Who's your Dark Horse?

[ramjet]

Then maybe the thread should be "Who is wrestling really well right now?"

[WBBs Bro]

Ramjet- I'm not sure why you feel the title of the thread is so threatening.

[bulldog90]

When you have an answer for his first foolish comment he has to try to find something else to whine about. I didn't hear any names in his posts?

[5799gb]

With all that empathy and compassion he shows you may believe he leans a little to the left.

[ramjet]

I just think the term Dark Horse is nondescript it has the connotation the wrestler does not have chance. But somehow overcomes insurmountable odds to win against a superior talented opponent. Is this how you guys lol at those wrestlers? See I everyone has great chance to win if they work hard and believe in that hard work. Let's not try and make this political just like saying Rhinehart was a Darkhorse last year  I bet he didn't think so nor did his coach. Just a weird way to post accomplishments of these wrestlers that's all.

Terms like "upset" and "Darkhorse" do not really tell the true story in my opinion. These are terms for parents and fans the wrestlers do not feel that way. Well at least the ones I talk too.

Flame away boys.........🔥

[imnofish]

I have to chuckle at these threads. I wonder if the kids being mentioned all like having a target painted on their backs. They may be comfortable living below the radar?

Yes, I have to admit that I considered that, too.  That's why I didn't make any bold predictions.  Just wanted to give our young guy a little respect.  He is a hard-working kid who respects his opponents and welcomes a challenge.  He sets his goals high and knows that wrestling the top kids will help him get better in the long run.  Good attitude for a freshman, IMO.  Some kids might not like to be in the spotlight, though. 

[WBBs Bro]

First of all, in no way does "dark horse" mean "not having a chance"(as you think it does). You are right in that it is not a term a participant would use to describe themselves, but it is perfectly appropriate to use it in this sense. As you said, it is for fans. Which is what 99% of this forum is.

[ramjet]

First of all, in no way does "dark horse" mean "not having a chance"(as you think it does). You are right in that it is not a term a participant would use to describe themselves, but it is perfectly appropriate to use it in this sense. As you said, it is for fans. Which is what 99% of this forum is.

I am not offended just strikes me like I said. No problem. I will say this all the wrestlers mentioned are working hard towards some nice accomplishments I wish them the best in thier quest.

[DarkKnight]

Darkhorse simply means not the favorite.

[Paul Harvey]

D3 Schlough Boyceville 138

Dark Horse

"a candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds"

I posted this definition early on in this thread. It is about somebody who is not well known that we think has a shot at making some noise nothing more.

Ugh, Forum police at it again.....

[ramjet]

D3 Schlough Boyceville 138

Dark Horse

"a candidate or competitor about whom little is known but who unexpectedly wins or succeeds"

I posted this definition early on in this thread. It is about somebody who is not well known that we think has a shot at making some noise nothing more.

Ugh, Forum police at it again.....

No it just how it strikes me that's all so calm down.

[5799gb]

Thanks for sharing ram.

[ramjet]

Thanks for sharing ram.

You are very welcome. 

[bigG]

Aaaaaaawe!  Youse guys!

[Ghetto]

Keeping my Dark Horse to myself. That makes him really dark.