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Post by ochobeavo on Oct 12, 2020 9:07:44 GMT -8
Per official wrestling twitter...
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Post by ochobeavo on Oct 12, 2020 12:00:34 GMT -8
recap:
Lots of questions about Strobel as you'd expect:
- CP was just on a zoom call w/Strobel last Monday and he was his usual high energy self so his passing came as complete surprise
- Talked about his impact on the program and the fact that he was on the hiring committee when CP was interviewed. Sounds like they were in fairly frequent contact since CP took the job.
- CP said there is an archive of old NCAA tournament footage and he's going to request Strobel matches.
Shifting gears to current program status:
- Today is first day of actual practice at 3:30pm
- CP mentioned he'd been on a mat every single day for 25+ years.. until these last 6-7 months so that's been rough
- Said the guys have been working hard, zoom workouts, weights, outdoor runs/hikes. Was a challenge just trying to get to know guys and build that camaraderie those first few months on the job while dealing w/COVID
- Biggest obstacle: current culture -> "Fear of failure". Guys not putting it all out there, needs to change... (I like the sounds of that!)
That's all I can remember...
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Post by qbeaver on Oct 12, 2020 13:24:47 GMT -8
I listened to the interview too. You hit the high points. Coach Pendleton comes off as a well spoken man and will be/has already been great in the living room of recruits. Just needs to get more of his guys in the wrestling room and success will follow.
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Post by osbrawler on Oct 12, 2020 15:00:52 GMT -8
Glad they are practicing now!
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