Here we go gentlemen! T-minus 2 days out. I'm dropping some of my thoughts/predictions for the tourney below. Let me know what you all think!
1. Does Penn State fail to place anyone atop the podium? I think so. Here's how it happens:
Fix dispatches RBY
Starocci taken out by Mekhi (unless Foca takes care of him first)
Brooks and Kerkvliet fail to even make the finals
Dean beat early by Allred, likely to not reach AA status
Haines - maybe the most overseeded wrestler of the tournament IMO. I see him losing to Andonian. If he happens to make the finals, AOC will be waiting to make quick work of him.
2. Princeton has 2 NCAA champions in Glory and Monday
3. The Badgers have 5 or even 6 All-Americans - Barnett, Gomez, Hamiti, Amos, Hillger. And I think Zargo can make things really interesting.
I think its possible we see three of them on Saturday night. Jump Around baby!
Hmmm...
Are you talking about Penn or Penn State?
I think the path for Penn State to lose all in finals, but based on track record I would say there's higher likelihood of them getting five than getting zero
I guess I am predicting two AA's. Hamiti is expected. I think Barnett or Hillger will be an AA but one of them will stumble. Playing the odds that one of them will. Hoping both but have to make a prediction.
I just don't believe Gomez will be able to get through that gauntlet as he is not healed and I would highly guess he will need surgery as soon as tournament is over
Amos would be a huge surprise if he could finally win the close ones against top opponents. Don't think he has the offense to do it and stalling calls come fast at nationals
I want some of what you are drinking or eating :)... Lee isn't losing unless he's injured, heck Glory I could see missing weight.
Badgers will be battling, hoping for 6, would love the top 4 guys, two in the semi's, to all AA with Zargo and Amos getting to the bloodround.
My prediction: unless something very unfortunate happens in the first round, the second round of the tournament will either make me dance or break my heart.
I'm really hoping to be dancing.
Quote from: bigoil on March 14, 2023, 02:43:51 PMI want some of what you are drinking or eating :)... Lee isn't losing unless he's injured, heck Glory I could see missing weight.
Badgers will be battling, hoping for 6, would love the top 4 guys, two in the semi's, to all AA with Zargo and Amos getting to the bloodround.
Glory is huge. If he gets upset on the front side, I think he'll miss weight and be done.
The Badger have 5 returning All-Americans
All 8 qualifiers have been to the NCAAs
The Badgers are an NCAA tournament team
They need to
Take each match one at a time, wrestle smart and follow their individual plan.
Be focused and calm, cool and collected. Wrestle with confidence. They know they can do it.
Use the negative opinions and naysayers to their advantage. Use it as "Wrestling Fuel".
Prove the doubters wrong!
LET'S DO IT BADGERS!
Quote from: bigoil on March 14, 2023, 02:43:51 PMI want some of what you are drinking or eating :)... Lee isn't losing unless he's injured, heck Glory I could see missing weight.
Badgers will be battling, hoping for 6, would love the top 4 guys, two in the semi's, to all AA with Zargo and Amos getting to the bloodround.
Nobody could see Lee losing to DeSanto either. DeSanto kept it close, didn't go under him and then in the 3rd period when Lee was gassed(and he's still got issues with his gas tank right now) he was able to wear him down and break him.
Not saying it'll happen, but Glory is a HUGE '25. If he gets to the finals, he needs to steal a page from the Nelson Brands handbook the first 5 minutes and hope he can wear him down.
And he should be about 150 Sat night...again, assuming the cutting doesn't cost him in the quarters or Semis.
Quote from: Ghetto on March 14, 2023, 02:58:27 PMQuote from: bigoil on March 14, 2023, 02:43:51 PMI want some of what you are drinking or eating :)... Lee isn't losing unless he's injured, heck Glory I could see missing weight.
Badgers will be battling, hoping for 6, would love the top 4 guys, two in the semi's, to all AA with Zargo and Amos getting to the bloodround.
Glory is huge. If he gets upset on the front side, I think he'll miss weight and be done.
Yeah, he's already been in the finals. I think it's NC or bust for him. His odds to win in the finals are being dismissed a bit too easily. There are always massive upsets in the NCAAs. Glory is a massive 125. We'll see.
