TBar1977 4,538 Report post Posted September 22, 2014 Cowboys are hot right now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grappler6 152 Report post Posted September 22, 2014 Nice pickup for them. TBar Do you think the uncertainty of PSU's 125 caused Pic to go OK St instead of PSU? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
potdangerous 26 Report post Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) Grappler, I don't have inside information, but it could be any of several factors. - Yes, 125 won't be up for grabs at PSU for two years. - It is easier for OkState to offer a better financial package than Penn State because of tuition costs. - Penn State may be saving up for a full ride for Spencer Lee (which could blow up in their face if Lee goes elsewhere). - Weather. - Piccininni went down to Stillwater, loved it, and made a "gut" decision. I tend to think this factor is increasingly diminishing (at least I hope so for the sake of athletes). - Finally, as with anywhere, Cael's program isn't comfortable for everyone. Some personalities aren't a good fit (or other programs are a better fit). Edited September 22, 2014 by potdangerous Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grappler6 152 Report post Posted September 22, 2014 http://www.flowrestling.org/coverage/251734-Wrestling-News-and-Updates/article/28128-Cowboys-Land-Top-Prospect-Piccininni Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 4,538 Report post Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) Nice pickup for them. TBar Do you think the uncertainty of PSU's 125 caused Pic to go OK St instead of PSU? We'll never really know. It isn't like the kid is going to say he went to Oklahoma State to avoid trying to win a spot at another school. We could be looking at Conoway - Conoway - Megaludis the next three years at Penn State at 125, so the spot may not really be open @PSU until the 2017-2018 season. This kid is really good and I enjoy watching him wrestle. Edited September 23, 2014 by TBar1977 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornercoach 448 Report post Posted September 23, 2014 ...the Cowboys public address person better start practicing that name!...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rlw028 106 Report post Posted September 23, 2014 Grappler, I don't have inside information, but it could be any of several factors. - Yes, 125 won't be up for grabs at PSU for two years. - It is easier for OkState to offer a better financial package than Penn State because of tuition costs. - Penn State may be saving up for a full ride for Spencer Lee (which could blow up in their face if Lee goes elsewhere). - Weather. - Piccininni went down to Stillwater, loved it, and made a "gut" decision. I tend to think this factor is increasingly diminishing (at least I hope so for the sake of athletes). - Finally, as with anywhere, Cael's program isn't comfortable for everyone. Some personalities aren't a good fit (or other programs are a better fit). Not to mention, it isn't a foregone conclusion that PSU will nab whatever recruit they covet, especially when that recruit isn't a PA Boy. Nevertheless, this kid is really good, and I was shocked when he beat WPIAL/PIAA stud Luke Pletcher in easy fashion. Okie State sure is doing well in the arms race the past year or so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wreferee 8 Report post Posted September 23, 2014 www.ussambo.com/members.html -- unlisted? (yeah, I know, PI, but couldn't resist) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scribe 1,835 Report post Posted September 23, 2014 ...the Cowboys public address person better start practicing that name!...... How is it pronounced? Looks easy to mangle in a rather spectacular fashion. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PapaBearSLIM 48 Report post Posted September 23, 2014 How is it pronounced? Looks easy to mangle in a rather spectacular fashion. Pick-A-Knee-Knee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornercoach 448 Report post Posted September 24, 2014 .. would have never guessed that... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYWRESTLER94 221 Report post Posted September 24, 2014 its actually pronounced PICH-A-NEE-NEE 1 HurricaneWrestling reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buck 65 Report post Posted September 24, 2014 Very rare name: popularity rank in the U.S.: #54,926 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HurricaneWrestling 1,123 Report post Posted September 24, 2014 its actually pronounced PICH-A-NEE-NEE Good call, NYWrestler http://www.pronouncenames.com/pronounce/Piccinini Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lu_alum 920 Report post Posted September 24, 2014 buck, not sure what your source was, but I found this (rank = 47,939, which isn't far off the number you posted): http://names.findthebest.com/93581/Piccinninni I only google'd it because I was curious where my name (Cronrath) fell on the list: lu_alum's family came in at #83,301 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scribe 1,835 Report post Posted September 24, 2014 Opposites attract. Smith is #1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYwrestlingnews 0 Report post Posted September 24, 2014 Piccininni interview about his commitment---- http://www.newyorkwrestlingnews.com/news_article/show/422019?referrer_id=1024271 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tofurky 617 Report post Posted September 24, 2014 Good call, NYWrestler http://www.pronouncenames.com/pronounce/Piccinini If you're pronouncing the name as a native Italian speaker, it's Pee-chee-NEE-nee, stress on the third syllable. American English, not so much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cangemi 228 Report post Posted September 29, 2014 anyone know if Nick dad Is his father Nick Piccinnini wrestled commack north in 1984 ish 126? anyone know? Frank C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smittyfan 42 Report post Posted October 3, 2014 I like Nick Piccinninni and Kaid Brock as a 1-2 punch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
provocateur 12 Report post Posted October 5, 2014 A-river-derchee. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RED 106 Report post Posted October 5, 2014 Cangemi, his dad did wrestle for Commack (a thousand or so years ago...). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
