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Several coaches being investigated about the fostering of negative culture. Storni is the only 'coach' listed on the website. Thoughts?

So, yes. And of course there's a fundraising figure that has to be met. That goes without saying. So why did you? We've had good luck, recently, with new D1 programs in states without any. Texas would be the crown jewel of that group, for sure. But instead of dancing around the edge by saying, 'I hear' this or that. Point us to resources so that we can help with the raising of funds. Why are you keeping this a secret?

So, to confirm, still no D1 wrestling programs in Texas?

Not seeing it on NWCA. What's your source?

I'll take it as red that they have the jobs as long as they want. Who could, conceivably, take over after they decide to hang it up? Is it anyone we know today or is there enough time for someone to build their resume and step in.

Our Lady of Perpetual Exertion

They should look into making themselves a church. No rules there.

Not sure you meant that last question to come off so passive/aggressive, but I have. I'm not in hip deep in rules like I once was but it seemed as though the count only pertained to reaching down to grab the ankle. Other tactics seemed to me to fall under the umbrella of 'stalling' and should be called as such, if appropriate. I don't recall seeing, and this could just be my lack of data points, a ref count when an ankle was clipped/hooked or 'sat on' by a top wrestler.

'Threes' not withstanding, hasn't that always been the case. Younger kids want to learn technique on their feet not realizing until later that mat wrestling is what distances good from great. Was it just me or when NF went from 2&3 to 2&4 refs would anticipate exposure and start swiping just as someone started rolling and not necessarily when in criteria? If so, how might the 2&3&4 NF change this behavior? Also the 3 pt TD? 3+4swipes that's a heck of a swing. This one always bothered me, I always found it easy to get wrist control when someone tried to grab an ankle. I don't think we should've burdened refs with another thing for coaches to yell at them about. Teach better/more effective technique and that tactic dies a quick death. I forgot why I tagged this one but it was probably important and profound. Interesting thought. This might spur an offensive explosion on top. Kids being forced to at least 'act' as though they are interested in getting a turn. They might stumble upon an untapped resource by accident. My own thought: in addition to 3pt TD and 2&3&4pt NF, how about a 0pt E after a 2pt R? (translation, no escape point following a reversal). Would this work to encourage or discourage taking risks to turn/pin?

Matt King - Edinboro Or the famous freestyle referee team of Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe. I think they were in their prime in the 90's with a few of Kolat's matches.

Ya, what's with that? Too hot? Or just no interest, generationally? If UCLA took the leap, it would help a ton.

Established areas: Central Valley, California Pittsburgh, PA Lehigh Valley, PA Cleveland, OH North Jersey, Jersey Chicago Suburbs, IL Where is the next hot bed of talent? Where should there be more/better coaching to help build up the area?

Back in the day, at the NCAA tourney, matches were kept on VHS. One tape each for competitors and a third for... well, for what? Where are these matches, what are they doing with them, how can one get ahold of all/some of them? Posting a searchable archive of matches over the years would be invaluable to athletes and coaches to watch. With the new NIL are athletes owed the opportunity to take their matches to try to monetize their competitive years however for in the past? Same questions for D2, D3, NJ, and NAIA

As close knit a community as athletes tend to be at a university, how can you say someone wouldn't be able to either influence an outcome of a particular contest or be able to obtain substantial insider info that would give them a leg up on the odds? Its a tough call not to allow kids to imbibe in an activity that is legal in their state, assuming they are of appropriate age. But a typical gambler betting on a professional sport would be hard pressed to run across a member of that team at the cafeteria line at the dorm. Their sphere of influence is mitigated by the exclusivity of the players. Not so much at a college athletic department. Not sure how it would be accomplished, but to ensure a buffer within an athletic department I would like to see limits on the geographical area for which someone can make a bet if they are a college athlete. Say, not within your state or any adjacent state. In hopes of reducing the temptation to influence outcomes from your home or neighboring schools.

That's just the way these things happen. A whole world of possibilities that were cut off from previous generations are now available. It'll may be chaotic for a bit trying to figure out the best ways to proceed. I imagine somethings will turn out to be harmful and we should address those. But lets not clutch our pearls at a 'family' being broken up. Maintaining a place that kids want to spend these important years has always been the goal of a staff. This just adds a new wrinkle. If they can't adapt and earn their pay they will be replaced with someone who can. Prior to this era there were few things an athlete could do to leave a less-than-ideal situation. Some will work to game the system, but that's not new. I feel privileged to be here watching this play out. Its exciting. Athletes have a little more control of their situation and can cash in a bit too. Let's steer into the skid and see where this wild ride takes us.