Unfortunately, that's not surprising. His asst coach was giving him the kill it signal to quit in the 3rd last match. He's clearly not able to go effectively. Really, I think he should have lost on stalling points yesterday when he was trying to avoid even any contact at the end, but the refs weren't willing to call stalling on a guy stalling because he was legitimately too injured to compete but was going on on heart alone anyway. I hope we see him back to 100% next season.
Good, now I can ignore Byers and get some work donewrestlestat predictions:
125 Fabian Gutierrez over Robert Howard 7 - 5
133 Roman Bravo-Young over Louie Hayes 10 - 3
141 Nick Lee over Zach Sherman 9 - 5
157 Brady Berge over Jesse Dellavecchia 7 - 4
174 Carter Starocci over Andrew McNally 12 - 3 MD
184 Aaron Brooks over Taylor Venz 9 - 8
197 Michael Beard over Jake Woodley 7 - 6
285 Gable Steveson over Greg Kerkvliet 15 - 4 MD
Could see this coming. But given the stated rationale (i.e., in the best interest of Lewis' health), the VaTech staff should not have let Lewis continue in his previous match. Tough situation, but it ended up screwing his opponent from Navy, who would have advanced if Lewis had not been allowed to continue.
Woods and Wilson and their impending match-up with EirmanQuestion for everyone, knowing we all are looking forward to seeing the Penn State guys...
Is there a bout that does NOT have a PSU wrestler that you are looking forward to?
To me...
Two at 141 are intriguing, Woods v Wilson, and Rivera v Hart
Marinelli v Griffith & Wentzel v O'Toole at 165
Bolen v Keckeisen at 184
Warner v Ferarri at 197
Agree about the stalling. At the end of the match, Lewis had control of each wrist of the opponent and was blatantly just killing time. I get Lewis had no choice, but he legitimately could have been stalled out IMO.Unfortunately, that's not surprising. His asst coach was giving him the kill it signal to quit in the 3rd last match. He's clearly not able to go effectively. Really, I think he should have lost on stalling points yesterday when he was trying to avoid even any contact at the end, but the refs weren't willing to call stalling on a guy stalling because he was legitimately too injured to compete but was going on on heart alone anyway. I hope we see him back to 100% next season.
But, but the 50% attack rate standard...Unfortunately, that's not surprising. His asst coach was giving him the kill it signal to quit in the 3rd last match. He's clearly not able to go effectively. Really, I think he should have lost on stalling points yesterday when he was trying to avoid even any contact at the end, but the refs weren't willing to call stalling on a guy stalling because he was legitimately too injured to compete but was going on on heart alone anyway. I hope we see him back to 100% next season.
Hum! They withdrew Lewis!I think the VT medical staff knows what the problem is. If it is a rotator cuff, I doubt he is in the tournament at all.
To be fair, the ref did raise his 'Red' arm for the escape point.Man, these table workers are ****ing horrendous.
I get that, but what are they watching.To be fair, the ref did raise his 'Red' arm for the escape point.
Way to get it up Robbie. Nice Reversal & turn to back points.Howard is getting riddin like a rented mule
Except when he apparently was “stalling”.Whew. That was intense. Howard never gave up though.