As for the rest, I can't see Monday winning that weight. No chance PSU doesn't have a NC. I think they have a minimum of 3 champs. RBY COULD get beat by Fix or Vito(Vito has beaten both). I could see any of them getting beat, Brooks and then Star being the least likely.
I like the Badgers prediction. I think it's...optimistic(Zargo winning 5 in a row OR beating Alirez is very optimistic).
Quote from: Vir Fortis on March 15, 2023, 06:02:21 AMQuote from: bigoil on March 14, 2023, 02:43:51 PMI want some of what you are drinking or eating :)... Lee isn't losing unless he's injured, heck Glory I could see missing weight.
Badgers will be battling, hoping for 6, would love the top 4 guys, two in the semi's, to all AA with Zargo and Amos getting to the bloodround.
Nobody could see Lee losing to DeSanto either. DeSanto kept it close, didn't go under him and then in the 3rd period when Lee was gassed(and he's still got issues with his gas tank right now) he was able to wear him down and break him.
Not saying it'll happen, but Glory is a HUGE '25. If he gets to the finals, he needs to steal a page from the Nelson Brands handbook the first 5 minutes and hope he can wear him down.
And he should be about 150 Sat night...again, assuming the cutting doesn't cost him in the quarters or Semis.
When did that happen again?
Quote from: dman on March 15, 2023, 08:31:50 AMQuote from: Vir Fortis on March 15, 2023, 06:02:21 AMQuote from: bigoil on March 14, 2023, 02:43:51 PMI want some of what you are drinking or eating :)... Lee isn't losing unless he's injured, heck Glory I could see missing weight.
Badgers will be battling, hoping for 6, would love the top 4 guys, two in the semi's, to all AA with Zargo and Amos getting to the bloodround.
Nobody could see Lee losing to DeSanto either. DeSanto kept it close, didn't go under him and then in the 3rd period when Lee was gassed(and he's still got issues with his gas tank right now) he was able to wear him down and break him.
Not saying it'll happen, but Glory is a HUGE '25. If he gets to the finals, he needs to steal a page from the Nelson Brands handbook the first 5 minutes and hope he can wear him down.
And he should be about 150 Sat night...again, assuming the cutting doesn't cost him in the quarters or Semis.
When did that happen again?
HS State
Quote from: Vir Fortis on March 15, 2023, 06:02:21 AMQuote from: bigoil on March 14, 2023, 02:43:51 PMI want some of what you are drinking or eating :)... Lee isn't losing unless he's injured, heck Glory I could see missing weight.
Badgers will be battling, hoping for 6, would love the top 4 guys, two in the semi's, to all AA with Zargo and Amos getting to the bloodround.
Nobody could see Lee losing to DeSanto either. DeSanto kept it close, didn't go under him and then in the 3rd period when Lee was gassed(and he's still got issues with his gas tank right now) he was able to wear him down and break him.
Not saying it'll happen, but Glory is a HUGE '25. If he gets to the finals, he needs to steal a page from the Nelson Brands handbook the first 5 minutes and hope he can wear him down.
And he should be about 150 Sat night...again, assuming the cutting doesn't cost him in the quarters or Semis.
Lee gassed against de Santo? How about torn ACL as a better excuse. De Santo beat him fair and square and Lee admits that also but let's factor in a torn ACL instead of a gas tank issue.
Quote from: littleguy301 on March 15, 2023, 10:43:34 AMQuote from: Vir Fortis on March 15, 2023, 06:02:21 AMQuote from: bigoil on March 14, 2023, 02:43:51 PMI want some of what you are drinking or eating :)... Lee isn't losing unless he's injured, heck Glory I could see missing weight.
Badgers will be battling, hoping for 6, would love the top 4 guys, two in the semi's, to all AA with Zargo and Amos getting to the bloodround.
Nobody could see Lee losing to DeSanto either. DeSanto kept it close, didn't go under him and then in the 3rd period when Lee was gassed(and he's still got issues with his gas tank right now) he was able to wear him down and break him.
