2024 NCAA's - Match/discussion threads (merged)

[Cowbell Man]

Glazier eliminated. I was rooting for him. Oh well.

Didn’t really want another reason for Iowa to WANT a Ferrari. Found myself rooting for Glazier.

 

[matter7172]

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If I am counting correctly, Cael has been at the PSU helm for 14 nattys. That means an average of 4 semi's wins and 1/2 losses per season. Astounding.

 

[SlipperyPete12]

Didn't JB say that Kerk was coming back?

I only heard him say that Bartlett was coming back. I thought he said that Beau has made it clear that he will be back next year. I didn't hear him say anything about Kerk coming back.

 

[mcpat]

Leading individual scorers (from
Penn State Wrestling Club website):

Points Per Individual
Aaron Brooks (Penn State)	23
Levi Haines (Penn State)	22
Parker Keckeisen (Northern Iowa)	21
Dustin Plott (Oklahoma State)	20.5
Beau Bartlett (Penn State)	20
Trent Hidlay (North Carolina State)	20
Vito Arujau (Cornell)	20
Jesse Mendez (Ohio State)	19.5
Mitchell Mesenbrink (Penn State)	19.5
Lucas Davison (Michigan)	19

 

[mcpat]

I only heard him say that Bartlett was coming back. I thought he said that Beau has made it clear that he will be back next year. I didn't hear him say anything about Kerk coming back.

Beau didn’t participate in senior day festivities

 

[BOSCO2]

KOT is really really good and he wont be a 4x. Really hits home how incredibly hard that feat is

He won't get the Hodge this year either.

 

[Chickenman Testa]

This MF is a stud. 14 points (and counting) with 5.5 bonus (and counting) from a backup who was down at 141 to start the year. I need to see the replay but believe he was trying to turn 3 into 7 on the first takedown against Abas, which is the type of style you love to see.

One SVN injury from 7 finalists, and Kasak has been the most fun to watch for me.

Worth noting - Kasak as a recruit was ranked 10 by Flo; Patrick Kennedy 8. See how easy it is to win with top 10 recruits? You just throw them out there 🙄

 

[mcpat]

Finalists by School:

6 Penn State
2 Michigan
2 Arizona State
2 Ohio State
2 Oklahoma State
1 Iowa
1 Iowa State
1 Cornell
1 VA Tech
1 NC State
1 Northern Iowa

 

[JOESTROSSER]

Yes, I have inside info from Jeff Byers, who has stated that Bartlett intends to return next season.
I assume (don't know) that the plan next season is for 149 to be manned by SVN (the starter, before he got hurt).
I know that Kasak has a redshirt available, whereas SVN does not.
I assume (don't know) that Kasak could get back down to 141, if needed. However, other opinions about Kasak.

• Not convinced that 141 is Kasak's "regular" weight. I think he was at 141 because SVN could be at 149 for three more seasons, and there is a greater team need at 141.
• I think Kasak most natural and best weight is 149.

Crazy how many options Cael has. Iron shapes iron doesn't do this room justice, LOL.

 

[GogglesPaizano]

Not a lie, the less obvious matchups I was most worried about when I saw the brackets were

Figs, Plott and Welch :-/

 

[ccdiver]

Four mats running, Kasak will be second match on mat 3 when the session starts.

 

[GogglesPaizano]

He won't get the Hodge this year either.

Looks like it is down to:

Brooks
Keck
Hidlay

Honorable mention:

Mesenbrink
Kirk

 

[mcpat]

Bonus Points by School (teams with 20+ total points):

31.0 Penn State
17.5 Cornell
15.0 Iowa
15.0 Iowa State
13.5 NC State
11.0 Nebraska
11.0 Northern Iowa
10.0 West Virginia
9.5 Ohio State
9.5 South Dakota State
9.0 Missouri
8.5 Michigan
7.5 Oklahoma State
7.0 Wisconsin
6.5 VA Tech
6.0 Arizona State
5.5 Lehigh
5.5 Stanford
3.0 Rutgers
1.0 Minnesota

Not bad for a bunch of ankle-riding stallers.

 

[NittanyLion84]

Article about Penn State clinching the NCAA Title

Penn State sends 6 to finals, clinches 11th NCAA wrestling title in 13 years

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Carter Starocci and Aaron Brooks will have a chance to make some wrestling history for Penn State. The two Nittany Lions passed their semifinal tests at the NCAA championships on Friday night, giving them a chance to join an exclusive club of four-time winners on Saturday

triblive.com

 

[Nitfan]

Beau didn’t participate in senior day festivities

I only heard him say that Bartlett was coming back. I thought he said that Beau has made it clear that he will be back next year. I didn't hear him say anything about Kerk coming back.

