'26 Final X, 6/19, thread

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Is there a way to block a gif so you don’t see it any time it is posted, no matter who posts it?

Here you go, a gif to mentally wash away that one.
 

Corby2

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A couple years ago the rule was changed and you can't finish a move anymore in the next area code. Zahid established he wasn't going over from the move that occurred in bounds. He took multiple steps and stayed up. It was the right call. I would like to say UsaW scratched DT back again but that wasn't the case here.

Blaze had 2 for sure and if it was challenged it would've been called but there was no sense in doing that and giving Jax a break
 

Anon615482

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You are trying to hang on to the differences rather than acknowledge the similarities.
Give it a rest. You were being hyperbolic to a fault.

Blaze doesn’t open up as much as a lot of guys. But he’s active in the hand fight defensively) and has a hell of a sprint.
If your plan is to do nothing until the last minute of a match before you become offensive, you aren't the better wrestler...you are hoping to get lucky.
 

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A couple years ago the rule was changed and you can't finish a move anymore in the next area code. Zahid established he wasn't going over from the move that occurred in bounds. He took multiple steps and stayed up. It was the right call. I would like to say UsaW scratched DT back again but that wasn't the case here.

Blaze had 2 for sure and if it was challenged it would've been called but there was no sense in doing that and giving Jax a break
If Zahid was a few inches shorter, Kyle gets 4 there. :p


But yeah, that’s my understanding of the newish rule.
 
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Anon615482

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To pile on further because you deserve it, Blaze had a 71% bonus rate as a true freshman. Zain had a 40% bonus rate as a true freshman. Lewan's highest bonus was 18% his last season. You should reevaluate your comparisons.
You guys are stuck on stupid. They are obviously miles apart generally which is what everyone here continues to stress without acknowledging the fact that his conservative style and waiting to score at the last second is how Lewan would pull off big wins when he was outmatched...not outmatched...Lewan obviously had the skill and athleticism to beat almost anyone...he was just so risk averse he defaulted to defense until the last minute of the match. I don't think Blaze is outmatched against anyone but the risk averse nature will continue to trip him up until he opens up more. The only correct strategy when outmatched is to attempt the squeaker but I don't think that ever applies to Marcus.
 
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Gang: Think it’s clear there’s going to be no agreement here. If we can wrap it up either way by the start of round two that’d be great. And in the spirit of a conversation starter, which match(s) do you have going three?

I’m pondering at the moment beyond Jax/Blaze being a for sure yes for me and Haines/Marstellar being an absolutely not.
 

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Gang: Think it’s clear there’s going to be no agreement here. If we can wrap it up either way by the start of round two that’d be great. And in the spirit of a conversation starter, which match(s) do you have going three?

I’m pondering at the moment beyond Jax/Blaze being a for sure yes for me and Haines/Marstellar being an absolutely not.
I think Dake takes it to 3, Carr definitely can too. Luke could but just can’t give up a single td.

Agree on Levi—I was worried about the Chance matchup as recently as 2pm today, but much less so now. He is a master at adjustments but you can’t fix a broken gas tank so quickly.
 

Twisterky

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Gang: Think it’s clear there’s going to be no agreement here. If we can wrap it up either way by the start of round two that’d be great. And in the spirit of a conversation starter, which match(s) do you have going three?

I’m pondering at the moment beyond Jax/Blaze being a for sure yes for me and Haines/Marstellar being an absolutely not.
Carr
 

GregPickel

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I think Dake takes it to 3, Carr definitely can too. Luke could but just can’t give up a single td.

Agree on Levi—I was worried about the Chance matchup as recently as 2pm today, but much less so now. He is a master at adjustments but you can’t fix a broken gas tank so quickly.
Nor ribs, if they were truly hurt, which they looked to be in my completely irrelevant medical opinion.
 

TangSoo

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You guys are stuck on stupid. They are obviously miles apart generally which is what everyone here continues to stress without acknowledging the fact that his conservative style and waiting to score at the last second is how Lewan would pull off big wins when he was outmatched...not outmatched...Lewan obviously had the skill and athleticism to beat almost anyone...he was just so risk averse he defaulted to defense until the last minute of the match. I don't think Blaze is outmatched against anyone but the risk averse nature will continue to trip him up until he opens up more. The only correct strategy when outmatched is to attempt the squeaker but I don't think that ever applies to Marcus.
I say this only because I've had to read you defending your position for 3 pages. But comparing Blaze to Lewan is moronic.
 

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74kg round one: James Green vs. David Carr

Green takes a 1-0 lead on a step out. That's the only point of the first period.

