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

[El-Jefe]

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I miscounted before, and so did Basch. Have now done it in Excel so I can't miscount. The actual record is 54-9 = 85.7%. (EDIT: correction at the bottom.)

The data:
2010 = 1-1: W = Vallimont; L = Molinaro
2011 = 3-1: W = Molinaro, Taylor, Wright; L = Long
2012 = 5-0: W = Nico, Molinaro, Taylor, Ruth, Wright
2013 = 5-0: W = Nico, Taylor, Brown, Ruth, Wright
2014 = 2-2: W = Taylor, Ruth; L = Nico, Zain
2015 = 1-1: W = Brown; L = Gulibon
2016 = 5-0: W = Nico, Zain, Nolf, Nickal, McIntosh
2017 = 5-0: W = Zain, Nolf, Cenzo, Hall, Nickal
2018 = 5-0: same 5 guys as 2017
2019 = 5-1: W = Nolf, Cenzo, Hall, Nickal, Cassar; L = Lee
2020 = no tourney
2021 = 4-0: W = RBY, Lee, Starocci, Brooks
2022 = 5-1: W = RBY, Lee, Starocci, Brooks, Dean; L = Kerk
2023 = 2-2: W = RBY, Levi; L = Bartlett, Van Ness
2024 = 6-0: Bartlett, Haines, Psycho, Starocci, Brooks, Kerk

EDIT: And I screwed up again. Read the brackets and somehow missed Carter and Aaron and Kerk in 2023.

Corrected:
2023 = 5-2: W = RBY, Levi, Starocci, Brooks, Kerk; L = Bartlett, Van Ness
Overall thru 2024 = 57-9 = 86.4%.

 

[El-Jefe]

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

Rules are changed every 2 years, so there won't be rule changes this offseason.

There will be points of emphasis for next year, as there are every year. Hopefully this leads to more consistency. But it won't be rule changes.

Same for someone else's earlier thoughts of next year going to R3. There won't be any scoring changes next year for the same reason.

 

[eddy line]

I miscounted before, and so did Basch. Have now done it in Excel so I can't miscount. The actual record is 54-9 = 85.7%.

The data:
2010 = 1-1: W = Vallimont; L = Molinaro
2011 = 3-1: W = Molinaro, Taylor, Wright; L = Long
2012 = 5-0: W = Nico, Molinaro, Taylor, Ruth, Wright
2013 = 5-0: W = Nico, Taylor, Brown, Ruth, Wright
2014 = 2-2: W = Taylor, Ruth; L = Nico, Zain
2015 = 1-1: W = Brown; L = Gulibon
2016 = 5-0: W = Nico, Zain, Nolf, Nickal, McIntosh
2017 = 5-0: W = Zain, Nolf, Cenzo, Hall, Nickal
2018 = 5-0: same 5 guys as 2017
2019 = 5-1: W = Nolf, Cenzo, Hall, Nickal, Cassar; L = Lee
2020 = no tourney
2021 = 4-0: W = RBY, Lee, Starocci, Brooks
2022 = 5-1: W = RBY, Lee, Starocci, Brooks, Dean; L = Kerk
2023 = 2-2: W = RBY, Levi; L = Bartlett, Van Ness
2024 = 6-0: Bartlett, Haines, Psycho, Starocci, Brooks, Kerk

Looks like 2023 is missing AB and Carter in the win column.

 

[El-Jefe]

Looks like 2023 is missing AB and Carter in the win column.

Dammit, sometimes I need an editor. Will update. Thanks for the catch.

 

[pish69]

2024 = 6-0: Bartlett, Haines, MISSILE Starocci, Brooks, Kerk

Fify

 

[Flying_Tiger]

Sparks and Robles a nice combo. Prefer them over the guys that have been on ESPN.

 

[McScoreley]

Byers hinted at a redshirt for Davis next year saying he's unsure 125 is in the cards again (said it was tough this year but the kid was very disciplined)

 

[District four]

Have to hold him for at *minimum* 60 seconds. An escape would still tie the match in practice.

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

I think he has become a lot more offensive this year than in the past.

 

[PaWrestlingFan7]

Sparks and Robles a nice combo. Prefer them over the guys that have been on ESPN.

