He has offense in the bag. I think his issue is pulling the trigger. I hope thats what it is because thats an easier fix. But he has shown some offensive skill.
2026 US Open
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Coby freaking Merrill just beat Mason Parris and it was not that close.
I would say the new push out rules play in his favor. Guys can’t just go to their knees now.
Ross beat him last time they wrestled. But I think he will need to add some good weight, especially in the lower body to keep pace.
Also what is up with the new breed of young wrestlers?!? We've seen high school seniors beat an NCAA champ, and an Olympian/NCAA Champ today. Plus what Jax did. So many examples. How are these dudes so good so early? Was there some kind of massive jump in talent or technique or participation? Does anyone know how this is happening? 3 true freshman champs, two undefeated?!? Five freshman in finals? Did I miss anyone? Crazy.
Dang, Feels Jax didn’t prepare enough. Or Davino wanted it more. Does this weight has World trials?
He’ll have WTT to try and redeem. Agree w the sentiment of feeling less prepared than he needs to be. Maybe the same Nattie let down Wyatt had?
Davino and Blaze (and Seidel) are elite. Sometimes you just aren’t the best that day. Still confident Jax is the best among them and will win the matchup more times than not.
Now, can we shut up about healthy Kerk beating Wyatt at 2025 NCAA Semis.
Lotta weird results so far this US open. Carr lost to Amine, Jax lost to Davino, Parris lost to Merril
Lotta good results too. Like Wyatt and Plott in the finals.
Freestyle is weird! The matches are short, the refs interfere, both athletes can score at the same time… definitely more chaotic as a style.
Zero reaction time exposures can be tough for guys who love to scramble. Throw in leg laces and FS can be a head scratcher and points can pile up in a hurry.
That one is little explainable. Barr got little dinged up on his knee in first period. Hopefully he is ok.
That one is little explainable. Barr got little dinged up on his knee in first period. Hopefully