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Could you give us some names? To say that these teams are getting one or two new guys from other teams is good information but without saying who the new guys are kind of makes the point mute.

They brought in Tommy Maddox as a transfer from Buffalo University who may or may not be much of an improvement for Davin Rhoads. They also have several incoming freshmen that could earn the spot: Anthony and Joseph Clem, Mason Kernan, Brycen Arbogast, and Tyler Wood. This is one of only a couple of...

2025 verbals Luke Satriano 125/133 Casen Roark 141 Brock Kehler HW Jason Torres 133 Gunner Andrick 141-149 The weights are what is listed on intermat Not as star star studded, as far as the rankings go, but definitely what we need after this years class. Light weights and a bunch of em lol Add to t...

Nov. 14th Rider University vs WVU

These changes are not supposed to take effect until next year, the 2025-2026 season. I'm not sure how much of an impact on the team it will be going from 36 or 37 down to 30, other than it will obviously eliminate some practice partners. However, I can't see the university spending money on 30 schol...

I agree with NJWVU, you put the best possible team on the mat. Flynn just got the ball rolling last year and if you regress this year that will hurt recruitment for the next year or so. You have to show future recruits that WVU is a place you can win and the only way to do that is to put the best te...

WVU keeping some of the best talent in state is good news all the way around. Gunner Andrick and Brock Kehler are very solid additions for the class of 2025. They have also recently got a commitment from Casen Roark, from Tennessee, who is another Top 120 recruit.

I would assume if Cooley was transferring out he would be listed in the transfer portal, which he is not or hasn’t been. Wrestlestat still has plenty of guys who are in the transfer portal listed as being on the rosters they are transferring from. But to the point of Cooley being around for Rune’s f...

With the list of Champions and other podium finishers listed under WHATS NEW there is no need for me to list them out. Are there any thoughts on the NHSCA tournament this past weekend or those who participated in it? My initial thoughts and opinions are Stephen Myers is hands down pound for pound th...

The 157 pound wrestler from Ohio University you are referring to is Peyton Kellar. I was unaware that he was in the transfer portal. This would be a surprise if it is true because he grew up about 30 from their campus and has attended their camps from a very young age. As a fan of that team, it woul...

Just seen where Tommy Askey, from App State, is in the transfer portal. He was a Round of 12 finisher this year at 157 pounds and has one more year of eligibility left. As much as I like Dowling, this would be an improvement at that spot and sandwiched in between Watters and Hall that might be enoug...

Are you sure it’s because of money that they haven’t made coach McBride a full time coach? 184,197, and HWT didn’t qualify for NCAAs this year, whereas last year both Cooley and Wolfgram did. Maybe they aren’t getting the results that they are looking for with McBride and need a different big man c...

I have been hearing some numbers for NIL that just seem ridiculous, I would love to know if these numbers are for real. Is there anyone who knows a wrestler personally or their family that can confirm some of these numbers? No need for names etc just confirmed NIL in dollars. I certainly do not kno...

The biggest problem with the NIL system is that it is very loosely regulated and there are too many loopholes that don't protect the smaller schools from the larger schools who want to poach their athletes. The only way Ty Watters or any other rostered athlete should be allowed to be contacted by a ...

Consistent top 15 is realistic, consistent top 10 is a big jump but doable with the lots of right kind of support, My idea there didn't come across very clear. It is possible to have a Top 15 consistently and break into the Top 10 from time to time. To consistently have a Top 10 team, that takes a ...

I totally agree with the sentiment. It is only realistic to have 5-6 guys in the lineup that can contend for an All American finish, and the others to be qualifiers winning a match or two at the national tournament. This kind of lineup sound a lot like what they have Va. Tech and that aint so bad.

I think this could be a thread to have a legitimate discussion about and to inform others of the NIL deals being offered behind closed doors. I have heard from a couple of reliable sources, with direct knowledge, of just how much money some of the top athletes in NCAA wrestling are making on their N...

I have it on high authority that Wren Baker is a big fan of the WVMAT college wrestling forum. Not really, I made that up but lets hope he sees this. The coaching staff has proved they can produce better results than the resources given to them, doing a lot with a little if you will. It's time to st...

The last time WVU has had multiple All-Americans was 2005, and as a team they should finish inside the top 20. With any luck this will help with future recruits and transfers.

Jett’s knee was definitely hurting him, I hate to see him go 0-2 but it is what it is. Hopefully next year he makes the jump to 133 where he can concentrate more on wrestling and not on cutting weight. Titus has a tough path back to the Round of 12 and if he gets there he will probably have Brock Ha...

I won’t say that I disagree with your idea because your premise is spot on. However, it’s just not recruiting kids that coaches have to worry about these days. Top talent is garnering big money from NIL deals and when it comes to money Penn State is a bottomless pit. With the rules set as they are, ...

Dennis Robin majored him the dual match against Clarion.

The number of guys on the roster has been an issue I've been contemplating on for a while. They will have 6 or 8 new freshmen coming in next year and I am sure they will be looking to pick up at least one or two guys from the transfer portal. As it is the coaches job to put the best team on the mat,...

Definitely a disappointing round. I felt like they all had winnable matches but the three losses were to good opponents. Titus had a close match victory over his guy very early in the year and Conley had already lost to his opponent early in the year as well. Let's hope they can come back through on...

Congratulations to Gavin Quiocho on a runner-up finish at the NCAA tournament, and also to Ty McGeary on his national championship. It is nice to see a couple of Division 2 schools consistently producing All Americans.

I don't have any idea, but I am pretty sure he will be good to go.

Day one proved to be a better for the Pioneers than the Hill Toppers (whatever a Hill Topper is). The Glenville State Pioneers sent two to the semi finals and will be guaranteed a top 6, All-American finish. Gavin Quiocho once again finds himself in the hunt for another national title. If he makes i...

Two is optimistic but very possible...Watters and Hall both have a very chance to make the podium this year. It is the national tournament and unexpected things are going to happen. Out of the other three, I would put more money on Jett to be the third All American, but for him to have that good of ...

Overall, I like the draws the WVU guys got for each of their weight classes. With all the parody in the 125 pound weight class, I think Jett fits right in and I like his chances to make the Round of 12. He definitely seems to wrestle better the deeper he gets into a tournament. Jordan Titus has beat...

The D2 National tournament begins on Friday and finishes up on Saturday evening. Some items of note that I seen while scanning the brackets. 133: Gavin Quiocho of Glenville State gets the 3rd seed. Looks to have a very tough Semifinals match and even tougher Finals match. 149: Nico Taddy of West Lib...