Green gets one and one early in the second for a 3-0 lead. He restarts in par terre but there is no scoring. Carr ends up getting two on the edge as he drives Green out and Green is down on his back right in front of the scorers table and the trainers are attending to him. It's 3-2 Green with 1:08 left as the trainers continue to look at Green. They finally did restart, and a big scramble led to a 5-3 Green lead via a Green exposure and Carr reversal, and that's the final. But, Carr's corner is challenging. Challenge is lost.

74kg round one: Green wins round one 6-3.
How does Green keep doing this?
 

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61 kilograms round one: Marcus Blaze vs. Jax Forrest

The two shake hands and we are underway. Forrest gets a good headslap in and Blaze needs a minute but they restart at 5:28 at 0-0. It's a scoreless opening minute. Blazed warned for passivity at 4:38. They restart and a stalemate is called at 4:28. Restart and Blaze fends off a Forrest shot but it leads to Blaze going on the clock at 4:15. Blaze does not score. It's 1-0 Forrest with 3:44 to go. Forrest shoots but can't get home. No scoring from there.

Forrest leads Blaze 1-0 at the break

BREAK ENDS

We're back underway. Forrest drops in on Blaze's ankle and has it but Blaze kicks out of it. They're neutral at 2:31 and now wrestling from their knees before Blaze is put back on the clock. Blaze does not score. It's 2-0 Forrest with 1:44 to go. Blaze is now working from his knees as is Forrest and a stalemate is called. Back to center with 1:27 to go. Forrest is not put on the clock. Forrest down not score. He still leads 2-1 with 47 seconds left. Blaze drops in on an anlkle but Forreest fends it off as Blaze picks up his pace and he gets an underhrook in and Blaze drives Forrest off the edge for a step out to tie it at two and Blaze leads on criteria with :20 left. Forrest is firing but Blaze fends itoff.

Blaze d. Forrest 2-2 (last point criteria gives Blaze win)
Trying to be nice, but...F Yeah Marcus Blaze! Defense is beyond amazing!
 

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You are trying to hang on to the differences rather than acknowledge the similarities.

If your plan is to do nothing until the last minute of a match before you become offensive, you aren't the better wrestler...you are hoping to get lucky.

You guys are stuck on stupid. They are obviously miles apart generally which is what everyone here continues to stress without acknowledging the fact that his conservative style and waiting to score at the last second is how Lewan would pull off big wins when he was outmatched...not outmatched...Lewan obviously had the skill and athleticism to beat almost anyone...he was just so risk averse he defaulted to defense until the last minute of the match. I don't think Blaze is outmatched against anyone but the risk averse nature will continue to trip him up until he opens up more. The only correct strategy when outmatched is to attempt the squeaker but I don't think that ever applies to Marcus.

From the Iowa message board:

Shut up moran
 

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61 kilograms round one: Marcus Blaze vs. Jax Forrest

The two shake hands and we are underway. Forrest gets a good headslap in and Blaze needs a minute but they restart at 5:28 at 0-0. It's a scoreless opening minute. Blazed warned for passivity at 4:38. They restart and a stalemate is called at 4:28. Restart and Blaze fends off a Forrest shot but it leads to Blaze going on the clock at 4:15. Blaze does not score. It's 1-0 Forrest with 3:44 to go. Forrest shoots but can't get home. No scoring from there.

Forrest leads Blaze 1-0 at the break

BREAK ENDS

We're back underway. Forrest drops in on Blaze's ankle and has it but Blaze kicks out of it. They're neutral at 2:31 and now wrestling from their knees before Blaze is put back on the clock. Blaze does not score. It's 2-0 Forrest with 1:44 to go. Blaze is now working from his knees as is Forrest and a stalemate is called. Back to center with 1:27 to go. Forrest is not put on the clock. Forrest down not score. He still leads 2-1 with 47 seconds left. Blaze drops in on an ankle, but Forrest fends it off as Blaze picks up his pace and he gets an underhook in, and Blaze drives Forrest off the edge for a step out to tie it at two, and Blaze leads on criteria with 20 left. Forrest is firing, but Blaze fends it off.

Blaze d. Forrest 2-2 (last point criteria gives Blaze win)

^^ cleaned up spelling and also noting Blaze very well could have had two on the step out but it wasn't awarded that way and PSU corner opted not to challenge with Blaze in the lead.
I have to say, thank you very much for your posting. Currently in bed at home after getting absolutely trampled by a Draft yesterday. 2 broken ribs, but I'm good. Fking cats! Spooked my horse yesterday.
 

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I have to say, thank you very much for your posting. Currently in bed at home after getting absolutely trampled by a Draft yesterday. 2 broken ribs, but I'm good. Fking cats! Spooked my horse yesterday.
Dang! I picture you laying in bed sweating and calmly asking for a badge. I’m your daisy!
 