Not saying it'll happen, but Glory is a HUGE '25. If he gets to the finals, he needs to steal a page from the Nelson Brands handbook the first 5 minutes and hope he can wear him down.
And he should be about 150 Sat night...again, assuming the cutting doesn't cost him in the quarters or Semis.
Lee gassed against de Santo? How about torn ACL as a better excuse. De Santo beat him fair and square and Lee admits that also but let's factor in a torn ACL instead of a gas tank issue.
You be the judge!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1TobSYS8eo
Quote from: bigoil on March 15, 2023, 08:40:28 AMQuote from: dman on March 15, 2023, 08:31:50 AMQuote from: Vir Fortis on March 15, 2023, 06:02:21 AMQuote from: bigoil on March 14, 2023, 02:43:51 PMI want some of what you are drinking or eating :)... Lee isn't losing unless he's injured, heck Glory I could see missing weight.
Badgers will be battling, hoping for 6, would love the top 4 guys, two in the semi's, to all AA with Zargo and Amos getting to the bloodround.
Nobody could see Lee losing to DeSanto either. DeSanto kept it close, didn't go under him and then in the 3rd period when Lee was gassed(and he's still got issues with his gas tank right now) he was able to wear him down and break him.
Not saying it'll happen, but Glory is a HUGE '25. If he gets to the finals, he needs to steal a page from the Nelson Brands handbook the first 5 minutes and hope he can wear him down.
And he should be about 150 Sat night...again, assuming the cutting doesn't cost him in the quarters or Semis.
When did that happen again?
HS State
With the covid year and medical red shirts is that about 15 years ago? ;D
It will be nice not to see Lee in Black and Gold anymore. If he is in Red, White and Blue I will be rooting for him!
Didn't Glory stick Lee last year at their dual? Or maybe the year before?
Quote from: leg turk on March 15, 2023, 11:56:36 AMDidn't Glory stick Lee last year at their dual? Or maybe the year before?
No sir. Have not wrestled since 2018 and Lee beat him both times. 12-6 and 18-2.
Lee has five losses. Three in 2019. Twice to SeaBass and was pinned by Piccininni in the Iowa/OSU dual. Two in 2018. Tomasello at the Big Tens and Ronnie Bresser at the Midlands. I seem to remember Lee being hurt at the Midlands because I think he med forfeited out after the Bresser match.
It is no secret that Glory is a hammer on top. Lee has major gas tank issues right now so if he can keep it close into the third...well, you better get your popcorn ready
Looking forward to it
Quote from: vsmf2010 on March 15, 2023, 12:16:17 PMQuote from: leg turk on March 15, 2023, 11:56:36 AMDidn't Glory stick Lee last year at their dual? Or maybe the year before?
No sir. Have not wrestled since 2018 and Lee beat him both times. 12-6 and 18-2.
Lee has five losses. Three in 2019. Twice to SeaBass and was pinned by Piccininni in the Iowa/OSU dual. Two in 2018. Tomasello at the Big Tens and Ronnie Bresser at the Midlands. I seem to remember Lee being hurt at the Midlands because I think he med forfeited out after the Bresser match.
Ahhh yes, Piccininni.
Quote from: bigoil on March 15, 2023, 08:40:28 AMQuote from: dman on March 15, 2023, 08:31:50 AMQuote from: Vir Fortis on March 15, 2023, 06:02:21 AMQuote from: bigoil on March 14, 2023, 02:43:51 PMI want some of what you are drinking or eating :)... Lee isn't losing unless he's injured, heck Glory I could see missing weight.
Badgers will be battling, hoping for 6, would love the top 4 guys, two in the semi's, to all AA with Zargo and Amos getting to the bloodround.
Nobody could see Lee losing to DeSanto either. DeSanto kept it close, didn't go under him and then in the 3rd period when Lee was gassed(and he's still got issues with his gas tank right now) he was able to wear him down and break him.
Not saying it'll happen, but Glory is a HUGE '25. If he gets to the finals, he needs to steal a page from the Nelson Brands handbook the first 5 minutes and hope he can wear him down.
And he should be about 150 Sat night...again, assuming the cutting doesn't cost him in the quarters or Semis.
When did that happen again?
