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His resume looks good, but I think it is a downgrade. Proof will be in the

in the results. But I feel that Hall as been huge for the team, and you guys have been doing very well for yourselves overall. Oklahoma St. up until this year had been on the decline and having issues. Everyone saying Smith is getting too old etc. Then all of a sudden Esposito (their #2) decides to leave for USA wrestling for the Under 20 development team (which has to be a downgrade in pay and certainly in prestige). Everyone would have thought he would have a good shot to replace John Smith, and most don't think it will be too long until he leaves. I originally thought this move was an extremely odd one for him. Then pretty immediately they hire another former cowboy and current head coach in Coleman Scott. Who leaves a head man position to go back to his alma mater, granted for more money. Now all of a sudden the talent is developing and they have gone from outside of the top 10 to a potential trophy team. Reading the tea leaves I am guessing that he was encouraged to look elsewhere. Especially since he didn't stay long at USA Wrestling... he leaves there for a demotion in pay and stature from when he was at Ok. St. not even a full year later. At the end of the day what do a know, it could be about his family or other outside factors. I do know that despite his wrestling milestones his ones as a coach might be debatable. I want a strong ACC so I don't know if I am happy about the hire or not. Maybe a little happy, because hopefully it opens the door up for us a bit, while it at the same time isn't a horrible hire.
Posted: 03/15/2024 at 05:31 PM ET
(In response to this post by WolfpackPins)

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NCSU replaces Hall with Esposito
WolfpackPins 03/14/24 12:33 PM ET
His resume looks good, but I think it is a downgrade. Proof will be in the
larhokie 03/15/24 05:31 PM ET
Great hire. That USA Wrestling job is a revolving door recently.**
TartanHokie 03/14/24 04:59 PM ET
That’s a big time hire for the Pack!**
emhokie 03/14/24 01:06 PM ET
Arguably an upgrade
Hikinghokie 03/14/24 01:50 PM ET
Great hire. Fits their program really well. **
donjfs3 03/14/24 05:53 PM ET