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Discussion Topic: Who is a better recruit?
Marlo Stanfield added to this discussion on June 12, 2008
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What do coaches look at when they recruit. Someone who is dominant on their feet (Welch, Jordan Oliver hasn't been taken down since his Sophmore or Freshman year to Rappo) or someone dominant from the top position (Palmers, Taylor). Just wondering is it easier to teach a slick wrestler mat skills or a mat wrestler neutral skills?
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Discussion Topic: Who is a better recruit?
Hank Kornblut added to this discussion on June 14, 2008
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While I wouldn't presume to know specifically know what would make for a better collegiate wrestler, it's a good question.
Which leads me to another question: Who's the better collegiate prospect: David Taylor or Collin Palmer?
Taylor has been the more credentialed performer and is lavishly talented on his feet as well as the top position.
Collin Palmer has more power and is also tough on the mat.
Taylor's final size seems undetermined. The former undersized 103 pounder could start his college career as high as 149 pounds and be as big as 174-184 before it's all over. He has hit his growth spurt and his Dad is very tall.
Palmer is going to be a 141-149 for his career. From a recruiting perspective, it's easier to know where he'll slot once he arrives.
Any thoughts from others? Does anyone want to stake a strong opinion?
Good luck today/tomorrow to all Ohioans competing at the olympic trials. Don't forget to watch them at 8:00pm EST on nbcolympics.com
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Discussion Topic: Who is a better recruit?
Tom Elmer added to this discussion on June 14, 2008
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Interesting topic. The great unknown is where David Taylor ends up in college. You look at Collin's brother Lance and you can predict similar success for Collin as both possess the strength needed to compete in the Big 10 in the 149 pound weight class as freshmen. I would guess David can develop the strength needed to be successful at those higher weight classes and he certainly is technically superior than most of those he has wrestled against. One thing I have learned from following the sport is great success in high school doesn't always translate into great success in college for numerous reasons (like injuries, burnout, others catch up physically, tougher opponents, etc.). That is what makes it such a great sport to follow.
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Discussion Topic: Who is a better recruit?
Jake Peterjohn added to this discussion on June 14, 2008
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I'd say coaches look for a good wrestler on top because of riding time and if you can take them down once then ride them, pick top the next period and ride them out and then just good defense on their feet and that is a dominant college wrestler.
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