Most Overrated Wrestler
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Taylor is a 2 time finalist and a 1 time champ. Yes, Kasak face stomped him twice and PJ had him beat in the dual and kicked his asss in the Big10s, but at the tournament used to measure greatness, he got it done.
Shapiro on the other hand is the opposite of Taylor, at the show Shapiro simply wilted.
Shapiro on the other hand is the opposite of Taylor, at the show Shapiro simply wilted.
How about Edmund Ruth or Marshall Peppelman? Both were considered "must-gets" for PSU and lauded as sure-fire 4X NCAA champs.
At least, according to Spyker.
At least, according to Spyker.
In recent times, how about Marinelli at NCAAs? Tough as nails during the season and Big10s but NCAAs, o my.
Angelo Ferrari.
If his last name wasn't Ferrari, he would just be a really tough wrestler to score on. Super boring and didn't place higher than 6th place in the BIG's and Nationals.
If his last name wasn't Ferrari, he would just be a really tough wrestler to score on. Super boring and didn't place higher than 6th place in the BIG's and Nationals.
He at least beat Sinclair, made the NCAA semis, and didn't get pinned.
Which is more than, say, Lockett.
Agree, Lockett's name deserves a mention.
Most overrated coach?
Tom Ryan, Tom Ryan, or Tom Ryan?
This one is going off the board a bit, how about Adam Busiello? Top 15/20 pfp. I thought he would be a multiple time AA, challenging for the top of the podium, Super 32 champ, had almost 300 wins in NY. I hate to use the word over rated, how about, surprised he didn't reach initial projections?
There are many factors in determining success in an athlete’s career. What I find curious is that the prognosticators always escape unscathed when an athlete doesn’t live up to expectations.
Not really fair, as his career was derailed by injuries when he was still in high school. So we'll never really know what he could have been.
That's fair, similar to Robbie Howard, just could not get or stay healthy.
Here in District 11 Bobby Weaver and his college career did represent how great he was in high school and freestyle. Dominated High School and then was was World/Olympic champ.
The reason ,he was too small for 118 in college.
He won the Olympic title at 105.5.
The reason ,he was too small for 118 in college.
He won the Olympic title at 105.5.
You've probably seen me refer to 125 pound prospects possibly having "Bobby Weaver syndrome".Here in District 11 Bobby Weaver and his college career did represent how great he was in high school and freestyle. Dominated High School and then was was World/Olympic champ.
The reason ,he was too small for 118 in college.
He won the Olympic title at 105.5.
Has anyone ever fallen faster and harder than Richie Figs?
I fell about 12 feet, from the top section of my archery stand ladder, last fall. But i'd still say I didn't fall quite as hard. Definitely faster
Thank good for my youth and pine tree branches.
I am amazed they had a 105.5 lb. weight back then! I had to look it up, but the average weight for an adult male in the U.S. back around 1960 was in the mid 160's. It is now almost 200. With the lowest UWW/Olympic weight being 20 pounds higher now, you have to wonder how many "Bobby Weavers" there were over the years who were just too small to compete at the lowest official weight. For historical context, from 1972 to 1996, when there were ten Olympic weight classes, the three lowest weights were 48, 52, and 57. Here is Bobby's 1984 Olympic gold medal match. For those who haven't seen it, it is a fun watch: Edit: That was a slick two-on-one technique Weaver used at 1:35 into the video. I am wondering if that technique would translate at the higher weights? I would love to see P.J. be able to add that TD to his two-on-one arsenal.Here in District 11 Bobby Weaver and his college career did represent how great he was in high school and freestyle. Dominated High School and then was was World/Olympic champ.
The reason ,he was too small for 118 in college.
He won the Olympic title at 105.5.
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I don't see that duck working today at any weight, because the standard Russian Tie defense is a stiff-arm to the face.
It might work if an opponent screwed up and tried a front headlock like in the video -- but then an ankle pick would be far easier.
Unless they are trailing late in a match, then the obvious choice is the duck under.
Much as I hate say it because he is local to my area ... Braxton Amos. It seems he has regressed as time went by.
I don’t know how it’s possible for a 3x champ with an 81.69% bonus rate to be overrated, but Iowa fans made it happen.
Holy sh^t. That is scary. I dropped my bow out of my stand a few years ago and thought I was going to cry, then I realized it could have been me.I fell about 12 feet, from the top section of my archery stand ladder, last fall. But i'd still say I didn't fall quite as hard. Definitely faster
I appreciate Jimmy Guilibon for his time and effort at PSU but he came with a lot of hype out of HS. Gavin Teasdale also comes to mind but he may have had bigger issues than wrestling.
I certainly was surprised I was all good save for some cuts on my hands. Hurt for a few days but yea, pure luck honestly.
Being a 4x PIAA champ is not nearly the barometer for college wrestling success as many people think.
I saw Sergei Beloglazov use that same technique back in 1975 when he was about 18 years old.
The reason they are overrated is because they had phenomenal HS careers. It seems unfair that their success turns into a tremendous burden at the next level.
I dont think he was a disappointment at all, over rated by the media yes but I think Bassett is too. Basset is very very good just over rated.
You need to HIT the WEIGHTS HARD!!!! We need you at 260 at least to be an effective heavy next year!
Lock Haven's Mike "never taken down" Johnson. 84-0, I think.
Clearfield's and Penn State's Jerry Maurey.
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Oh I thought undefeated for some reason. Still impressive.
Where the 4 loses his freshman year
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