I agree with you its time to move on, to a new wrestling coach...actually after what I saw last night, its beyond time for a new wrestling coach
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I agree with you its time to move on, to a new wrestling coach...actually after what I saw last night, its beyond time for a new wrestling coach
Time keeps getting added at each level. Youth 1-1-1, JH is either 2-1-1, but making change to 1.5-1.5-1.5 this year, HS 2-2-2. So I guess they added a minute for college. You either need to do the first or all of them. Since a wrestler gets choice in 2&3 they need to be equal.
I'm in the same boat as you on this. Met KJ a handful of times and his character during those interactions was of a great man. Truly wanted him and still want him to succeed. Year 8 of him leading us, we shouldn't be only winning 1 dual.
You may have heard this from someone but it is simply not true. I wanted KJ gone 3, 4 & 5 years ago mostly because recruiting was dreadful. These last 2 classes have more talent and rankings than any since Cael was coach. I've been putting my firing demands on the back burner until we could see these guys on the mat. After tonight, I just don't think we can wait any longer. Need to roll the dice and hopefully we can bring in someone to keep most of them. One advantage is that it's not like KJ is going to get a new job somewhere and 'steal' them a la Cael.
Would like to see Kyven involved in some capacity moving forward. Not as a head coach obviously, but his drive, personality and optimism would be welcome as an assistant.
[QUOTE="ThatllDoCy, post: 5534186, member: 8384"]Will JP want to spend money on a new Coach? He may not be able to hold out much longer.
I like KJ and wanted him to succeed, but he has had time.[/QUOTE]
No, JP will not want to spend money on a new wrestling coach, and he won't IMO. When does KJ's contract end? That will be the only time you'd see JP make a move, but even then I'm not sure he would. He flat out does not care how our wrestling program does at all from what I can tell.
How disgusting is it that UNI beats us in football and beats us in wrestling, and now we're going to be paying for their athletic program.
Hope in Matt Campbell is about all this athletic department has to hang it's hat on right now. If he doesn't pan out, we'll have virtually nothing left.... except for cross country.... JP's favorite!
I like KJ and wanted him to succeed, but he has had time.[/QUOTE]
No, JP will not want to spend money on a new wrestling coach, and he won't IMO. When does KJ's contract end? That will be the only time you'd see JP make a move, but even then I'm not sure he would. He flat out does not care how our wrestling program does at all from what I can tell.
How disgusting is it that UNI beats us in football and beats us in wrestling, and now we're going to be paying for their athletic program.
Hope in Matt Campbell is about all this athletic department has to hang it's hat on right now. If he doesn't pan out, we'll have virtually nothing left.... except for cross country.... JP's favorite!
Wrestling isn't high up on JP's list of priorities but he cared enough to put it out there publicly that things need to improve or we'll have to give somebody another shot at it. That to me makes it pretty obvious that barring a miracle finish, we'll be getting a new coach next year.
No, JP will not want to spend money on a new wrestling coach, and he won't IMO. When does KJ's contract end? That will be the only time you'd see JP make a move, but even then I'm not sure he would. He flat out does not care how our wrestling program does at all from what I can tell.
How disgusting is it that UNI beats us in football and beats us in wrestling, and now we're going to be paying for their athletic program.
Hope in Matt Campbell is about all this athletic department has to hang it's hat on right now. If he doesn't pan out, we'll have virtually nothing left.... except for cross country.... JP's favorite![/QUOTE]
That bill has no chance of passing.
Last time I looked fans don't wrestle. Every year we hear excuses- injuries, youth, weight maintenance, pacing to peak in march. Each match/tournament should be viewed as the biggest match of the year. Very few athletes can pace themselves to turn it on in "big" moments. Bad habits become habitual and contagious!
I agree...Downey looks terribly out of shape. I think if the ref had been in better position, he might have gotten the pin. And yes, Kyven did a real nice job.
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Not sure if we are the third best team in the state. I'm thinking we could lose to Wartburg.
Sure looked stuck to me, and I had a decent view. Gotta keep wrestling after that though. Hope he gets back into shape here soon.
Yep..can't call a pin from this position.