HS State
I know...it was meant as sarcastic given he was using a high school match as a way to prove Lee could lose in the NCAA's. Better off saying "anything could happen" then use a match that long ago to make a point.
By the way...Lee easily wins his fourth and is the best Hawk ever.
It'll be Ramos or Glory as the champ
Lots of upsets already. Sure would be good to see some Badgers get in on that and beat some seeds higher then they are.
Quote from: No One Cares on March 15, 2023, 11:02:44 AMQuote from: littleguy301 on March 15, 2023, 10:43:34 AMQuote from: Vir Fortis on March 15, 2023, 06:02:21 AMQuote from: bigoil on March 14, 2023, 02:43:51 PMI want some of what you are drinking or eating :)... Lee isn't losing unless he's injured, heck Glory I could see missing weight.
Badgers will be battling, hoping for 6, would love the top 4 guys, two in the semi's, to all AA with Zargo and Amos getting to the bloodround.
Nobody could see Lee losing to DeSanto either. DeSanto kept it close, didn't go under him and then in the 3rd period when Lee was gassed(and he's still got issues with his gas tank right now) he was able to wear him down and break him.
Not saying it'll happen, but Glory is a HUGE '25. If he gets to the finals, he needs to steal a page from the Nelson Brands handbook the first 5 minutes and hope he can wear him down.
And he should be about 150 Sat night...again, assuming the cutting doesn't cost him in the quarters or Semis.
Lee gassed against de Santo? How about torn ACL as a better excuse. De Santo beat him fair and square and Lee admits that also but let's factor in a torn ACL instead of a gas tank issue.
You be the judge!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1TobSYS8eo
I realize that Lee wasn't 100% but you gonout and wrestle on a freshly token ACL and let's see you make it to the finals of any tournament. Lee won't make an excuse but with a freshly token ACL that required surgery after state and he was back at the Midlands in December. Pretty impressive feat on Lee part and great smart wrestling on de Santo part.
Quote from: DocWrestling on March 14, 2023, 12:35:22 PMI guess I am predicting two AA's. Hamiti is expected. I think Barnett or Hillger will be an AA but one of them will stumble. Playing the odds that one of them will. Hoping both but have to make a prediction.
I just don't believe Gomez will be able to get through that gauntlet as he is not healed and I would highly guess he will need surgery as soon as tournament is over
Amos would be a huge surprise if he could finally win the close ones against top opponents. Don't think he has the offense to do it and stalling calls come fast at nationals
Nice honest post.
I wish the badgers for 4 at least, maybe it can happen and I hope it does!
Quote from: dman on March 15, 2023, 08:31:50 AMQuote from: Vir Fortis on March 15, 2023, 06:02:21 AMQuote from: bigoil on March 14, 2023, 02:43:51 PMI want some of what you are drinking or eating :)... Lee isn't losing unless he's injured, heck Glory I could see missing weight.
Badgers will be battling, hoping for 6, would love the top 4 guys, two in the semi's, to all AA with Zargo and Amos getting to the bloodround.
Nobody could see Lee losing to DeSanto either. DeSanto kept it close, didn't go under him and then in the 3rd period when Lee was gassed(and he's still got issues with his gas tank right now) he was able to wear him down and break him.
Not saying it'll happen, but Glory is a HUGE '25. If he gets to the finals, he needs to steal a page from the Nelson Brands handbook the first 5 minutes and hope he can wear him down.
And he should be about 150 Sat night...again, assuming the cutting doesn't cost him in the quarters or Semis.
When did that happen again?
Their Sr year of HS when Lee was already a world champ and had teched DeSanto the year before.
Quote from: dman on March 16, 2023, 08:22:59 AMQuote from: bigoil on March 15, 2023, 08:40:28 AMQuote from: dman on March 15, 2023, 08:31:50 AMQuote from: Vir Fortis on March 15, 2023, 06:02:21 AMQuote from: bigoil on March 14, 2023, 02:43:51 PMI want some of what you are drinking or eating :)... Lee isn't losing unless he's injured, heck Glory I could see missing weight.
Badgers will be battling, hoping for 6, would love the top 4 guys, two in the semi's, to all AA with Zargo and Amos getting to the bloodround.
