peanut Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 According to what appears to be Starocci's Twitter feed, Starocci says he wants to pursue the Olympics. He also says that he may end up leaving college entirely so that he can train for the Olympics full time. But he hasn't made a decision yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingcement Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Looking forward to the next time he gets toasted by Marsteller 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ionel Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, flyingcement said: Looking forward to the next time he gets toasted by Marsteller Thats not very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le duke Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Looking forward to the next time he gets toasted by MarstellerHe’s either 2-1 or 3-1 against him. I’d bet on Starocci.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut Posted April 1, 2023 Author Share Posted April 1, 2023 10 minutes ago, Le duke said: He’s either 2-1 or 3-1 against him. I’d bet on Starocci. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Did Starocci cut down to 74kg when he wrestled Marsteller, or did they compete at 79kg? Marsteller is super good, obviously. He beat Burroughs last June, a few months before Burroughs won a world title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le duke Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Did Starocci cut down to 74kg when he wrestled Marsteller, or did they compete at 79kg? Marsteller is super good, obviously. He beat Burroughs last June, a few months before Burroughs won a world title.They were both at 79kg.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrestleknownothing Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 1 hour ago, peanut said: According to what appears to be Starocci's Twitter feed, Starocci says he wants to pursue the Olympics. He also says that he may end up leaving college entirely so that he can train for the Olympics full time. But he hasn't made a decision yet. Probably just running from Amine. 1 3 Drowning in data, but thirsting for knowledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interviewed_at_Weehawken Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 31 minutes ago, Le duke said: He’s either 2-1 or 3-1 against him. I’d bet on Starocci. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk When was the last time you bet against a Nittany Lion? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortaJohn Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 Have a hunch he's pressing to maximize his NIL deal. Doesn't get paid then he's out. It's a new era fellas 1 I Don't Agree With What I Posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPhillips Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 1 hour ago, ionel said: Thats not very nice. You know sometimes he's not himself. That cat is breathing in backyard turf fumes. Why must you continue to run him down? "Breath of fresh air" for him is just a dream. Maybe a bit of empathy once in awhile... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ionel Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 17 minutes ago, MPhillips said: You know sometimes he's not himself. That cat is breathing in backyard turf fumes. Why must you continue to run him down? "Breath of fresh air" for him is just a dream. Maybe a bit of empathy once in awhile... that reminds me, need to mow the lawn tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPhillips Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 29 minutes ago, ionel said: that reminds me, need to mow the lawn tomorrow Rain and the threat of 70mph winds here tomorrow. You must live in paradise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ionel Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 (edited) 24 minutes ago, MPhillips said: Rain and the threat of 70mph winds here tomorrow. You must live in paradise. No, already past, tornado & 80 mph wind just north of here. But I know a guy sitting on astro turf right now without a care in the world. Edited April 1, 2023 by ionel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPhillips Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, ionel said: But I know a guy sitting on astro turf right now without a care in the world. Even his feet are tan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ionel Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 4 minutes ago, MPhillips said: Even his feet are tan... ... and probably drinking a sissy umbrella drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CementMixer Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 The word is he will wrestle an abbreviated schedule for PSU in 23-24 then call it a career and pursue the Olympics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scourge165 Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 3 hours ago, Interviewed_at_Weehawken said: When was the last time you bet against a Nittany Lion? They do generally tend to be good bets. And I'd be shocked to see Starocci lose to Marsteller again. I think it's more likely he wins the spot at 74KG than Marsteller beats him...and I don't think Dake is giving up his spot at 74 just yet. I'm also of the belief that Starocci will be back for #4 and #5(provided he gets #4). The possibility of being the first in NCAA history has to be pretty compelling to the ego. When your ego has it's own gravitational pull.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scourge165 Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 3 hours ago, PortaJohn said: Have a hunch he's pressing to maximize his NIL deal. Doesn't get paid then he's out. It's a new era fellas Part of the reason I think he'll pursue #4 and #5. The History of it being far more significant. Hell, if things go as I suspect they will in '24, he may be more invested than ever in '25. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Brixton Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 If there was ever an eagle amongst the Nittany Lions, it's Starocci. It's too bad for him that he doesn't really have a weight class. He won't be competitive at 86 and he is too big for same-day weigh-ins for 74 kg. If he really wants to make a serious go of it, he probably needs to spend the next year getting his weight right and competing in freestyle. An Olympic RS would be in order but not sure that is in Cael's plans... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYou Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 9 hours ago, PortaJohn said: Have a hunch he's pressing to maximize his NIL deal. Doesn't get paid then he's out. It's a new era fellas This I imagine he and Brooks could maximize their value in an both or neither package deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crotalus Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 10 hours ago, PortaJohn said: Have a hunch he's pressing to maximize his NIL deal. Doesn't get paid then he's out. It's a new era fellas Does he have an opportunity to make any more money training for freestyle full time than if he stayed in college? I understand how the threat of leaving could get him a little more NIL money, but he doesn't have a ton of leverage because he may make less money if he leaves. His name will ultimately be worth a lot more in the wrestling world if he has 4 or 5 titles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1032004 Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 8 hours ago, scourge165 said: I'm also of the belief that Starocci will be back for #4 and #5(provided he gets #4). I would tend to agree, but it really seems like he has no intention of going for #5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortaJohn Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 2 hours ago, Crotalus said: Does he have an opportunity to make any more money training for freestyle full time than if he stayed in college? I understand how the threat of leaving could get him a little more NIL money, but he doesn't have a ton of leverage because he may make less money if he leaves. His name will ultimately be worth a lot more in the wrestling world if he has 4 or 5 titles. Lets assume he goes the Gable Stevenson route and signs a NIL deal with a MMA manager. They'll decide his best course of action. Ditching college and medaling on the world stage might be the better career plan. I personally think it would be a bad plan because I don't care how much he believes in himself Carter ain't beating Dake. 1 I Don't Agree With What I Posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PortaJohn Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 9 hours ago, scourge165 said: Part of the reason I think he'll pursue #4 and #5. The History of it being far more significant. Hell, if things go as I suspect they will in '24, he may be more invested than ever in '25. He's been on record about having no desire to go for #5. I Don't Agree With What I Posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1032004 Posted April 1, 2023 Share Posted April 1, 2023 3 minutes ago, PortaJohn said: Lets assume he goes the Gable Stevenson route and signs a NIL deal with a MMA manager. They'll decide his best course of action. Ditching college and medaling on the world stage might be the better career plan. I personally think it would be a bad plan because I don't care how much he believes in himself Carter ain't beating Dake. Well then I think this brings up a couple debates: 1. I think one could make the argument that wrestling an NCAA folkstyle season is still good preparation for the Olympics 2. Shouldn’t he train somewhere besides NLWC with Dake there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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