redblades 322 Report post Posted March 1, 2015 After having seen the circus performance of "Iowa Style" on display at National Duals - including on-the-mat and off-the-mat antics - I've got to wonder: How does this affect Iowa recruiting? Does this kind of behavior attract certain kinds of kids? Repel others? It seems to me, with so much emphasis there on a so-called "intimidating physical" style of wrestling, - are the more skilled wrestlers going make other schools their first choice? One thing for certain, as a parent - if my son was looking to wrestle fro a top D-1 program, there's no way I want him going to Iowa! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LkwdSteve 142 Report post Posted March 1, 2015 I'm betting that wrestlers will most heavily weigh one-on-one interaction with coaches, above what they might see live or on video. Social media would be a distant third. Influence of parents, I'll leave out. Not sure where that would fall. Probably depends. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
concerned_texas_coach 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) After having seen the circus performance of "Iowa Style" on display at National Duals - including on-the-mat and off-the-mat antics - I've got to wonder: How does this affect Iowa recruiting? Does this kind of behavior attract certain kinds of kids? Repel others? It seems to me, with so much emphasis there on a so-called "intimidating physical" style of wrestling, - are the more skilled wrestlers going make other schools their first choice? One thing for certain, as a parent - if my son was looking to wrestle fro a top D-1 program, there's no way I want him going to Iowa! Do you have any idea how much love Iowa fans take in posts like this? Apparently not. Keep it up. You are thrilling many folks. Edited March 1, 2015 by concerned_texas_coach Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scribe 1,824 Report post Posted March 1, 2015 I don't remember texas coach being an iowa fan. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gromit 494 Report post Posted March 1, 2015 the hawks could be in the market for a few ex-hockey players to help protect their bench area 6 HurricaneWrestling, greco_gilligan, Cletus_Tucker and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IRTYTKY 67 Report post Posted March 1, 2015 After having seen the circus performance of "Iowa Style" on display at National Duals - including on-the-mat and off-the-mat antics - I've got to wonder: How does this affect Iowa recruiting? Does this kind of behavior attract certain kinds of kids? Repel others? It seems to me, with so much emphasis there on a so-called "intimidating physical" style of wrestling, - are the more skilled wrestlers going make other schools their first choice? One thing for certain, as a parent - if my son was looking to wrestle fro a top D-1 program, there's no way I want him going to Iowa! You're telling me that if one the top D1 wrestling programs of all time offers your son a full ride that your going to tell him absolutely not? Yeah ok, whatever you need to tell yourself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HokieHWT 593 Report post Posted March 1, 2015 After having seen the circus performance of "Iowa Style" on display at National Duals - including on-the-mat and off-the-mat antics - I've got to wonder: How does this affect Iowa recruiting? Does this kind of behavior attract certain kinds of kids? Repel others? It seems to me, with so much emphasis there on a so-called "intimidating physical" style of wrestling, - are the more skilled wrestlers going make other schools their first choice? One thing for certain, as a parent - if my son was looking to wrestle fro a top D-1 program, there's no way I want him going to Iowa! With your mentality I doubt your kids will have what it takes to wrestle at Iowa.... 1 Husker_Du reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zebra 545 Report post Posted March 1, 2015 I have to agree with Hokie on this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildTurkey44 321 Report post Posted March 1, 2015 Another Iowa Hate thread! Keep em coming! 1 Husker_Du reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WillieBoy 713 Report post Posted March 1, 2015 Sorry guys but there are certain coached I would not want my kids to wrestle for. Their sportsmanship, or lack of it..., their methods and how they go about things are the reason. Would not forbid it as a kid of 18 is mature enough to make decisions but would expect them to listen to why I think it is not a good fit for them. Why I don't like the coach or his program. If I can't articulate the reasons clearly I would not expect him or her to give it much weight. I would hope I have done a good job raising them to think for themselves and both weigh and value my input on decisions like this. 2 TFBJR and Alexander_Delarge_655321 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbdude 16 Report post Posted March 1, 2015 You're telling me that if one the top D1 wrestling programs of all time offers your son a full ride that your going to tell him absolutely not? Yeah ok, whatever you need to tell yourself. If he's getting a full ride offer from Iowa, he's getting full ride offers from many other programs also and would have many choices. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordNelson 552 Report post Posted March 1, 2015 Hypothetical full rides from top D1 wrestling programs are always good reasons to start hate threads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redblades 322 Report post Posted March 1, 2015 You're telling me that if one the top D1 wrestling programs of all time offers your son a full ride that your going to tell him absolutely not? Yeah ok, whatever you need to tell yourself. Oh, there's no questioning Iowa's past glory; it's the future that's in question, IMO. Are you saying you guys are OK with recent trend in Iowa's recruiting? If so, then fine! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perry 1,423 Report post Posted March 1, 2015 Details? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
okfine 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2015 billy george Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IRTYTKY 67 Report post Posted March 2, 2015 Oh, there's no questioning Iowa's past glory; it's the future that's in question, IMO. Are you saying you guys are OK with recent trend in Iowa's recruiting? If so, then fine! Id like to think Iowa has done a great job recruiting this past year. Only time will tell where those kids end up in 4-7 years, but id like to think they are sitting pretty well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hammerlockthree 2,587 Report post Posted March 2, 2015 Another Iowa Hate thread! Keep em coming! I'm trying to like iowa...then i see their fans trying to emulate their worst characteristics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
concerned_texas_coach 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2015 I don't remember texas coach being an iowa fan. You don't? I handle is texas twister on the Iowa forums board. I am from Iowa and have always been an Iowa fan. Does Iowa have great fans? Yes, so do all the other programs. Does Iowa have horrible fans? Yes, do do all the other programs. Some posters just need to mature. (and no scribe, I do not mean you) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tofurky 611 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 Without reading the whole thread, my guess is that a lot of top-flight kids really like Iowa's swagger. Not only does the team and their coaching staff project themselves as the "bad boys" of the sport, but they have the unquestioned legacy to back it up. Don't forget, in this day and age, a lot of the kids who are looking at Iowa have been endlessly vilified by online posters because they are a cut above the rest. They can identify with the same things they read about Iowa and may think, "Yeah, they get it... The results are there... Count me in!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 4,498 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 "Yeah, they get it... The results are there... Count me in!" What results? Iowa's 5th place finish in the NCAA Tournament? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VakAttack 3,994 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 What results? Iowa's 5th place finish in the NCAA Tournament? LOL. One good streak and suddenly you feel you can comment on Iowa's results. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 4,498 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 LOL. One good streak and suddenly you feel you can comment on Iowa's results. What? Only Iowa fans get to speak about their 5th place finishes? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heelpick 116 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 One thing Iowa fans like more than other fellow fans is Iowa haters. It is sort of like the Oakland Raiders. I really liked the old Gable teams, it was more of a push, set up, shoot mentality. The Brands leave a little to be desired but I don't dislike them either. The worst that could happen to Iowa by detractors is be ignored. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrestlingphish 1,023 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 What? Only Iowa fans get to speak about their 5th place finishes? Exactly what 5th place finishes do you speak of? The only year they have finished out of the top 4 since Brands arrived was his first year where they took 8th. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 4,498 Report post Posted March 3, 2015 Details. If it isn't 1rst place ............... :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
