That isn't a big surprise. It is what he does.
2021 NCAAs
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This was a season that really favored experience IMO. Bartlett, Joe Lee, Beard, Kerk and Howard got next to no experience prior to the postseason. I know Starocci didn't either but he's different. You give the other four freshmen a full season including a couple in-season tournaments and they do much better at nationals. A full season to train, a healthy Kerk along w/ SVN and Facundo coming in and Iowa won't have a chance.
It was tough seeing Eierman and Kemerer finish in last place. Huh, jmadden??
Tonight?? PSU was 6-0 for the day. Let's not forget the 2-0 start this morning...with a bonus
A healthy Kerk will have something to say about that.
Did he poop in a lacrosse helmet? Cuz if he did I know who talked him into it
They aren't simply looking like fools. The Stanford decision makers own "I am a fool".
I still can't believe what they did tonight. I love watching N Lee and RBY and it really would have bothered me if neither got a Natty, they've been a joy to watch.
I was at the ceremony in state college when he was inducted into the PA Hall of fame. It was awesome to see the whole family there.
It helps that
1. Cael ensures they are all paid very well
2. They have kids involved in activities and roots planted
3. The community has absolutely embraced them all.
4. There are other reasons, but the first 3 and a supportive administration tell the story.
During trophy ceremony, looking at his teammates, Spencer be like ‘Yunz don’t get to hold the trophy’
I can! In fact, if you check the tape, I predicted 4-0, don’t mind the fact I said CASSAR would show up undertaker style to beat Stevenson again.
I never participated. Well, except to make a little fun of it.
He gave you instructions for how to find it. You were just too lazy to follow the instructions, and hoped that somebody would spoon feed it to you.
2021 NCAA Wrestling Championship Session 7 (Finals)
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I was trying to let him earn it
I just finished listening to Byers’ radio call. There’s no way he’ll be able to talk tomorrow.
Maybe the best thing is that we went 2-for-2 against Iowa, winning both in sudden victory.
Reminiscent of Renee Russo's commentary to Kevin Costner at the end of "Tin Cup." No one will remember who won the tournament, but they will remember the epic events of the final day (especially, in this case, aspiring HS wrestlers).
you don't see the problem with your proposed solution?
as a FWIW, all the medals for the previous weight class are handed out after the following weight class match is completed. So the winner that you are proposing be interviewed is, at that very time, joining 7 others at that weight class to receive their medals on the awards stand. In short, your proposal would not work.
It is much more crowded these days compared to 12 years ago.
If HR imploded, I'd just plant a big Penn State flag in Iowa City. Maybe right in front of the Old Capitol.
Man...I’m so happy right now. Didn’t win a team title, but watched 4 of our great kids become champions.
I’m going to watch all of our guys a few more times on YouTube and then take in a Larry Owings documentary!
I’m going to watch all of our guys a few more times on YouTube and then take in a Larry Owings documentary!
I thought he was injured at Big Tens. Eight days ago would be Friday. Was he injured in practice?
Spencer wrestles for Iowa and Iove watching him wrestle and I love watching as he shakes hands and walks off the mat after every victory. There is nothing unlikable about Spencer.
Brands has to be getting sick and tired of babysitting this kid doesn’t he?
I concur. Next year a lot of heavies will long for the day when they had the good fortune to face the mere shadow of the Kerk they saw this season. Give him a year to get fully healthy and prepared and I predict people will be comparing Kerk's dominance to Steveson's.
Being a Penn State fan has been an embarrassment of riches since Cael, Casey, and the other coaches came to town. There can be no doubt that this coaching staff has captured the magic formula to bring these guys to peak at the end of March every year. The year I felt let down at the championships was the year Marky Hall failed to repeat. We had 4 champs and I felt disappointment. This coaching staff makes the fans greedy.
Well, no disappointment tonight. I, trying to be realistic, thought we should win one tonight (Brooks), and maybe Lee could figure out a way to win. All of these guys figured out a way to win. It was another inspiring night for PSU.
All of the Nits wrestled to a game plan and stuck to the plan. That's great coaching.
Well, no disappointment tonight. I, trying to be realistic, thought we should win one tonight (Brooks), and maybe Lee could figure out a way to win. All of these guys figured out a way to win. It was another inspiring night for PSU.
All of the Nits wrestled to a game plan and stuck to the plan. That's great coaching.
100% Agree. He watched 2 of his teammates.......one of who has been a longtime friend lose and he wins with no ACLs and you stick a Mic in front of him? I am sure he was glad to have won but disappointed in how his teammates did and the fact that the Olympics are coming and he has no ACLs.....one being a very recent tear. Hard to be bubbly under those circumstances. He has always been a class act......even after States his senior year. He has done nothing to show that has changed in any way.
Quick thoughts on the night.
I enjoyed all of PSU wins but if had to pick one I'll take Lee match. He willed himself to win that match. Great desision not to go under. You could see Eirman getting tired.
Refs made a difference in 2 of the bouts. Switch the refs in Bravo Young and Brooks bout and they both win with less tension. Hidley worked the edge and his only offense for 2 1/2 periods was trying to work aggressive underhook. Nobody wants to scramble with Brooks. If ref made Hidley wrestle earlier it would of benefited Brooks big time.
Starocci is just so solid defensively. He learned from his first match against Kemmerer.
Overall I think a full season of wrestling would of made a huge difference in the final team point total. A couple of guys would of worked through some growing pains and more bonus points would have been available.
Well done.!!! Next year should be fun.!!!!!
I enjoyed all of PSU wins but if had to pick one I'll take Lee match. He willed himself to win that match. Great desision not to go under. You could see Eirman getting tired.
Refs made a difference in 2 of the bouts. Switch the refs in Bravo Young and Brooks bout and they both win with less tension. Hidley worked the edge and his only offense for 2 1/2 periods was trying to work aggressive underhook. Nobody wants to scramble with Brooks. If ref made Hidley wrestle earlier it would of benefited Brooks big time.
Starocci is just so solid defensively. He learned from his first match against Kemmerer.
Overall I think a full season of wrestling would of made a huge difference in the final team point total. A couple of guys would of worked through some growing pains and more bonus points would have been available.
Well done.!!! Next year should be fun.!!!!!
That’s exactly what I thought when it happened
I was thinking this all night, they coach these guys up for specific matches 100x better than any other team. I feel like that is only half the equation though, they need to get the wrestlers to believe in their methods. I'm sure it's tough for an athlete to give over control of their careers to a coaching staff but it obviously works.
BTW, it also had me thinking of the famous dual against Ohio State. After it was over and they were shaking hands Cael got Nick Nevills' attention and said "You can beat him" regarding Snyder. I always thought Cael had developed a strategy.
already waiting for next year. incredibly proud of these young men tonight. no matter who returns next year for both teams, the space to grow is much wider for ps than for iowa. i doubt that iowa can score many more points than this year. the majority of our team is young and will get much better with a year in the weight room and a year wrestling in the best wrestling room in the country. pretty sure we can pick up another 13.5 points. thought i heard jeff say tonight that ps had no pins this tournament. don't ecpect that will happen again.
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Yep I think the excuses he was talking about were coming from team mates lol
Sweet. Looking forward to seeing Mr. Hall at the Last Chance Qualifier this coming weekend.
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