Nobody could see Lee losing to DeSanto either. DeSanto kept it close, didn't go under him and then in the 3rd period when Lee was gassed(and he's still got issues with his gas tank right now) he was able to wear him down and break him.
Not saying it'll happen, but Glory is a HUGE '25. If he gets to the finals, he needs to steal a page from the Nelson Brands handbook the first 5 minutes and hope he can wear him down.
And he should be about 150 Sat night...again, assuming the cutting doesn't cost him in the quarters or Semis.
When did that happen again?
HS State
I know...it was meant as sarcastic given he was using a high school match as a way to prove Lee could lose in the NCAA's. Better off saying "anything could happen" then use a match that long ago to make a point.
By the way...Lee easily wins his fourth and is the best Hawk ever.
Ahh...yeah, that means the match couldn't play out in a similar fashion because it was high school ::)
And it wasn't "Meant to prove" anything, it was providing a hypothetical scenario in which Lee could lose given he wrestles pretty much the same now. TD and Tilt...and his gas tank isn't exactly on F right now.
Quote from: Vir Fortis on March 15, 2023, 06:02:21 AMQuote from: bigoil on March 14, 2023, 02:43:51 PMI want some of what you are drinking or eating :)... Lee isn't losing unless he's injured, heck Glory I could see missing weight.
Badgers will be battling, hoping for 6, would love the top 4 guys, two in the semi's, to all AA with Zargo and Amos getting to the bloodround.
Nobody could see Lee losing to DeSanto either. DeSanto kept it close, didn't go under him and then in the 3rd period when Lee was gassed(and he's still got issues with his gas tank right now) he was able to wear him down and break him.
Not saying it'll happen, but Glory is a HUGE '25. If he gets to the finals, he needs to steal a page from the Nelson Brands handbook the first 5 minutes and hope he can wear him down.
And he should be about 150 Sat night...again, assuming the cutting doesn't cost him in the quarters or Semis.
First to wrestle thug, you called it and Vir you backed it up!
Didn't see it happening
Quote from: bigoil on March 17, 2023, 07:47:43 PMQuote from: Vir Fortis on March 15, 2023, 06:02:21 AMQuote from: bigoil on March 14, 2023, 02:43:51 PMI want some of what you are drinking or eating :)... Lee isn't losing unless he's injured, heck Glory I could see missing weight.
Badgers will be battling, hoping for 6, would love the top 4 guys, two in the semi's, to all AA with Zargo and Amos getting to the bloodround.
Nobody could see Lee losing to DeSanto either. DeSanto kept it close, didn't go under him and then in the 3rd period when Lee was gassed(and he's still got issues with his gas tank right now) he was able to wear him down and break him.
Not saying it'll happen, but Glory is a HUGE '25. If he gets to the finals, he needs to steal a page from the Nelson Brands handbook the first 5 minutes and hope he can wear him down.
And he should be about 150 Sat night...again, assuming the cutting doesn't cost him in the quarters or Semis.
First to wrestle thug, you called it and Vir you backed it up!
Didn't see it happening
I mean...I didn't see THAT coming!
I thought Ramos going under was crazy and that was the end, but...once he got into the 3rd!
That was...unbelievable!
Quote from: dman on March 16, 2023, 08:22:59 AMQuote from: bigoil on March 15, 2023, 08:40:28 AMQuote from: dman on March 15, 2023, 08:31:50 AMQuote from: Vir Fortis on March 15, 2023, 06:02:21 AMQuote from: bigoil on March 14, 2023, 02:43:51 PMI want some of what you are drinking or eating :)... Lee isn't losing unless he's injured, heck Glory I could see missing weight.
Badgers will be battling, hoping for 6, would love the top 4 guys, two in the semi's, to all AA with Zargo and Amos getting to the bloodround.
Nobody could see Lee losing to DeSanto either. DeSanto kept it close, didn't go under him and then in the 3rd period when Lee was gassed(and he's still got issues with his gas tank right now) he was able to wear him down and break him.
Not saying it'll happen, but Glory is a HUGE '25. If he gets to the finals, he needs to steal a page from the Nelson Brands handbook the first 5 minutes and hope he can wear him down.
