Gross taking over RTC as the “coach”

No One Cares · May 14, 2024, 07:36:47 PM

...opening online for an Assistant Coach to fill his slot.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C691XlbMJ58/?igsh=OXN1eXhka3liMHZs

https://uwbadgers.com/news/2024/5/14/wisconsin-wrestling-announces-staff-updates.aspx

vsmf2010 · May 14, 2024, 08:48:44 PM

Interesting! Thanks for posting.

Ghetto · May 15, 2024, 06:37:29 AM

Interesting.

Are they bringing in another athlete? Who is the assistant to replace him?

charteroak1 · May 15, 2024, 08:09:09 AM

Best of luck to Seth. I would imagine the travel recruiting and during the season is tough on the family. Do he and Model switch positions or do we see some new blood enter the room?

So, who's going to start the list of possible replacements?

Wisconsin Wrestling Fan · May 15, 2024, 10:00:52 AM

I will throw out some names

Coleman Scott
Max Askren
Alex Dieringer
Trent Hillger

WrestlerSB80 · May 15, 2024, 10:04:29 AM

Quote from: charteroak1 on May 15, 2024, 08:09:09 AMBest of luck to Seth. I would imagine the travel recruiting and during the season is tough on the family. Do he and Model switch positions or do we see some new blood enter the room?

So, who's going to start the list of possible replacements?

Dieringer
Becker (takeover program in 2-3 years)
Barnett
Who knows.

wrestle03 · May 15, 2024, 10:22:01 AM

I wouldnt say Barnett. He's moved back to the Fox Cities and is with his fiance I believe, he also stated on a recent podcast he was starting a new job in the insurance industry.

As for Max Askren - no way in heck Bono would do this.

Wisconsin Wrestling Fan · May 15, 2024, 11:26:16 AM

Quote from: wrestle03 on May 15, 2024, 10:22:01 AMI wouldnt say Barnett. He's moved back to the Fox Cities and is with his fiance I believe, he also stated on a recent podcast he was starting a new job in the insurance industry.

As for Max Askren - no way in heck Bono would do this.

Eric could still do his clinics and make a larger salary (at least initially) as an Assistant Coach than an insurance job. Would be a tough decision for him though. It sounded like he wanted flexibility in his career.

wrestle03 · May 15, 2024, 11:50:28 AM

Wisconsin Wrestling Fan - I'd be all for Eric Barnett if they went that route. Very humble and talented guy!

sidmyster · May 15, 2024, 12:48:32 PM

Long shot GOMEZ

WrestlerSB80 · May 16, 2024, 11:02:02 AM

Ben Askren, Nick Becker and get Trevor Brandvold. Ben head coach and Nick, Trevor assistant.

charteroak1 · May 16, 2024, 04:12:26 PM

Alex would be a great pick up. If I recall Eric was a finance major or something in that area, so I would imagine he's going to be making a few more that an Asst. I could also see Eric helping out one of the clubs in that area, if not creating his own. I think Trent's ship has sailed and he'll be in Minny for a while.

I'd like to see some new blood honestly in that position.

littleguy301 · May 16, 2024, 07:58:05 PM

Quote from: WrestlerSB80 on May 16, 2024, 11:02:02 AMBen Askren, Nick Becker and get Trevor Brandvold. Ben head coach and Nick, Trevor assistant.

Didn't Ben say he wanted Trevor at head coach.

Right now I doubt Trevor would ever move from Minnesota to be an assistant. Trevor is a way proven college coach and maybe one of the best heavy guy coach in the nation, PERIOD.

Sorry to all the Ben lovers but Trevor is a way better college coach at this point of their very respected and storied careers!

WrestlerSB80 · May 17, 2024, 08:34:46 AM

Quote from: littleguy301 on May 16, 2024, 07:58:05 PM
Quote from: WrestlerSB80 on May 16, 2024, 11:02:02 AMBen Askren, Nick Becker and get Trevor Brandvold. Ben head coach and Nick, Trevor assistant.

Didn't Ben say he wanted Trevor at head coach.

Right now I doubt Trevor would ever move from Minnesota to be an assistant. Trevor is a way proven college coach and maybe one of the best heavy guy coach in the nation, PERIOD.

Sorry to all the Ben lovers but Trevor is a way better college coach at this point of their very respected and storied careers!

I'd be ok with Trevor. I'll take whoever, just want Wisconsin a place where in state kids want to wrestle for.

sidmyster · May 17, 2024, 11:20:56 AM

You guys still say you want Ben. What did Ben do when he finished high school? Did he stay in Wisconsin or leave? He doesn't have any loyality for the Badgers. Only thinks what's best for him. He have his chance, but quit.