Illinois, Sunday, 2-8-15

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[stbird]

Martinez is a beast at 157, but he isn't a pinner.  He attacks, attacks, attacks on his feet but doesn't seem too interested in riding at all. 

Did graff wrestle Richards last year? I think 133 is the key weight, and we got to stay off our back @ 157, that kid is pretty tough.

http://www.uwbadgers.com/sports/m-wrestl/recaps/120613aaa.html

Looks like Graff won.

[Huckfinn]

Martinez is a beast at 157, but he isn't a pinner.  He attacks, attacks, attacks on his feet but doesn't seem too interested in riding at all.  

I was late coming to the party, but I am gripped by Martinez fever.  That kid is unbelievable.
I disagree that he isn't a pinner, but he definitely is more of a freestyle guy.  You're right, he does little from top position but horse the guy around when he feels like it.

For a bit I thought he was the new David Taylor, just because he is so dominant as a freshman, so aggressive, a point-scoring machine.   But Martinez is just getting started, not only does he not use a variety of moves as a rider,   he really uses some very predictable techniques on his feet.   The kid is so physically gifted, he creams everybody with strength, stamina, burst, balance.    To me, Martinez looks like a kid in highschool who is just much more physical than the other boys, wins every match.

Too bad Martinez is such an extreme punk.   All the shoving.   Waving to the crowd in the middle of the match.  The Mexican Muhammed Ali.  But he sure can back it up.

I predict Martinez will be 4-time NCAA champ.    David Taylor was a polished wrestler as a freshman.   Martinez is just getting started, his upside is with the wrestling gods.

[Jimmy]

Couldn't agree more huck.he wrestles mean with a huge chip on his shoulder. Will be one of the greats before his career is over

[badgerjohn]

133: #3 Zane Richards vs. #7 Ryan Taylor
Richards is coming off an upset loss to #11 Danny Sabatello of Purdue. Taylor will be the seventh ranked wrestler that Richards has wrestled this season. Richards is 3-3 against ranked foes this season.

165: #8 Jackson Morse vs. #3 Isaac Jordan
Morse is 6-2 since the start of Big Ten competition. He is 3-3 against ranked opponents this season, but Jordan has the best ranking of anyone Morse has faced this season. Jordan is up from a weight class after wrestling at 157 pounds last season.

184: #18 Nikko Reyes vs. #14 Ricky Robertson
Reyes has won three straight matches entering his bout with Robertson. Reyes is just 1-8 against ranked opponents this season. Reyes is 5-3 in Big Ten duals, while Robertson is 6-1.

Sounds good on paper.  But Tom says they still gotta wrestle on the mat.

[TLV]

I wanna see Jordan against Martinez!!! Can't Jordan cut down a little bit tonite....or Martinez move up??? Or meet at an agreed weight....just for me, dammit.
Martinez is a great wrestler....but I seriously doubt that he will be a 4 timer. Remember Coon from MIch last year. Beat the inappropriate term3 out of everyone including defending champ Nelson and folded at end of season. I don't think he'll get by Ness.

[TLV]

Tom.....YO, TOM....I did NOT say 'blazes"

[TomM]

 

[TomM]

Illinois Wrestling: Illini hold top 10 ranking as Zane Richards falls in national polls
http://www.thechampaignroom.com/2015/2/3/7972483/illinois-wrestling-illini-hold-top-10-ranking-as-zane-richards-falls

[harley]

Interesting comment by Coach Davis

""We didn't wrestle our best, but we won. It's a win in the win column, but there are still things to work on. We need to get better and make some adjustments and get ready for Sunday," Wisconsin Head Coach Barry Davis said. "Sunday there will probably be a few changes to the lineup. That's what you have to do though, you have to keep guys on their toes."

[Huckfinn]

Interesting comment by Coach Davis

""We didn't wrestle our best, but we won. It's a win in the win column, but there are still things to work on. We need to get better and make some adjustments and get ready for Sunday," Wisconsin Head Coach Barry Davis said. "Sunday there will probably be a few changes to the lineup. That's what you have to do though, you have to keep guys on their toes."

I wonder if Barry can make weight at 141

[Wisconsin Wrestling Fan]

Interesting comment by Coach Davis

""We didn't wrestle our best, but we won. It's a win in the win column, but there are still things to work on. We need to get better and make some adjustments and get ready for Sunday," Wisconsin Head Coach Barry Davis said. "Sunday there will probably be a few changes to the lineup. That's what you have to do though, you have to keep guys on their toes."

That probably means Crone, Ruschell, Liegel, and maybe Grahek need to be ready if called upon. 

[jaguarwrestler]

is Seth hurt or is Donar beating him?

[leg turk]

Any coverage of the match today, maybe badger twitter?

[hammen]

It's on at 1 CST on BTNPlus. I might be able to do updates.