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Clearly the caliber of wrestlers is monumental between the two. The comparison comes from feeling the exact same way when I watch them...which why aren't they doing anything to give them the best chance to win which will always be

I've been here many times over the years but eventually tire of the group-think and need to take a break.
where are you going?
 

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125 kilograms round two: Wyatt Hendrickson vs. Mason Parris (Hendrickson leads 1-0)

Hendrickson is quickly in on a leg and finishes the shot for a takedown and 2-0 lead less than :30 seconds in. He's trying to gut wrench Parris but a stalemate is called before that. Hendrickson is on a low left single again but Parris fends it off long enough to get a stalemate at 4:53. Parris shoots on a single of his own and drives Hendrickson off the mat for a push out to make it 2-1 Hendrickson at 4:40. Parris shoots at 4:05 but Hendrickson blocks it off before a stalemate at 3:55. Parris drops on a single and is working through it by coming through Hendrickson's legs but Hendrickson has a foot as they go off the edge. Parris gets three out of it (two exposure and step out) to go up 3-2 but David Taylor tosses his brick. Upon review, Hendrickson gets a point for grounded out of bounds and Parris' corner is cautioned. The correct score now is 2-1 Hendrickson at 3:15.

They're back underway and there's no scoring. 3-1 Hendrickson after one.
 

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125 kilograms round two: Wyatt Hendrickson vs. Mason Parris (Hendrickson leads 1-0)

Hendrickson is quickly in on a leg and finishes the shot for a takedown and 2-0 lead less than :30 seconds in. He's trying to gut wrench Parris but a stalemate is called before that. Hendrickson is on a low left single again but Parris fends it off long enough to get a stalemate at 4:53. Parris shoots on a single of his own and drives Hendrickson off the mat for a push out to make it 2-1 Hendrickson at 4:40. Parris shoots at 4:05 but Hendrickson blocks it off before a stalemate at 3:55. Parris drops on a single and is working through it by coming through Hendrickson's legs but Hendrickson has a foot as they go off the edge. Parris gets three out of it (two exposure and step out) to go up 3-2 but David Taylor tosses his brick. Upon review, Hendrickson gets a point for grounded out of bounds and Parris' corner is cautioned. The correct score now is 2-1 Hendrickson at 3:15.

They're back underway and there's no scoring. 3-1 Hendrickson after one.

BREAK ENDS

We're back underway. Parris counter shoots and gets in on a single and Hendickson is holding the ankle leading to a stalemate. Michigan corner is NOT happy again. It's 3-1 Hendrickson now with 2:05 left. Parris shots, Hendrickson blocks, and drops in on an ankle himself and is trying to come around for a takedown and gets two for a 5-1 lead before a stalemate at 1:25. ANd now there is blood time for Parris.

We're now back to action. Parris shoots but Hendrickson blocks it off. Parris back to back shots and neither get home. Another shot for Parris and Hendrickson blocks it off leading to a stalemate at 1:00. Parris gets in on a leg again but no further and it's a stalemate at :43. And another stopage at :31. Parris shoots but Hendrickson counter shoots and gets a takedown for a 7-1 lead at :21. Stalemate at :12. That'll do it. Parris rolled Hendrickson late after the whistle and Hendickson is shaken up and actually fell to the mat but seems to be OK as they raise his arm.

Hendrickson d. Parris 7-1, wins 125kg series 2-0, makes Team USA
 

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If this ends up being true it’ll be pretty damn funny.

ps. I had no idea how big horses really were til my daughter did therapeutic riding as a child. There was a wonderful draft named “Niles”.

I am unbelievably and irrationally scared of horses. Huge teeth, a kick that can kill, and temperamental.
 
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You guys are stuck on stupid. They are obviously miles apart generally which is what everyone here continues to stress without acknowledging the fact that his conservative style and waiting to score at the last second is how Lewan would pull off big wins when he was outmatched...not outmatched...Lewan obviously had the skill and athleticism to beat almost anyone...he was just so risk averse he defaulted to defense until the last minute of the match. I don't think Blaze is outmatched against anyone but the risk averse nature will continue to trip him up until he opens up more. The only correct strategy when outmatched is to attempt the squeaker but I don't think that ever applies to Marcus.
Let me very polite and explain life to you here. You are absolutely no one. No one knows you, but your own words present you as a wrestle office mado. You are not.

That said. And trust me on this little bit. If you continue your all knowing God Complex, you will be gone.

Here's a simply suggestion. Like the movie Road House, be nice. Or, F off.