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Discussion Topic: Rocco Welsh Rumors
Drew Taylor added to this discussion on December 17, 2024
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This would hit as hard as when we lost Kyle Snyder and Greg Kerkvliet. Let’s hope he has a change of heart.
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Discussion Topic: Rocco Welsh Rumors
Rick Wasmer added to this discussion on December 17, 2024
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"I’m pretty sure Tom Ryan at this point let's Rocco wrestle. This feels like a financially related move."
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It may be a financial decision now but it would never have gotten to that point if Ryan didn't mess up in the first place. BTW, hope you don't make a habit of betting."
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Jeff you seem to be in the know, do you think he leaves or is there a chance to salvage this?"
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Hoping it can be salvaged but it's a long shot."
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If that's the case. I'm officially done with TR. Can't let a kid like Rocco leave.
Hopefully they let him wrestle this year before he leaves."
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If all this is true, why would he wrestle now and burn a year of eligibility?
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Discussion Topic: Rocco Welsh Rumors
Casey Talbott added to this discussion on December 17, 2024
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Tom Ryan just posted “BUCKEYE! @rocco1welsh” on FB stories.
So maybe these were/are baseless rumors.
Or more probably, maybe they’ve convinced him to stay?
I sure hope so.
What a crazy world college sports has become.
And Pat Mineo just posted “Rocco Welsh staying in Columbus after meeting with staff.”
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Discussion Topic: Rocco Welsh Rumors
Nick Lecklider added to this discussion on December 17, 2024
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People had me fooled also! Man I hate social media sometimes. The ups and downs of today were a lot. Like I originally thought I didn’t think Tom would make Rocco mad enough to leave. He is about as good of human as possible. I was worried about the Nil incentives however
I would have won my bet also! I wasn’t worried until he was reported in Stillwater. I thought it was over at that point! This is important to land Bassett and Forrest!
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Discussion Topic: Rocco Welsh Rumors
Pat Costilow added to this discussion on December 17, 2024
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Boy I was ready to write a diatribe about the mainstream acceptance of tampering. Then I got home from jiu jitsu, and all was right with the world again.
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Discussion Topic: Rocco Welsh Rumors
Cory Surles added to this discussion on December 17, 2024
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He just announced on twitter he’s staying!!!
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Discussion Topic: Rocco Welsh Rumors
Drew Taylor added to this discussion on December 17, 2024
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Discussion Topic: Rocco Welsh Rumors
Rex Holman added to this discussion on December 17, 2024
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Does it feel a little like he was being smart and figuring out his market value at Okie State and then maybe coming back and saying my NIL needs adjustment.
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Discussion Topic: Rocco Welsh Rumors
Nick Lecklider added to this discussion on December 17, 2024
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Rex I think that may have been exactly the case. I also think with what the buckeyes offered to blaze and now Bassett could have made him a little envious. Anyways glad we secured him. I hope he wrestles Saturday at 184 to be honest.
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Discussion Topic: Rocco Welsh Rumors
Hank Kornblut added to this discussion on December 17, 2024
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Like most of you, I hated the idea of Rocco leaving. I also felt there was so much I didn't know that I actually kept my mouth shut.
His decision to stay is of enormous consequence to a Buckeye program that wants to remain a powerhouse. As a Buckeye wrestling fan, I'm feeling much better.
Tom Ryan was always a proponent of putting his best lineup on the mat. Now's the time to stick with that philosophy.
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Discussion Topic: Rocco Welsh Rumors
Brady Hiatt added to this discussion on December 18, 2024
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Quote from Hank Kornblut's post:
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"Tom Ryan was always a proponent of putting his best lineup on the mat. Now's the time to stick with that philosophy."
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With Starocci and Keck at 184, I can't see that being a wise decision (if Rocco is a 184).
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Discussion Topic: Rocco Welsh Rumors
Roe Fox added to this discussion on December 18, 2024
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Quote from Nick Lecklider's post:
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"People had me fooled also! Man I hate social media sometimes. The ups and downs of today were a lot. Like I originally thought I didn’t think Tom would make Rocco mad enough to leave. He is about as good of human as possible. I was worried about the Nil incentives however
I would have won my bet also! I wasn’t worried until he was reported in Stillwater. I thought it was over at that point! This is important to land Bassett and Forrest!"
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Patience grasshopper. It’s a valuable trait. Too much crap on the instabooksnap.
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Discussion Topic: Rocco Welsh Rumors
Roe Fox added to this discussion on December 18, 2024
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Quote from Hank Kornblut's post:
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"Like most of you, I hated the idea of Rocco leaving. I also felt there was so much I didn't know that I actually kept my mouth shut.
His decision to stay is of enormous consequence to a Buckeye program that wants to remain a powerhouse. As a Buckeye wrestling fan, I'm feeling much better.
Tom Ryan was always a proponent of putting his best lineup on the mat. Now's the time to stick with that philosophy."
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I’m with you. Let them wrestle. If he’s the best, he needs to start. With the portal, there is no waiting until next year. It’s a great exercise planning the best lineups over the next few years but the wrestlers have more power now.
It’s generally in a wrestlers nature to think he/she can beat anybody. If not, why get on the mat? That seems especially true for today’s generation, who quite frankly are more capable overall due to advances in training, scouting, etc.
Maybe Rocco thinks he can beat Stall-rocci or Keck. He was within a takedown of a title as a freshman.
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Discussion Topic: Rocco Welsh Rumors
Hank Kornblut added to this discussion on December 18, 2024
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Quote from Brady Hiatt's post:
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"Tom Ryan was always a proponent of putting his best lineup on the mat. Now's the time to stick with that philosophy."
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With Starocci and Keck at 184, I can't see that being a wise decision (if Rocco is a 184)."
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Is winning a NCAA title all it's about?
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Discussion Topic: Rocco Welsh Rumors
Jim Kessen added to this discussion on December 18, 2024
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Being reported on Bucknuts Geog tore his groin and is out for season.
I’m curious what weight Welsh wants to wrestle. Rumors he walks around at 205/10.
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