Are you saying that JW is back or that we’re getting someone else?
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To be fair we are only hearing one (slightly biased) side of the story.
There’s really only one side here…. The truth. And at this point, I think Drake would probably own it.
Drake trying to poach Iowa guys after signing with ISU is slimy. Drake trying to poach Iowa guys before going to ISU is scumbag.
Is any of the apparent bad blood with Drake tied to HWC, Drake wanting to be around even though Spencer there, and them not able/willing to pay him? Dresser/Metcalf dangling money in front of Drake to bring the binder and some guys with him, and his excitement over money getting the best of him before he graduated? Tensions over how this year went? Doesn't matter at this point I guess, just curious.
JW will be staying at Iowa
All the makings of another overcoming story. So much potential, lets go JW.
Overcoming lack of effort? How many years does one get to ride "the so much potential" train? Can't wait for this awesome version of Jacori Williams in his Senior season......... hopefully it's anywhere but Iowa.
Who aside from Kale and his brother did Drake try to take with him? If we're talking truth vs rumors let's get it all out there. I can't see any assumed starters making much sense to leave for ISU.
I have no issue with Drake leaving and coaching at ISU or anywhere he wants honestly. It is life and good for him. If he was upfront with the staff at Iowa about it, there is no reason for either side to be upset about it. I find it hard to believe Drake approached Tom and said he is going to ISU and then coached Iowa recruits at the US Open or recruited current Iowa wrestlers. That is where things get muddy. Not being honest with his motives and intentions is the problem. Not sure how Tom is supposed to not have issues with that. It didn't have to happen like this and that is on Drake imo.
There were others. He was not 2 for 2. more like 2 for 6 perhaps 8.
I could see him going after Ryder, Leo, GA, and Nasir.
I don’t know anything but putting two and two together, he was in Kenny’s corner. I believe Mocco and Duffy as well but not 100% there.
You like to push the bad blood scenario when you have absolutely no clue.
All you know is Drake took a job at isu and his brother & Kale went with him.
Seems like you try to stir **** up whenever you get a chance.
His roommate was Ryder, so I can see him trying hard to get Ryder. Well, he only got 2, and respectfully, I don’t think those guys were ever going to start.
It’s Sad and Odd man. Drake is a good guy and was a great ambassador for Iowa, wish there was no bad blood.
Shocking to hear this about Drake but I guess they call it "Dirty Dodge" for a reason. Trust nothing from that town except for Taco Tico!
I also wont lose any sleep over Kale leaving. Good for him getting back closer to Jefferson. Iowa can always find another state champ practice room partner.
I also wont lose any sleep over Kale leaving. Good for him getting back closer to Jefferson. Iowa can always find another state champ practice room partner.
This exchange happened back in February. We were assured by the Brands fans that Ayala wanting to leave was lies and smears made up by some unhinged Brands haters with an agenda. Seems there are plenty of people here with an agenda.
Are we surprised that a kid takes a new job and try’s to tell some of his friends they should join him? I mean it’s not like he’s trying to just poach random wrestlers; he’s friends with a lot of these guys. If I were to switch jobs and there’s was openings at my new job I would ask some of my co workers I like to join me. I ain’t mad at Drake for whatever he did.
Because he didn't beat anyone. His claim to fame is "well, he kept that close" while not showing much offense. Then he got hurt and missed time, which didn't help. And when he came back...he still showed he has a long way to go.
It's as simple as that.
Just more garbage misinformation being pushed by TNT’s biggest donor. At this point, it’s obvious the coaching staff isn’t just making up BS rumors about their former star—they’re actively feeding them to a donor so he can play insider online and pretend he knows what goes on behind the doors of a facility with his name slapped on it
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Wait...you think the guy with his name on the facility has to "play insider"? That's bizarre.
Pretty much the only really good thing about JW returning is that it means no Columbus Strangler. Did someone (Goetz?) again have to step up and be the adult in the room?
Drake has had one foot out the door/is the grass greener eyeballs for a bit now. And it was always a money issue, not a Tom issue. And this is coming from a guy who isn't the biggest Tom fan.
First post Drake or Drakes Dad??? lmao
I really wonder how close Taylor was to poaching him at NCAAs last year? I'm sure he offered a big payday and Tom even mentioned it at one of the pressers.
Not just last year. Drake "asked" how to jump in the portal after DT got hired in 2024
And Kennedy is alive in a Dallas old folks home too.
Look no big deal Drake left, free country and it's a coaching gig he would not have had at Iowa. It's how he did it. Maybe he was colored by the fact that ISU was after him continually for 2 years and thought what they were doing was ok.
But, you believe what you want to believe if it makes you feel better.
Yes it was OSU and ISU
Are you saying that JW is returning?
Or, that if he were to return, that means Ech is going elsewhere?
And then there's this....don't shoot the messenger, just posting what's out there. I understand Tom's frustration, KD is essentially a pipeline to PSU. AWA is a no go for their kids. M2? no chance. Big Game? issues.
I also understand Toms frustration, but acting like an *** and yelling at KD seems like an odd way to thaw a frozen relationship.
