Cowboy RTC and the next quad
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It was entertaining.
McKenna is stout and Wrestles with a high IQ.
Cam (who is great with kids by the way) was super active. Probably my favorite match.
DJ had two TDs slip through his hands and wasn’t mat aware on the deciding point. However, the French guy should’ve been put on the clock as he ran for 44 seconds.
Zahid, well, he’s Zahid. The guy he went against was injured prior to the match and Zahid isn’t somebody you Wrestle unless you are 250%.
I love Plott!
Wyatt still looks a tad green and had himself in some risky positions that weren’t necessary. He will be fine, but Paris will make him pay for mistakes. He is entertaining though.
*sidenote*. These guys are great reps for OSU and really work as hard at the kids as the do their own craft…super refreshing to see!
It looks like Zahid scored those 5 points in the first 20 seconds. About how far into the match did the guy injury default?
Honestly, I couldn’t even imagine better hires than Dake or Yianni. We would be getting into unfair category, with such a talented staff…
Looks like we’re sending a solid group for international competition.
And Keck just won and beat the guy who teched Zahid. My guess is he looked really because he was training with DT a bunch and now it's in the season and DT probably doesn't roll with him much he's busy with the team
Did he get teched with a leg lace or gut wrench? Freestyle is so silly in some ways lol
I’d say it’s Z being Z. Him being fully locked in and kicking *** last year was the outlier. He’s a supreme talent so it wouldn’t surprise me to see him peak come time for final X / WC but he’s just being Z imo.
Came back and got bronze though
For sure. Just way different from the sheer domination at worlds last year
Trap arm gut is what finished it, but it started with a couple step outs and a shot clock point before the only takedown (iirc). So yes there were turns but no it wasn't a fluke. He hasn't looked like his spring-fall 2025 self. He did pancake and pin a solid wrestler in the bronze match though.
I'm not sure what's off but hopefully he and the staff know the reason and have a plan for the build up to Final X.
Wyatt and DJ made the finals. Plott will wrestle for bronze as will Amani Jones.
DJ beat Wick again, but narrowly. He made a couple of tactical errors that cost him. It seemed he tried to nurse a lead and then got taken down and put in a nearfall position where Wick was nearly able to run the clock out. Luckily he got out of it with enough time to go get another takedown, which he did.
Wyatt has looked much more under control, which is a great sign. There were some positions where you'd normally see him send it but he held back. Less risk and just as powerful as ever is a good combo for Wyatt. He teched one of last year's world bronze medalists in the semis and he'll face the other world bronze in the finals.
Plott looked good today but lost in the semis and will wrestle for bronze. He beat Mike Macchiavello, who beat him twice this summer. He'll face Macch again for bronze.
Amani lost her only match 2-1, but got pulled into the bronze match. I didn't get to see it so I don't have any details.
DJ beat Wick again, but narrowly. He made a couple of tactical errors that cost him. It seemed he tried to nurse a lead and then got taken down and put in a nearfall position where Wick was nearly able to run the clock out. Luckily he got out of it with enough time to go get another takedown, which he did.
Wyatt has looked much more under control, which is a great sign. There were some positions where you'd normally see him send it but he held back. Less risk and just as powerful as ever is a good combo for Wyatt. He teched one of last year's world bronze medalists in the semis and he'll face the other world bronze in the finals.
Plott looked good today but lost in the semis and will wrestle for bronze. He beat Mike Macchiavello, who beat him twice this summer. He'll face Macch again for bronze.
Amani lost her only match 2-1, but got pulled into the bronze match. I didn't get to see it so I don't have any details.
Agree! I thought Dustin looked much improved. The Iranian was huge and bullied him a bit. I think DP is still growing into the weight but compared to the US Open last April, it’s night and day.
Hamiti still looks like he’s also improving. Early last year, he showed glimpses of freestyle brilliance but it was clear he was green. Has a very high freestyle ceiling.
Wyatt when locked in is unstoppable. Nationally people have somewhat moved on but he’s our rep through 2028 when focused and controlled imo.
That guy was freaking built. Made Wyatt look small lol.
Dake is definitely no longer getting younger, like he once claimed. It is very difficult for some top tier athletes to hang up their shoes before it is too late. That precipice is approaching fast for KD. He should transition into a coaching before his stock falls too far, to the cowboy RTC.
Dake ain’t never, ever coming to be the RTC coach.
The chances of him becoming an AC are pretty dang small too.
The chances of him becoming an AC are pretty dang small too.
Both Raney’s I assume continue Greco. Facundo and Ryder (when healthy). Unsure on Vega and Robideau goals for freestyle. McComas and Hughes both hit up FS last year I think. Teague too. I would like to see Troy too but feel like he hasn’t done a lot of FS the last few years.
I wouldn’t expect Troy, Sergio or Ryder.
Honestly idk why but Troy strikes me as an MMA guy post college
Ya I added Ryder only in the sense he would if able.
What about Cody? Would like to see him do some FS to build on his offense I think it would help.
I’m betting Ryder isn’t released for a bit.
I think Cody is.
Troy, he works his butt off year round, but his focus appears to be folkstyle until that’s not an option.
Lrob will compete in senior freestyle at 70kg
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beat Parker Keckeisen last night, but I get your pointDake is definitely no longer getting younger, like he once claimed. It is very difficult for some top tier athletes to hang up their shoes before it is too late. That precipice is approaching fast for KD. He should transition into a coaching before his stock falls too far, to the cowboy RTC.
He had wins over both Jax and Bo Bassett in freestyle a couple years ago, so hopefully he picks it back up after next year. Plus out RTC needs a true 57kg guy
I’ve actually not asked in awhile, so I don’t know for sure.
I know he keeps his weight in check year round, so maybe we see him?