Recruiting….

Trakker

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I am not sure what he is doing at VTech, but all the big recruits have them as a possibility. I will say this, Tony Robie gave a kidney to one one his wrestlers who needed a transplant, so he is definitely willing to go the extra mile for his wrestlers and that has to be worth something.
He didnt give a kidney to one of his wrestlers......he donated a kidney to the father of one of his wrestlers
 

Hawkfan1986

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Over the weekend I heard some news on some in state recruits from a reputable source at one of the state schools.
Gavin Landers is likely going to UNI, or at least they feel pretty good about it.
The Schwab bros (no surprise) to UNI. I think everyone knew that but they did want to experience what it was like to be recruited.
Dawson youngblut has visited Nebraska several times (unofficially I believe). He’s a fan of the coaching staff and looks to be a Nebby lean.
I don’t think any of these kids would be an instant difference maker at Iowa but all would provide good depth. I also love Dawson’s top game and think his hand fighting would improve leaps and bounds under the Brands bros, which would make him a tough out against anyone.
 

Waukhawk

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In my opinion, the Schwab's and Dhabolt are the ones I'd want. The Schwab's aren't going to Iowa but Maximus could. He's long, funky, and not done growing yet. He wrestles really well in and out of weird positions and can scramble. Needs to get better at his neutral game but has 2 years left and Sebolt can help with that
He could easily grow into a 174/184 and possibly a 197.
 
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SJP80

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In my opinion, the Schwab's and Dhabolt are the ones I'd want. The Schwab's aren't going to Iowa but Maximus could. He's long, funky, and not done growing yet. He wrestles really well in and out of weird positions and can scramble. Needs to get better at his neutral game but has 2 years left and Sebolt can help with that
He could easily grow into a 174/184 and possibly a 197.
Pretty sweet deal for Schwab if it works the way I think it works. If part of his compensation is tuition for his kids, then he doesn't need to use one of his scholarships for his boys.
 
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Anon1750875978

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Over the weekend I heard some news on some in state recruits from a reputable source at one of the state schools.
Gavin Landers is likely going to UNI, or at least they feel pretty good about it.
The Schwab bros (no surprise) to UNI. I think everyone knew that but they did want to experience what it was like to be recruited.
Dawson youngblut has visited Nebraska several times (unofficially I believe). He’s a fan of the coaching staff and looks to be a Nebby lean.
I don’t think any of these kids would be an instant difference maker at Iowa but all would provide good depth. I also love Dawson’s top game and think his hand fighting would improve leaps and bounds under the Brands bros, which would make him a tough out against anyone.
Gopher forum says DeSalvo from Iowa has decommitted/reopened his recruitment.
 

WrestleEveryDay

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I don't think Brands would entertain the possibility anymore, the Bassetts have likely burnt that bridge beyond repair. I think he is headed to Okie State, seen a pic of him celebrating and shouting out for his Bishop McCort teammate Jax Forrest big win.
I think he's heading to Okie St, too, but his cheering on his teammate is not an indication of a lean to any school. That's being a good teammate.
 
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InTheCircle

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Guys have a history of jumping weights at PSU. You see, Old Man Kasak has a farm...and on that farm he has some Cows.
Meet The Robinsons Pain GIF
 

HawkTalk3

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Not trying to be a Debbie Downer, but he also said he is going to start attending Cyclone RTC practices. Ramos and DT also going to make in-home visits soon.
 

IndianaHawk98

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When will we gain some good recruiting news… such a dry season and no good nuggets how we are having good relationships with top level recruits. Or maybe how we are leading the recruiting battle in specific high level recruits… hoping good news can come from this thread soon.

Also, curious on the big recruiting trip in the future.
 

Libertylover

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When will we gain some good recruiting news… such a dry season and no good nuggets how we are having good relationships with top level recruits. Or maybe how we are leading the recruiting battle in specific high level recruits… hoping good news can come from this thread soon.

Also, curious on the big recruiting trip in the future.

When will we gain some good recruiting news… such a dry season and no good nuggets how we are having good relationships with top level recruits. Or maybe how we are leading the recruiting battle in specific high level recruits… hoping good news can come from this thread soon.

