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    Chris Pendleton

    I thought Chris learned a lot in the Semi's his sophomore year. HIs opponent ran to the edge and avoided 2 or 3 close takedowns, but Chris came back in the consolations like a beast. He didn't leave anything to the referees to decide after that...and he had the skill to back it up.
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    2020 2021 Line up predictions

    I'm a bit surprised everyone has Daton penciled in at 125. I can't see him holding that weight for an entire season.
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    too soon...? If the NCAA makes this right...

    Pull everyone to their side, except the seniors who actually graduate and want/need to begin their career. Everyone except the athletes who have built their redshirt or more likely their entire athletic career for their moment in the sun and in fact attended the college they did because of the...
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    Big 12 wrestling championships

    I went 17 consecutive years to the NCAA's, but OKC was my last one. I hope y'all enjoy setting the attendance record in the football stadium. The closest I'll come is Tulsa for the Big 12. I'm proud of how the Pokes have scrapped all season. The Hawks have one of their great teams, and we...
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    Fix fails PED test

    Making a World Team for 2020 is going to be one of the most prestigious accomplishments of any wrestler's life. Imagine that great 72 team reduced from 10 to 6. The only thing that would make it better would be if Russia is at full force. Daton or whoever gets the spot will need to bring home...
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    Fix fails PED test

    I feel by now we should have heard an official statement denying it if it wasn't true. It's damaging to his respect and to the recruiting classes coming in if they think one of their most important reasons for coming here (Team Leader Daton Fix) is losing a year or two. My best guess is there...
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    Iowa

    Great interview. Coach Smith looks better. I'm no psychologist, but John looks less stressed than he's looked for a while. I imagine the guys on the team being a scrappy group is very satisfying in this tweener year.
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    Fix fails PED test

    I can't remember the last time I had this much faith in a wrestler. I was stunned when it came out, but I'm feeling better about it now. If it turns out to be fake news, well, that's pretty mean-hearted. It's a hard world and we're all capable of making mistakes. fingers crossed
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    Fix fails PED test

    I read that to mean 1 year from the time of the test. That would bring him back just after the scuffle next season. I'm hoping it's a false negative or even some other believable scenario.
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    Boo Lewallen gets a 6th year

    Suriano looked huge and super low bodyfat at 33. I don't see him at 25.
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    Iowa

    We are underdogs at all 10 weights. That's an impressive Hawkeye lineup. It should be a great battle between them and PSU for the title. I've seen times when things can go awfully bad when they get on a roll in cha. Like Coach said, it's a great opportunity for several of us and he expects...
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    Big XII Champs?

    One of the blogs I interacted with had us picked to finish 3rd in November. I think it will be the most competitive tournament since Cael was at ISU. I know it's a challenging season, but I think these guys have kept the faith and improved all season. Looking forward to facing the Hawks...
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    Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma

    I thought the stage was set for Joseph to go out a hero in GIA. I liked the fact that he had enough in the tank to take a beautiful shot down the stretch. Give that Sooner a lot of credit for an amazing last ditch counter...timed to perfection. I thought Lake and Craft and even Talvo looked...