Wrestling 2023 NCAA Tournament Live Thread: Session III

[JOESTROSSER]

All this GOAT talk about Spencer and Yianni. Does either really come close to Cael?

 

[Raw Daddy]

That was literally LOL funny to me!

Just like Penn State, I peak in March when the lights are on.

 

[tullfan68]

Kid is damned near unstoppable when he decides to be.

yea except when he loses!

 

[Random4598375]

In the biggest upset of the tourney, McKee lost a back draw match!

 

[tack8]

All this GOAT talk about Spencer and Yianni. Does either really come close to Cael?

Spencer's flat back night says no.

 

[PSUbluTX]

Snapshot of current top individual scores.

Spencer Lee (Iowa)	13.5
Chris Foca (Cornell)	13
Wyatt Hendrickson (Air Force)	13
Aaron Brooks (Penn State)	12
Greg Kerkvliet (Penn State)	12
Pat Glory (Princeton)	12
Peyton Robb (Nebraska)	12
Keegan Otoole (Missouri)	11.5
Trent Hidlay (North Carolina State)	11.5
Andrew Alirez (Northern Colorado)	11
Cameron Amine (Michigan)	11
Carter Starocci (Penn State)	11
Daton Fix (Oklahoma State)	11
David Carr (Iowa State)	11
Levi Haines (Penn State)	11
Mason Parris (Michigan)	11
Real Woods (Iowa)	11
Shayne Van Ness (Penn State)	11
Tony Cassioppi (Iowa)	11
Yianni Diakomihalis (Cornell)	11
Austin Oconnor (North Carolina)	10
Brock Hardy (Nebraska)	10
Kyle Parco (Arizona State)	10
Michael McGee (Arizona State)	10
Nino Bonaccorsi (Pittsburgh)	10
Parker Keckeisen (Northern Iowa)	10
Quincy Monday (Princeton)	10
Roman Bravo-Young (Penn State)	10
Sammy Sasso (Ohio State)	10
Vito Arujau (Cornell)	10
Beau Bartlett (Penn State)	9

 

[Conewago]

All this GOAT talk about Spencer and Yianni. Does either really come close to Cael?

No. Not even close.

And it's arguably easier to be as dominant as Lee is as Cael was in the upper weights.

 

[Random4598375]

Lamer sticks Gomez. Good news for Murin.

 

[Hotshoe]

Why does Penn St have to be so good. It’s getting old. 😂😂

Best stallers in the land of plenty!

 

[Used2BEerie]

Lamer just stuck Gomez.

 

[Conewago]

No. Not even close.

And it's arguably easier to be as dominant as Lee is as Cael was in the upper weights.

And even though Gable did lose to Owings, it's important to remember that Gable had the lead but went for the pin and got loose. Gable is, however you feel about Iowa, a total boss. He's still my #2 behind Cael.

That Uetake guy from Okie State was said to be amazing.

 

[Brian LB-U]

Derry is beautiful. Traveled there for work quite a few times over the years. Unfortunately, never had much time for sightseeing. But did get in some long runs and visited a few pubs.

The fact you got in some long runs tells me you didn’t devote quite enough time to the pubs.

 

[Pitchfork Rebel]

Soft pretzels

Teaberry ice cream.

 

[Random4598375]

And even though Gable did lose to Owings, it's important to remember that Gable had the lead but went for the pin and got loose. Gable is, however you feel about Iowa, a total boss. He's still my #2 behind Cael.

That Uetake guy from Okie State was said to be amazing.

Cael, Hodge, Gable are the top three for me. Spencer is definitely top 10, arguably top 5, but he’s not supplanting any of my top 3.

 

[Pitchfork Rebel]

Being in better condition isn't a break. No one prepares to peak in March like Penn State.

Not everybody can gas out like Spencer...

 

[crockster]

SVN needs to change to pre-med and become a heart doctor

He can treat all of us watching him!

 

[BruceK-PSU83]

Byers throwing shade at ol Tom Ryan

"The [Romero] gameplan was clearly to not engage."

That's been very evident every time Brooks has faced Romero this year. First in the PSU-tOSU dual meet in early Feb (probably the most egregious example). Then again at the B1G tourney. And now again at the NCAA tourney.

The tactic is Romero's best chance to win, but the refs allow it continue for far too long.

 

[Conewago]

Teaberry ice cream.

We used to get the teaberry from the Michaux State Forest. Also a good place to source watercress soup.