Also, curious on the big recruiting trip in the future.
Seems like we had more hopeful news last summer, and that class disintegrated. Maybe the opposite could happen this year. We are in football season, so usually we have a weekend on the calendar that works for most of the top guys we are after. Last year we had everyone but the Raneys, but they did make an official to Oky St in the fall, so that should have been a clue, since they didn’t visit us until right before they committed.
 

dtripp26

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Sucks that Tom is out of the country but as long as Bobby is in town we have a chance. Sorry, I had to. I truly like our chances with this class. We just need to get the first commit and a little momentum. Come on Amato and Bachman, let’s GO! 😀
Welp, I didn't think of that... thanks
 
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chuck285

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Pretty sweet deal for Schwab if it works the way I think it works. If part of his compensation is tuition for his kids, then he doesn't need to use one of his scholarships for his boys.

Pretty sweet deal for Schwab if it works the way I think it works. If part of his compensation is tuition for his kids, then he doesn't need to use one of his scholarships for his boys.
With NIL and cash payments does scholarships mean anything?
 
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IndianaHawk98

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Do they all go to the same school?
The Bachmann’s go to FCA (Faith Christian Academy) out in the PA area. FCA has been considered the best school within the last 2 years. They have a lot of local talent and have a great amount of kids still coming through the program. Plus, they have a lot of other kids from other areas that practice with them throughout the year, especially in the offseason. Getting the Bachmann’s would help us greatly with other recruits.

The Kenny’s go to CBA (Christian’s Brother) out in the NJ area. I think they have gone practiced with the Bachmann’s throughout the year. A lot of top talent practices with the Bachmann’s Dad’s club.

Paul Kenny and Joe Bachmann are top talent that we NEED. Plus, their younger brothers are just as good, if not better (which I believe that are). So let’s hope our coaches are recruiting with their best foot forward!
 

Libertylover

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The Bachmann’s go to FCA (Faith Christian Academy) out in the PA area. FCA has been considered the best school within the last 2 years. They have a lot of local talent and have a great amount of kids still coming through the program. Plus, they have a lot of other kids from other areas that practice with them throughout the year, especially in the offseason. Getting the Bachmann’s would help us greatly with other recruits.

The Kenny’s go to CBA (Christian’s Brother) out in the NJ area. I think they have gone practiced with the Bachmann’s throughout the year. A lot of top talent practices with the Bachmann’s Dad’s club.

Paul Kenny and Joe Bachmann are top talent that we NEED. Plus, their younger brothers are just as good, if not better (which I believe that are). So let’s hope our coaches are recruiting with their best foot forward!
I checked their instagram, looks like Bachmanns have been busy with official visits to Cornell, tOSU, mizzu, and Iowa state before visiting us. Nothing posted about our visit yet, seems like tOSU is all over them, but forgot they have a prominent team mate committed there. Seemed strange to have these guys visit us with Tom and Spencer gone. Any other top 10-15 guys Visiting soon? Did they even do a home visit with Sidun?
 
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EIHCGuy

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Until TnT go, Iowa will not be anywhere near a national title. I understand their morals and standards. Those will not bring in the Bo Bassetts and Jax Forrests of the world.

Hence, we will be wrestling for 3rd or 4th as a team every season.

Need a fresh, young face at the helm.


Jordan Burroughs
Max Askren
 

Anon1751917054

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<<That help chances with Bassett, though slightly>>

When you are at Bo Bassettt level, you dont care who is there---but if you are a guy that is there, you care if Bassett comes, if that makes sense.

<<Until TnT go, Iowa will not be anywhere near a national title. I understand their morals and standards. Those will not bring in the Bo Bassetts and Jax Forrests of the world.>>

You might be spot on , but we won the title 4 years ago, and probably had the best team the year before that.
 

Libertylover

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Until TnT go, Iowa will not be anywhere near a national title. I understand their morals and standards. Those will not bring in the Bo Bassetts and Jax Forrests of the world.

Hence, we will be wrestling for 3rd or 4th as a team every season.

Need a fresh, young face at the helm.


Jordan Burroughs
Max Askren
Our athletic administration will also have to agree to look the other way on rule bending/breaking with this fresh new face to do the things Taylor is with recruiting the best every year. Having a billionaire or several multimillionaires in his corner is a must also to compete with PSU and now Okyst.
 
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