2025 NCAA's - Match/PBP/discussions (merged)
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Such an articulate and thoughtful young man. He will make a great coach one day if he chooses to go down that path. I loved this: "People want to see people scrap. They want to see people fight. But if it's like 1-1 and we're just gonna' stand there, that kind of really just wants to make me puke. I don't want to watch that." : )
I can understand why you feel that way and I sure hope you are wrong. I like to think that the NCAA is above arranging for fixed athletic contests just to boost the number of spectators, but with all the corruption currently being exposed in our country, I suppose just about anything is possible.
I agree. After the 1st TD he thought it was wrapped up, seemingly
@NittanyLion84 time to add 2025 to your signature line!
I’d love to sit down and chat with MM to hear his thoughts on different topics. He’s a different breed of wrestler all the way around. We need more just like him.
I only listened for a few seconds before I muted the TV. I prefer more nuance and articulate presentation of the action on the mat. I also hate to listen to people scream over each other.
Very true. For example, you can't find any of the finals matches from former Penn State greats like Jeff Prescott, Abe, or Scott Lynch. It's a real shame!
My two cents: the pre-match stuff was contrived, hyping the bout for tv. The bout itself was not.
A friend of mine has direct connection to OU. Buchanan was originally offered $350K and turned it down. When the offer was upped to $500K, he was going to turn that down as well. At that point, Teyon Ware stepped in and let him know there would be no hard feelings.
I come from a time where there were three places. Gold, Silver, Bronze. Everybody else was not a placer. Time to get rid the the ridiculous 4th place finish and let Iowa out of their misery.
When I was in college, the only TV coverage was by ABC and it would usually be a few weeks before they would show bits and pieces on their Wide World of Sports series. The only time I remember them showing an entire match from start to finish was when Owings beat Gable. That video is posted on YouTube.
They should go to Hidlay for the sideline stuff. Kessenich's schtick is old news now. Rock is supposed to be the Gene Steratore in there and mostly wrong about calls and he's yesrs out of the game and none of us knew him from before.
BTW, it should be noted that the first 5X NCAA champion came from Penn State AND he is a home grown PA native. As it should be, I might add. 🤔
How ironic that Gable was humbled by Cassar going for his 1st Natty, then humbled by Hendrickson going for # 3. Karma for sure! Loved Wyatt's referring to David vs Goliath. It truly was!
If Spencer and Gable can share it, why not Carter and Wyatt?
More like Mr. Jock Itch. 🤮
That was my favorite part of the entire tournament. All the guys who had their title dreams broken fought back in the consis. And scored tons of bonus along the way. 8 of the 9 who wrestled on Saturday ended their year with a win.
I thought we were going to see a rumble between, initially, Marinelli (sitting just to the left of Carter in that pic) and Carter. They were both coaching from that corner. Marinelli yelled something directly behind Carter and Carter gave him the "get the f*** away from me" look. Then Mitch showed up. Then Kennedy. Then Levi. Then Teemer and the little dude who acts like the Hawkeye hype man at their duals. Was kind of funny, actually. Thought it could turn into a full fledged turf war! If I could post a video, I recorded some of it while watching the match!Starocci and MM trolled Ferrari by standing right in front of him during the 197 final.
Also, @amattaro, looks like you had some good seats! ;-)
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Haha yeah, I saw Carter look back and give that “sit the f down, boy” look to Marinelli.
Seats were great. Tell Mason I said thanks!!!
To Thursday’s sessions I wore my NLWC sweatshirt. The team went 20-0. On Friday, I wore my Penn State Wrestling sweatshirt and we suffered a few tough losses. On Saturday I reverted to my NLWC sweatshirt and the team’s good fortune returned. Now I’m not saying the team’s results were a direct result of my wardrobe choices but I’m now going to wear that NLWC every time the team wrestles. Not that they need my help, but I’m not one who wants to leave things to chance.
With some time to reflect, the kids were firing on all cylinders for the whole tourney excepting Friday morning.
I can only think too much food after Thursday a.m. weigh-ins resulted in some cut problems late Thursday night?
