OT: Iowa St. beats Iowa

[Crackersisback]

Dean Peterson looked great, but Iowa St. came to wrestle.

 

[Kiddagger311]

Dean has looked better in the Iowa room but what happened to Bailey?? He’s looked nothing like the wrestler that took 4th his freshman year.

And Ayala and Kennedy, two battle tested seniors, taking upset losses were surprising.

Insane dual, kinda funny how iowa state didn’t get an invite to the paycom thing..

 

[SCNJ]

Dean has looked better in the Iowa room but what happened to Bailey?? He’s looked nothing like the wrestler that took 4th his freshman year.

And Ayala and Kennedy, two battle tested seniors, taking upset losses were surprising.

Insane dual, kinda funny how iowa state didn’t get an invite to the paycom thing..

Yep, I was told that only 3 teams have a shot. One of those teams lost to an uninvited squad.

 

[rupop2]

Highly entertaining dual.

 

[Crackersisback]

Dean has looked better in the Iowa room but what happened to Bailey?? He’s looked nothing like the wrestler that took 4th his freshman year.

And Ayala and Kennedy, two battle tested seniors, taking upset losses were surprising.

Insane dual, kinda funny how iowa state didn’t get an invite to the paycom thing..

I think maybe Enchemedia has probably jumped levels and is a possibility a national title contender. Apparently the Iowa heavyweight Keuter was hurt before his match and isn't a 100%.The Iowa State heavyweight looked tough, but I think Feldman from Ohio St. is gonna take it this year. Was really impressed how the Rider transfer Isaac Dean wrestled the younger Ferrari.Super tough defense.If he can refine his offense, and cardio, he could easily get on the podium this year. Was not impressed with Paniro Johnson.Too busy dancing around and juking, and patient Ryder Block capitalized on it.Kid who beat Kennedy looked tough and wrestled a very smart match, but I don't see him getting on the podium.Too much of a risk taker. Elam is a the real deal.He made Endene look like an amateur. Again, it's early in the season.I hoping to see Dean Peterson get on that podium.He looked great and pretty jacked up.If he puts it together, he can definitely high AA.

 

[Kiddagger311]

I think maybe Enchemedia has probably jumped levels and is a possibility a national title contender. Apparently the Iowa heavyweight Keuter was hurt before his match and isn't a 100%.The Iowa State heavyweight looked tough, but I think Feldman from Ohio St. is gonna take it this year. Was really impressed how the Rider transfer Isaac Dean wrestled the younger Ferrari.Super tough defense.If he can refine his offense, and cardio, he could easily get on the podium this year. Was not impressed with Paniro Johnson.Too busy dancing around and juking, and patient Ryder Block capitalized on it.Kid who beat Kennedy looked tough and wrestled a very smart match, but I don't see him getting on the podium.Too much of a risk taker. Elam is a the real deal.He made Endene look like an amateur. Again, it's early in the season.I hoping to see Dean Peterson get on that podium.He looked great and pretty jacked up.If he puts it together, he can definitely high AA.

Enchemedia def has but Mendez is winning the title this year.. I think mendez’s TF over Bailey broke his confidence.

Not sure how Paniro got his 2nd ranking(damn 149 is weak) but think Dresser shoulda started big Frost. He made up for that blunder by throwing the brick to give Gaitan the lung break. Good on Block for jumping lvl n revitalizing his career he was looking like a big bust.

Elam is with SKCW how did we not land him in the portal… damn.. i have him winning the title and taking out Barr.

 

[Corby2]

Enchemedia def has but Mendez is winning the title this year.. I think mendez’s TF over Bailey broke his confidence.

Not sure how Paniro got his 2nd ranking(damn 149 is weak) but think Dresser shoulda started big Frost. He made up for that blunder by throwing the brick to give Gaitan the lung break. Good on Block for jumping lvl n revitalizing his career he was looking like a big bust.

Elam is with SKCW how did we not land him in the portal… damn.. i have him winning the title and taking out Barr.

Frost didn't weigh in he wasn't available. Look for him at CKLV

 

[LetsGoRUWrestling2]

Dean has looked better in the Iowa room but what happened to Bailey?? He’s looked nothing like the wrestler that took 4th his freshman year.

And Ayala and Kennedy, two battle tested seniors, taking upset losses were surprising.

Insane dual, kinda funny how iowa state didn’t get an invite to the paycom thing..

I guess you missed when Dean was pinned in 1st period last week and needed SV to beat the 75th ranked Pitt Panther...He looked good yesterday but I think we'll need some time to see if he really gets "better" in Iowa room...jmo

 

[Corby2]

I guess you missed when Dean was pinned in 1st period last week and needed SV to beat the 75th ranked Pitt Panther...He looked good yesterday but I think we'll need some time to see if he really gets "better" in Iowa room...jmo

Seems to be bigger and handling the weight cut a little better. Dean has always wrestled to his competition and that hasn't changed as of yet.

