They lost to SDSU this week. I suppose SDSU can call it relevant? Lol
Show us the math
Iowa / Isu
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I'm not sure what to be excited about as it pertains to the future of this program. The recent new commits are great, but they're years away from stepping onto the mat and they're not guaranteed to even show up. At this point our transfer results are brutal. If the vision for this program stays as is, what is the hope without widespread change?
They can say whatever they want - they're not getting it done and haven't been for years.
He should've taken a page from Caliendo. He set the blue print. Control the match first, then go get bonus. A Tech fall in the 3rd is still a tech fall.
Kennedy was going for broke in the first 10 seconds, and you could tell he was sucking wind by the end of that period, and he played right into the counter wrestling.
Hell even if he went conservative like Ferrari did, he probably wins.
The 2019-2021 success was due to Penn State having a young program in a rebuilding process. Also the 2020 Covid year is void(you can say whatever you want). 2021 NCAA’s especially felt like a let down for you guys when Penn State had 4 national champs to Iowa’s 1. Throughly enjoyed today’s dual meet, instant classic.
So what is the issue. Training? Recruits? Assistants? I want change just like everyone but what’s missing
wish he was healthy enough to be on the mats to train guys but not sure how he could coach with his impairments.
Brands has been borrowing from Peter to pay Paul for a while to try and cover for his crap recruiting, it was bound to catch up with him and it finally has.
In the last 15 years Iowa has gotten 1-2 three total times. This isn’t even a top 2 program anymore.
As a PSU fan I am hear to say that the stall call on ISU was 100% warranted.
No thanks unless he wants to be an assistant. Iowa can do better
It's not Tnt's fault that Ayala is braindead.
Decision to take neutral was beyond stupid.
Now...you can blame them for recruiting 141/157!
Decision to take neutral was beyond stupid.
Now...you can blame them for recruiting 141/157!
The whole team sucks at scrambling, turning, pinning. Who coaches any of that on this current staff. Heavy hands to high crouch...please dont scramble- we are not prepared for shenanigans!
All of the above, but imo the primary issues have always been with training, the assistants, and TNT's inability to strategize during matches.
Training - They refuse to acknowledge that scrambling and wrestling from all positions are now essential components of modern training. It’s clear that no one on staff has the expertise to teach how to properly finish a shot.
Assistants – They tend to retain only yes-men and refuse to go outside the program. When they've brought in someone outside the program, those individuals rarely last long.. coincidence?
How is it not TNT's fault for letting Ayala go neutral? You're the ******* HC, you tell him to go down and get his point. You think Cael let's that **** happen?
I’m not saying he’s the answer, but at this point I’d take anyone who could bring some fresh energy and life into the program.
Well, regarding assts, Telford should have been replaced years ago.
Askren has bad mouthed Iowa for awhile which naturally has made fans dislike him, but he’s proven he knows how to coach wrestlers. Iowa is terrible at scrambling and finishing single legs, askren can fix that.
Not only have the Brands failed to close the gap on PSU but poor recruiting has allowed others to catch Iowa for 2nd. Okie St will pass Iowa by next year and leave them in their dust.
This isn't just on the Brands. The fanbase has been very apologetic for the Brands failures over the years. This has been building for years. Next year could get ugly.
This isn't just on the Brands. The fanbase has been very apologetic for the Brands failures over the years. This has been building for years. Next year could get ugly.
Yes, he's the coach. It's his program!
I agree, I don’t want to see any assts ex hawks unless it’s Spencer or Kem. Someone outside the program needs to come in, young and a scrambling mentality to teach.
Or completely break them down, which happens far more frequently than us being sharp in March!
I thought so too. He knew the team needed bonus and then he tried to do too much and it bit him in the butt. And in fairness, he turned out to be correct because if he only won by decision then we still would have lost the dual on criteria so we did need him to go for broke there.
The sky is falling! I wonder if recruits and old recruits who jumped ship ever check in here to see all of you shitting on coaches and athletes.
i bet Bo does. And smiles.
i bet Bo does. And smiles.
Total POS comment from a total POS poster.
We missed the guy we needed to hire last year. And the guy we were hoping to be our next coaching savior may not be interested in doing that.
That should have happened three to four years ago. The program is too far gone. TNT needs to be replaced. I am tired of temporary fixes and spending money on ineffective efforts. We are IOWA, not Michigan or Nebraska. We need someone who understands the importance of recruiting (only took Tom 15 years to figure that out) and can actually develop talent.
Grading the wrestlers today is so easy...
Keuter/Ayala/Bailey/Williams....F.
Wasting $500k on Hwt guy. Let him play football. The next takedown shot he takes will be his first.
Absolutely no offense against anyone with a pulse.
Hope mommy reads this thread.
Keuter/Ayala/Bailey/Williams....F.
Wasting $500k on Hwt guy. Let him play football. The next takedown shot he takes will be his first.
Absolutely no offense against anyone with a pulse.
Hope mommy reads this thread.
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Lol keep this energy when we get worked by PSU and tOSU in a couple of months. We also likely lose to Okie State in Stillwater and Nebraska could also be an L.
You apologists are part of the problem.