Any predictions on the lineup from 74 to heavy?

 

[eddy line]

Not a lie, the less obvious matchups I was most worried about when I saw the brackets were

Figs, Plott and Welch :-/

 

[Pennstate1985]

Like having an extra 3rd placer

 

[doubleboots]

Not a lie, the less obvious matchups I was most worried about when I saw the brackets were

Figs, Plott and Welch :-/

 

[mcpat]

Any predictions on the lineup from 74 to heavy?

174 Starocci
184 Barr
197 Cochran/Mirasola
285 Kerkvliet

 

[AgSurfer]

I know you guys in KC are pumped up for today’s action, but here’s my situation in central CA. (Bear in mind that I’m 73 years old). It’s raining outside, I’m sitting here with my gas log fireplace going and two kitties sleeping next to me. Getting ready to watch Day 3 of the NCAA tournament in 45 minutes and Penn State already has the team title in the bag. For me, it doesn’t get any better than this!

@1AA - how is your weather in Eastern WA?

 

[GogglesPaizano]

Any predictions on the lineup from 74 to heavy?

Excellent!

 

[pish69]

Worth noting - Kasak as a recruit was ranked 10 by Flo; Patrick Kennedy 8. See how easy it is to win with top 10 recruits? You just throw them out there 🙄

Kennedy was 3 out of HS. Ahead of BB.

 

[GogglesPaizano]

Here's 1/3, no reason to lie

Post in thread 'Poll: How many will PSU have in the Finals?' https://pennstate.forums.rivals.com...ll-psu-have-in-the-finals.349086/post-6663932

 

[Nitfan]

174 Starocci
184 Barr
197 Cochran/Mirasola
285 Kerkvliet

If Star does not return Ryder at 74?? What is Facundo up to these days?

 

[Sleepylion]

I thought it was great. Most inner city campuses aren’t in such nice areas. Short walk to Chase Field, Footprints Arena, etc.

I wish ASU would host an NCAA finals.

 

[Raw Daddy]

If you missed Bernie's matches last night, then you can replay them on ESPN+. Both of Bernie's matches were on Mat 2. His first consi match against #10 Dylan Fishback (NCST) begins at the 1:25:00 mark. His second match against #7 Thomas Stewart Jr. (VT) begins at the 2:35:00 mark. Also, the first mat 2 match of last night was Davis vs. Volk, so that's there too.

If you don't have ESPN+, then here's some PBP:

184 consi R16: #6 Bernie Truax vs. #10 D.Fishback (NCST)
P1:
Both in center, circling, briefly tying up, then breaking apart
Bernie down on both knees in the center, then they're back into a tie on their feet
Fish half shot & Bernie too
Circling, faking, backing out, then engaging again
Fish moving forward & Bernie on the edge, but he circles back in
Back to center & tying up again, no committed shots by either, yet
Head slapping & semi shot by Bernie, nothing close
Back to tying up in the center
Fishback with a shot, but nothing
Tying up again & pushing against each other
More fakes & tying up & circling as the period ends
No score

P2:
Choice Bernie, he defers
Fishback takes down
Fishback quickly to his feet, but Bernie brings him back to the mat
Fishback on his feet again on the edge, but Bernie riding tough & brings him out of bounds, restart
Fishback to his feet, but Bernie brings him back again & they're on the edge, out of bounds, restart
Fishback to his feet right away, but Bernie throws in a leg & brings him back to the mat on the edge, out of bounds, restart, RT 58-sec
Fishback to his feet, tries for a reversal, but Bernie fights him off & they go out of bounds again, restart, RT 1:11
Fishback to his feet again, but Bernie brings him back down in the center of the mat
Bernie gets a leg in & has Fishback bellied out
Bernie rides him out, +2-min RT

P3:
Bernie takes down
Bernie to his feet, gets hand control & is out for the escape 1-0 (RT 1:52)
Bernie gets the ankle & works for the TD 4-0
Out of bounds, restart (RT 1:57)
Fishback to his feet, Bernie throws in a leg, Fishback fighting on the edge & they go out of bounds, restart
Fishback to his feet, but then back to his knees & Bernie wraps him up on the mat, stalemate
1-min left
Fishback to his feet again, Bernie trips him back down to the mat & now he is flat
Bernie riding like a beast in this match!
Fishback flat with Bernie cranking on him
Times going to run out with Bernie on top.
Riding time point Bernie 5-0

#6 Bernie Truax DEC #10 D.Fishback 5-0

Doing god's work this weekend Pete. Thank you.

