Any Truth?

Hyde · June 09, 2013, 08:53:54 AM

I've heard that Donar is transferring from Minnesota to Bucky. It was said that he was unhappy there. Anyone else hear this rumor?

npope · June 09, 2013, 10:42:31 AM

Assuming the rumor has some truth to it, that would mean Donar is jumping from the frying pan into the fire as far as a competitive situation. Donar is listed at 141 for the Gophers - that would already be one of the most competitive weights for the Badgers this coming year. Of course, the potential for a transfer by Donar remains to be seen.

brotherofagoodwrestler · June 09, 2013, 11:55:02 AM

I have absolutely no knowledge of the situation so its pure speculation. One thing I don't see for two more years is anyone taking Dardanes out of the line-up. He's not only a great wrestler but when there was equal wrestlers in the room....rumor was they didn't even get a wrestle-off chance. But again no concrete evidence. Only a few coaches and the individual wrestlers themselves know what was promised, or chances given.

digimon · June 09, 2013, 06:17:46 PM

I did hear that rumor flying around at the end of the season. Jared wrestled mostly at 149. The final stats on their website have him 0-2 @ 141 and 10-10 @ 149. All of these matches were at open tournaments I believe. I wish him well where ever he plans to strap on the headgear and pull up those singlet straps. There's lots of wrestling ahead for Jared if he wants to.

mkm13 · June 09, 2013, 08:17:36 PM

He would provide good depth in the room. Ruschell beat Donar 17-7 this year so it seems like he would have a tough time beating out ruschell/lubeck/york at uw at 149 as well.

Rat · June 10, 2013, 06:44:22 AM

I talked with a very good source Friday night and was told he will be a Badger this year. Jarod will have to sit out this year. Welcome home!!

leg turk · June 10, 2013, 06:56:47 AM

This is interesting, I thought the UW showed no interest in him at all the first go around?

bkraus · June 10, 2013, 01:28:46 PM

WOW! The competition at 141 and 149 in the room is already huge. That would make it even that much better!

dad 2 5 · June 10, 2013, 05:06:59 PM

could this strengthen 57? seems like that is a weight we need some additional competition at.

Wisconsin Wrestling Fan · June 11, 2013, 09:14:59 AM

Jake Donar wrestled 145 in high school his senior year and 174 in college. Maybe his younger brother Jarod will get bigger as well !!

digimon · June 12, 2013, 04:04:16 PM

Jarod has the frame for it.

BRF Wrestling · June 12, 2013, 09:22:40 PM

That would be great news I think his brother just transferred jobs to Madison that might also be the change in mind?

GoodGod · June 13, 2013, 09:39:21 PM

I heard from a pretty reliable source that Jarod was looking at heading east to be coached by a former Badger AA but maybe that fell through. Hope its true, would love to see the kid wearing red.

hammen · June 13, 2013, 10:37:49 PM

I know Tanelli recruited him out of high school. I don't think Hofstra would be a good location for a guy from WI who likes to fish and hunt though.

Harris · June 14, 2013, 10:00:29 AM

Quote from: TechFall119 on June 14, 2013, 12:13:39 AM
Don't get me wrong, it's cool if he comes home to madison and all, but I don't see him being a national champ or all american...he will just be one of the guys in the room..

That's the kind of post that I would hang in my locker