Penn State Tuesday takes: On Bo Bassett's re-newed recruitment, the Lions' football roster update, and more
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Penn State Tuesday takes: On Bo Bassett's re-newed recruitment, the Lions' football roster update, and more
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It's a bit disingenuous to not mention the coin Bassett will be demanding. Will PSU be willing to pony up and how does this fit in with Sanderson's culture?
Lots of chatter about working out….. a quick search……..not sure if this applies.
Rules for Unsigned Wrestlers Working Out at RTCs (Regional Training Centers)
Unsigned wrestlers, especially those considered "prospective student-athletes" (PSA) who have not yet signed a National Letter of Intent, are subject to specific rules regarding their participation in RTC workouts.
Here's a breakdown of the key regulations:
1. USA Wrestling Membership and Qualification:
RTC rules are reviewed annually by USA Wrestling, and the centers are intended for Olympic development. For detailed information on qualifications or specific rules, contacting the RTC or USA Wrestling is recommended. For more detailed information on Regional Training Center Criteria, refer to the document available on TheMat.com.
Rules for Unsigned Wrestlers Working Out at RTCs (Regional Training Centers)
Unsigned wrestlers, especially those considered "prospective student-athletes" (PSA) who have not yet signed a National Letter of Intent, are subject to specific rules regarding their participation in RTC workouts.
Here's a breakdown of the key regulations:
1. USA Wrestling Membership and Qualification:
- Mandatory Membership: All wrestlers participating in RTC practices must be current athlete members of USA Wrestling.
- Meeting Qualification Criteria: You must meet at least one of the specific qualification criteria outlined by USA Wrestling for RTC participation. These criteria generally include achieving a certain level of performance in national or international wrestling competitions.
RTC rules are reviewed annually by USA Wrestling, and the centers are intended for Olympic development. For detailed information on qualifications or specific rules, contacting the RTC or USA Wrestling is recommended. For more detailed information on Regional Training Center Criteria, refer to the document available on TheMat.com.
It isn't like Penn State doesn't spend money in the NIL sphere for recruiting. I'm not sure why wrestling fans have this negative view when NIL money is spent on recruiting. That's how the game is played, by all top tier schools including our own. It's also unlikely Basset is going to get as much as he was going to get at Iowa. I think it's relatively obvious he wants a better and more supportive training situation above anything else. Will he get paid? Absolutely. Is that somehow indicative of him being a culture problem within the room? I do not think so. Only Cael and company know but the fact they're visiting and continuing to recruit him I'll assume they are not worried about him being a poor culture or room fit.
Bo can train at the RTC at Penn st he lives within 250 miles . Jax doesn't like within 250 mile of Stillwater. That's why the working out things keeps being talked about
So, without studying it in detail, it sounds like the Bassett family got mad that Brands decided to follow the rules!
Probably why PSU needs a GM, Steadman, just to invest time in compliance, beyond the NCAA among a host of other things.
I give the Bassetts a ton of credit at development, both as wrestlers and as brand developers ( no pun intended ).
The old saying “haste makes waste” may apply to both sides. It is easy to move too fast when trying to pull together what amounts to a big deal……..while navigating unfamiliar territory.
I give the Bassetts a ton of credit at development, both as wrestlers and as brand developers ( no pun intended ).
The old saying “haste makes waste” may apply to both sides. It is easy to move too fast when trying to pull together what amounts to a big deal……..while navigating unfamiliar territory.
Probably why PSU needs a GM, Steadman, just to invest time in compliance, beyond the NCAA among a host of other things.
I give the Bassetts a ton of credit at development, both as wrestlers and as brand developers ( no pun intended ).
The old saying “haste makes waste” may apply to both sides. It is easy to move too fast when trying to pull together what amounts to a big deal……..while navigating unfamiliar territory
I give the Bassetts a ton of credit at development, both as wrestlers and as brand developers ( no pun intended ).
The old saying “haste makes waste” may apply to both sides. It is easy to move too fast when trying to pull together what amounts to a big deal……..while navigating unfamiliar territory
It's also a bit disingenuous to suggest Cael can't handle this.
Spot on. He's managed rosters with multiple generational superstars, navigating through crowded line-ups. I think he can certainly manage Bo Bassett and family.