Luke clearly was NC caliber and just missed. The one match that seemed to defy explanation was Kasak completely gassing by the second period Friday morning. So uncharacteristic. Having 4 champs with LL and Kasak would have been perfection, but we were nearly there.
Has anyone heard an interview with any focused questions on the uncharacteristic Friday morning? No doubt Cael will assess and make a small adjustment, otherwise we get an "A" for the weekend, what a finish!
I can only think too much food after Thursday a.m. weigh-ins resulted in some cut problems late Thursday night?
Luke clearly was NC caliber and just missed. The one match that seemed to defy explanation was Kasak completely gassing by the second period Friday morning. So uncharacteristic. Having 4 champs with LL and Kasak would have been perfection, but we were nearly there.
Has anyone heard an interview with any focused questions on the uncharacteristic Friday morning? No doubt Cael will assess and make a small adjustment, otherwise we get an "A" for the weekend, what a finish!
Nittany Lion Wrestling Club on Instagram: "Moments after clinching the NCAA Team Championship and setting up Carter and Mitchell to break the all-time team point record. These guys went 17-1 on the backside and earned 7 bonus point wins in the fina
2,466 likes, 7 comments - nittanylionwc on March 23, 2025: "Moments after clinching the NCAA Team Championship and setting up Carter and Mitchell to break the all-time team point record. These guys went 17-1 on the backside and earned 7 bonus point wins in the final round. Warriors...
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2 things stuck out to me:Nittany Lion Wrestling Club on Instagram: "Moments after clinching the NCAA Team Championship and setting up Carter and Mitchell to break the all-time team point record. These guys went 17-1 on the backside and earned 7 bonus point wins in the fina
2,466 likes, 7 comments - nittanylionwc on March 23, 2025: "Moments after clinching the NCAA Team Championship and setting up Carter and Mitchell to break the all-time team point record. These guys went 17-1 on the backside and earned 7 bonus point wins in the final round. Warriors...
1. I'd love to know what spread was on the table in the back.
2. My college dorm room thought that locker room was cramped. (And understandably, given the logistics of this tournament.) For whatever talk of investing in facilities at various programs -- and obviously you want good facilities for year-round training -- when everything is on the line, that's the facility they get.
That conversation......
DT - Hey Cody, what do you say you and that brother of yours retire so I can win one of them Team Trophies. And take that Casey guy with you.
Cody - David, the closest you'll get to That trophy was when you held it wearing a blue and white singlet. The Athletics Media Department has pictures of you holding one if you want me to send you one. Give me your address and Gilmans while your at it. I owe him a Christmas card and he left no forwarding address. Also David, you make $1,000,000 and although you're in the 37% tax bracket you can afford new shoes.
PS That coaches chair that some thought you had in Rec Hall, Nick Lee had it upholstered and the new drapes in his office are modest but cool. Congratulations on being the new king of Midwest wrestling.
Cael's record in the NCAA semis plummeted all the way down to 82.2% (60-13). FIUR CARL !!!!
Record in the finals is now 65.0% (39-21).
Record in the finals is now 65.0% (39-21).
Wells Fargo arena is pretty tight relative to similar-sized venues and that includes the tunnels. Given the tournament structure and size and tight schedule, I'm not sure how much better it could be done, and these spaces were in line with past years in other arenas. Other teams had appropriately smaller spaces. The spaces were typically occupied by an air mattress or two, each team separated by curtains. There are warmup spaces set aside as well, and they occupy as much space as the "locker rooms."
BTW - what happened to Iowa State? They really dropped off the radar. After last year's 4th place finish, I thought they were gradually making a comeback but they dropped to #27 this year and I don't think they had any AA's. Hopefully this is just one down year for them.
One other interesting tidbit. Take a look at the team picture on the PSU Wrestling page. Is that Ono standing next to Josh Barr wearing the PSU National Champions tee shirt?
That is team member Sean Wang.
a few more questions about 4 or 5 times a guy would get a TD and the ref would call time or stalemate what's up with that> and more than a few times guys on top were clearly riding and still on the mat and the refs would call out of bounds!!
Penn State Wrestling Earns 13th National Title, with Jeff Byers
In matches other than ours as well. I’m not clear why the action was stopped.
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