I wasn’t really happy about it, but that was because I liked Ryder and was excited to watch his development on the team, not anything to do with Rocco. Rocco was a finalist as a true frosh who wanted in. I understood the decision, too. I was hoping Ryder would stay and really level up and beat him for the spot, but that obviously would not have happened.
PSU - Ohio State '26 Match thread
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Fun behind-the-scenes look at the dual via the vlog Dylan Fishback and his wife have. I always like to see the personal side of wrestlers and their families. Dylan and his wife seem like a great young couple. His wife's attitude and perspective after his tough loss was inspirational for me as a Christian. Enjoy.
That was cool. Thx for posting.
I love these looks. They seem like a great young couple who aren't letting wins and losses in wrestling duals define them. I wish them happiness and success throughout life.
I can tell you the last 2 snap downs Rocco put on Fishback were nasty. If he ever gets up on Rocco again in third period by 4-5 points I'm certain he's going to avoid the ties and work the edge.
WAY 2 cool! Great perspective to see, especially from an opponent’s side. Wishing this couple all good things in life. Enjoyed Dylan’s humble, easygoing manner so much, I’ll now likely root for him in all non-Lion bouts. This kid sure ain’t no AJ.
Good stuff. Thanks for sharing!
Matches at REC Hall are inherently different (and better) than at the cold gray elephant on the east end of campus. This is a case where “vintage” is clearly better for the serious fan who enjoys the suspenseful silence that precedes thunderous excitement. All that “pumped in” stuff at BJC is just plain artificial.
I am sorry, but you have to take a back seat to me on that one.
After that stellar redshirt year I remain pretty surprised by Ryder's lack of development given the tutilage from both Cael and DT. He is definitely not the talent, I expected and seeing him wrestle this season, I don't know that another 3 years will push him into the top 4.
It's much clearer to all why he bailed so quickly, he must have known.
PS - he doesn't appear particularly athletic either ;-)
PSS - Will Ferrell is talking about me, not Ryder.
I really hated everything about this because it made it tough for me to dislike Dylan Fishback… and I like to maintain a healthy distaste of all things “Buckeye.”
Dylan seems like a very good dude and his wife is delightful. Thanks for sharing this. I might even watch the next one.
Happened 2nd year of Cael's tenure
Yeah and while I was a huge Bubba fan, I hated that match.
Bubba was cool until he wasn’t. Then he got a little douchy and petty.
Great video, thanks for sharing. My only complaint is why did they wait until the very end to show the dog? Always lead with the dog!!!!
Rocco’s two take downs in this match were the first two take downs on Fishback all season in regulation time. Prior to this match he had not been taken down all season in regulation. The only times he was taken down previously this season was in OT (SV or TB’s)…
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I had that popup on youtube yesterday. I liked them. I hope he wins out when he is not wrestling PSU. I guess it is the NCState influence. She is probably from the south. I kind of feel bad when fans travel and they have to deal with douchbag NE Philly trash fans.
Wife's friend was wearing PSU gear.
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I stuck with not liking anything buckeyes the video sucked
Especially if the dogs name is rocco how cool would that be huh
True… but Cael has shown he won’t hesitate at go with who he feels is the best guy and whoever gets the wrong end of that stick, even guys with bright futures, they get forced out and leave because. The lineup is important to them.
Max Dean coming in forcing Beard out and Rocco forcing Ryder out are 2 examples I can think of off top of my head.
Trust me I hope it happens. God knows Henkle would look really good at 174 in an Ohio State singlet if he is asked to sit next year as a redshirt freshman. And I only ask again because Cael has shown he won’t hesitate allowing AA’s to leave if he feels there is a better lineup without them to put out there. I know it won’t happen, and I’m not on here trolling saying it could or will. Just curious to how you guys think it will shake out since you obviously have the best pulse on it all.
OTOH, with Kasak having 2 yrs left, Sealey looks like he might not start until his SR year, and doesn't appear to be in any hurry to run for the exits.
BTW, nobody looks good in an Ohio State uniform in any sport. Bite your tongue!
(Also, if Henckel were to leave for any cause -- and I have no reason whatsoever to believe he will even consider it -- his sister on the Lehigh women's team.)
For clarification:
Both Dean and Welsh were returning national finalists. Beard stayed for a full year before leaving and placed 1x (8th) in his 3 yrs at Lehigh.
Cael also imported Conel, former NCAA 3rd. Nobody left.
Snacks left after Cael imported Kerk. A few years later. He never placed at nationals.
IIRC the only AAs to leave:
- Cruiseliner Nick: 2x national champ/3x finalist. Army brats think he moved a lot. PSU --> Rutger --> Arizona State --> Michigan --> Southern California RTC. I wish I made commission on his U-Haul account.
- Bearclaw: 5th as a grad transfer last year.
- Beard: 8th and 2x DNP in 3 years at Lehigh.
- Maybe Evans as a grad transfer this year?
- Facundo and Ryder likely will place, maybe multiple times. Neither looks like a future finalist.
Maybe I'm forgetting somebody ... but if anyone is truly concerned about this, there's really no reason to be.
Not an AA but after spending most of the season trying to win every match 3-2, Jake Kemerer was benched in favor of Vollrath and transfered to Lock Haven at the end of the year. Of course it wouldn't have made any difference, the next year DT bumped up to 165 anyway.
The dual of the century that wasn’t. In hindsight, what would have happened if 3 tOSU starters would have wrestled? We just found out:
Van Ness pinned Stiles
Duke MD Cannon
Haines Dec Kharchla
Van Ness pinned Stiles
Duke MD Cannon
Haines Dec Kharchla
As a fellow Christian, I gave extra thanks to the lord for giving PSU the strength, courage and drive to beat the living hell out of the Buckeyes.
Can I get an amen brother @District 4 ? How about you brother @Coultr77 ?