NJDan 1,096 Report post Posted May 16 Just days after the shocking news of the implosion of the cryptocurrency market, Michael Novogratz, one of the digital currency's biggest boosters and investors, has stepped down as head of the Hudson River Park's main nonprofit fundraising group, Hudson River Park Friends. On Thursday, it was reported that Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies had plunged to their lowest prices in more than a year and were in a startling "free fall."... https://thevillagesun.com/novogratz-steps-down-from... 1 DocBZ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrestleknownothing 1,519 Report post Posted May 16 1 hour ago, NJDan said: Just days after the shocking news of the implosion of the cryptocurrency market, Michael Novogratz, one of the digital currency's biggest boosters and investors, has stepped down as head of the Hudson River Park's main nonprofit fundraising group, Hudson River Park Friends. On Thursday, it was reported that Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies had plunged to their lowest prices in more than a year and were in a startling "free fall."... https://thevillagesun.com/novogratz-steps-down-from... The article clearly says one happened a month begore the other, noy days after. So what is your point? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJDan 1,096 Report post Posted May 16 The text here is cut directly from the article. I have no "point." It's just that Novogratz is a big wrestling benefactor so I thought his crash is relevant news. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1032004 1,466 Report post Posted May 16 (edited) 10 hours ago, NJDan said: Just days after the shocking news of the implosion of the cryptocurrency market, Michael Novogratz, one of the digital currency's biggest boosters and investors, has stepped down as head of the Hudson River Park's main nonprofit fundraising group, Hudson River Park Friends. On Thursday, it was reported that Bitcoin and similar cryptocurrencies had plunged to their lowest prices in more than a year and were in a startling "free fall."... https://thevillagesun.com/novogratz-steps-down-from... The article says he had stepped from the nonprofit group before the crypto crash, and it had been in the works for months. Hopefully he’s still committed to supporting Morgan State wrestling though. Edited May 16 by 1032004 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrestleknownothing 1,519 Report post Posted May 16 1 hour ago, NJDan said: The text here is cut directly from the article. I have no "point." It's just that Novogratz is a big wrestling benefactor so I thought his crash is relevant news. Oof. First mistake. Relying on The Village Sun: Correction: The original version of this article said Hudson River Park Friends issued a press release on May 14 announcing that Michael Novogratz was steppping down as Friends board chairperson. The press release was issued on April 14. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletcher 1,109 Report post Posted May 16 Also saw Askren walking around at the Northern Plains Open in beat-up flip flops and no socks... like a hobo. This crash is hammering all the big crypto players. 2 7 CoachWrestling, Idaho, Konquest and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheHeel 69 Report post Posted May 16 57 minutes ago, Fletcher said: Also saw Askren walking around at the Northern Plains Open in beat-up flip flops and no socks... like a hobo. This crash is hammering all the big crypto players. How many former 2 time hodge winner/olympians are coaching at regionals? hint: not a lot. Instead of being glad and welcoming, we have douches like this, calling one of the greats of our sport a hobo. Pretty weak. You seem to be a jealous man. Taking joy in your perceived financial downturn for someone else is pathetic. 1 Mphillips reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJDan 1,096 Report post Posted May 16 2 hours ago, Wrestleknownothing said: Oof. First mistake. Relying on The Village Sun: Correction: The original version of this article said Hudson River Park Friends issued a press release on May 14 announcing that Michael Novogratz was steppping down as Friends board chairperson. The press release was issued on April 14. This hardly seems like a significant correction. But if it bothers you, so be it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJDan 1,096 Report post Posted May 16 1 hour ago, TheHeel said: How many former 2 time hodge winner/olympians are coaching at regionals? hint: not a lot. Instead of being glad and welcoming, we have douches like this, calling one of the greats of our sport a hobo. Pretty weak. You seem to be a jealous man. Taking joy in your perceived financial downturn for someone else is pathetic. I suspect that this would be Askren's look no matter how much money he has. Also, if you are wearing flip flops you best not be wearing socks. That said, Askren often spouts nonsense on many subjects. That he holds a Hodge Trophy is no reason to believe he is learned or wise. 2 BerniePragle and CoachWrestling reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nhs67 2,063 Report post Posted May 16 Cool. How does this relate to actual wrestling? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plasmodium 2,266 Report post Posted May 16 11 minutes ago, nhs67 said: Cool. How does this relate to actual wrestling? 2 hours ago, 1032004 said: The article says he had stepped from the nonprofit group before the crypto crash, and it had been in the works for months. Hopefully he’s still committed to supporting Morgan State wrestling though. 1 nhs67 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nhs67 2,063 Report post Posted May 16 2 minutes ago, Plasmodium said: Just being a ponce, is all. Because I can. