I understand that. I guess my real question is are the current wrestlers in general better than back in the day.
Generally--I think yes. Style and technique is somewhat cyclical--grit and athleticism is steady. But youth/HS development was no where near what the elite kids have access to today. Just my gut feeling.
I love Haines but Williams was a beast. That’s a toss up at best. Williams won his second straight national title in 1997 and picked up his 3rd the next year
Yeah, but as mentioned above, Williams is like 45 now
But a 45 year old Ironside is majoring Nagao. Why do you hate Aaron so much? 😉
Doesn't matter. We have two 4-time champs on this team, while Iowa has never had one. That alone makes this team better in my view.
I on occasion watch old clips of great wrestlers from yesteryear. The current form of wrestling is totally different than the pre 1980s form. It is far more athletic now, especially from the feet. I think the wrestlers from old , were the toughest and strongest kids in school. Now the great kid that wrestles is maybe quickest and most athletic in school. When you see Gable Stevenson do a back flip easily, that just confirms how athletic these kids are.
