It seems like there are a lot reasons being identified for decline of Oklahoma State wrestling. It is almost a pick your poison. I don't disagree with any of them, but I believe one big reason is out of John Smith's control.
It was unfortunately the same story again in Detroit as Daton Fix fell in the finals of the 2022 NCAA Championships for the third time, and for the second time in a row to Roman Bravo-Young of Penn State.