And he should be about 150 Sat night...again, assuming the cutting doesn't cost him in the quarters or Semis.
When did that happen again?
HS State
I know...it was meant as sarcastic given he was using a high school match as a way to prove Lee could lose in the NCAA's. Better off saying "anything could happen" then use a match that long ago to make a point.
By the way...Lee easily wins his fourth and is the best Hawk ever.
Yeah, easily won that match... ;D ;D
Quote from: dman on March 16, 2023, 08:22:59 AMQuote from: bigoil on March 15, 2023, 08:40:28 AMQuote from: dman on March 15, 2023, 08:31:50 AMQuote from: Vir Fortis on March 15, 2023, 06:02:21 AMQuote from: bigoil on March 14, 2023, 02:43:51 PMI want some of what you are drinking or eating :)... Lee isn't losing unless he's injured, heck Glory I could see missing weight.
Badgers will be battling, hoping for 6, would love the top 4 guys, two in the semi's, to all AA with Zargo and Amos getting to the bloodround.
Nobody could see Lee losing to DeSanto either. DeSanto kept it close, didn't go under him and then in the 3rd period when Lee was gassed(and he's still got issues with his gas tank right now) he was able to wear him down and break him.
Not saying it'll happen, but Glory is a HUGE '25. If he gets to the finals, he needs to steal a page from the Nelson Brands handbook the first 5 minutes and hope he can wear him down.
And he should be about 150 Sat night...again, assuming the cutting doesn't cost him in the quarters or Semis.
When did that happen again?
HS State
I know...it was meant as sarcastic given he was using a high school match as a way to prove Lee could lose in the NCAA's. Better off saying "anything could happen" then use a match that long ago to make a point.
By the way...Lee easily wins his fourth and is the best Hawk ever.
That aged poorly
Quote from: mike on March 17, 2023, 09:17:40 PMQuote from: dman on March 16, 2023, 08:22:59 AMQuote from: bigoil on March 15, 2023, 08:40:28 AMQuote from: dman on March 15, 2023, 08:31:50 AMQuote from: Vir Fortis on March 15, 2023, 06:02:21 AMQuote from: bigoil on March 14, 2023, 02:43:51 PMI want some of what you are drinking or eating :)... Lee isn't losing unless he's injured, heck Glory I could see missing weight.
Badgers will be battling, hoping for 6, would love the top 4 guys, two in the semi's, to all AA with Zargo and Amos getting to the bloodround.
Nobody could see Lee losing to DeSanto either. DeSanto kept it close, didn't go under him and then in the 3rd period when Lee was gassed(and he's still got issues with his gas tank right now) he was able to wear him down and break him.
Not saying it'll happen, but Glory is a HUGE '25. If he gets to the finals, he needs to steal a page from the Nelson Brands handbook the first 5 minutes and hope he can wear him down.
And he should be about 150 Sat night...again, assuming the cutting doesn't cost him in the quarters or Semis.
When did that happen again?
HS State
I know...it was meant as sarcastic given he was using a high school match as a way to prove Lee could lose in the NCAA's. Better off saying "anything could happen" then use a match that long ago to make a point.
By the way...Lee easily wins his fourth and is the best Hawk ever.
That aged poorly
;) ;D ;D
Noto or Cronin will beat Spencer
Lee will MFF out. You watch.
Quote from: No One Cares on March 17, 2023, 10:27:55 PMLee will MFF out. You watch.
I'd be pretty surprised by that.
Well, I'm pretty surprised. I really didn't think Lee would finish his career like THIS. He's healthy(save for his Ego and Mom's glasses) and he's not Wrestling.
PSU officially wins the title with Lee choosing to MFF out of the Tourney(not that this was in doubt). Pretty shocking and again, kinda disappointing finish from Lee.
Quote from: Vir Fortis on March 18, 2023, 09:18:17 AMWell, I'm pretty surprised. I really didn't think Lee would finish his career like THIS. He's healthy(save for his Ego and Mom's glasses) and he's not Wrestling.
PSU officially wins the title with Lee choosing to MFF out of the Tourney(not that this was in doubt). Pretty shocking and again, kinda disappointing finish from Lee.
