2021 NCAA D1 Championship

[imwi]

Thor is back!

He's doing pretty darn good

[Troy Grindle]

Also the guy sitting next to Brandvold with the ZZ Top beard and tiny mask looks hilarious. 

Great work by Bucky with two all Americans.

[wrestlemania]

I have to admit I thought Hilliger was all wrestled-out and plateaued but he has worked very hard and wrestled well to earn All-America status and you gotta salute that!

Two All-Americans and a Top 25 finish, for this season, that will work out.  Quite a night for UW athletics!

[crossface21]

2 AA this year is great. I don't know what was going on with Thor during the season, but I'm glad he's figured out how to fix it at the right time! Barnett's progress is exactly what we've all been clamoring for. Great stuff to build on for next year.

[leg turk]

2 AAs! Where are all the people saying this was going to go badly for the Badgers?

Talking to you Dad 2 5, leg Turk, tiger king

Lol, you are a joke.

[mkm13]

Great showing for Barnett and Hillger. Burwick also wrestled well. They all seemed to peak at the right time. For those getting on Bono for his traing style and having his guys peak early, that couldn't have been more wrong based on what we saw this weekend.

Add Amos, Wick, Zargo, Hamiti, and Copass and we could be a top 10 team soon.

I was curious how AJ Ferrari would do this weekend at 197 since Amos and him will be at the same weight for many years.  He appears to be the real deal.

[neutral]

I was curious how AJ Ferrari would do this weekend at 197 since Amos and him will be at the same weight for many years.  He appears to be the real deal.

Agreed - but also an ars ... in my opinion.

[wrastle63]

2 AAs! Where are all the people saying this was going to go badly for the Badgers?

Talking to you Dad 2 5, leg Turk, tiger king

Lol, you are a joke.

If that makes you feel better. Lol  The Badgers also broke single digits if you weren't aware.

[bigoil]

Great showing for Barnett and Hillger. Burwick also wrestled well. They all seemed to peak at the right time. For those getting on Bono for his traing style and having his guys peak early, that couldn't have been more wrong based on what we saw this weekend.

Add Amos, Wick, Zargo, Hamiti, and Copass and we could be a top 10 team soon.

I was curious how AJ Ferrari would do this weekend at 197 since Amos and him will be at the same weight for many years.  He appears to be the real deal.

And Amos beat Ferrari and Kerkvliet looking at some older results

[mkm13]

I dont believe Amos ever wrestled Ferrari. Where did you see that?

Next year will be really interesting. How many colleges will allow their seniors to use this extra free year and come back next year?  Apparently basically all of Iowas guys are going to use it and be back.  If a lot of seniors are allowed to come back and decide to, the talent next year in college could be very good and deep.  Add in wrestlers from schools that took the year off like Cornell and it will be interesting how we will fit in, even with a much improved lineup.

[Wisconsin Wrestling Fan]

One could argue the venting after the Big Tens helped provided motivation to the Badgers.

I think we all want the Badgers to do well. Sometimes tough love works.

[Wisconsin Wrestling Fan]

Hillger on deck!

[Wisconsin Wrestling Fan]

Cassioppi beats Hillger 8-0

Rematch vs Gremmel for 5th place...

[onwisconsin]

I am very happy for Trent.   However, his neutral position offense has regressed this year and even in this tournament.  Still hope he takes 5th.   I think he is explosive enough seeing him move from the bottom.

[Wisconsin Wrestling Fan]

Barnett is up!!