He will have to have a much more disciplined off season than the disastrous one last year when he was temporarily kicked off the team. He can do it, and has a good family and coaches willing to help him do it.
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You don’t need to know everything about his medical record. The guy was right, but Ben definitely has a PMA and could beat the odds and be a 20+ year guy, just not common. It boils down to him maybe living out a dream of being a head coach at a top program like Iowa, versus being more cautious with an easier life style to add a few more years to live. Decisions he and his family have to make. I still think he’s just trolling us with this coaching crap.
Well of course you do. Who the hell wouldn’t listen to an actual doctor who’s worked on your case?
“Meh…going to ignore how I’m feeling and what my doctor tells me. Doc Google and anonymous message board morons say this, so that’s what I’m doing.”
Not at all surprised you supported.
Why are people insistent Jordan Burroughs would be a great option? Has he coached anywhere previously or at least expressed a great interest in it? Previous coaching experience isn’t always required, but you better at least have the passion for coaching. Is the desire of some for him to coach simply because he was a great wrestler?
Not trying to be snarky, just genuinely asking the question.
Not trying to be snarky, just genuinely asking the question.
Askren is just having fun and probably at Iowa fans expense. Watch this video from only a few weeks ago, especially around the 3 min mark. He says he can't even attend his kids tournaments. He isn't coaching a D1 team anytime soon.
Thank you for posting this. It clears up a lot of us morans speculation. Including mine.
So I was never really a big Askren fan. Not sure quite why, but it was probably because of the steady stream of criticisms he directed at Iowa wrestling over the years, some deserved, some over the top. But I find him very likable in these videos. He's a good interview. He's natural around his wife and kids. He's very relaxed, smiles a lot, and seems to enjoy life and have fun. Can't imagine what he went through. I'm rooting for him.
Last week gabe had it going on. He is a lot quicker than i thought and he was offensive minded. Completely different wrestler.
Bringing it up once ehh ok he’s just messing around. Continuing to bring it up and there’s some truth there. I’m not asking Ben to come in and go live go’s with guys. It’s his mind, I bet he can bring in young guys that can roll around and show what Ben’s mind is saying.
It's called trolling
Bring in someone who Spencer looks up to, that might keep him around. Remember, Mocco is coming to Iowa largely based on his relationship with Tom and Terry.
I think the Team would see instant success if you start replacing Telford, Dennis, Terry and Morningstar piece by piece until you found a dynamic group. Tom isnt the problem, its the staff that has no ability to push back. And they all offer the same thing to the athletes. There is no diversity of thought
Changing subordinates isn’t going to change that dynamic. Who will they answer to?
How in the hell do you read my response and come up with this? I stand by saying I still think all this coach talk from him is just trolling Iowa fans.Well of course you do. Who the hell wouldn’t listen to an actual doctor who’s worked on your case?
“Meh…going to ignore how I’m feeling and what my doctor tells me. Doc Google and anonymous message board morons say this, so that’s what I’m doing.”
Not at all surprised you supported.
Spencer and Nolf have trained together and seem to have a good relationship and mutual respect for each other.
I love Spencer, but I’m willing to lose him at this point, if it means getting this program in the right direction.