OU Wrestling

[H82Lose]

Carry on....

[SoonerKA1999]

Crickets....

[H82Lose]

not wrestling season you fucking jackass.

[SoonerKA1999]

not wrestling season you fucking jackass

Touchy Touchy! You'll get to see man ball fondling soon enough. Relax the anus.

[H82Lose]

I will give you the standard answer to the comment. Don't make a comment like that, if you would never said it to my face or to another wrestlers face. You and I both know you wouldn't, so shut the fuck up.

[SoonerKA1999]

You have serious sensitivity issues. Get help.

[Warowlsooner]

H82lose you know of any instate kids OU going after? They offered a kid here in Elgin.Jacob Butler he still has a visit to ASU and maybe Osu before he decides.I didn’t see very many D1 material seniors at the big house this year.

[H82Lose]

H82lose you know of any instate kids OU going after? They offered a kid here in Elgin.Jacob Butler he still has a visit to ASU and maybe Osu before he decides.I didn’t see very many D1 material seniors at the big house this year.

Jacob is a stud BTW. I don’t know if any instate kids honestly. I think Rosseli is hitting up his Ohio ties

[kopp0e]

Crickets....

Not exactly OU wrestling related but...

Here is a rap video by Offset featuring WWE legend Nature Boy Ric Flair... Woo..!

[blackfrancois]

flow wrestling on twitter

OU wrestling on twitter

OU wrestling on soonersports

[TaimenHuchen]

Back when I was at OU in the 1960's, I heard from some guy who was a jock or knew a bunch of them that the OU wrestlers were the only guys on campus that the football players feared/respected physically, and didn't want to provoke them.

[H82Lose]

Back when I was at OU in the 1960's, I heard from some guy who was a jock or knew a bunch of them that the OU wrestlers were the only guys on campus that the football players feared/respected physically, and didn't want to provoke them.

Yes sir.....

[H82Lose]

Back when I was at OU in the 1960's, I heard from some guy who was a jock or knew a bunch of them that the OU wrestlers were the only guys on campus that the football players feared/respected physically, and didn't want to provoke them.

I think it was Dan Chaid who beat this shit out of the Boz one time at a bar.

[TaimenHuchen]

I think it was Dan Chaid who beat this shit out of the Boz one time at a bar.

That 1985 team was the last time OU was considered a premiere program, if my memory serves me right:

https://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?fr=tightropetb&p=Dan+chaid+oklahoma+wrestler#id=1&vid=8920835ca1eefdec70b1767aff7b31db&action=click

[NoCalSooner]

Back when I was at OU in the 1960's, I heard from some guy who was a jock or knew a bunch of them that the OU wrestlers were the only guys on campus that the football players feared/respected physically, and didn't want to provoke them.

Could be Bill Lam or Mike Grant. Those guys were all about torturing opponents. But the 60s had a bunch of studs.

[TaimenHuchen]

Could be Bill Lam or Mike Grant. Those guys were all about torturing opponents. But the 60s had a bunch of studs.

Greg Ruth was a transfer from Lehigh, and I think was a miltary veteran. He used to make mincemeat of his opponents on the mat. He was like a constrictor out there with how he could twist and punish people. He was unfortunately killed in a boating accident on a local lake I believe

http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=208795076

[TaimenHuchen]

This match shows the quality of wrestling I was accustomed to witness while at OU. Am I a spoiled fan?! of course:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YMF43EUvPs

[TaimenHuchen]

Here's some info on Wayne Wells:

https://video.search.yahoo.com/searc...0&action=click

Wells wins the Olympics Freestyle Gold Medal 1972

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTSN-7h1Br0

[TaimenHuchen]

Some of the older fans here might remember Richard Sanders, a guy from Portland State in the late 60's who was always exciting to watch and a great wrestler. I can only imagine how good he could have been if he had gone to a top wrestling school like OU. Here's him in a freestyle match in the Olympics in 1972 representing the USA. He won this match to finish up, but came in second in the Olympics that year. The Japanese wrestler at Sanders' weight actually beat Sanders. I would love to have seen that match, because it was hard for me to believe anyone could beat him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vHq34Jrfbg

[TaimenHuchen]

Here's Mark Schultz' Olympic Gold match in 1984 in Anaheim. I saw this one live:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nTjBUmt308

[H82Lose]

Here's Mark Schultz' Olympic Gold match in 1984 in Anaheim. I saw this one live:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nTjBUmt308

OMG you watched this live!!!!? Man, The Schultz brothers were two of my all time favorites

[TaimenHuchen]

OMG you watched this live!!!!? Man, The Schultz brothers were two of my all time favorites

I was living in Tulsa at the time of 1984 Olympics and made the trip to LA for the Olympics. I saw many of the matches that the USA wrestlers were in, including the finals with both Dave and Mark Schultz. We had 7 Gold Medalists in Freestyle:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wrestling_at_the_1984_Summer_Olympics

[NoCalSooner]

Greg Ruth was a transfer from Lehigh, and I think was a miltary veteran. He used to make mincemeat of his opponents on the mat. He was like a constrictor out there with how he could twist and punish people. He was unfortunately killed in a boating accident on a local lake I believe

http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArti...CLID=208795076

Yes, Greg Ruth was another one who loved to torture opponents. Didn't go for the early pin. He wanted them to suffer through most of the 8 minutes (2-3-3 back then).

