2021 Olympic Trials Results and discussion thread

[nerfstate]

wow... am I the only one that thinks that Gilman interview was 180-degrees from his past ones? (Think of that Iowa State event he was sent to...)

I had been hesitant to join the Gilman “bandwagon” just because of his “change of scenery “ at NLWC, but the maturity in that interview & his “hanging” with our alumni during the NCAA finals... he really looks like he’s in a “happy place”... so slow the wagon down so I can jump on it!

I think there’s been cracks in the tough guy veneer for a bit now, but he’s really letting it go now. He seemed so genuinely grateful for everything—pretty great stuff.

 

[David Keller]

No. he wrestles the Massa-Wick winner for 2nd in the Challenge bracket

Is that soon or later in the day?

 

[creamery freak]

Mason just got jobbed out of 6 points from Tony I don't shoot Nelson

 

[PSUbluTX]

I was surprised when Nick beat Zain, now I’m shocked he beat Yianni. WOW!!!!!

This result is all the more shocking given that the OTT was more of an afterthought to Nick after focusing on NCAA wrestling this year, whereas Yianni took off the year to prepare specifically for this very moment. Holy moly.

 

[SWPA]

Is the Nolf match in this session or tonight? My pregnant wife needs me to go pick up food but I don't want to miss the match.😧

 

[creamery freak]

Mason just got jobbed out of 6 points from Tony I don't shoot Nelson

Tony Nelson should be on a perpetual shot clock!

 

[Starburst_]

Tony Nelson should be on a perpetual shot clock!

The clock would tech him

 

[PD4thespawn]

As I tucked into bed last night, I rolled away from the old lady and told her more wrestling today. As she tried to kick me out, I applied what I learned yesterday, reached back, and chin whipped her on to the floor. Then I spanked her.

Then you woke up...

 

[Gumby79]

Nolf on deck on 3

 

[David Keller]

Is the Nolf match in this session or tonight? My pregnant wife needs me to go pick up food but I don't want to miss the match.😧

Mat 3

 

[creamery freak]

Is the Nolf match in this session or tonight? My pregnant wife needs me to go pick up food but I don't want to miss the match.😧

Nolf Wick on Mat 3 on deck.

 

[Larryrise]

In the 3rd place match at 86kg.....sponsored by Coke........Valencia techs "2 minute man" Downey 11-1

Added sponsorship from Gillette razors and bed bath and beyond portable mirrors

 

[SWPA]

Nolf on deck mat 3, I'm going to be in trouble!

 

[Larryrise]

Pffft - Garrett, Zain and Yianni aren’t exactly Seabass

signed - Pile

Pile of $hit.

 

[nittinsc]

Is that soon or later in the day?

Nolf on deck Mat 3

 

[JBott]

Is the Nolf match in this session or tonight? My pregnant wife needs me to go pick up food but I don't want to miss the match.😧

On deck Mat 3

 

[Larryrise]

Yianni hasn't suffered a beat down like that in like forever.

HR working on a full docier of excuses in 3, 2, 1...

 

[Chickenman Testa]

On deck Mat 3

Mat 3, on deck he is

signed - Yoda

 

[PSU210]

Nick Lee makes world team

He'll even get better as a result

 

[Locolion]

This result is all the more shocking given that the OTT was more of an afterthought to Nick after focusing on NCAA wrestling this year, whereas Yianni took off the year to prepare specifically for this very moment. Holy moly.

Agreed! Nick really beat him up, seemed to be pretty easily.

 

[wrestlinPSU]

 

[4theglory54]

Nolf up 5-0 at break.

And wins it 10-0 with last point as time was expiring.

 

[Hoosier Lion]

This result is all the more shocking given that the OTT was more of an afterthought to Nick after focusing on NCAA wrestling this year, whereas Yianni took off the year to prepare specifically for this very moment. Holy moly.

He took off the last two years

 

[GogglesPaizano]

Does Zain need a change of scenery like Gilman? Seems to have hit a plateau 3 years ago. Might need a fresh approach.

I'd say Penn, but they already have McKenna. Maybe SERTC at VT?

WTF dude?

As a collegiate baseball pitcher high School football player high School wrestler, and recreational golfer who knows nothing about operating at the elite level I certainly had my good and bad days despite the preparation, times when I just didn't don't have it.

