Doesn't matter. I'm an equal opportunity pearl clutcher.@o_BruceK-PSU83 - are you a fresh or saltwater Pearl guy?
Doesn't matter. I'm an equal opportunity pearl clutcher.@o_BruceK-PSU83 - are you a fresh or saltwater Pearl guy?
I’m an old man who yells at all clouds - Cirrus, Cumulonimbus, Cumulus, etc. They all deserve a talking toDoesn't matter. I'm an equal opportunity pearl clutcher.
Lots of people will be yelling at clouds in Columbus..I’m an old man who yells at all clouds - Cirrus, Cumulonimbus, Cumulus, etc. They all deserve a talking to
How did Braeden win last year at 133 ?Bouzakis just decked his Michigan opponent. Got a reversal, which led to a quick pin. The dude is really dangerous when rolling around on the mat; Lilledahl is gonna have to minimize such situations to try to win from neutral.
Mendez is pretty much untouchable, but Michigan is weak at 125 & 133. I’m not surprised or worried about those results.For those smarter than me regarding Penn State wrestling.
The suckeyes thumped the first 2 wolverines and Mendez is Mendez.
Only 3 bouts, but are the suckeyes really really good? Are the wolverines really really bad? Is it a combination of the 2?
I’ve read this thread for the Penn State match with Ohowihate and felt good with all the analysis. However, the first 2 from columbASS looked very good.
Agree. Luke will crushed him on his feet. Luke is the Best. Bouzakis will try to slow Luke down.Bouzakis is dangerous, no question. Build a lead from neutral and take neutral between periods. He's actually more dangerous on bottom so if he takes bottom go optional start.
Tyler K???Is it a crazy notion that Coach Cael might sit Davis in this one for the team point loss and plug in Tyler K. It would not mess up his redshirt if I am counting right, Davis would get penalized for his actions and we might have a lot less chance of getting bonused at that weight. Just a random thought since the snow is too deep to go anywhere
Yes, that is crazy talk.Is it a crazy notion that Coach Cael might sit Davis in this one for the team point loss and plug in Tyler K. It would not mess up his redshirt if I am counting right, Davis would get penalized for his actions and we might have a lot less chance of getting bonused at that weight. Just a random thought since the snow is too deep to go anywhere
Tyler Kasak? @141?Is it a crazy notion that Coach Cael might sit Davis in this one for the team point loss and plug in Tyler K. It would not mess up his redshirt if I am counting right, Davis would get penalized for his actions and we might have a lot less chance of getting bonused at that weight. Just a random thought since the snow is too deep to go anywhere
1. Kasak wrestled at 157 last season.Is it a crazy notion that Coach Cael might sit Davis in this one for the team point loss and plug in Tyler K. It would not mess up his redshirt if I am counting right, Davis would get penalized for his actions and we might have a lot less chance of getting bonused at that weight. Just a random thought since the snow is too deep to go anywhere
Tyler who?Is it a crazy notion that Coach Cael might sit Davis in this one for the team point loss and plug in Tyler K. It would not mess up his redshirt if I am counting right, Davis would get penalized for his actions and we might have a lot less chance of getting bonused at that weight. Just a random thought since the snow is too deep to go anywhere
Oh Crap, I meant Desmond! I am another old boomer (75) who has "senior moments" every now and then. PS I am in WV too.Tyler K???
Is it a crazy notion that Coach Cael might sit Davis in this one for the team point loss and plug in Tyler K. It would not mess up his redshirt if I am counting right, Davis would get penalized for his actions and we might have a lot less chance of getting bonused at that weight. Just a random thought since the snow is too deep to go
Kasak is scheduled to wrestle at the Zagreb Open on Wednesday in the 70 kg wt class. Interestingly Caleb Henson (Virginia Tech) will also be in that wt class. https://uww.org/event/zagreb-open-4/athletes1. Kasak wrestled at 157 last season.