[freedombird]

Yes, Greg Ruth was another one who loved to torture opponents. Didn't go for the early pin. He wanted them to suffer through most of the 8 minutes (2-3-3 back then).

I used to go to Norman with my Dad to watch Danny Hodge in the mid 1950's. He was the best and strongest wrestler I have ever seen. His matches were usually over within one minute. Port Robertson was OU's coach and he would stand by the mat when Danny was competing and nod when Danny won. Danny was a class act.

[TaimenHuchen]

I used to go to Norman with my Dad to watch Danny Hodge in the mid 1950's. He was the best and strongest wrestler I have ever seen. His matches were usually over within one minute. Port Robertson was OU's coach and he would stand by the mat when Danny was competing and nod when Danny won. Danny was a class act.

FANTASTIC! Here's the Wiki on Danny Hodge, who IS STILL WITH US!........BOOMER SOONER, DANNY!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danny_Hodge

[KnoSpelCzec]

Keep on building, Boomer!

[Crazyivan]

I think it was Dan Chaid who beat this shit out of the Boz one time at a bar.

He was definitely one of my favorites, and I was fortunate enough to also be in Norman to see Mark, Dave, and Andre. But I gotta say, the absolute best I ever saw live was Cael Sanderson. I just have no words to describe the gift that guy had.

[TaimenHuchen]

He was definitely one of my favorites, and I was fortunate enough to also be in Norman to see Mark, Dave, and Andre. But I gotta say, the absolute best I ever saw live was Cael Sanderson. I just have no words to describe the gift that guy had.

Orange aggy John Smith was pretty effing salty as well.

[Crazyivan]

Orange aggy John Smith was pretty effing salty as well.

Yea, and he actually might tell you his brother Pat was better

[TaimenHuchen]

Yea, and he actually might tell you his brother Pat was better

Here's Dave Schultz beating Pat Smith when Dave was 36 I think, and Pat was in his prime at 25 or so.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cvU2tY3nhE

[NoCalSooner]

It never gets old watching this match between defending national champ Mark Schultz when he moved up a weight to battle two-time defending national champ Ed Banach. One of the greatest matches in history.

[Crazyivan]

Here's Dave Schultz beating Pat Smith when Dave was 36 I think, and Pat was in his prime at 25 or so.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cvU2tY3nhE

Oh yea, I know, I know. No doubt whatsoever about Dave's talent, I'm just referring to John's thoughts on Pat compared to himself.

[H82Lose]

I don't know if OU will ever get back to that, probably not. But, gosh damn I wish they could be relevant. Side Note: We are friends with Pup Simmons Dad, and Pup left Iowa St, OU is one of the schools he is looking at. Also, Gary Wayne Harding (OSU and CVILLE GRAD) is transferring from OSU possibly for this 5th year.

[TaimenHuchen]

Oh yea, I know, I know. No doubt whatsoever about Dave's talent, I'm just referring to John's thoughts on Pat compared to himself.

There may never be another family as talented in wrestling as the Smiths of Del City OK, considering that so many of them have achieved so much. From what I've seen, I think John was the most talented one...FWIW

[Crazyivan]

There may never be another family as talented in wrestling as the Smiths of Del City OK, considering that so many of them have achieved so much. From what I've seen, I think John was the most talented one...FWIW

Completely agree with you. My original comment referencing Pat was intended more to point out what John thought of Pat as a wrestler...brother giving props to brother.

[TaimenHuchen]

Completely agree with you. My original comment referencing Pat was intended more to point out what John thought of Pat as a wrestler...brother giving props to brother.

and now you're saying that John was either wrong in his assessment, or being magnanimous. Dittos.

[SoonernVolved]

I don't know if OU will ever get back to that, probably not. But, gosh damn I wish they could be relevant.

Agree, especially given the successes of the other so-called “lesser sports”.

It goes without saying that our Softball, Men’s & Women’s Gymnastics programs have become national powers/monsters in the 2000’s. Men’ Golf is coming off a national Championship and are currently ranked #6 in the nation this season.

