Coaching Staff Next Year

chipackhawk

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Come on Corby.

It would literally take a Iowa to pull him away from NJ. Does he want to leave? is that his plan? no and no. But IF a blue blood called, paid him enough and gave him money for an RTC, he's taking it.
Does anyone really believe that it was a life-long goal of David Taylor to pick up roots and move to Stillwater? Things happen and things change.
 

Babbahganoosh

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No. Michael Mocco, Bobby Duffy, Owen McMullen, and David Calkins are the 2026 recruits. A very underwhelming class. Only Mocco is considered top 10 in class. None of rest are Top 50. You may be thinking about unsigned guys in 2027. We do have a lot of 2027 Top 30 guys “committed” but not signed. We know what can happen there. We are paying the most outside of PSU and OSU, and those guys would jump ship if offered more somewhere else. But, for now, we do have an excellent 2027 recruiting class on paper.
McMullen Dr committed a while ago and signed with Virginia Tech.
 

WEH8ST8HAWK

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<<Brent should absolutely have been added to the staff when he graduated.>>

I should have bought Nvidia stock or Netflix stock when he graduated. Really easy to look back.
When he graduated he was more focused on hunting then getting good enough to win World Titles. He was focused on himself.If you believe a teammate of his, he had zero interest in helping other people get better,only himself,when he wasn't in a tree stand.
Maybe he has changed, maybe the above isn't a true reflection, but it's really hard to look back.

What graduating athletes right now will make great coaches worthy of a spot on a top team ?
What made Morningstar or Big Bob worthy of a spot on a top team? Absolutely nothing. At least the guys I mention have name recognition, something neither M* or Bob ever had.
 

Corby2

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I wouldn’t take it too seriously.. lol at Corby saying we don’t have our fingers on the pulse then throwing out Pritzlaff’s name. Complete and utter nonsense.
Yep because naming guys with little to no coaching experience makes sense. FYI DT situation is different now all the idiots think anyone can do it.
Everyone who wants someone who's gonna want 1 million a year hope you guys are donating.
 

maxpain

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Yep because naming guys with little to no coaching experience makes sense. FYI DT situation is different now all the idiots think anyone can do it.
Everyone who wants someone who's gonna want 1 million a year hope you guys are donating.

I don’t think anyone could do it. Literally just JB with a huge maybe on Kyle Dake so that’s is a complete misrepresentation.

I don’t have anything left to say to you on the matter because we look at things a lot differently. I’ll be here in a year or two so we can revisit this.
 

jakgray

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With all these next Iowa head coaches being named, and I say there all great names and I don't know who it will be.
I do know a couple of things.

1. There won't be one named until tnt decide to leave. (Sorry it just is)

2. About 25% will like the pick and back him 100% on every decision

3. About 25% will tell us all how he will fail and everything he's doing is wrong

4. About 25% will love the assistance and how there doing a great job developing and recruiting

5. About 25% will be yelling to replace the assistance and the recruiting guy doesn't know how to bring in top talent.

So the more I look at it, it's about the same as it is now. Morale of story different people same $*** and a whole lot of people complaining or happy.
 

ChicagoHawk2020

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With all these next Iowa head coaches being named, and I say there all great names and I don't know who it will be.
I do know a couple of things.

1. There won't be one named until tnt decide to leave. (Sorry it just is)
Yeah…. Beth is not Barta. This may have been extended a year(probably), but another year like this and its lights out.
 

Mattski

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Call me crazy but I'm calling Pritzlaff before Burroughs 🤷
No chance. The only chance of catching psu is going to be with elite recruits. Pritzlaff appears to be really solid at coaching mid tier guys up but that's not what it'll take to catch the big dogs. The next Spencer Lee isn't coming to Iowa to learn under Donny Pritzlaff.
 

ChicagoHawk2020

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No chance. The only chance of catching psu is going to be with elite recruits. Pritzlaff appears to be really solid at coaching mid tier guys up but that's not what it'll take to catch the big dogs. The next Spencer Lee isn't coming to Iowa to learn under Donny Pritzlaff.
Imagine choosing to recruit against Carl and DT with Pritzlaff instead of Jordan freakin Burroughs
 

Corby2

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Tony Robie, Mike Grey are getting recruits. Rob Kohl could get recruits.
Not enough name recognition for these people it's actually hilarious. They want the name 🤷. Those 3 have results not a chance need a name with zero results what are you stupid 😂😂.
 
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ChicagoHawk2020

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Not enough name recognition for these people it's actually hilarious. They want the name 🤷. Those 3 have results not a chance need a name with zero results what are you stupid 😂😂.
Your go to in these discussions is “people think anyone can do it” No. We think the greatest modern USA freestyler of all time, who is very personable and kids these days actually watched and look up to can do it. One other thing? People actually like him and a bit of the bias( not all obviously we’re Iowa) would go away.
 

ChicagoHawk2020

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I wasn't suggesting hiring them just that they get recruits, although Tony Robie would be my #1 choice. Rob Kohl is getting up there but if he were younger I'd be all over him if I had an opening. Wouldn't want Grey but he does pull in the recruits.
Recruiting has been nothing special for Grey. Especially when Knox and Vega bounced.
 