I really hope he IS hurt. I know that's strange to say, but defaulting out after losing is a sad way to end an amazing career.
Penn state is incredible. To put the gap between Penn State and UW in perpective, 7 of their wrestlers will finish higher than our best wrestler (Hamiti). Their 8th best wrestler is a returning national champ, who will also AA.
To be clear, the gap between Penn State and everyone is huge. But is is just incredible to think a guy we think is incredible (Hamiti), would still finish 8th best out of 10 weights at penn state.
Quote from: Ghetto on March 18, 2023, 10:13:48 AMQuote from: Vir Fortis on March 18, 2023, 09:18:17 AMWell, I'm pretty surprised. I really didn't think Lee would finish his career like THIS. He's healthy(save for his Ego and Mom's glasses) and he's not Wrestling.
PSU officially wins the title with Lee choosing to MFF out of the Tourney(not that this was in doubt). Pretty shocking and again, kinda disappointing finish from Lee.
I really hope he IS hurt. I know that's strange to say, but defaulting out after losing is a sad way to end an amazing career.
He's not hurt. He didn't even show up at the arena. This is a real bad look for him. I thought he had more character than that. Can't say I feel bad that he lost now. Perhaps Karma won another battle.
Can someone slap Shane Sparks with a piece of a resalite mat! He definitely earned his money from resalite for the amount of times he mentions resalite!
Quote from: Wrestling Thug on March 18, 2023, 12:36:25 PMCan someone slap Shane Sparks with a piece of a resalite mat! He definitely earned his money from resalite for the amount of times he mentions resalite!
My GOD is that annoying! He just throws it out there outta nowhere.
He does a GOOD job, but ever since this got pointed out to me, it's like a laugh track, it's hard to listen to.
Just make it 3 times per match. As "they toe the line in the middle of the resilite," or when there's a big mat return, "slams him back to the resilite." But not it's "as they circle the resilite."
Quote from: Wrestling Thug on March 18, 2023, 11:48:31 AMQuote from: bigoil on March 18, 2023, 09:41:43 AMQuote from: imwi on March 17, 2023, 08:04:59 PMQuote from: Wrestling Thug on March 16, 2023, 05:22:27 PMIt'll be Ramos or Glory as the champ
Good call
Yes he called it!!
Thanks
Like I said, I thought he could be beat, but NOT by Ramos. Ramos was up 8-1 and still got teched in the 1st period. I thought he had a chance to hit a big throw, but Lee's not the hardest guy to take down. I did NOT think that Ramos would limit it to one turn.
I just thought maybe Glory...but not Ramos.
That was an impressive prediction.
Quote from: Vir Fortis on March 18, 2023, 01:06:03 PMQuote from: Wrestling Thug on March 18, 2023, 12:36:25 PMCan someone slap Shane Sparks with a piece of a resalite mat! He definitely earned his money from resalite for the amount of times he mentions resalite!
My GOD is that annoying! He just throws it out there outta nowhere.
He does a GOOD job, but ever since this got pointed out to me, it's like a laugh track, it's hard to listen to.
Just make it 3 times per match. As "they toe the line in the middle of the resilite," or when there's a big mat return, "slams him back to the resilite." But not it's "as they circle the resilite."
There will be no Shane Sparks slander on this forum!
Dude is as passionate as they come. I don't care what he says. I am appreciative of him every time he talks up Wisconsin wrestling on a national stage. He goes out of his way to make sure he gets his Wisconsin tidbits in. We need that to combat the other noise that comes out about the program.
Quote from: Ghetto on March 18, 2023, 01:17:37 PMQuote from: Vir Fortis on March 18, 2023, 01:06:03 PMQuote from: Wrestling Thug on March 18, 2023, 12:36:25 PMCan someone slap Shane Sparks with a piece of a resalite mat! He definitely earned his money from resalite for the amount of times he mentions resalite!
My GOD is that annoying! He just throws it out there outta nowhere.
He does a GOOD job, but ever since this got pointed out to me, it's like a laugh track, it's hard to listen to.
Just make it 3 times per match. As "they toe the line in the middle of the resilite," or when there's a big mat return, "slams him back to the resilite." But not it's "as they circle the resilite."