Men’s Tennis were national runners-up constantly under formed Coach Roddick. Under new Coach Crowell, they have slipped down somewhat,(still in the Top 15-20 range), but won the doubles national championship last season,(first ever national championship in program history).

Point being, with the right coaching hire, staff & recruiting; Oklahoma could become relevant again easily,(possibly more). With baseball appearing to finally back on the right path,(fingers crossed, but am enjoying what it has done this season so far), I’m hoping AD Joe Castiglione focuses on the storied wrestling program next.

[NYSoonerFan]

Point being, with the right coaching hire, staff & recruiting; Oklahoma could become relevant again easily,(possibly more). With baseball appearing to finally back on the right path,(fingers crossed, but am enjoying what it has done this season so far), I’m hoping AD Joe Castiglione focuses on the storied wrestling program next.

I think we have the right hire now. Let’s see what he can do over the next couple years.

[Crazyivan]

and now you're saying that John was either wrong in his assessment, or being magnanimous. Dittos.

Don’t think he made the comments to be right, wrong, magnanimous, or anything other than a brother speaking well of a brother.

[TaimenHuchen]

Don’t think he made the comments to be right, wrong, magnanimous, or anything other than a brother speaking well of a brother.

"being magnanimous" to his brother. check.

[Crazyivan]

Okay, whatever. For some unknown reason you’re hell-bent on taking my comments and the spirit of this discussion off the rails, so I’m exiting this train. Enjoy the ride.

[TaimenHuchen]

Okay, whatever. For some unknown reason you’re hell-bent on taking my comments and the spirit of this discussion off the rails, so I’m exiting this train. Enjoy the ride.

Looked to me like we were in agreement. Ag John Smith politely said his brother could be better than him. Check. I agree, I think?!

[Crazyivan]

Looked to me like we were in agreement. Ag John Smith politely said his brother could be better than him. Check. I agree, I think?!

Well, if I misread your post #37 then my apology.

[Crazyivan]

Let’s just agree we enjoyed and miss watching great wrestlers like the ones we have named.

[H82Lose]

Let’s just agree we enjoyed and miss watching great wrestlers like the ones we have named.

holy shit this is a new beginning on this board, how many times do you see this shit happen? Lol...Adulting. Nice work Gents!

[NYSoonerFan]

Just saw that Lou grabbed a couple of 184lb additions, including the current MAC champ transferring from EMU. Nice to see us adding some talent.

[TaimenHuchen]

Well, if I misread your post #37 then my apology.

Accepted. I didn't think I was being contentious, and dittos on post 41.

[Crazyivan]

Accepted. I didn't think I was being contentious, and dittos on post 41.

Fair enough.

[Crazyivan]

holy shit this is a new beginning on this board, how many times do you see this shit happen? Lol...Adulting. Nice work Gents!

I wear a warner bra, but I will still acknowledge when I'm mistaken.

[H82Lose]

So here is what my little guy has on tap: Pop N Flo Duals in NY, NHSCA Virginia Beach both these in May and then Pueblo CO in June. These are all duals, and NHSCA's are probably the toughest, but not sure. I have decided to make him wrestle up in weight, because I want him growing, and I hope that was not a mistake. I am a little nervous it could hurt him and his confidence if he takes some losses, but we will see. He was 91-3 last year, 2 of the losses were in OT and 1 he bumped up a weight division and got beat in the finals. LOTS of weight room this summer, got to try and get some good weight on him.

[SoonernVolved]

http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=31000&ATCLID=211710411

NORMAN — Oklahoma wrestling head coach Lou Rosselli welcomed the addition of three wrestlers to the Sooner program on Friday in Jacob Butler, Brett Campbell and Kayne MacCallum.

Butler, from Elgin, Okla., signs with the Sooners following a 41-11 career record at Elgin High School, notching 20 career wins by fall and 16 by technical fall. Butler most recently won the Oklahoma Class 4A State Championship at 138 pounds in 2018, along with state titles in 2016 and 2017.

“Jacob is an Oklahoma kid and a three-time state champion," said assistant coach Mike Lightner. "We are excited to have him on the team because of his amazing talent and great upside. We look forward to having him train in an elite environment with great workout partners to see him reach his fullest potential."

MacCallum joins the Sooners after spending four years at Eastern Michigan University. A Libertyville, Ill., native, MacCallum won the 2018 Mid-American Conference title at 184 pounds, qualifying for the NCAA Championships, and he placed second as a freshman at the Eastern Michigan Open. In 2017-18, he totaled 17 overall wins and finished with a 10-6 record in duals.

“We’re excited with the addition of Kayne to our program. He’s a MAC Champion and an NCAA qualifier," said assistant coach Nick Heflin. "He will be a great addition for our upperweights and I’m excited to work with him."