2. His current weight is about 170.
3. Wrestling any attached date forfeits Kasak’s redshirt.
4. Dropping this much would be a violation of the NCAA weight descent rules, and Kasak hasn’t seen 141 in several years.
5. The coaches aren’t benching Davis to teach him a lesson.
Can we stop the pearl clutching over Bouzakis?
First, Diego Sotelo <<<< Luke Lilledahl.
Second, this sounds like Bouzakis reversed Sotelo to his back. That's not at all what happened. Lilledahl is plenty skilled enough to avoid this pin.
Slim Tyler!Kasak is scheduled to wrestle at the Zagreb Open on Wednesday in the 70 kg wt class. Interestingly Caleb Henson (Virginia Tech) will also be in that wt class. https://uww.org/event/zagreb-open-4/athletes
I’ve been to the Covelli Center the last two Penn State visits. It is not large at all. Google says it holds 3,700.Looking at that video of Ohio State, that arena looks a lot smaller than Bryce Jordan.
Also looking at the crowd Friday, Bryce will sell out for Ohio State (weather permitting)
Darn tootin. We would have to resuscitate Tyler every week.If we had Tyler Kasak at 141 this year this team would be very very scary lol
Luke/Bouzakis= Coin Flip or closeLuke, Marcus, Braeden >>>> O$U.
I think Kasak already beat him at an early freestyle tournament.Kasak is scheduled to wrestle at the Zagreb Open on Wednesday in the 70 kg wt class. Interestingly Caleb Henson (Virginia Tech) will also be in that wt class. https://uww.org/event/zagreb-open-4/athletes
Bill Farrell in NovemberI think Kasak already beat him at an early freestyle tournament.
That match was actually a ten team point swing… like a FG blocked and returned for a touchdown!Gave up 7 points at 141 to Nebraska and still spanked them. Mendez will likely score 4 or 5. tOSU has ground to make up and they lack the horses. They squeaked by Nebraska.
TnT are pulling a Franklin this season. In their defense they don't have the horses, but they own that too. I am getting the sense they might even lose a kid or two to the portal. The negative groundswell within the faithful is really starting to build against them. It's looking 50/50 they make it through the off season, and if they do they are likely on double secret probation next year.
Yet, the TNT won a national championship five years ago. That tends to work against changing their style.This is exactly the problem with the Brands that Iowa fans refused to acknowledge for the last 15 years. Some are coming around to it now that DT is doing what Cael did, some still aren’t. The Brands are still teaching the techniques that they were successful with, and the sport has evolved. Their wrestlers can’t get to their offense because their techniques are outdated and don’t work anymore.
Blaze vs Davino is not a coin flip, and unless Bouzakis catches Luke, that's also not a coin flip.Luke/Bouzakis= Coin Flip or close
Blaze/Davino= Coin Flip or close
Mendez/Braeden= Not so close.
From your lips...Catch and release on the way to a Luke major decision
He’d need resuscitation in between periods.Darn tootin. We would have to resuscitate Tyler every week.
Guess it’s how you want to do the math.Luke >> O$U
Marcus >> O$U
O$U >> Braeden.
Two out of 3 ain't bad.
At the Covelli in columbASS in ‘23 with a buddy and it was close after 4 matches. Thinking maybe 4-5 points.I so want the O$U fan boys feeling very very confident. Going to enjoy it soo much more that way when we are ahead 7-5 after three matches and they already know they are cooked!!
It would be a win if Mendez doesn't get 6.Guess it’s how you want to do the math.
I give Luke a slight edge at 125.
Blaze slight edge at 133.
Mendez a huge favorite at 141.
If either lose it wont be a surprise.Blaze vs Davino is not a coin flip, and unless Bouzakis catches Luke, that's also not a coin flip.
I meant in my original post if kasak was actually still down at 141 not the 170 pounder he is todayHe’d need resuscitation in between periods.
I would be shocked if Luke doesn't win, and nearly so if Blaze doesn't win. I do admit 2 weeks out I am anxiously awaiting for that specific match though.If either lose it wont be a surprise.