 

[Kiddagger311]

Seems to be bigger and handling the weight cut a little better. Dean has always wrestled to his competition and that hasn't changed as of yet.

Dean can finish anywhere from NC to R16 depending on bracket draws and which Dean shows up. He’s really had some big time wins over some elites… Lilledahl , Ramos, Spratley.. etc.

I do think 125 is up for grabs and a lot will depend on bracket draws.. some of them match up well against another for some odd reason. For example, Robinson always seems to lose to Ventresca.

 

[Kiddagger311]

I guess you missed when Dean was pinned in 1st period last week and needed SV to beat the 75th ranked Pitt Panther...He looked good yesterday but I think we'll need some time to see if he really gets "better" in Iowa room...jmo

I saw it, and Bouzakis is going to be a problem this year if he can hold 125. Ur right, can’t say “better” in room.. some wrestlers seem to lock in more their senior year. Imagine if Ash transferred to Iowa his sr year and did what he did.. everyone woulda just credit it to the room change.

 

[Anon1751330127]

Dean can finish anywhere from NC to R16 depending on bracket draws and which Dean shows up. He’s really had some big time wins over some elites… Lilledahl , Ramos, Spratley.. etc.

I do think 125 is up for grabs and a lot will depend on bracket draws.. some of them match up well against another for some odd reason. For example, Robinson always seems to lose to Ventresca.

This ^^. Dean is a really good wrestler who can beat anyone and can have some head scratchers. Always seems to be a little light on the offense which makes some matches closer then they should be but has talent to beat anyone. Time will tell if Iowa is his magic Elixir.

 

[RUAldo]

Highly entertaining dual.

One of the best duals I’ve seen in years. Glad Iowa lost. For a school with seemingly unlimited recruiting resources and known as Wrestletown USA how the heck do they need two Little Rock transfers and a Wartburg D3 grad student in the line-up?!

 

[Corby2]

One of the best duals I’ve seen in years. Glad Iowa lost. For a school with seemingly unlimited recruiting resources and known as Wrestletown USA how the heck do they need two Little Rock transfers and a Wartburg D3 grad student in the line-up?!

Didn't recruit well and had holes . People complain about Goody but don't understand the wrestling landscape outside of NJ. Recruiting is was tougher than people think

 

[RUAldo]

Didn't recruit well and had holes . People complain about Goody but don't understand the wrestling landscape outside of NJ. Recruiting is was tougher than people think

I think the issue is that for every kid who dreams of wrestling for the Brands Bros there is another kid that thinks they are psychopaths. On the other hand, David Taylor is prob one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet and an amazing coach. I’d put Tom Ryan in that category too. Iowa is not for everyone that’s for sure.

 

[Corby2]

I think the issue is that for every kid who dreams of wrestling for the Brands Bros there is another kid that thinks they are psychopaths. On the other hand, David Taylor is prob one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet and an amazing coach. I’d put Tom Ryan in that category too. Iowa is not for everyone that’s for sure.

You know what you get with the brands brothers. Some you listed are fake

 

[Crackersisback]

I think the issue is that for every kid who dreams of wrestling for the Brands Bros there is another kid that thinks they are psychopaths. On the other hand, David Taylor is prob one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet and an amazing coach. I’d put Tom Ryan in that category too. Iowa is not for everyone that’s for sure.

I'd take the Brands brothers over Tom Ryan all day, everyday. Outside of the Ohio St. loyalist, I've never heard anyone say a good thing about Tom Ryan.Some refer to him a sneaky and conniving, others say he puts on the "loyal to his wrestlers, coach show" but in fact ypu are a number.To that point, I've heard former wrestlers say that about Goody.I really don't know too much about David Taylor as a person and coach. I've seen clips of him with his athletes and staff, and he seems to be a solid dude.Who knows what goes on when the camera are off.He must be doing something right, as OK St. Is paying him over a million dollars and all the athletes seem to gravitate to him.It will be interesting see if he upend his former coach, Cael Sanderson. I would love to see that as I can't stand the Penn State fans, that whole weirdo campus vide, and fruitcake lion roar they play after one of their impersonable mutants wins a match.

 

[LetsGoRUWrestling2]

Dean can finish anywhere from NC to R16 depending on bracket draws and which Dean shows up. He’s really had some big time wins over some elites… Lilledahl , Ramos, Spratley.. etc.

I do think 125 is up for grabs and a lot will depend on bracket draws.. some of them match up well against another for some odd reason. For example, Robinson always seems to lose to Ventresca.

