Let's GO!
No surprise, be very interesting to see where he's seeded though.
Happy for him but watching him at Big Tens I just don't see him healed up enough to compete at nationals.
Very difficult to honestly seed someone like him now.
Got to feel horrible for that guy after all he's been through and what he was capable of accomplishing this year before being injured.
Quote from: DocWrestling on March 07, 2023, 02:17:20 PMHappy for him but watching him at Big Tens I just don't see him healed up enough to compete at nationals.
Very difficult to honestly seed someone like him now.
Agreed. But how would you like to draw him in the first round? Tough for everyone who might be involved.
So that is eight right? Who makes some noise for the Badgers? 125; 165; hwy? anyone else?
https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/10708524-2023-ncaa-wrestling-championship-at-large-selections-announced
https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2023-03-07/ncaa-announces-large-selections-2023-division-i-wrestling-championships
Gomez looked pretty good moving in the DQ. Definitely rusty in the first and not sure he had his trip but that double in the DQ looked strong.
Quote from: bigoil on March 07, 2023, 08:36:04 PMGomez looked pretty good moving in the DQ. Definitely rusty in the first and not sure he had his trip but that double in the DQ looked strong.
Agreed. He just looked bad in the 1st round. The limp got worse as the match went along. I'm not sure if that was related to the score or not, but he looked like he was moving much better in the 2nd match.
It sucks because the expectations have dropped dramatically. Went from a guy you hoped could MAYBE pull that rabbit out of the hat again if he got the #2 or #3 seed to just hoping he can AA. But the NCAAs, who knows what happens.
Hope the medical staff can help the banged up guys out. Austin certainly got a bad draw but if he can get close to 80% he is better then most and can still make some noise. The question is how healthy will he be when he steps on the mat next.
It's time for a Wild Card National Champion
Quote from: bigoil on March 09, 2023, 08:49:52 PMQuote from: Wisconsin Wrestling Fan on March 09, 2023, 08:02:13 PMIt's time for a Wild Card National Champion
Yes, let's Go GOMEZ!
that would be cool. What is the highest seed to win a championship? I would be great if he can prove the seeding committee WRONG
In 1994, Oklahoma State freshman Mark Branch entered the NCAA tournament with a losing record of 8-9 and went on to win an NCAA title. That's the most unlikely National Champion run I could find.
Quote from: No one on March 10, 2023, 09:26:06 AMIn 1994, Oklahoma State freshman Mark Branch entered the NCAA tournament with a losing record of 8-9 and went on to win an NCAA title. That's the most unlikely National Champion run I could find.
Just looked up his bio. Current head coach at Wyoming, 4 time finalist and 2 time champ. How does a 4 time finalist have an 8-9 record. Must have been dealing with some injuries.
Good for Austin! I hope he can overcome his injury enough to have a great tournament!
Here's a story about Branch's run for anyone interested.
https://pistolsfiringblog.com/a-look-at-mark-branchs-1994-ncaa-title-run-at-osu/
Bono said Austin is healthy and the whole team. Not buying it! At this time of the year, no one is healthy the great one are just pushing through the pain!
Quote from: dad 2 5 on March 10, 2023, 03:58:00 PMBono said Austin is healthy and the whole team. Not buying it! At this time of the year, no one is healthy the great one are just pushing through the pain!
Seems more just like a "if they're wrestling, they're healthy," type thing. Insert Spencer Lee line here.
Quote from: dad 2 5 on March 10, 2023, 03:58:00 PMBono said Austin is healthy and the whole team. Not buying it! At this time of the year, no one is healthy the great one are just pushing through the pain!
I'm not buying it either. He looked like he was in a lot of pain at Big Tens.
Quote from: leg turk on March 12, 2023, 12:31:19 PMQuote from: dad 2 5 on March 10, 2023, 03:58:00 PMBono said Austin is healthy and the whole team. Not buying it! At this time of the year, no one is healthy the great one are just pushing through the pain!
I'm not buying it either. He looked like he was in a lot of pain at Big Tens.
My theory is injured but figured out he can go. His last match he looked to move quite well. Hopefully another two weeks, he is healthy.
Quote from: bigoil on March 12, 2023, 12:58:55 PMQuote from: leg turk on March 12, 2023, 12:31:19 PMQuote from: dad 2 5 on March 10, 2023, 03:58:00 PMBono said Austin is healthy and the whole team. Not buying it! At this time of the year, no one is healthy the great one are just pushing through the pain!
I'm not buying it either. He looked like he was in a lot of pain at Big Tens.
My theory is injured but figured out he can go. His last match he looked to move quite well. Hopefully another two weeks, he is healthy.
Quote from: bigoil on March 12, 2023, 12:58:55 PMQuote from: leg turk on March 12, 2023, 12:31:19 PMQuote from: dad 2 5 on March 10, 2023, 03:58:00 PMBono said Austin is healthy and the whole team. Not buying it! At this time of the year, no one is healthy the great one are just pushing through the pain!
I'm not buying it either. He looked like he was in a lot of pain at Big Tens.
My theory is injured but figured out he can go. His last match he looked to move quite well. Hopefully another two weeks, he is healthy.
Agree especial on the last match statement and the hope two weeks helps
Well...no more Gomez vs Sasso matchup if Milner from App State is out. Gomez would move up to the 14 seed and be looking at Parco in Rd2.
I liked Gomez and Sasso in the 2nd round, but...this should be fun as well.
Anybody else see the video of the last practice? A certain 149 pounder looks pretty high-speed at the end!!
https://fb.watch/jiaPK5RWdJ/?mibextid=DcJ9fc
Quote from: CLC FAN on March 15, 2023, 08:33:20 PMAnybody else see the video of the last practice? A certain 149 pounder looks pretty high-speed at the end!!
https://fb.watch/jiaPK5RWdJ/?mibextid=DcJ9fc
That's what I thought those feet were pounding the mat.
He's a badddddd man bigoil!
Scared money aint gonna make no money this weekend
Quote from: wrestle_4ever on March 15, 2023, 08:54:30 PMHe's a badddddd man bigoil!
Scared money aint gonna make no money this weekend
I have him in my pool!!
He is "gomez" people up. Get it. "going to mess" people up.
or, Austin "Gomez" you up. I always call him "Austin 'Gomez' you up" to anyone that will listen. It saddens me it hasn't caught on.
It should be a T-shirt. ;D