I was merely asking a question. Not a statement. Hence when I said “unless I’m missing something “ because i did not see him ranked on flo
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Was more referencing your comment "Room guy w/ line up potential later?" A recruit with potential to be in the lineup isn't a room guy.
It’s been a long week Spoonboy I don’t have the energy to debate you
I wasn't throwing shade your way (not my style). That's kind of what I said that you may not have known he was ranked that high because that was posted after you asked the question.
Plus he's from a farming family, therefore "Country Strong". Watch out to those he ratches onto.
The correct spelling is Cornhusker. Plural is Cornhuskers.
Fair. We have him in our 1A rankings so you are right that is probably where he goes this season.
#38 in his class refers to Class of 2027, and I always use Willie/MatScouts.
Not sure about others but to me “class” equates to grade when referring to a ranking. “Weight” is used when referring to a weight class ranking. Apologies if that created confusion.
Very much. I got tricked by Super 32 weight. I'd much rather see him as a full-sized 49/57 (if he's comfortable there) rather than sucking down to 141.
Not trying to call out any specific person.
I propose eliminating the phrase, “room guy,” until the wrestler graduates and it turns out he was indeed a room guy.
It’s belittling, especially for a guy who puts everything he has into the sport, joins his favorite team (Iowa), and I hope expects to compete for a spot and make the team.
Let’s remember Mikey Caliendo was ranked #52 in Flo’s class of 2021. Not a room guy.
Not sure why you responded to my thread. Again, I never said anything about the kid being a room guy, I've been nothing but optimistic about Dawson, I think he's a really good get.
As far as Caliendo, I can't believe he was ranked that low in HS. He beat Levi Haines, Dean Hamiti, and bullied Aedon Sinclair (to be fair he had a couple of years on Sinclair).
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l’ll take the grenade on this one since I said it should’ve worded it differently it’s my opinion that all these kids come here with the aspiration of being in the lineup my bad
Hawk- I was trying to avoid negativity. You replied about the issue most recently, so I replied to your post. Your posts were all great, so I figured it was a safe place to reply, without any implication that your posts were an issue. I apologize, my mistake.
First, no. We aren’t eliminating the phrase.
Start from the understanding it isn’t a negative term and go from there. It’s a phrase of endearment and respect, not a knock.
Room guys are those who don’t have the resume of a high level D1 wrestler but they take on the challenge anyway, show up every day, and grind. They are great practice partners and dedicated to making themselves and the team better despite rarely being recognized or earning much glory. Sometimes they end up wrestling with the varsity due to injuries or other issues. They give it their all when they do. And every once in a while, they earn a starting role over more decorated guys, and on rare moments they end up on the podium. That’s peak room guy, and always a hell of a good story.
Room guys are among THE most respected guys in the program. It is not a negative phrase in any way. No need to make it one.
I actually agree with this; I think the problem has been the term is overused ie sometimes a solid backup is described as a room guy.
I’d say that depends. Both can be true. Was he an Iowa state placewinner who built himself into a solid backup? He would still be a room guy. Maybe?
I know I should probably let this issue die but by my definition Jayce Rhodes = solid backup; Koye Grebel = room guy.
I agree, but some of the older, unrealistic Hawks, see it like this: Jesse Whitmer, Mike Zadick = solid backup; Jesse Ybarra, Joe Cruz = room guys. We are in different times and the old, crazies will do anything to not accept that. Accept it.
He knows, he's saying some people mislabel him as a room guy. Reread the post.
Rhodes is 100% a room guy. Didn’t win a state title in high school. Heck, didn’t even win conference his senior year. Comes to Iowa anyway and brings it on practice every day.
Lol My bad I was about 8 Coors deep and my Hawk loyalty had me itching to stand up for someone
Maybe keep it to a Sampler a night
Welcome aboard Mr Youngblut! Lets Go HAWKS.
Man I missed this place
Man I missed this place