Gable is back in college
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Sucks for Kerk as the path to a championship appeared to have cleared out. Not so much now.
He can go wherever he pleases. I’d love to get him to PSU. Come join the NLWC which happens to be the best OTC in the world now. Hope Cael and staff are in contact. He’s very close with Mark Hall as well.
There have been rumors for a while now that WWE wasn't working out and WWE wasn't happy with his progression. It's only been rumors though so take it with a grain of salt although the fact that he's coming back to college wrestling doesn't really do anything to dispel the WWE rumors.
Am I wrong in saying that he actually doesn’t need to wrestle any match other than the B1G tournament for whichever school he ends up going to in order to qualify For the NCAAs?
Meaning School X could send him as their 285 to B1Gs, and as long as he gets an AQ spot he‘ll go to NCAAs?
Meaning School X could send him as their 285 to B1Gs, and as long as he gets an AQ spot he‘ll go to NCAAs?
What is “progression” in WWE development? Fake acting? Pretending to be hurt? Stomping your feet when you hit someone to make it sound more dramatic? Just curious? My grandfather used to watch it all the time and I never understood the fascination.
Correct. Any wrestler can be 0-0 thru the regular season and still qualify for nationals, provided he finishes high enough at his conference tourney.
The risk is: such a wrestler is ineligible for an at-large bid, may only qualify by conference placement.
I couldn’t tell you. I used to watch WWF/WCW in high school but after graduating (1999) I stopped watching. Maybe it’s a combination of mic skills and technical work. Taking bumps, selling bumps and working with others is a dance. I’m just guessing here because this is just a message board rumor that’s been circulating since last season when it was rumored he may return.
The other challenge is seeding as the wrestler would be buried. For most, that would be a huge challenge but for Steveson he’d demolish anyone in his path even from a 14th seed.
There has been a lot of "I'll believe it when I see it" sentiments expressed by those that usually have inside info on college wrestling about Gable wrestling in college this season. It appears their skepticism was justified.
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Gable Steveson Will Not Compete Collegiately in 2023-24
This evening, the University of Minnesota released a video with head coach Brandon Eggum on social media. The video included recaps of recent events, a preview of their upcoming slate, and provided an update on two-time Hodge Trophy winner and Olympic Gold Medalist, Gable Steveson. Eggum stated t...
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Gable isn't coming back to college guys. It just isn't happening. We don't need to worry about it.
Minny posters elsewhere saying the Goofers gave Steveson a deadline to commit (although no word on how long). They're also in on Hendrickson and don't want to miss out on him because Steveson strung them along.
Word also that Slumlord Bob offered a bag for Iowa. No surprise there ...
I'm highly skeptical. What Willie said -- Steveson has been playing this attention game for years. It might happen, but until he actually commits, not worrying about it.
Word also that Slumlord Bob offered a bag for Iowa. No surprise there ...
I'm highly skeptical. What Willie said -- Steveson has been playing this attention game for years. It might happen, but until he actually commits, not worrying about it.
They aren't going to offer him a big contract. When was the last time he played football?
Yea I just heard that on a podcast. Heck I’m not sure WV. I’d bet he would make a good DT though. His athletic ability is freaking off the chart for a guy his size. I’m sure he could pick up the techniques pretty quick. Idk will see.
Don't believe everything you hear. He isn't big enough right now. At best low level contract with incentives.
I'm sure that you and many others seriously underestimate the amount of skills and techniques needed to play in the NFL. Your Neals and Haselrigs unicorns are few and far between. NFL roster cuts are littered with athletic freaks that played college football at a high level and weren't able to make it. Do you think that an 23 year old NFL player that hadn't wrestled since high school could switch and be a legit senior level wrestler? Could it happen, yes. But it is more unlikely than you think.
How many years of college football eligibility would he have, if he wants to try that route before trying NFL?