No matter the training, the diet, the the mental preparation, there are times when you're in the zone and times when it all doesn't come together and you're not in the zone.

Zane is training at the best room in the country bar none. I think Nick Lee coming off a national championship and was in the zone. The kid is amazing and in my wildest dreams I did would not have seen him taking out Zain in freestyle at this stage in his career.

I think Nick's on a high and Zain for whatever reason didn't seem to be as Zain like this weekend as most.

 

[Cowbell Man]

WTF dude?

As a collegiate baseball pitcher high School football player high School wrestler, and recreational golfer who knows nothing about operating at the elite level I certainly had my good and bad days despite the preparation, times when I just didn't don't have it.

No matter the training, the diet, the the mental preparation, there are times when you're in the zone and times when it all doesn't come together and you're not in the zone.

Zane is training at the best room in the country bar none. I think Nick Lee coming off a national championship and was in the zone. The kid is amazing and in my wildest dreams I did would not have seen him taking out Zain in freestyle at this stage in his career.

I think Nick's on a high and Zain for whatever reason didn't seem to be as Zain like this weekend as most.

Not to mention Nick Lee is looking straight up impressive. And now he gets $$ and time on the world stage. The relentless attack man is coming.... whoa.

 

[Petch]

OK. One more Nolf question. Does he wrestle the loser of Dake-Burroughs for true 2nd?

 

[nerfstate]

OK. One more Nolf question. Does he wrestle the loser of Dake-Burroughs for true 2nd?

No, he’ll have to settle for 3rd, his tourney is done.

 

[Petch]

Not to mention Nick Lee is looking straight up impressive. And now he gets $$ and time on the world stage. The relentless attack man is coming.... whoa.

I think I need to become a member of the Chop Wood, Carry Water Gym that Nick is sure to open in State College in a few years.

 

[CurtisLoew40]

Nick lee is destroying people.

 

[nerfstate]

 

[Dogwelder]

... Zain for whatever reason didn't seem to be as Zain like this weekend as most.

I'm sure Zain doesn't want to give excuses, but 2020 was a bad year for watermelons.

 

[Roar More]

Sigh. Friggin' Covid kept me from being at this tournament in State College.

 

[McScoreley]

Nick Lee was on his 3rd match in like how many hours? The kid's gas tank is truly unlimited.

 

[Hartzie]

Sigh. Friggin' Covid kept me from being at this tournament in State College.

I feel your pain. Me too.

 

[CurtisLoew40]

Yianni needs to get stronger. He looks smaller than the guy who was cutting to 141 all year. Lee just destroying guys. Easy guy to root for.

 

[NothingMeaningful]

This result is all the more shocking given that the OTT was more of an afterthought to Nick after focusing on NCAA wrestling this year, whereas Yianni took off the year to prepare specifically for this very moment. Holy moly.

And Yianni didn't really care after losing to Oliver yesterday. Did you see his attitude when he beat McKee?

Don't get over your ski tips on the result of this match.

 

[RandyL]

so what happened at 97 and 125?
is it Moore vs Snyder?
Steveson vs Gwiz?

 

[pawrestlersintn]

Nick Lee was on his 3rd match in like how many hours? The kid's gas tank is truly unlimited.

I'm not so sure about how much energy Nick had in the second half against Yianni. To me, he was looking as tired as Yianni was. His facial expressions and body language didn't look like he was 100%. However, there's a saying about running a marathon, "Run the first third with your brain, the second third with your body and the last third with your heart." I think we were seeing Nick's heart overcoming the fatigue he was feeling.

 

[PSUbluTX]

And Yianni didn't really care after losing to Oliver yesterday. Did you see his attitude when he beat McKee?

Don't get over your ski tips on the result of this match.

Ahh, now I see. Nick just had the good fortune to get a demoralized Yianni who didn't try. Got it. Thx for setting the record straight.

 

[GOLDBANGER]

I'm not so sure about how much energy Nick had in the second half against Yianni. To me, he was looking as tired as Yianni was. His facial expressions and body language didn't look like he was 100%. However, there's a saying about running a marathon, "Run the first third with your brain, the second third with your body and the last third with your heart." I think we were seeing Nick's heart overcoming the fatigue he was feeling.

From personal experience I can tell you, the first 20 miles of a marathon are easy, it's the last six that are hard.