What do you want to ask Keith Gavin?

[Eric_Knopsnyder]

Hey everyone, I've got some exciting news.
Keith Gavin has agreed to sit down with me to answer YOUR questions.

Post your questions here. I don't think it will be an issue with this group, as I don't think we have keyboard warriors here, but I'd ask that everyone keeps the same respectful tone as you'd have if you were asking the question in person. (And I can't guarantee all questions will be answered)

 

[lucac]

Has NIL become the main factor in recruiting like it has for football and basketball?

 

[wrestlingfan22]

I have two off the top of my head:
1. What impact has Coach Rosselli had on the team this year? Specifically in regards to the lightweights but also overall.
2. With weights like 125 and 165 where there are clear roster battles, Which do you value more, who is beating who in the room or results in matches for who gets the starting looks? Also do you take dual vs tournament performance into account when assessing that?

 

[brunopittfan]

Hey everyone, I've got some exciting news.
Keith Gavin has agreed to sit down with me to answer YOUR questions.

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Post your questions here. I don't think it will be an issue with this group, as I don't think we have keyboard warriors here, but I'd ask that everyone keeps the same respectful tone as you'd have if you were asking the question in person. (And I can't guarantee all questions will be answered)

At the end of last season, Keith mentioned he expects more and that the team really needs to get to work, in the off-season. The Navy duel was obviously a good start. What was the biggest thing he wanted to see improvement overall? I feel like it was just being more aggressive and offensive, but that's just my take. Can he name 2-3 wresters who he thinks really got after it (in the off season) and expects big things from this season?

 

[Warriordan]

do we recruit eastern pa hard enough

 

[Silkky1982]

What is the main reason for the lack of top recruits coming to Pitt?

 

[TJ-Pinzburgh]

With NIL’s impact to collegiate sports. How does Pitt raise more NIL money to compete with top wrestling programs?

Victory Heights could be huge impact to help
host more camps and clinics. Possibility to host Flo events like Who’s Number One or NWCA All Star Classic. Additional connection to local schools host WPIAL playoffs or Regionals.

 

[pittchagg]

I am not a knowledgeable wrestling person, but I am curious about two things:

1. It felt like for the past decade or so, there’s been a massive emphasis on developing RTC’s to attract top talent. With NIL and direct compensation, is there a feeling that RTC’s will become less important for most programs? Or will it be more of a thing where “the excellent programs will have both, and the talent will go there”?

2. I’m curious to hear about some specifics as to how the new facility will help the program. The Field House was obviously subpar for a collection of reasons, but I’m curious to hear about some ways that the new facility will help the program - will the new practice facility have more mats or capacity? Same with the weight room and S&C facility?

 

[Ryno53]

Have the recent rule changes changed your perspective in what you look for in a recruit? What you coach in the room?

 

[Eric_Knopsnyder]

Update on this: It's taken a little longer than expected, but it looks like the Q&A will run on Tuesday.

 

[Fk_Pitt]

I remember coaches in football always talked about building a wall around western PA. Yet the talent isn’t really there anymore in that sport but it is in wrestling. So I’d ask what has prevented Pitt from building a wall in wrestling, will the new facility help, and will the new AD embrace the sport (coming from the SEC).

 

[persp]

I remember coaches in football always talked about building a wall around western PA. Yet the talent isn’t really there anymore in that sport but it is in wrestling. So I’d ask what has prevented Pitt from building a wall in wrestling, will the new facility help, and will the new AD embrace the sport (coming from the SEC).

Money. Its always been money

 

[Eric_Knopsnyder]

I was able to get most of your questions into the Q&A and, to his credit, Keith answered them.
You can find the article here: https://pittsburgh.rivals.com/news/q-a-with-pitt-wrestling-coach-keith-gavin

 

[Ryno53]

Thank you Eric appreciate the access to get some questions answered!

 

[Eric_Knopsnyder]

Thank you Eric appreciate the access to get some questions answered!

Thanks to all who submitted questions.

 

[Silkky1982]

Thank you Eric!! That Q &A was awesome and helps us understand what they need and obstacles they face.