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PennState1985

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Honestly I kind of hope Bo goes to Nebraska. He’d be a big boon for their program and idk if it would decrease our chances with Miller.
It will depend on the independence of Miller versus Mr Bassett. I agree with you that Miller is not a given matched set with Bo, but the dynamic with the father is everything it seems. Unfortunately
 

PennState1985

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Just being greedy I would still 100% take Bo. He isn't on the Jax level anymore but I think he is still going to be really, really good. Also, it gets you in with Miller.

That being said - it is awesome we don't "need" Bo. He would be icing on the cake at this point.
I agree because I think he is a 4x AA and possible multiple champ but you also get the dad who is unbelievably high maintenance. Makes Mr Soriano look like an amateur.
 

AtownPoke

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stopped clock syndrome?

It was a great post though. Hope the compliment doesn't go to his head. :ROFLMAO:

Big Deal Diva GIF
 

AtownPoke

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There are some hard things to explain on a message board about this recruitment. I think a lot changed over time with OSU's approach on Bo and almost none of it had to do with Bo or whether Bo is a good kid and a good wrestler.
 
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There are some hard things to explain on a message board about this recruitment. I think a lot changed over time with OSU's approach on Bo and almost none of it had to do with Bo or whether Bo is a good kid and a good wrestler.
Well, you need to tell us so we can take it out of context, get it all screwed up, and start a bunch of rumors.
 

glorycowboy

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There are some hard things to explain on a message board about this recruitment. I think a lot changed over time with OSU's approach on Bo and almost none of it had to do with Bo or whether Bo is a good kid and a good wrestler.
Does it go something like we have a fixed NIL budget and when Bo committed elsewhere the first go, we went ahead and got Raneys? That substantially reduces our NIL fund. Now we dont have space or NIL for Bo?
 

chasepollard

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Does it go something like we have a fixed NIL budget and when Bo committed elsewhere the first go, we went ahead and got Raneys? That substantially reduces our NIL fund. Now we dont have space or NIL for Bo?
We didn’t spend a bunch on the Raneys. They came to win, not get paid.

As for Bo, they really messed up with the timing of leaving Iowa and the ruling involving Deloitte. He can be paid by a school, but if it’s NIL outside the school, he has to prove his value.

So, there will be some scrutiny on the school he decides on if he gets paid.

I’m sure there’s more? Either way, somebody is getting a good Wrestler that’s committed to getting better and better.
 

McScoreley

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Melvin’s recruitment will be independent of Bo’s. Goes without saying that getting Bo won’t hurt but it doesn’t guarantee anything. He’s also the only one in that household that really fits Ok State as well at this point and he is very much interested.

You can expect him in Stillwater for his own official visit in the Fall.
 

chasepollard

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Just being greedy I would still 100% take Bo. He isn't on the Jax level anymore but I think he is still going to be really, really good. Also, it gets you in with Miller.

That being said - it is awesome we don't "need" Bo. He would be icing on the cake at this point.
He’s on that level. Jax is killing it, and it’s very public. But Bo is 100% a hammer and thrives on getting better.

It also doesn’t get you Melvin. It helps, but it’s not a lock.

That being said, we actually fit him well!
 

okokzach

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Bray said today on FRL they're hearing that us and PSU are not currently in the running for Bo. On IG I saw Bo, Melvin and Keegan will be visiting Nebraska this weekend
 
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DocVdog

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Bray said today on FRL they're hearing that us and PSU are not currently in the running for Bo. On IG I saw Bo, Melvin and Keegan will be visiting Nebraska this weekend
Nebraska could get the clean sweep. Miller would be our big miss, obviously
 

DocVdog

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You sure Iowa is in that fight?
Iowa is never out of the fight. They have the money and the resources. They are one coaching change away from being right in the hunt. With as much money as their investors are willing to throw at them, and their lack of conscience of decimating smaller programs, they are very much a threat every year.
 
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chasepollard

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Iowa is never out of the fight. They have the money and the resources. They are one coaching change away from being right in the hunt. With as much money as their investors are willing to throw at them, and their lack of conscience of decimating smaller programs, they are very much a threat every year.
The problem with those resources is that the biggest one walks with TnT.

It will have to be done very right to keep ole Bobby in the mix.
 

Bucksnort_Dawg

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Looks like the trifecta was, in fact, in Lincoln in the last few days. Would be a huge get for Manning. I still believe that whoever gets Bo gets all three. Ala, Ferrari family.
 

chasepollard

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Looks like the trifecta was, in fact, in Lincoln in the last few days. Would be a huge get for Manning. I still believe that whoever gets Bo gets all three. Ala, Ferrari family.
They were and I disagree that Melvin is for sure package.

Either way, if Nebby got them, it’s good for the sport. I don’t think OSU is throttling down on recruiting, so it doesn’t kill us to miss those guys and it dang sure doesn’t hurt Penn State.
 

chasepollard

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I know there’s an early signing period but he doesn’t have to commit by then right? He could hypothetically wait until next summer.
Shoot man, I don’t know? I really had it in my head it was November?

But now I think it’s February?
 

Howie_Fartz

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Gotta give Nebraska props. Theyre developing guys and making moves. Im just looking forward to Manning being in GIA in a couple years. He's so easy to get riled up lmao . Me and a couple others had him so damn mad at CKLV a couple years ago when Jamison majored Hardy his hair got crazy and he got completely wild eyed and looked like Steve Martin had just done a line of blow and was headed to strip joint! :ROFLMAO:
 

Poke90

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Gotta give Nebraska props. Theyre developing guys and making moves. Im just looking forward to Manning being in GIA in a couple years. He's so easy to get riled up lmao . Me and a couple others had him so damn mad at CKLV a couple years ago when Jamison majored Hardy his hair got crazy and he got completely wild eyed and looked like Steve Martin had just done a line of blow and was headed to strip joint! :ROFLMAO:
He told me that he was gonna take me down. Lol
I’m not a fan of his but certainly give him props for the state of their program.
 

Howie_Fartz

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He told me that he was gonna take me down. Lol
I’m not a fan of his but certainly give him props for the state of their program.
I remember Jamison kept picking Hardy up that match and mat returning him and we were hollering for him to keep doing it and manning told the guy we were sitting with us he was gonna mat return him lmao!
 

TheJimReaper

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Gotta give Nebraska props. Theyre developing guys and making moves. Im just looking forward to Manning being in GIA in a couple years. He's so easy to get riled up lmao . Me and a couple others had him so damn mad at CKLV a couple years ago when Jamison majored Hardy his hair got crazy and he got completely wild eyed and looked like Steve Martin had just done a line of blow and was headed to strip joint! :ROFLMAO:
Reminds me of when I was at Bedlam a couple years ago with @NCPoke and Sammie Henson was getting all riled up during his son’s match. He threatened to beat at least a couple people up 😂
 
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