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jstross

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Does anyone think Jax actually goes this year or is this just one of his freshman 5?
 
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DWKeller

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Does anyone think Jax actually goes this year or is this just one of his freshman 5?
If he does go and does great it will help David recruit. Whatever happens I hope it is something Jax and family are all in on. There is a lot more to Life than just wrestling.
 

Fatwoodchuck

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If he does go and does great it will help David recruit. Whatever happens I hope it is something Jax and family are all in on. There is a lot more to Life than just wrestling.
He's been out there before so he is probably pretty acclimated already so what's the difference between his situation compared to say blaze. He just missed the early season like a freshman that gets his red shirt pulled for an injury.
 

Goggles Paisano

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I think he ends up going this year. DT is ultra competitive and I think he wants to ensure this year's team out performs last year's team. The value of Forrest to the program 5 years from now is just too far out. Plus Jax will demonstrate he is absolutely ready in his 5 matches if not outright dominate.

I would definitely shirt him, but that is just me. I didn't think DT will overcome the temptation.
 

jstross

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I expect he's being given a 5-match opportunity to earn the postseason spot. Or at least that's the cover story, because he's obviously their best 133.
That's sort of what I was thinking. Minimally he has Frost and Ayala on the schedule. Probably a couple other good ones. If he beats those guys why not go? Unless of course they're back loading. I guess with NIL money kids will probably stick around for the full 4 years now more than in the past? That last part is a question.
 

Random4598375

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If he does go and does great it will help David recruit. Whatever happens I hope it is something Jax and family are all in on. There is a lot more to Life than just wrestling.
I’m sure Jax is the one pushing to go this season. Again, he seems like one of those guys who looks at a competition like 133 this year and wants in at all costs.
 
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kingstown

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I like a strong OSU. I like a strong ISU. The BIG conference can't hold all of the really good teams if college wrestling is sustainable imo. I really want a strong ASU to go with the other two. Plus I would root for Iran against Iowa ( I mean it is less dangerous). I do respect Iowa's tradition and huge fan base. I don't like anything about tOSU. The best thing about this year is getting the chance to see Tan Tom crushed after his great program is pistol whipped on a cold night in Feb.
 

FlyingLion

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Jax wrestling opens the door to an all true freshman final at 133.

Can't recall that ever happening before?
 

HikeNatParks

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I really didn't think it happen this soon but I find my self rooting for Iowa more than ok state
Oddly, I feel the opposite. I may’ve tried to dislike DT’s defection, but it’s not taking. Seems strange to be pulling for them in all bouts and duals against non-Lions--especially Hawks--but I will. :rolleyes:
 

El_Jefe

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I like a strong OSU. I like a strong ISU. The BIG conference can't hold all of the really good teams if college wrestling is sustainable imo. I really want a strong ASU to go with the other two. Plus I would root for Iran against Iowa ( I mean it is less dangerous). I do respect Iowa's tradition and huge fan base. I don't like anything about tOSU. The best thing about this year is getting the chance to see Tan Tom crushed after his great program is pistol whipped on a cold night in Feb.
Good reminder of the inside joke!