert commercial has looked on fire since his resurrection. How do you prepare for a guy wrestling at his advance age? You want to go hard but maybe not too hard, right?

- The joker has only made others laugh this season with low scoring matches. Does the tape suggest he has the stamina to chop wood and carry water for 7 minutes? Could it be said he is a few logs short of a full load?

- Is it true that it is best to get a match or two from a wrestler and allow them to save their redshirt opportunity for their next team once they enter the portal? Its kind of a favor to the next guy, right?

- Do you think Spencer lee can be a HC and train for the Olympics at the same time?

- Max dean has been super impressive from top with guys that seem not be as cagey or flexible as he is. Do you think adding a "OV" to end of your wrestlers name gives him special powers to help avoid being ridden for the entire 3rd period.

- Could you go into detail about how hard it is to train RBY to jump over a wrestler with not just one hand behind his back but 2 hands tied behind his back?

- Do you think it is BTNs place to suggest that the Bull needs to develop a Rocky philosophy of abstinence on the eve of big matches to save his stamina for an entire 7 minute match? By that I mean, does the BTN over do the camera panning of Bulls Wife?

- Would you agree with the position that there isnt crying in baseball AND wrestling?

- I realize your not a doctor but you've been around the world and met all kinds of people in this sport. Would you consider, that rocking in your chair incessantly is a sign of a mental condition?

- Have you ever wondered what is in the 3" binder of gold intel that Coach Brands has talked about several times that gives him the insight to make winning 1 championship in 10 years possible?

- Do you think it appropriate in 2022 to have a secret society pulling the levers of power of your program like the Inner Circle does? Does that have the possibility of showcasing an elitist and class system of fans that might lead to the demise of open and free discussion on message boards?

- Would you agree that most referees do not like tough wrestling?

- Would you tune into an episode of Jerry Springer to find out if BoNi is indeed the daddy of Iowa wrestling?


Just a few i came up with Im sure there are other things that could be asked
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You’ve outdone yourself with this one. 🤣

@backdrft76 — I formally nominate this one for inclusion in the “Best Of 2022” collection.
 
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dunkej01 said:
Sure, but that doesnt mean the media shouldn't be asking about it. Maybe they did and it didn't come through with these posts. Ill have to wait for the video to get posted.

Not looking for bulletin board material, because we all know Cael nor the wrestlers will give it to the press in these situations. But media needs to ask insightful things......

Off the top of my head I might ask things like;

- Big Cass dropped a ton of weight this offseason and now looks like black and gold Hercules, do you think this transformation helps a HWT wrestler?

- KemDawg even though he is auditioning for a med alert commercial has looked on fire since his resurrection. How do you prepare for a guy wrestling at his advance age? You want to go hard but maybe not too hard, right?

- The joker has only made others laugh this season with low scoring matches. Does the tape suggest he has the stamina to chop wood and carry water for 7 minutes? Could it be said he is a few logs short of a full load?

- Is it true that it is best to get a match or two from a wrestler and allow them to save their redshirt opportunity for their next team once they enter the portal? Its kind of a favor to the next guy, right?

- Do you think Spencer lee can be a HC and train for the Olympics at the same time?

- Max dean has been super impressive from top with guys that seem not be as cagey or flexible as he is. Do you think adding a "OV" to end of your wrestlers name gives him special powers to help avoid being ridden for the entire 3rd period.

- Could you go into detail about how hard it is to train RBY to jump over a wrestler with not just one hand behind his back but 2 hands tied behind his back?

- Do you think it is BTNs place to suggest that the Bull needs to develop a Rocky philosophy of abstinence on the eve of big matches to save his stamina for an entire 7 minute match? By that I mean, does the BTN over do the camera panning of Bulls Wife?

- Would you agree with the position that there isnt crying in baseball AND wrestling?

- I realize your not a doctor but you've been around the world and met all kinds of people in this sport. Would you consider, that rocking in your chair incessantly is a sign of a mental condition?

- Have you ever wondered what is in the 3" binder of gold intel that Coach Brands has talked about several times that gives him the insight to make winning 1 championship in 10 years possible?

- Do you think it appropriate in 2022 to have a secret society pulling the levers of power of your program like the Inner Circle does? Does that have the possibility of showcasing an elitist and class system of fans that might lead to the demise of open and free discussion on message boards?

- Would you agree that most referees do not like tough wrestling?

- Would you tune into an episode of Jerry Springer to find out if BoNi is indeed the daddy of Iowa wrestling?


Just a few i came up with Im sure there are other things that could be asked
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- Do you have a plan?
 
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You’ve outdone yourself with this one. 🤣

@backdrft76 — I formally nominate this one for inclusion in the “Best Of 2022” collection.
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Absolutely. That was epic. And I hope @dunkej01 isnt finished with his post yet. It's a great idea and could turn into a weekly update. Inquiring minds want to know these things. 😂
 
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secret society pulling the levers of power of your program like the Inner Circle does?
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Pulling levers in a Circle...interesting juxtaposition of words. Was that by accident?
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I think as Brady was coaching, he was working out and scrapping with his guys a lot and not worried about weight management, instead he was on a full feed and hydrating and probably hovering around 165 or just under and felt better than he ever has in his life. I think he got the revelation then he still got it and 165 is the move. Don't think it's a coincidence he hasn't gassed that badly yet despite just coming back. I still think he has some ways to go to get into tournament shape (duh) but we have 2 months for that and I fully believe.
 
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I love hearing about Howard. It seems like people have forgotten about him and especially about how good he is. I fully expect him to have an amazing year next year. Definitely an AA and probably the higher end. Getting to wrestle with Drew and RBY everyday should have him ready and a full year plus without competing should have his shoulder back to 100%. I’m really excited to watch him compete!
 
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zzs006 said:
I love hearing about Howard. It seems like people have forgotten about him and especially about how good he is. I fully expect him to have an amazing year next year. Definitely an AA and probably the higher end. Getting to wrestle with Drew and RBY everyday should have him ready and a full year plus without competing should have his shoulder back to 100%. I’m really excited to watch him compete!
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and Gilman.

Really looking fwd to him back on the mat, healthy. Last year was not who he is.
 
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