There will be no Shane Sparks slander on this forum!
Dude is as passionate as they come. I don't care what he says. I am appreciative of him every time he talks up Wisconsin wrestling on a national stage. He goes out of his way to make sure he gets his Wisconsin tidbits in. We need that to combat the other noise that comes out about the program.
LOL...I should have couched that a bit better by saying I think he does a great job. It's just that one little thing that you hear a LOT.
But he does a great job. I remember seeing him walking into a tournament as a kid and he had a suit and a microphone and I'm not sure if he started this interviews himself or what, but he has done a LOT to promote this sport.
Lee missed today to go help his mom get new glasses
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee went for his 4th national championship tonight but unfortunately got upset.
His mom was not happy and it looks like she'll need some new glasses as wellpic.twitter.com/yoTNN6gPQy (https://t.co/yoTNN6gPQy)</p>— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) <a href="https://twitter.com/barstoolsports/status/1636916632961400832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 18
As bad as Spencer Lee and mom response has been, it has been absolutely amazing the class and dignity from so many wrestlers after crushing defeat and after thrilling victories.
Every match should end with the respect shown like the Carr/O'Toole match
Quote from: DocWrestling on March 18, 2023, 07:22:52 PMAs bad as Spencer Lee and mom response has been, it has been absolutely amazing the class and dignity from so many wrestlers after crushing defeat and after thrilling victories.
Every match should end with the respect shown like the Carr/O'Toole match
I don't think Lee and his Mom's response was that big of a deal. That was a chance to go down in History and for the 2nd time...he fell short. He was still there for his teammates.
But I do agree, I like to see guys show genuine admiration. Especially this morning on the backside when guys are beat up and already AAs and just wrestling for pride.
Quote from: Ghetto on March 18, 2023, 01:17:37 PMQuote from: Vir Fortis on March 18, 2023, 01:06:03 PMQuote from: Wrestling Thug on March 18, 2023, 12:36:25 PMCan someone slap Shane Sparks with a piece of a resalite mat! He definitely earned his money from resalite for the amount of times he mentions resalite!
My GOD is that annoying! He just throws it out there outta nowhere.
He does a GOOD job, but ever since this got pointed out to me, it's like a laugh track, it's hard to listen to.
Just make it 3 times per match. As "they toe the line in the middle of the resilite," or when there's a big mat return, "slams him back to the resilite." But not it's "as they circle the resilite."
There will be no Shane Sparks slander on this forum!
Dude is as passionate as they come. I don't care what he says. I am appreciative of him every time he talks up Wisconsin wrestling on a national stage. He goes out of his way to make sure he gets his Wisconsin tidbits in. We need that to combat the other noise that comes out about the program.
Shane sparks is the best thing to happen to NCAA wrestling!
Quote from: Wrestling Thug on March 19, 2023, 10:14:44 AMQuote from: wrestle_4ever on March 19, 2023, 12:39:38 AMQuote from: Ghetto on March 18, 2023, 01:17:37 PMQuote from: Vir Fortis on March 18, 2023, 01:06:03 PMQuote from: Wrestling Thug on March 18, 2023, 12:36:25 PMCan someone slap Shane Sparks with a piece of a resalite mat! He definitely earned his money from resalite for the amount of times he mentions resalite!
;D
My GOD is that annoying! He just throws it out there outta nowhere.
He does a GOOD job, but ever since this got pointed out to me, it's like a laugh track, it's hard to listen to.
Just make it 3 times per match. As "they toe the line in the middle of the resilite," or when there's a big mat return, "slams him back to the resilite." But not it's "as they circle the resilite."
There will be no Shane Sparks slander on this forum!
Dude is as passionate as they come. I don't care what he says. I am appreciative of him every time he talks up Wisconsin wrestling on a national stage. He goes out of his way to make sure he gets his Wisconsin tidbits in. We need that to combat the other noise that comes out about the program.
Shane sparks is the best thing to happen to NCAA wrestling! ;D
To me Shane Sparks is to wrestling as Bob Uecker is to Milwaukee Brewer baseball.
He does his homework, like nobody else.