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2021 B1G Tournament

The few decent shots Howard had, Heinselman countered pretty easily and turned into advantageous scramble situations. Howard just couldn't get through Heinselman's defense; don't think it was a matter of being overly cautious. But it was at least a bit better than the first bout between the two.
Agree, the one thing which hasn't changed between RHvMH 1 & 2 is that MH dominated the scrambles. RH did do much better from bottom, so there's that.... but I still don't even see RH making the Blood Round at NCAAs as MH isn't AA caliber (125 is probably the B1G's weakest weight-class in terms of depth and total real AA contenders) - and that's not a knock on Robbie, he's a freshman and had few matches - very few duals and zero tournaments- to develop. When Nico made his run as a trFR, he took some tough losses during regular season, but they helped him develop and he was on fire in postseason. Is what it is, but I don't think RH is that close to making R12, let alone making AA. Just my honest opinion - hope he proves me wrong, sincerely do.
 
I blame it all on the fact we wear the same uniforms all the time and don't switch out like all the cool kids.
 
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that match was so predictable, it was going to be 1-1 going into SV guaranteed
Berge had a great chance for a TD in the first period, when he had Lee's leg. Seemed he wasn't patient enough and allowed Lee to get to the edge. At that point, though he should have dragged Lee back toward the middle of mat. Failure to convert that TD was huge.
 
I agree he looked a little better, I had hoped for a bit more aggression in his shot rate. Malik is really good, though.

Malik is not all that - 125 is one of the B1Gs weakest weight-classes on national level. I doubt he makes it through to R12.
 
Kerk probably won't have a match this round...

The Nebraska 285 medically forfeited his semi, so he is likely done for the weekend!

He injury defaulted, not MFF, so he is still eligible to wrestle. Not sure if he will though
 
Agree, the one thing which hasn't changed between RHvMH 1 & 2 is that MH dominated the scrambles. RH did do much better from bottom, so there's that.... but I still don't even see RH making the Blood Round at NCAAs as MH isn't AA caliber (125 is probably the B1G's weakest weight-class in terms of depth and total real AA contenders) - and that's not a knock on Robbie, he's a freshman and had few matches - very few duals and zero tournaments- to develop. When Nico made his run as a trFR, he took some tough losses during regular season, but they helped him develop and he was on fire in postseason. Is what it is, but I don't think RH is that close to making R12, let alone making AA. Just my honest opinion - hope he proves me wrong, sincerely do.
I think Heinselman could be a low AA and I think RH could be R12. As always, a lot depends on the draw and match-ups.
 
Shit, we ate the same thing for breakfast today as yesterday. Let's hope lunch serves up some steak sandwich
 
197 Consolation Semis: Beard vs. Cameron Caffey (MSU)

Per 1
Caffey in on a double and gets the TD, 0-2. Beard stands, while Caffey has legs in, taken back to the mat. Back to his feet, and taken down again. OOB with 1:31 left. Beard to his feet, and he's out, 1-2. Caffey in again on the legs and gets another TD, 1-4. And legs thrown in again. Nearly a rev before the buzzer. End. RT @ 1:53 for Caffey

Per 2
Beard defers, and Caffey takes bottom. He's out in 10 sec, 1-5. Beard in on a single, elevates, has Caffey bouncing, Beard loses the leg, Caffey with a shot and he gets a TD, 1-7. And again, he throws in the boots. Beard gets the esc, 2-7. End. RT @ 2:33 for Caffey

Per 3
Beard takes bottom. Beard gets the esc after 14 sec, 3-7 Caffey with a quick TD, 3-9. He cuts Beard, 4-9. Caffey drives in again, on the edge, and they are OOB with 43 sec left. Beard in on a single, gets behind, and gets the TD, 6-9. Caffey gets a reversal just before the buzzer, 6-11. End. With 2:36 in RT, it's a 6-12 decision for Caffey.

Beard will wrestle for 5th place in Session IV
 
I expected more from Beard this tournament. I know... some of you consider that hate speech re: Penn State wrestlers; it isn’t.
 
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Malik is not all that - 125 is one of the B1Gs weakest weight-classes on national level. I doubt he makes it through to R12.
If you think 125 is that weak in B10 -- and it is -- it's worse in the rest of the country.

With Glory sitting this year, there are only 2 returning AAs who earned it on the mat: Lee and Foley.
 
285 Consolation Semis: Kerk vs. Christian Lance (Nebraska)

was doing PBP for Beard, so missed the action.

Per 2
it's 5-1 Kerk, when I pick up the action. Kerk with a double for the TD, 7-1. End. RT @ 1:33 for Kerk

Per 3
Lance takes bottom. After a bit of a ride on the right side, he flattens Lance. Lance does work to his feet and gets the esc, 7-2. RT is locked for Kerk. Kerk in on a single, and gets the TD, 9-2. End. With 2:29 in RT, it's a 10-2 major for Kerk.

Kerk will wrestle for 3rd place in Session IV
 
285 Consolation Semis: Kerk vs. Christian Lance (Nebraska)

was doing PBP for Beard, so missed the action.

Per 2
it's 5-1 Kerk, when I pick up the action. Kerk with a double for the TD, 7-1. End. RT @ 1:33 for Kerk

Per 3
Lance takes bottom. After a bit of a ride on the right side, he flattens Lance. Lance does work to his feet and gets the esc, 7-2. RT is locked for Kerk. Kerk in on a single, and gets the TD, 9-2. End. With 2:29 in RT, it's a 10-2 major for Kerk.

Kerk will wrestle for 3rd place in Session IV
Likely against Cassioppi. Looking forward to that. Hope our guy can get out from underneath.
 
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Malik is not all that - 125 is one of the B1Gs weakest weight-classes on national level. I doubt he makes it through to R12.

Actually the B10 is incredibly deep at 125 compared to the national level. I tend to disagree with the common sentiment that the weight as a whole is weak, but it is very evenly matched after Lee. Latona, Camacho and Hildebrandt are likely the biggest threats outside of the B10, but they are all beatable. Heinselman might not place, but he could also be a finalist.
 
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