 

[backdrft76]

Here's 1/3, no reason to lie

Post in thread 'Poll: How many will PSU have in the Finals?' https://pennstate.forums.rivals.com...ll-psu-have-in-the-finals.349086/post-6663932

That silly poll shows that 52% of us were pessimists.

 

[98lberEating2Lunches]

Not saying you are wrong, but I thought you get a point for winning in the championship bracket. Then 4 for taking first. Then bonus. ?

1/2 point advancement on backside to determine 3rd vs 5th match. No more advancement points afterwards. Final matches are placement points + bonus - penalty only.

 

[RandyL]

I missed the Lovett match.
What was the coaching screw-up referenced above?

 

[1AA]

I know you guys in KC are pumped up for today’s action, but here’s my situation in central CA. (Bear in mind that I’m 73 years old). It’s raining outside, I’m sitting here with my gas log fireplace going and two kitties sleeping next to me. Getting ready to watch Day 3 of the NCAA tournament in 45 minutes and Penn State already has the team title in the bag. For me, it doesn’t get any better than this!

@1AA - how is your weather in Eastern WA?

Just got over a week of record highs. Almost 70° daily. Sky is gray and rain turns to snow by monday🤘.
Lost my wrestling partner/son today. Yesterday right before Kasaks 30 sec pin we got a call for a falling module to go to wildfire in Virginia. He spent the rest of day gathering up gear but watched semis with me. He's on road now and is planning on watching on his phone.

 

[KFM74]

Wonder where Lovett’s head will be after his coach made one of the dumbest decisions a coach has ever made in any sport in history.

I mean the other guy just concedes the escape point in the 2nd and gifts you a 1-0 lead in the 3rd period after you get your escape, but you know better. Guy needs to worry more about decisions and less about what Cael does.

What happened in that match? Watched last night on tape delay and could not figure out.

 

[mcpat]

I missed the Lovett match.
What was the coaching screw-up referenced above?

In a 0-0 match, Lovett chose top for 3rd period. Henson escaped and won 1-0.

 

[pish69]

I like to know how Andonian was a 12th seed.❓

He was pretty badly injured in January. Didn’t come back till ACC tourney and didn’t look good there.

These kids are warriors. Thought he looked great this tourney considering his injury

 

[Chickenman Testa]

In a 0-0 match, Lovett chose top for 3rd period. Henson escaped and won 1-0.

Many Iowa fans are furious at Brands for equivalent stupidity. Kennedy was up by 1 with choice in the 3rd against Lewis - went neutral (who knew Mekhi was so good on top?). Got taken down, escaped and lost by 1.

“Period 3: Neutral start. Lewis scores a takedown and takes a 5-3 lead. Kennedy scores an escape and closes the gap to one point. Kennedy shoots a takedown late, but Lewis holds him and wins 5-4.”

That’s Tom Ryan-esque big brain stuff

 

[El-Jefe]

Looks like it is down to:

Brooks
Keck
Hidlay

Honorable mention:

Mesenbrink
Kirk

FIFY

It was always down to Aaron and Carter, until Carter had to forfeit at B10s.

4x champs don't grow on trees. A 4x champ who is undefeated that year is winning the Hodge. No need to over-think this.

 

[orange nole]

Watching Max Dean interviews from last year’s tourney, having a bit of nostalgia. The emotion and gratitude we’ll see today is what wrestling and life are all about.

 

[mcpat]

Byers is on

 

[tullfan68]

Turns out he got a (major, gross) ouchie

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so what's his point Star didn't complain winning with a broken hand!

 

[tullfan68]

Kasak can still redshirt and likely will I’d think.

well if Beau doesn't come back if he can still make 141 he will be a monster!

 

[railbirrd]

tf was the 1st stall warning on Kerk for?

The way stalling has been called in this tournament demands to be addressed in next year's rule changes. At the very least, the rules either need to be followed consistently by the officials or need to be clarified/changed. Getting sick of seeing guys doing the work but getting dinged.