Agreed. Haven't watched the regular ESPN broadcast all weekend, only Matcast.

 

[CentexLion]

Byers is on

ESPN+ quad screen clocks are all f’d up. All show the same time. And they are not right. Still love the quad screen and easy to jump to an individual mat when needed

 

[Ruby Tues]

Keep it going Kasak!!!

 

[Petch]

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.

In all fairness, Manning was a bit distracted. He was busy tweeting about how unfair it was for the NCAA to allow Starocci into the tournament.

 

[Psubiomed]

And right on cue the crybaby throws his last brick 😂

 

[sneedram55]

It just wouldn't be a nebraska match without a challenge brick being thrown.

 

[mcpat]

7 Kasak vs 1 Lovett
149 Consi SF

Tyler ankle pick and quick finish. 3-0 early. Lovett up and has Kasak’s leg up in air. Going for reversal. No escape so Kasak accumulates riding. Kasak somehow continues to fight it off. They go OOB and an escape is called. Nebraska challenges; they want the reversal. No reversal. 3-1 on the restart. Riding time is 0:52. Kasak the aggressor. Kasak shoots and gets another quick finish. 6-1. OOB but Kasak dinged up on it. No injury time taken. Caution Kasak on top on restart. Riding goes over a minute. Lovett to his feet and looks like an escape but no call. OOB. 6-1 with 0:15 to go. Rides him out with a mat return.. 6-1 with 1:39 riding time.

Kasak chooses neutral. Kasak poked in eye. Break in action. 1:28 to go. Trade shots. Russian tie Kasak. Kasak in deep again and another TD. Holy sh!t. It’s 9-1 fellas. 1:59 riding time with 0:40 to go on an OOB restart. What am I watching!?!?! Riding hard. Rides him out with a mat return. 9-1 after two with 2:39 riding time.

Lovett chooses neutral. Lovett pushes Kasak around. Kasak on knees underneath front to front. OOB with 1:14 to go. A minute to go. Riding point is clinched. 45 secs to go. No stall calls. 30 to go. Stall warning. 10-1 Kasak beats the 1 seed Lovett!!!!


What did I just see!?!?!?

Wow!

 

[mcruny42]

Great ride out to end the first for Tyler!

 

[PSUcup1]

Kasak looks great

 

[WEAREPSU_LI]

Kasak looking outstanding! Great TDs.

 

[pish69]

Wow, Tyler taking it to Ridge! Let’s go!

 

[NittanyChris]

Kasak on Fire!!! 🔥

 

[1AA]

Finishing at 197 tonight!

 

[JOESTROSSER]

OMG, Roll Kasak Roll!

 

[sneedram55]

Kasak just wrestled as close to a perfect match as possible. 10-1 pummeling of Lovett.

 

[pish69]

Unreal! Congrats Tyler!!

 

[SlipperyPete12]

consi-SF 149: #7 T.Kasak vs. #1 R.Lovett (NEB)
P1:
Kasak on the mat & putting on the green ankle bands.
Here we go!
Tying up immediately in the center & both pushing into each other
Kasak in on a low single & gets the TD 3-0
That was quick & slick!
Lovett working to his feet, but Kasak riding
Lovett working to reverse, gets Kasak's leg, has it in the air, tries to pull Kasak in, Kasak whizzer & trying to hip in, Lovett trying to step over & they go out of bounds, Lovett gets the escape 3-1, restart in neutral
Challenge brick thrown by Nebraska, they may be looking for a reversal. It was close.
Challenge overturned, no reversal 3-1 Kasak
Back to action in the center
Half shot Lovett, half counter Kasak
Tying up & circling in the center, Kasak to his knees, then back up
Kasak tries a duck, then backs out,
Kasak gets the leg, drops in & gets another TD 6-1 Way to go Tyler!
Kasak looks like he got poked in the eye, Byers saying right side issue
Restart
Caution Kasak, jumping
Lovett rolls, Kasak hangs on, Kasak draped over him
Lovett to his feet, turns & looks like he gets an escape, but Kasak hanging on, no call as they go out of bounds, restart
Lovett still down
Kasak +1:24 RT
Lovett to his feet, turns, but Kasak pulls him back to the mat
Kasak rides him out
Kasak 1:39 RT

