That’s the takeaway really. The emotions at the Olympics can overwhelm many first timers.
He had shoulder surgery last winter. There was some concern that the guy might not be able to make it back in time for the Olympics.
Obviously he did but looks like it might have flared up again at exactly the wrong time.
Obviously he did but looks like it might have flared up again at exactly the wrong time.
That’s some wicked draft. Mine just make me drunk.
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What? You weren't chearing for the guy from the San Marino province of Meatchicken?
Going from Jersey Shore towards Williamsport on the left side. It's somewhere between the Reach Rd exit and Maynard St. I believe the wife and I are heading back to Williamsport in a bit. I'll grab a pic.
I would've taken a pic this morning but it was absolutely pouring down rain when I was going by.
I had a sublax during the last match I wrestled at age 38. The referee said "I don't think you should continue". I told him "No worries there." There was no way I was. Very, very painful.
On a positive note, I was glad to see both Larry and Kathy Lee had the good sense to not wear their glasses to Spenser's competitions. 🤣
Young and dumb, brother! Young and dumb. Ha ha haaaaaa! I always laugh when folks say wrestling is tough. Damn right it is. Get thrown around by a damn Percheron or a Belgium draft horse. You're like a flea to them. Meanwhile, the Budweiser Clydesdales are like manna from heaven. They never move or misbehave.
That's 2000 lbs of pure hell in a Percheron.That’s some wicked draft. Mine just make me drunk.
Sucks for Yazdani. His body is really breaking down. Just came back from major surgery and now this. He wrestles a hard style and I’m sure it’s taken a toll on his body. With shoulders I wonder if he’s ever going to be 100% healthy again
Pretty good Olympics so far for JB. The only Americans on the top of the stand so far are from the women's side.
The salt just can't help but seep through... especially when he commentates on Brooks and Dake.
Sure hope Jason heads to WTT at 79.
The salt just can't help but seep through... especially when he commentates on Brooks and Dake.
Sure hope Jason heads to WTT at 79.
next time don't call his mother a donkey. They have feelings you know. Man, I cannot imagine being rolled by a horse. I literally can't imagine what you went through. I broke my leg once. My mind "heard" the snap and instantly went into preservation mode. Was it the same for you? You know when to stop, although in your case you probably didn't have a choice.
Reflections: Far more surprised by Dake being utterly outwrestled than AB’s last-second loss. Spencer done in by savvy Higuchi making sure his knees were grounded at pushout time was tough, too. But Aaron and Helen both crushing it for bronze makes for a fine lead-in to a man called Zain.
Ok - I’ll say what I think everyone else is thinking. AB was about 5 seconds from a gold medal. 😫
In your sleep? That would really suck to wake up in that much pain instead of rested like you should!
As painful as it is, its also equally terrifying. Shoulder separations are the absolute worst. Yazdani seemed like an absolute warrior, and a guy who handles himself with as much class as anybody in the sport. Hard to not root for Iran when not toeing opposite US.
Not really. Never had a broken bone working with a horse. Just a sh&t ton of pain after 26 years. Wouldn't change my life for anything. I absolutely love what I do, and I'll never retire from it. That said, I work on great horses. It's a blessing, and I have a gift for it. Not many folks love what they do, and I definitely do.
It's a gift. Tom Selleck in Crossfire Trail. FYI, "when you slow down, you'll come to a more harmonious outcome." Wilford Brimley, shoeing a horse in Crossfire Trail with Tom Selleck. Also a farrier. As was John Deere. Yes, that John Deere. The tractor dude.
Yazdani is the complete sportsman. When DT was injured in the Beat the Streets match, Yaz was one of the first guys to post an encouraging message wishing him well.
Just like the Russians. The most lovely of people, just sh&tty governments.
Shoulders are the absolute worst regarding sleep. The only thing worse is sciatica.
Dake has to be among the best ever at the senior level to have not won Olympic Gold.
Is there anything that Nolf can learn from how Takatani attacked Dake? I’m still just dumbfounded that someone put up 20 on Dake. Masterful performance from Takatani
Definitely hurts him in the legacy department. All of his contemporaries (JB, DT, Snyder) have an Olympic gold. If he would’ve won gold here his resume would’ve been complete and put him near the top of the USA goat debate (behind JB, Bruce, and Smith for me but equal to DT and Snyder). This absolutely hurts and drops him behind those guys for sure. If Snyder can win another gold here he still has a great chance to be the goat by the time he’s done especially because he talks about competing for many more years
Hey Nerfstate. I've never posted a pic before and noticed you've done it for other folks in the past. I just emailed you the pic. Got your address from the cooking thread. Would you post it for all to see?
Sure thing! Including a screenshot of Sarah and her Nittany Lion training partner for good measure.
Sullivan County getting blown out below the Hillsgrove Hotel on the Sock.
Late to the party. Grounded rule is horse shit. Seems to be the complete opposite of freestyle focus on action. Not trying to stay in, not trying to get to feet. F that.
I was at a fundraiser with Luke last night. He’s PSU’s next big star. He has the “It” factor that you can’t articulate. He’s a special kid.
Completely agree. Him and Duke are going to be stars. I’m so excited to watch them in about a month at U20’s
Here are the scheduled matches tomorrow:
65kg MFS - Round of 16 - Zain Allen Retherford VS Rahman Mousa Amouzadkhali (IRI)
97kg MFS - Round of 16 - Kyle Fredrick Snyder VS Awusayiman Habila (CHN)
76kg WFS - Round of 16 - Kennedy Alexis Blades VS Catalina Axente (ROU)
74kg MFS Bronze Medal Match - Kyle Douglas Dake VS Geandry Garzon (CUB) or Khetik Tsabolob (SRB)