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Idaho 1,348 Report post Posted May 16 1 hour ago, TheHeel said: How many former 2 time hodge winner/olympians are coaching at regionals? hint: not a lot. Instead of being glad and welcoming, we have douches like this, calling one of the greats of our sport a hobo. Pretty weak. You seem to be a jealous man. Taking joy in your perceived financial downturn for someone else is pathetic. You missed the joke...settle down Francis. 4 3 JBluegill133, CoachWrestling, Relentless125 and 4 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheHeel 69 Report post Posted May 16 6 minutes ago, Idaho said: You missed the joke...settle down Francis. fine lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrestleknownothing 1,519 Report post Posted May 16 1 hour ago, NJDan said: This hardly seems like a significant correction. But if it bothers you, so be it. Given that you know they got that major "fact" wrong and had to completely re-write the article, how confident are you of the other statements in the article? And yes, it bothers me when people post garbage and then claim they have no point. 2 red blades and dman115 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Major Kong 87 Report post Posted May 16 (edited) 2 hours ago, TheHeel said: How many former 2 time hodge winner/olympians are coaching at regionals? hint: not a lot. Instead of being glad and welcoming, we have douches like this, calling one of the greats of our sport a hobo. Pretty weak. You seem to be a jealous man. Taking joy in your perceived financial downturn for someone else is pathetic. They were making a joke - you know, being funny, ironic, kidding. Lighten up Francis. (just saw I was late to this party, still bears repeating) Edited May 16 by Major Kong Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steamboat_charlie v2 1,161 Report post Posted May 16 The only thing America loves more than a redemption story is seeing someone brash get their comeuppance. I mean, the guy's got a giant LUNA tattoo on his shoulder for God's sake. That tattoo today would probably cost about 20 million LUNA today. That being said, he's still the richest person in the world that truly loves wrestling. 1 DocBZ reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheHeel 69 Report post Posted May 16 10 minutes ago, Major Kong said: They were making a joke - you know, being funny, ironic, kidding. Lighten up Francis. (just saw I was late to this party, still bears repeating) I get it - I missed the joke. My mistake is understandable though, as Ben gets a ton of undue hate from the wrestling world. He is our troll. We have to embrace him. 2 Idaho and Major Kong reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
portajohn 441 Report post Posted May 16 (edited) 10 minutes ago, steamboat_charlie v2 said: That being said, he's still the richest person in the world that truly loves wrestling. I thought that award belonged to Josh Harris from UPENN. Owner of the 76ers Edited May 16 by portajohn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wrestleknownothing 1,519 Report post Posted May 16 27 minutes ago, portajohn said: I thought that award belonged to Josh Harris from UPENN. Owner of the 76ers All I know is that I am not in the running. 2 1 wrestlingphish, portajohn and BerniePragle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ionel 2,580 Report post Posted May 16 43 minutes ago, Wrestleknownothing said: All I know is that I am not in the running. Who knows, for as little as you know you may possess hidden unknown wealth beyond any other known fans of wrestling. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steamboat_charlie v2 1,161 Report post Posted May 16 1 hour ago, portajohn said: I thought that award belonged to Josh Harris from UPENN. Owner of the 76ers I could be wrong, but my understanding was that the extent of Harris' contribution has been to give a few million to Penn. I'm not aware of everything the guy does, so maybe there's a lot more--please feel free to correct me. I'd be happy to give the award to Harris if he's more involved. (by the way, I'm not saying that any of these guys "owe" wrestling anything) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JasonBryant 2,098 Report post Posted May 16 4 hours ago, NJDan said: This hardly seems like a significant correction. But if it bothers you, so be it. ... I worked in a newsroom for eight years ... this is a significant correction. The date is 100% tied to the newsworthiness of the current crypto "crash" - since BTC is at $29,800 (as I type this) and on April 14, it was hovering around $40,000. But if factual inaccuracies don't bother you, so be it. 1 hlstone reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
portajohn 441 Report post Posted May 16 23 minutes ago, steamboat_charlie v2 said: I could be wrong, but my understanding was that the extent of Harris' contribution has been to give a few million to Penn. I'm not aware of everything the guy does, so maybe there's a lot more--please feel free to correct me. I'd be happy to give the award to Harris if he's more involved. (by the way, I'm not saying that any of these guys "owe" wrestling anything) You're correct. With what Novogratz has done with Beat The Streets is hard to top 1 hlstone reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VakAttack 4,016 Report post Posted May 16 2 hours ago, portajohn said: I thought that award belonged to Josh Harris from UPENN. Owner of the 76ers I thought that honor belonged to whomever is the next recruit to commit to PSU and the NLWC. ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