That and who's the healthiest in March

 

[GoFish2]

Dean can finish anywhere from NC to R16 depending on bracket draws and which Dean shows up. He’s really had some big time wins over some elites… Lilledahl , Ramos, Spratley.. etc.

I do think 125 is up for grabs and a lot will depend on bracket draws.. some of them match up well against another for some odd reason. For example, Robinson always seems to lose to Ventresca.

Dean can most certainly finish higher than R16. Come on.

 

[biochemist001]

Dean can most certainly finish higher than R16. Come on.

Dude, he literally wrote that "Dean can finish anywhere from NC to R16...". What part of that did you not understand?

 

[Corby2]

Dude, he literally wrote that "Dean can finish anywhere from NC to R16...". What part of that did you not understand?

He probably read it as NQ to R16

 

[Kiddagger311]

Dean can most certainly finish higher than R16. Come on.

Yeah ofc and he can also finish as NC?? I was giving a range. U know what that means? He’s finished r16 before, though unlikely it’s still possible. Just like he can finish as NC, although also unlikely. He most likely will fall in the R12- low AA range in most simulations of the tourney.

 

[LETSGORU91]

Yeah ofc and he can also finish as NC?? I was giving a range. U know what that means? He’s finished r16 before, though unlikely it’s still possible. Just like he can finish as NC, although also unlikely. He most likely will fall in the R12- low AA range in most simulations of the tourney.

Can you please expound upon this? It's difficult to follow your logic.

 

[GoFish2]

Yeah ofc and he can also finish as NC?? I was giving a range. U know what that means? He’s finished r16 before, though unlikely it’s still possible. Just like he can finish as NC, although also unlikely. He most likely will fall in the R12- low AA range in most simulations of the tourney.

Then your range should have been NQ to Ntl Champion, no?

 

[Kiddagger311]

Then your range should have been NQ to Ntl Champion, no?

Dean can most certainly finish higher than NQ. Come on.

 

[GoFish2]

Dean can most certainly finish higher than NQ. Come on.

Your range skills are lacking.

 

[Crackersisback]

Your range skills are lacking.

Oh dude calm down. We're talking about college age kids here , not nuclear arms deals. If Dean comes hot at the Nationals, he can absolutely win it all.If not a high AA.

 

[PessimisticallyHopefulPragmatist]

Oh dude calm down. We're talking about college age kids here , not nuclear arms deals. If Dean comes hot at the Nationals, he can absolutely win it all.If not a high AA.

I have little doubt that both Dean and Soldano will have better years, barring injuries. Peterson can beat any of them, but to win it all, he needs to be more consistent and at his best each match. He's still holding back on his offense and looking to win the matches late.

 

[Kiddagger311]

Your range skills are lacking.

I was playing off your “Dean can most certainly finish higher than R16. Come on.” Mighta went over your head.

 

[Kiddagger311]

I have little doubt that both Dean and Soldano will have better years, barring injuries. Peterson can beat any of them, but to win it all, he needs to be more consistent and at his best each match. He's still holding back on his offense and looking to win the matches late.

I’m not so sure of this. Even here Peterson could beat anyone, just wasn’t always consistent. He was a R12 lvl guy right off the bat as a freshman. Soldano had a good start freshman year then yeah…Seems like a trend for college wrestlers to peak freshman then who knows what happens their sr. It’s just as likely they might burn out as improve. I’ll be surprised if Soldano suddenly jumps lvl now.

 

[PessimisticallyHopefulPragmatist]

I’m not so sure of this. Even here Peterson could beat anyone, just wasn’t always consistent. He was a R12 lvl guy right off the bat as a freshman. Soldano had a good start freshman year then yeah…Seems like a trend for college wrestlers to peak freshman then who knows what happens their sr. It’s just as likely they might burn out as improve. I’ll be surprised if Soldano suddenly jumps lvl now.

I'm not sure either, but I think both will benefit from their new environment, practice partners, and better coaching. We'll see.

 

[biochemist001]

Look, I think we can all agree that we're rooting for Peterson and Soldano to both do well in their new homes (Iowa and Oklahoma). It didn't work out for both at Rutgers. That's unfortunate but okay. I felt the same about Alvarez.

 

[Kiddagger311]

I'm not sure either, but I think both will benefit from their new environment, practice partners, and better coaching. We'll see.

Why do u just assume this? I mean good for them if they do but some reason transfers that have gone to a “better coaching” situation this year hasn’t done too hot? Swiderski to okie state… the Bailey and Williams to Iowa look worst… machneil has looked his worst since transferring to Michigan.. they all technically went to a new environment, better practice partners and better coaching no?? I’m sure if they did better rn you would be saying it’s bc they transferred … but how do u explain them regressing ????

Maybe if Peterson and Soldano do better it’s not just bc better practice partners, other excuses etc but maybe it’s bc they just turned on a switch ? Let’s give them some credit