I'll start off saying that it is soooo much fun being a Cowboy. The team aspect has infiltrated through the fanbase. I've said it before, but it is somehow so inclusive for fans. It isn't 30-40 (guys inside the room) pulling on the same rope, it is thousands!
The Wrestler's parents, the coach's fathers and their wives, the coach's wives, as well as all the people I'm leaving out are so great to the fanbase. It truly is a remarkable thing that is happening in Stillwater and I am happy to be here for it. Great, great people that are super excited and positive minded: I cannot say enough about the state of our Program.
Now Friday night. Tornado warning had me wondering around the bowels of the stadium and let me tell you, the BOK does it right. The lack of logistics on my travels during the stoppage somehow had me with David Bray with Flo in a live interview, which was cool. I also got to argue with some of Tulsa's finest once Wrestling resumed. So, I give Friday an A+ on sheer experience factor.
On to the Wrestling, which most here will know how this goes before it's even typed.
-Troy Spratley A+
Troy brought it this weekend in a tough bracket. Three majors and a decisive victory in the Finals. Watching the little things that Troy does is so intriguing to me. He Wrestled great this weekend, he's ready for Cleveland.
-Jax Forrest A+
There isn't much to say here that hasn't already been dissected. This young man is an absolute blast to watch. If you have an uneasy stomach, have some pepto handy. The positions he creates tend to cause bowel movements. Even though he's so funky and you know it is controlled chaos, it is absolutely unnerving. Jax in Cleveland is going to be an absolute show and if you even like Wrestling a little bit, you better set your timers...it is CAN'T MISS!
-Sergio Vega A+
Major, Major, two hard fought decisions. See above! I don't know how you make a plan to Wrestle these two youngsters. Surge has so much heart and mind power! I cannot wait to see him in Cleveland.
-Casey Swiderski A+
I have started to really enjoy watching Casey. He is stepping out on the mat to test who's tougher. He's not a bully, he's a banger. At a weight that was considered wide-open except for #1 for Cleveland is now wide-open. #1 in the country got it done, but it wasn't pretty. Casey 100% has a puncher's chance, and he's a puncher!
-Landon Robideau A
I would honestly give him the + sign because he is one of my favorites. Two majors over the 4th and 6th place finishers and a loss to the #1 seed. In the Finals, he was the better Wrestler, I'll take Robideau in part Duex.
-Dee Locket A
Yes, he gets an A. Two majors, including one that was in the middle of a storm, a decision and a close loss. He majored the 3rd place finisher, which shows why many fans are not 100% happy with him...he can open it up against high-level competition. He has put together a season that makes it hard to have a seed that doesn't give him a solid path to AA. So yes, I still expect him to AA. I also have some feel that he can surprise many on here with a Finals appearance.
-Alex Facundo A+
Yes, I am super happy with his performance. He went for it the entire time. It didn't work out, he learned and he can Wrestle with anybody in the Cleveland field. He Wrestled hard all weekend!
-Zach Ryder A+
This might be a head scratcher, but at least you can scratch your head. He gutted out a win with one arm, for his team. He will be limited in Cleveland you'd think, but it's impossible not to be proud of his toughness.
-Cody Merrill A+
I love this guy! He is right there with both guys that placed above him. He is so close to a breakthrough, I bet we see it in Cleveland! He is going to beat somebody he isn't supposed to, mark it down.
- Konner Doucet A
I have one complaint on a guy that has two TFs this weekend. He Wrestled Bastida tough, but he needed to send it late to try to win. He failed to get past the hands to accomplish any good attempts. That's it, 45 seconds of the Finals match cost him the + sign. Cleveland is his swan song and I doubt we see that again.
-Fanbase A+
We are having some fun!
The Wrestler's parents, the coach's fathers and their wives, the coach's wives, as well as all the people I'm leaving out are so great to the fanbase. It truly is a remarkable thing that is happening in Stillwater and I am happy to be here for it. Great, great people that are super excited and positive minded: I cannot say enough about the state of our Program.
Now Friday night. Tornado warning had me wondering around the bowels of the stadium and let me tell you, the BOK does it right. The lack of logistics on my travels during the stoppage somehow had me with David Bray with Flo in a live interview, which was cool. I also got to argue with some of Tulsa's finest once Wrestling resumed. So, I give Friday an A+ on sheer experience factor.
On to the Wrestling, which most here will know how this goes before it's even typed.
-Troy Spratley A+
Troy brought it this weekend in a tough bracket. Three majors and a decisive victory in the Finals. Watching the little things that Troy does is so intriguing to me. He Wrestled great this weekend, he's ready for Cleveland.
-Jax Forrest A+
There isn't much to say here that hasn't already been dissected. This young man is an absolute blast to watch. If you have an uneasy stomach, have some pepto handy. The positions he creates tend to cause bowel movements. Even though he's so funky and you know it is controlled chaos, it is absolutely unnerving. Jax in Cleveland is going to be an absolute show and if you even like Wrestling a little bit, you better set your timers...it is CAN'T MISS!
-Sergio Vega A+
Major, Major, two hard fought decisions. See above! I don't know how you make a plan to Wrestle these two youngsters. Surge has so much heart and mind power! I cannot wait to see him in Cleveland.
-Casey Swiderski A+
I have started to really enjoy watching Casey. He is stepping out on the mat to test who's tougher. He's not a bully, he's a banger. At a weight that was considered wide-open except for #1 for Cleveland is now wide-open. #1 in the country got it done, but it wasn't pretty. Casey 100% has a puncher's chance, and he's a puncher!
-Landon Robideau A
I would honestly give him the + sign because he is one of my favorites. Two majors over the 4th and 6th place finishers and a loss to the #1 seed. In the Finals, he was the better Wrestler, I'll take Robideau in part Duex.
-Dee Locket A
Yes, he gets an A. Two majors, including one that was in the middle of a storm, a decision and a close loss. He majored the 3rd place finisher, which shows why many fans are not 100% happy with him...he can open it up against high-level competition. He has put together a season that makes it hard to have a seed that doesn't give him a solid path to AA. So yes, I still expect him to AA. I also have some feel that he can surprise many on here with a Finals appearance.
-Alex Facundo A+
Yes, I am super happy with his performance. He went for it the entire time. It didn't work out, he learned and he can Wrestle with anybody in the Cleveland field. He Wrestled hard all weekend!
-Zach Ryder A+
This might be a head scratcher, but at least you can scratch your head. He gutted out a win with one arm, for his team. He will be limited in Cleveland you'd think, but it's impossible not to be proud of his toughness.
-Cody Merrill A+
I love this guy! He is right there with both guys that placed above him. He is so close to a breakthrough, I bet we see it in Cleveland! He is going to beat somebody he isn't supposed to, mark it down.
- Konner Doucet A
I have one complaint on a guy that has two TFs this weekend. He Wrestled Bastida tough, but he needed to send it late to try to win. He failed to get past the hands to accomplish any good attempts. That's it, 45 seconds of the Finals match cost him the + sign. Cleveland is his swan song and I doubt we see that again.
-Fanbase A+
We are having some fun!