Corby2

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Your go to in these discussions is “people think anyone can do it” No. We think the greatest modern USA freestyler of all time, who is very personable and kids these days actually watched and look up to can do it. One other thing? People actually like him and a bit of the bias( not all obviously we’re Iowa) would go away.
HS kids today are looking up to Jax and Spencer and guys like that. When was Burroughs last world medal? Just not sure his name holds the weight you think it does with the HS kids.
 

TheREALSpooner

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He never said he wants to be a D1 head coach . He talks about youth wrestling as well 🤷You must be hearing different words coming out of his mouth

You either didn’t watch the interview or didn’t pay attention when you did. He’s 100% open to coaching but resources would be a huge part of any job he would be interested in.


When NIL was pay for play that was the time to get in. Now with NIL GO very few programs have rev share $ to get the best guys who transfer.

It’s still TBD whether NIL GO has any teeth. Plus there’s the “PSU solution” to that problem.

Yep because naming guys with little to no coaching experience makes sense. FYI DT situation is different now all the idiots think anyone can do it.

Imagine thinking it’s unlikely Jordan Burroughs can coach college wrestling. 😂



Did she tell you that? Let me guess because Ferentz son went is why you think this

Dude. Really? Maybe it’s time for you to sit this one out.



Not enough name recognition for these people it's actually hilarious. They want the name 🤷. Those 3 have results not a chance need a name with zero results what are you stupid 😂😂.

Yeah I mean why would fans be looking for a name when the best wrestling coaches in most of our lifetimes are Dan Gable, John Smith, Tom Brands, and Cael Sanderson? So weird for fans to want a name like that.

Coaching wrestling isn’t like football or many of the team sports. A big name willing to take on the challenge has a huge advantage right out of the gate and is likely to be a home run, or at worst a triple.

That said, I can’t say I’d be disappointed with Mike Grey. And probably Robie.


HS kids today are looking up to Jax and Spencer and guys like that. When was Burroughs last world medal? Just not sure his name holds the weight you think it does with the HS kids.

LOL Now I know it’s time for you to sit this one out. Amazing.
 

Corby2

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You either didn’t watch the interview or didn’t pay attention when you did. He’s 100% open to coaching but resources would be a huge part of any job he would be interested in.




It’s still TBD whether NIL GO has any teeth. Plus there’s the “PSU solution” to that problem.



Imagine thinking it’s unlikely Jordan Burroughs can coach college wrestling. 😂





Dude. Really? Maybe it’s time for you to sit this one out.





Yeah I mean why would fans be looking for a name when the best wrestling coaches in most of our lifetimes are Dan Gable, John Smith, Tom Brands, and Cael Sanderson? So weird for fans to want a name like that.

Coaching wrestling isn’t like football or many of the team sports. A big name willing to take on the challenge has a huge advantage right out of the gate and is likely to be a home run, or at worst a triple.

That said, I can’t say I’d be disappointed with Mike Grey. And probably Robie.




LOL Now I know it’s time for you to sit this one out. Amazing.
Yep I'm clueless 😂. Will let you guys go back to naming people with little experience I mean DT is doing it anyone can 🤷
 
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Hawkfan1986

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Yep I'm clueless 😂. Will let you guys go back to naming people with little experience I mean DT is doing it anyone can 🤷
Omg. You are insufferable. 1. It’s a message board, people are allowed to have other opinions.
2. No one here knows what or when Beth will do anything so stop being so damn sure about everything.
3. gable was an assistant for what like a year or two. How long was Cael an assistant for? Not very long before he forced his former coach out. Seems to me that this argument you’re trying to make doesn’t hold water.

continue to believe what you want to, that is your right. But please stop telling people what they should or shouldn’t share, and what they should or shouldn’t think. It’s a damn Iowa wrestling message board. You’re not even an Iowa fan.
 

TherealGrip220

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Robie is an interesting name that deserves a conversation. The other two I don’t think so.
Yeah but imagine trying to recruit against the Emperor Carl and fanny pack Taylor with the likes of Robie! There is no chance he gets a top guy to step on campus.
 

Corby2

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Omg. You are insufferable. 1. It’s a message board, people are allowed to have other opinions.
2. No one here knows what or when Beth will do anything so stop being so damn sure about everything.
3. gable was an assistant for what like a year or two. How long was Cael an assistant for? Not very long before he forced his former coach out. Seems to me that this argument you’re trying to make doesn’t hold water.

continue to believe what you want to, that is your right. But please stop telling people what they should or shouldn’t share, and what they should or shouldn’t think. It’s a damn Iowa wrestling message board. You’re not even an Iowa fan.
Yes it is a message board and people keep commenting about what I have to say so obviously I'm gonna respond it is a message board and all remember. When people tell me what I should or shouldn't think I tend to did the same that's how it works. Also you ever heard of devils advocate 🤷. And correct I'm not actually an Iowa fan I'm a fan of wrestling and individuals. I'm not a fan of any one team
 
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UNIHawk

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Yeah but imagine trying to recruit against the Emperor Carl and fanny pack Taylor with the likes of Robie! There is no chance he gets a top guy to step on campus.
He landed Jayden James (flipped to PSU), landed Bo and Melvin, Seidel, Burton, Gaj, probably was Angelo's #2 choice. I have a feeling you are being sarcastic but regardless.......