Not sure you can do much without a college degree. It seems as though going to college for our past Olympic Gold Medalist's has worked out for them. Bruce Baumgartner, John Smith, Kevin Jackson, Tom Brands, Brandon Slay, Cael Sanderson just to name a few....Kenny Monday waited to get his degree and now is in the club coaching position reportedly "going to school to finish his degree". Henry is the only one exception to the rule and I remember after high school it was said there was no way he'd be able to wrestle D1 without going to Jr College first because of his acedemic performance in high school. Also what if a career ending injury occurs....then what? I've met DM's parents and it doesn't seem as thought they'd be advocating for him to stay at the OTC. I also know KJ's family and they've been tight lipped about this situation. Just wondering if USA wrestling is supporting kids not going to college or what, can't imagine that any NCAA coach would be excited about wanting a kid to go to the OTC for a year before college, if that year turns out to be indefinately.
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Not sure you can do much without a college degree. It seems as though going to college for our past Olympic Gold Medalist's has worked out for them. Bruce Baumgartner, John Smith, Kevin Jackson, Tom Brands, Brandon Slay, Cael Sanderson just to name a few....Kenny Monday waited to get his degree and now is in the club coaching position reportedly "going to school to finish his degree". Henry is the only one exception to the rule and I remember after high school it was said there was no way he'd be able to wrestle D1 without going to Jr College first because of his acedemic performance in high school. Also what if a career ending injury occurs....then what? I've met DM's parents and it doesn't seem as thought they'd be advocating for him to stay at the OTC. I also know KJ's family and they've been tight lipped about this situation. Just wondering if USA wrestling is supporting kids not going to college or what, can't imagine that any NCAA coach would be excited about wanting a kid to go to the OTC for a year before college, if that year turns out to be indefinately.
here is what i think.
first off some people like to stir the pot, that is just the way that they are and i believe that they get there kicks by doing that (they are demented at best) as for SLAY, he wantes to stack his program just like any and all D-1 coaches, he is putting on the sale job and he wants the guys at the OTC to move from the jr level to the sr level, he does not care if the kid gets a degree or not his goal is to help the kid ge to the gold.
sending any wrestler to the OTC is a tricky ordeal, you had better be on top of your kid or they can be up for grabs and that is for any kid that is there. so what i am saying is the cheese wants people to be all stirred up when this has been a ongoing situation way back in Feb. Willie Mikulus had not been at the training center 1 week and atleast two Big 10 coaches were already licking there chops on how thery were going to lure him.
last but not least i was told by someone living at the OTC that Slay has been encouraged by a former Hawkeye to go after DM, so it aint all Slay
first off some people like to stir the pot, that is just the way that they are and i believe that they get there kicks by doing that (they are demented at best) as for SLAY, he wantes to stack his program just like any and all D-1 coaches, he is putting on the sale job and he wants the guys at the OTC to move from the jr level to the sr level, he does not care if the kid gets a degree or not his goal is to help the kid ge to the gold.
sending any wrestler to the OTC is a tricky ordeal, you had better be on top of your kid or they can be up for grabs and that is for any kid that is there. so what i am saying is the cheese wants people to be all stirred up when this has been a ongoing situation way back in Feb. Willie Mikulus had not been at the training center 1 week and atleast two Big 10 coaches were already licking there chops on how thery were going to lure him.
last but not least i was told by someone living at the OTC that Slay has been encouraged by a former Hawkeye to go after DM, so it aint all Slay
Cejudo is actually probably a great example of why McCauley should go to school. He won a gold medal at 21, which is awesome. But now, 4 years later, his wrestling career is completely over (even though most international wrestlers come into their prime in their late 20s) and he has no degree to fall back on. There are a very small handful of dedicated Freestyle coaching jobs available, but that is the only thing he would be qualified for. And even if he does decide to now go to college, it'll probably be on his own dime rather than the free ride he would have gotten at 18.
There is really nothing to gain for McCauley by staying one more year at the OTC, since the Olympic Cycle just started. So if he decides to stay another year he is essentially saying he never plans to compete in college wrestling. In my opinion Slay even trying to keep him on at the OTC shows he is more concerned about short term medal count than long term life success of the athletes. If he does stay, I wish him the best of luck, and I hope he doesn't turn into another Cejudo.
Slay doesn't care about education but has a degree from Penn? Yeah that's an Ivy league degree and this is coming from a guy who doesn't have a degree and can't even spell! Thanks or the laugh!
PS hugs and kisses to mikem and juchoda you both are so negative you need some positive support
love queso
Slay doesn't care about education but has a degree from Penn? Yeah that's an Ivy league degree and this is coming from a guy who doesn't have a degree and can't even spell! Thanks or the laugh!