P2:
Kasak takes neutral
Tying up in the center, circling
Head slapping & Kasak gets poked in the eye
He's good & we're back at it
Tying circling, Lovett shoots, nothing
Kasak with a Russian tie, drops to a single, switches to a double & gets his 3rd TD 9-1
What a stud!
Kasak riding Lovett as they go out of bounds, restart
RT +1:59
Lovett still down
40-sec left
RT +2-min
Kasak working on the left side, trying to work Lovett over
Lovett to his feet, Tyler hanging on & Tyler brings him back to the mat
Kasak rides out the period with a Navy ride
9-1 Kasak +2:39 RT

P3:
Lovett chooses neutral. Good choice!
Lovett shoots, but nothing, drives Kasak to the edge,
Kasak with an underhook on the edge, Lovett working the head
Kasak tries to duck, nothing, they go off the edge, restart
Tying up, Lovett on his knees, then up & tying up again
1-min left
RT locked
Tying up in the center, Kasak blocking & circling
Stall warning Kasak
Lovett shoots, nothing
Lovett shoots, Kasak sprawls,
They're back up & it's over as time runs out

#7 T.Kasak MD #1 R.Lovett 10-1

What a job by the freshman! Tyler gets #5 Ty Watters (WVU) in the 3rd place match! Tyler has exceeded expectations! Great Job!

 

[WEAREPSU_LI]

Keep it going young man!

 

[NittanyChris]

True Freshman Kasak majors #1 seed!!!

WOW!!!

 

[mcpat]

152.5

 

[Brian LB-U]

Kasak will wrestle for 3rd. What a run!!!!!

 

[1AA]

Kasaks season is so impressive. Really appreciate what he's done.

 

[mcpat]

Truax mat 2

 

[jrod9]

What mat is Truax on?

 

[Pennstate1985]

Kasak is fun to watch. Just doing his thing. He was in control the whole way and dictated that match. He is a force. Lovett had no answer.

 

[mcpat]

Kasak a 4-2 loss in 1st round from legitimately maybe winning a national championship.

4 bonus wins in 5 consolation bracket matches. Wins over the 1 and 3 seeds.

 

[nerfstate]

Ridge wasn't trying, most likely.

 

[danoftw]

7 Kasak vs 1 Lovett
149 Consi SF

Tyler ankle pick and quick finish. 3-0 early. Lovett up and has Kasak’s leg up in air. Going for reversal. No escape so Kasak accumulates riding. Kasak somehow continues to fight it off. They go OOB and an escape is called. Nebraska challenges; they want the reversal. No reversal. 3-1 on the restart. Riding time is 0:52. Kasak the aggressor. Kasak shoots and gets another quick finish. 6-1. OOB but Kasak dinged up on it. No injury time taken. Caution Kasak on top on restart. Riding goes over a minute. Lovett to his feet and looks like an escape but no call. OOB. 6-1 with 0:15 to go. Rides him out with a mat return.. 6-1 with 1:39 riding time.

Kasak chooses neutral. Kasak poked in eye. Break in action. 1:28 to go. Trade shots. Russian tie Kasak. Kasak in deep again and another TD. Holy sh!t. It’s 9-1 fellas. 1:59 riding time with 0:40 to go on an OOB restart. What am I watching!?!?! Riding hard. Rides him out with a mat return. 9-1 after two with 2:39 riding time.

Lovett chooses neutral. Lovett pushes Kasak around. Kasak on knees underneath front to front. OOB with 1:14 to go. A minute to go. Riding point is clinched. 45 secs to tix. No stall calls. 30 to go. Stall warning. 10-1 Kasak beats the 1 seed Lovett!!!!


What did I just see!?!?!?

Wow!

Really like this result. Remember Lovett hushing crowd and strutting after winning by a takedown over the true freshman at Rec Hall

 

[JOESTROSSER]

Kasak vs Watters for 3rd 2 freshman. I think Waters is a true freshman as well?

 

[mcruny42]

Ridge wasn't trying, most likely.

And same color singlet as Yianni when he didnt try against Nick

 

[Flying_Tiger]

Kasak may have outscored VanNess from last year, unreal.

 

[BoHunter0210]

Kasak is right there with Zain, Nick, and SVN for me. Super impressed!