Campbell, of Lee's Summit, Mo., will be a welcome addition to the Sooners following an illustrious high school career at Summit Christian Academy. Campbell posted a career 89-17 record with 51 pins and 15 wins by technical fall at Summit Christian en route to the Missouri Class 1 District 4 title in both 2017 and 2018 at 182 pounds and 220 pounds, respectively.

In the classroom, Campbell has maintained a 3.9 GPA while earning Academic All-State honors in 2017. He also earned All-State honors in football.

“Brett is an outstanding student that has been undefeated in his last two seasons in high school," Rosselli said. "He will be a great addition to our program and I look forward to working with him."

Also joining the Sooners for the 2018-19 campaign are Jaryn Curry, Tommy Hoskins, Josiah Jones, Anthony Madrigal and Jordan Rosselli, all of whom signed to Oklahoma in November.

Curry and Hoskins finished their high school careers as three-time state champions in Oklahoma and Ohio, respectively. Jones was a two-time state runner-up while at Bishop McCourt High School in Johnstown, Pa. Madrigal was a 2015 Fargo All-American and two-time runner-up at the Illinois State Championship. Rosselli, son of head coach Lou Rosselli, won the 2017 Liberty Classic and finished fourth-place at the 2017 Ohio State Championships.

More information on the November 2017 signing group is available here.

[SoonernVolved]

[93Sooner]

http://www.soonersports.com/ViewArti...CLID=211710411



NORMAN — Oklahoma wrestling head coach Lou Rosselli welcomed the addition of three wrestlers to the Sooner program on Friday in Jacob Butler, Brett Campbell and Kayne MacCallum.

Butler, from Elgin, Okla., signs with the Sooners following a 41-11 career record at Elgin High School, notching 20 career wins by fall and 16 by technical fall. Butler most recently won the Oklahoma Class 4A State Championship at 138 pounds in 2018, along with state titles in 2016 and 2017.

“Jacob is an Oklahoma kid and a three-time state champion," said assistant coach Mike Lightner. "We are excited to have him on the team because of his amazing talent and great upside. We look forward to having him train in an elite environment with great workout partners to see him reach his fullest potential."

MacCallum joins the Sooners after spending four years at Eastern Michigan University. A Libertyville, Ill., native, MacCallum won the 2018 Mid-American Conference title at 184 pounds, qualifying for the NCAA Championships, and he placed second as a freshman at the Eastern Michigan Open. In 2017-18, he totaled 17 overall wins and finished with a 10-6 record in duals.

“We’re excited with the addition of Kayne to our program. He’s a MAC Champion and an NCAA qualifier," said assistant coach Nick Heflin. "He will be a great addition for our upperweights and I’m excited to work with him."

Campbell, of Lee's Summit, Mo., will be a welcome addition to the Sooners following an illustrious high school career at Summit Christian Academy. Campbell posted a career 89-17 record with 51 pins and 15 wins by technical fall at Summit Christian en route to the Missouri Class 1 District 4 title in both 2017 and 2018 at 182 pounds and 220 pounds, respectively.

In the classroom, Campbell has maintained a 3.9 GPA while earning Academic All-State honors in 2017. He also earned All-State honors in football.

“Brett is an outstanding student that has been undefeated in his last two seasons in high school," Rosselli said. "He will be a great addition to our program and I look forward to working with him."

Also joining the Sooners for the 2018-19 campaign are Jaryn Curry, Tommy Hoskins, Josiah Jones, Anthony Madrigal and Jordan Rosselli, all of whom signed to Oklahoma in November.

Curry and Hoskins finished their high school careers as three-time state champions in Oklahoma and Ohio, respectively. Jones was a two-time state runner-up while at Bishop McCourt High School in Johnstown, Pa. Madrigal was a 2015 Fargo All-American and two-time runner-up at the Illinois State Championship. Rosselli, son of head coach Lou Rosselli, won the 2017 Liberty Classic and finished fourth-place at the 2017 Ohio State Championships.

More information on the November 2017 signing group is available here.

Getting Butler is a big win. OSU really wanted him. The other 2 will add some good depth to 184.

Looks like the Oklahoma RTC has guys competing freestyle in the US Open at the end of this month.

Dom Demas 70kg
Hunter Jump 70kg (currently a high school junior)
Anthony Mantanona 79kg
Matt Waddell 86kg
Jake Woodley 92kg
Jake Boyd 97kg

Also, Tommy Hoskins is an incoming Freshman and wrestling unattached at 57kg

I'm interested to see how they do and am glad to see guys competing over the summer. I think the RTC is really going to help us get back to a top 10 program quickly.