raf tonight

Misalorales

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I think someone said he receives indirectly through sponsors using his name/likeness. Similar to when he was pimping Hawkeye attire prior to his decommit.
Yep I've gotten more information now. Seems like a work around always exists lol
 
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Babbahganoosh

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Unless he is not being compensated or that the compensation is going into an annuity to be collected on after his amateur days have concluded.

many athletes compete professionally in one sport, and if they don’t make it to the highest level they return to college to compete at the NCAA level.

Track athletes, for example, can compete professionally and their compensation is deferred until they are considered non-amateur.
 

ChicagoHawk2020

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Buchanan is going to destroy Downey, but at least we get to watch him wrestle. I would like to see him wrestle Hidlay and honestly believe he is a fairly tough matchup for Hidley. Buchanan is sneaky strong.
I thought Buchanan had a punchers chance to make the world team this past year, but I trust they had/have a plan for him.
 
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Misalorales

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Close, another PSU fan, but the troll your thinking of is Morales.
Lol close? Come on I get along well without causing issues. But I must admit...Lisa Morales and their whirlwind tour de force of trolling on this board and others was an inspiration for my username. Not a link or relation to the Mirasola brothers as some others have speculated.
 

Hawkapottomos Rex

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Yea which is odd for a multitude of reasons. 1 being he will demolish Henschel so what's the point? 2nd " An amateur student is one who engaged in athletic competition solely for the educational, physical,mental,social, and pleasure benefits derived thereof and does not receive monetary or similar equivalent compensation or remuneration for such participation"...Article II Section 1 2025-2026 PIAA Constitution and bylaws.

"A student LOSES AMATEUR STATUS IN AN INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORT WHENEVER......The student plays on, or enters into a contract to play on, a professional team OR AS AN INDIVIDUAL PROFESSIONAL ATHLETE IN THAT SPORT,or enters into a contract to represent a corporation, organization,or similar entity in competition or by appearing in public on behalf of such entity" Article II Section 3

I don't honestly see how he could wrestle for RAF and not be considered ineligible for the PIAA season? I'm also not a lawyer and not an insider so hopefully others on here where show me where I'm wrong.
G league basketball players are coming back to college so you're probably wrong.
 

Libertylover

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Lol close? Come on I get along well without causing issues. But I must admit...Lisa Morales and their whirlwind tour de force of trolling on this board and others was an inspiration for my username. Not a link or relation to the Mirasola brothers as some others have speculated.
I meant the spelling of the names
 

bman546

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I can't take RAF seriously.. i was so excited for it, but for every matchup that looks intriguing and legit, they have 2-3 fiascos waiting to occur.. It is one notch below celebrity boxing.. I love Mocco, but he is 43 years old, and has not competed in how long? Cayden Henschel is a social media promoter, and was a 2x WI State high school Champion.. not exactly top tier. My guess is RAF hopes he brings followers to tune in. Lance Palmer is 38 years old, and other than his lackluster Raf appearance in Cleveland for the first event, has not wrestled a wrestling match since Metcalf chose neutral and beat him at the NCAAs.
Mugzy.. may not have ever wrestled a match prior to Raf and is a social media personality.. Johnni DiJulius NCAA qualifier, I don't believe he accomplished anything as a senior level freestyle wrestler whatsoever... has a way of getting involved when there is an opportunity.. yawn.. I expect Pat Lugo to dismantle him rather quickly.. Yoel Romero, 48 years old.. enough said.. Colby Covington college wrestler, was decent.. But Luke Rockhold is 41 years old and may have dabbled in wrestling as a 5th grader maybe..
With that said, Tomasello vs DeSanto is a good match up.
Dake vs Kadik is good, and we deserve a rematch between Woods and Oliver.. so that is good.
 

WhiteDog125

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I can't take RAF seriously.. i was so excited for it, but for every matchup that looks intriguing and legit, they have 2-3 fiascos waiting to occur.. It is one notch below celebrity boxing.. I love Mocco, but he is 43 years old, and has not competed in how long? Cayden Henschel is a social media promoter, and was a 2x WI State high school Champion.. not exactly top tier. My guess is RAF hopes he brings followers to tune in. Lance Palmer is 38 years old, and other than his lackluster Raf appearance in Cleveland for the first event, has not wrestled a wrestling match since Metcalf chose neutral and beat him at the NCAAs.
Mugzy.. may not have ever wrestled a match prior to Raf and is a social media personality.. Johnni DiJulius NCAA qualifier, I don't believe he accomplished anything as a senior level freestyle wrestler whatsoever... has a way of getting involved when there is an opportunity.. yawn.. I expect Pat Lugo to dismantle him rather quickly.. Yoel Romero, 48 years old.. enough said.. Colby Covington college wrestler, was decent.. But Luke Rockhold is 41 years old and may have dabbled in wrestling as a 5th grader maybe..
With that said, Tomasello vs DeSanto is a good match up.
Dake vs Kadik is good, and we deserve a rematch between Woods and Oliver.. so that is good.
I watch highlights once in a while. It seems like it’s been a positive thing for the sport as a whole so far. And that’s really all that matters.
 

Anon1746362370

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Give me wrestling any day. We're our own worst enemies sometimes. Here we have a group trying to make a go of paying some of our athletes (after a few models have failed previously) and we just want to gripe about some of the matchups. I imagine those involved and putting up the money are doing the best they can to get the best matchups. I'd rather watch these RAF matches then then most of these worthless bowl games. Support the sport, email those involved with your suggestions or maybe invest some major money so they can bring you the greatest matchups that can be put together.
Lets help them out and list some matchups we'd like to see...
 

Jacob1one!

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Buchanan has to take on Romero?

Hopefully he wears that old man out and gets himself into some big match conversations. Dudes get exhausted against Buchanan, gonna be rough for someone that old, but they will probably get him some rest breaks or something.
 
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dtripp26

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Bo got cooked per usual when trying to talk ****

They went full Pedo State on Bo...look he's crying in the corner

child 44 GIF
 

HawkAlum2002

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Hope Austin can keep his streak against Tomasello going tonight, grab some gold in the process. Not sure what injury caused RBY to drop out at RAF02 against Tomasello, and he hasn't wrestled since to my knowledge, but if DeSanto wins maybe I will get that freestyle match between them I've wanted to see.