Traub and Reid from LHU
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Traub and Reid from LHU
Didn’t Whitehill just transfer to LHU? Assuming looking for Reid as a backup, if don’t get Traub or Cooley can’t put on enough size?
I sort of figured that was going to happen. They offered him a lot more money than we did
Gage Curry to transfer to Pitt from America U. 125lbs from North Hills, national qualifier.
Thats great! Our two biggest holes got filled. I certainly wouldnt have minded McNally coming in at 74 (wouldnt say no to Krattiger either) but at least McGill has won some matches. Cooley is definitely interesting at HWT, hope he can gain some weight he could surprise there
This is great news! Now that said, I dont think he is automatically the starter at 125. Camacho was on the brink of being an NCAA qualifier as well so I think the two will likely be pretty even going into the season. Will very interesting to see who earns that spot
I agree 100%, it can only make everyone better as a whole when there’s competition at every weight class.
I agree on Camacho, he was clearly our fourth-best guy in conference as a freshman and then lost two one-point matches at ACCs to guys he beat earlier. He had a bad conf tournament but that doesn't mean we have a gaping hole at 125. I would expect Curry to win the spot though, just based on a 4x NCAA qualifier vs. a 0x NCAA qualifier. Curry only has one year so even if that does happen, it's not like Camacho would be buried behind him for long.
Very true. Curry could alo take a step forward considering the increase in competition and coaching at Pitt compared to American.
Looking at it a little further though, he's a 4x qualifier but his record at NCAAs is 1-6. All six losses by bonus points.
Most likely curry would start but may be bringing in curry will light a fire under Camacho and push him to be better since currently there’s nobody under Camacho that’s worthwhile
What makes you think he didnt have a fire before this? For some perspective, Camacho is far ahead of where Jake Wentzel was at the same point in his collegiate career. I think many fans underestimate just how difficult it is to be successful at the D1 level. Some guys make it look so easy that they skew the curve quite a bit.
Didn’t really mean it like he’s not driven but anyone works harder when there’s someone on your heels ready to take your spot
Fair, but wrestlers tend to be more self motivated than most athletes. Have to be to even reach the D1 level. I think just the pure competition will elevate both, and that certainly only means good things
Not sure who is going to hit the portal but the talk coming out of Cornell is not great at the moment.
The days of building a day a program exclusively through recruiting are over and just like recruiting the bigger programs are going to get the best transfer.
The Dean situation at Cornell got real messy due to the Ivys canceling and Cornell covid protocols and what they wanted Gabe to do as part of his job.
Just my opinion but I think Wick will go to Cal Poly with his brother, I have a feeling he already has a job offer from the new RTC opening there after he graduates.
Edit: but even if I'm right, PSU is still in on Shane Griffith.
Yea probably not because we are solid at 133 and 141 but was just curious because he is an interesting name with quit a few years left
Coach Gavins latest follow is tanner updegraff probably a 165 that just entered portal from lock haven PA kid