PS hugs and kisses to mikem and juchoda you both are so negative you need some positive support
do you enjoy making yourself out to be a giant ******? or is it just an unavoidable trait that you have? and for making fun of someone for not being able to spell, you're not so good at it yourself.
if it smells like a duck....
Just as I thought, thank you to Mr Slay on twitter, he was able to share with me what his thoughts are on education and a degree as well as share his contact info for Mr Meeks to use when he is assuming and throwing stones at a guy like Slay. Lesson be learn don't hide on a message board if you want to know something or call out someone go to the horse. Reason I have been successful is bc I refuse to make excuses, that's all cyclones and ISU wrestling has these days and that's why we are where we are at.
If you except having produced 1 all American in two years and finishing a historic worse than you need to think about what the tradition and program was before KJ arrived.
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If you except having produced 1 all American in two years and finishing a historic worse than you need to think about what the tradition and program was before KJ arrived.
twitter @lagranqueso
Also any one without a bachelor degree at the OTC must start or continue to work towards their education to maintain residency and be able to train. Maybe you should have done your research before spewing the OTC doesn't care about the athlete and education.
As for DM, I support whatever the young man decides. If he decides to train freestyle year round best of luck, if he wants to be a cyclone-awesome! If he doesn't end up coming I am sure it will be CS fault! Hahahahahahehehehehhahahahahaha
GO CLONES! GO CLONES! GO CLONES!
As for DM, I support whatever the young man decides. If he decides to train freestyle year round best of luck, if he wants to be a cyclone-awesome! If he doesn't end up coming I am sure it will be CS fault! Hahahahahahehehehehhahahahahaha
GO CLONES! GO CLONES! GO CLONES!
Its unfortunate if Destin doesn't end up at Iowa State. Its also sad that someone would constantly post negativity about a program he once belonged to.
Dear Mrs. Cheese Stank, the queen of all dung patties. I was wondering out of all the post that have been directed at you and all the things that have been said to you, you don’t make one statement to them but I come on the board and then here comes CHEESE “The Balls Sucker” man, for a guy that was AT ONE TIME such a good TOUGH wrestler how in the world did you end up being such a ho, you are as soft as drugstore cotton.
You love to run people down and run a program down but the bottom line is that YOU don’t have the skill level to do the job, you are what we call (DRIED UP – WASHED UP) all you can do is flap that mouth.
CYCLONE NATION IS CALLING YOUR PUNK BUTT OUT – SOOOOO PUT UP OR SHUT UP,
If you are one of us then reveal it or just continue to be the little girl that you are
You love to run people down and run a program down but the bottom line is that YOU don’t have the skill level to do the job, you are what we call (DRIED UP – WASHED UP) all you can do is flap that mouth.
CYCLONE NATION IS CALLING YOUR PUNK BUTT OUT – SOOOOO PUT UP OR SHUT UP,
If you are one of us then reveal it or just continue to be the little girl that you are
Making life decisions is always a difficult thing all I wish is that people understand what I'm coming from and that they support me. -DM
Interesting comment don't like it one bit hope he hasn't changed his mind, that's the last thing we need for our program!
Interesting comment don't like it one bit hope he hasn't changed his mind, that's the last thing we need for our program!
Why do you post? Seriously. It has to be an embarrasment to your son. I could see posting updates anonymously as "someone close to the Meeks family".
Queen of all dung patties?
Ho?
Ball sucker?
For some reason I can picture you and Seantrel Hendrson's dad in 5 years having a beer talking about how awesome your kids are and how they never had adequate coaching to fulfill their collegiate potential.
Hope Im wrong, but I see road trips to Lincoln in your future.
"Our program?"
No, it's Iowa State's program.
It is sad that you are so scared that you know the scorn that will come to you if you ever revealed yourself. You are a small bitter little man, and you have earned all of the contempt that has been heaped at you by CYCLONE fans.
You and all the rest of the hawks like nei on here rooting for Iowa State's demise is sad and pathetic.
The fact that you go to the lengths that you do, tweeting kids mocking their injuries, tweeting parents, etc, then to see you go suck **** on the hawk board, while claiming to be a fan...It makes you the most worthless person on this board.
I wish you every injury that you make fun of x's a million.
Now, have some balls and out yourself...Let everyone know who you are. I know you are such a coward that you won't, but to do what you do is shameful you piece of ****.
I disagree.
Mr. Meeks I appreciate your defending of the ISU program especially since you do have an inside source of whats going on. Hope John has an outstanding season this year.
There is an ex ISU wrestler from 8 years ago who lives in DSM area and is an ast coach at WDSM Dowling. I seen him last summer at Lied walking around in a Penn St wrestling shirt with coach Douglas. We talking about the same person SamsB?
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