 

[Hotshoe]

Glendalough is really beautiful. Reminded me of Lord of the Rings before the movie version was made!

Where I really want to go, is the Shetland Islands north of Scotland.

 

[Random4598375]

Ragusin-Mendez was a fun match.

 

[nitlion6]

All this GOAT talk about Spencer and Yianni. Does either really come close to Cael?

No. They aren't that close to Dake let alone Cael.

 

[Pitchfork Rebel]

More Beckman

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Whiner...

 

[El-Jefe]

Snapshot of current top individual scores.

Spencer Lee (Iowa)	13.5
Chris Foca (Cornell)	13
Wyatt Hendrickson (Air Force)	13
Aaron Brooks (Penn State)	12
Greg Kerkvliet (Penn State)	12
Pat Glory (Princeton)	12
Peyton Robb (Nebraska)	12
Keegan Otoole (Missouri)	11.5
Trent Hidlay (North Carolina State)	11.5
Andrew Alirez (Northern Colorado)	11
Cameron Amine (Michigan)	11
Carter Starocci (Penn State)	11
Daton Fix (Oklahoma State)	11
David Carr (Iowa State)	11
Levi Haines (Penn State)	11
Mason Parris (Michigan)	11
Real Woods (Iowa)	11
Shayne Van Ness (Penn State)	11
Tony Cassioppi (Iowa)	11
Yianni Diakomihalis (Cornell)	11
Austin Oconnor (North Carolina)	10
Brock Hardy (Nebraska)	10
Kyle Parco (Arizona State)	10
Michael McGee (Arizona State)	10
Nino Bonaccorsi (Pittsburgh)	10
Parker Keckeisen (Northern Iowa)	10
Quincy Monday (Princeton)	10
Roman Bravo-Young (Penn State)	10
Sammy Sasso (Ohio State)	10
Vito Arujau (Cornell)	10
Beau Bartlett (Penn State)	9

PSU Bonus = 13.0

 

[NitFan53]

Is there a reason ESPN constantly leaves coverage of Penn State wrestlers?

Next year get ESPN+ if you can. Never miss a Penn State match. Best to have laptop and tv with espn app

In the end, you have to measure annoyance vs money. $10 ends the problem and you can stream on your phone, computer or TV.

The only way. Big plus you don't have to listen to announcers and watch commercials.

 

[Pitchfork Rebel]

More Beckman

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Whiner...

No. They aren't that close to Dake let alone Cael.

Or Bo or Nolf or Zain...

 

[RealMicah]

 

[tikk10]

My Columbia guy Matt Kazmir just lost on a defensive pin to Hines. What a way to go out.

 

[Random4598375]

Vinnie Zerban doing some work on the back side. That loss looking less bad with every W. LOL.

 

[Cstroke]

I can’t believe how often lee has been tossed to his back this year, it’s playing with fire.
but then he punishes them for it too.

 

[JOESTROSSER]

I can’t believe how often lee has been tossed to his back this year, it’s playing with fire.
but then he punishes them for it too.

He sure has. Not sure he wants to go that route with Glory.

 

[Psalm 1 guy]

Kennedy of Iowa just lost

 

[mcruny42]

Wild scramble with Ramirez coming out on top, good battle by both PK and Ramirez there. Crazy that match was not even a blood round match up

 

[mcpat]

Kennedy loses to Ramirez.

 

[Used2BEerie]

Ramirez takes out Kennedy 5-2

 

[johnstownsteel]

Kennedy of Iowa just lost

That was a sweet exchange there at the end v

 

[nitlion6]

Another Hawkeye bites the dust. Damn, that never ceases to feel good to type out.

 

[PSU Mike]

And Kennedy is done. Our friends didn’t seem to comprehend what 165 was this year.

 

[oldcougar65]

Lee is a certified stud. But he's lost from time to time. And he's been pinned. Both of those factors must be considered in the big picture - heck he gave up more back points in today's bout than I gave up in my entire career. And his body hasn't held up, which has limited his matches and effected his performances.

It's enough that he's being included in the conversation.
I know I'm an old fart, but my #1 (excluding Cael) remains Yojiro Uetake - a legend in his own time - which happened to be my time too.

 

[Cali_Nittany]

Kennedy of Iowa just lost

What? Ironburd's NC contender lost?

 

[NitFan53]

Ramirez takes out Kennedy 5-2

Iowa 165 curse