Vega will absolutely have the opportunity to seize the starting spot and never give it back. I hope it happens.
You do realize he won the wrestle off last year for 49? He was asked to go 41 because Carter swore he couldn’t make 41 and the coaches also believed and still do that he can win a natty at 41. So then he takes one for the team and then Carter gets replaced in February. But now of all of a sudden Carter can make 41? Tagen has a chip on his shoulder and if his rehab goes well he will be getting his spot back I promise you.
Haha, you know I like you. Keep that in mind.
No he didn’t! He pushed a time limit and his underoos weren’t what somebody said weren’t spec.He struggled in the weigh in area at big 12s
Yeah, one of the craziest 30 minutes to an hour I’ve been around.
It was a crazy time for sure, wish I could've been a fly on the wall when John went back there. Sounds like he had a few choice words to say lol.
Not sure why he was allowed to be involved at all . Odd situation no doubt
Well, John has had lots of influence and has been a help to the new staff and transition.
Just shows what a joke the big 12 actually is that a guy who's not on any staff was able to influence that decision. Years ago the big 12 screwed over WVU at 133 after Lamont lost round 1 and mid tournament they decided to do a true match at 133 so Lamont would qualify for NCAAs . This off season a few big 12 teams will be leaving the conference for wrestling. And what happened last year definitely played a role in that.
Well, he went in with several staff members and retained legal staff…so, that little theory has plenty of holes in it.
Just odd when a person not on the staff is allowed in. It make others feel special treatment was given.
They aren't leaving because they feel John Smith had influence in a one-off situation. Come on man...
Is that the only reason no but it's definitely a factor. Administrations that are non affiliate members can wrestle in other conferences as well. Coaches were livid as they should have been.
There were two that were “mad” but I guarentee most didn’t want to take a year from two guys because they rode a bike too long and had skimpy under where on.
And I’d guess one of the two mad ones would’ve greatly benefited from OSU losing Tagen’s points during the tournament
I said two, but it could be more. I just know who caused the issue and one that was vocal about it.
I am aware of those sentiments, but we are also Wrestlers. If you don’t beat the best, are you the best?
If it were any factor, these programs aren't run by the smartest people. Have fun wrestling Cal Bakersfield in a conference that doesn't care about wrestling. Sorry John hurt your feelings.
Wrestling has rules at weigh ins . It's like that at every tournament even HS events . Working out must stop. It's not a new rule . You can say it's a dumb rule thats fine but all but 2 guys were able to follow it . It's over with now but I'm glad @DPJ1 brought it up.
F all the B12 drama. I just wanted to say I can relate to the scooter thing. And probably will relive it again
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Glad I could spice things up on a Friday lol. I figured it was water under the bridge at this point, but I guess not.
I understand that.
Zack is going to have matches like he had last night where guys just wrestle to keep it close.
Still he needs to hand fight better and not let them keep it close
. I wasn't gonna bring that up but since it was brought up let's discuss it