1 minute 1st periods in consolation matches

neutral · February 26, 2023, 11:29:37 AM

I really don't like it.

It saves, at most, 14 minutes per round ... and totally changes the nature of the matches.

I think it should be 2-2-2 - but if, for some reason, they feel the need to shorten the rounds ... why not do 1:45-1:45-1:45 (saves 10.5 minutes) or 1:40-1:40-1:40 (saves the same 14 minutes).

Why ding one position?

Army Ant · February 26, 2023, 11:39:38 AM

Rules only allow for 1-2-2 or 2-2-2.

neutral · February 26, 2023, 11:54:23 AM

okay - but why does that have to be the rule?

CLC FAN · February 26, 2023, 02:48:13 PM

Quote from: neutral on February 26, 2023, 11:29:37 AMIt saves, at most, 14 minutes per round

... while that's assuming one consolation match per mat per weight... which isn't accurate always... it's also possible that 2-2-2 would take the exact same amount of time or less if the rate of overtime matches is higher and/or the rate of pins is lower amongst 1-2-2 matches compared to full-length matches

MatScoutWillie · February 26, 2023, 05:45:23 PM

Another example of the incompetence of WI wrestling. Coaches must DEMAND it be changed. Same Dang thing with the single elimination.

Army Ant · February 26, 2023, 06:47:53 PM

There aren't that many pins at that level so I'm pretty sure 1-2-2 still takes less time.

DocWrestling · February 26, 2023, 07:02:48 PM

I would like to see coaches across the country fight for change with NFHS and make every varsity match the entire season 2-2-2. I would love to know why someone ever thought a 1 minute first period was needed. Is it only to get out of the gym faster?

Army Ant · February 26, 2023, 07:41:10 PM

Its just optional. I doubt there's much interest in forcing every tournament nationwide to have 2-2-2 consolation matches.

I think 2-2-2 for WI state tourney sounds good. I'm sure the decision comes down to time and money. Kohl Center is relatively empty during those consolation rounds.

neutral · February 27, 2023, 06:30:37 AM

I doubt that what's happening at the Kohl Center has anything to do with it.

Probably just a Federation rule that should be subject to change.

I don't care about in-season, stand-alone tournaments - but in state and national tournaments, wrestlers advancing that far have a right to wrestle matches with the strategies and stamina they always have.