A philosophical parable (for NCAA seeds, the big picture, and mis/fortune)

[dmm53]

Once upon the time there was an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit. "Such bad luck," they said sympathetically.

"Perhaps," the farmer replied.

The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it three other wild horses. "What great luck!" the neighbors exclaimed.

"Perhaps," replied the old man.

The following day, his son tried to ride one of the untamed horses, was thrown, and broke his leg. The neighbors again came to offer their sympathy on his misfortune.

"Perhaps," answered the farmer.

The day after, military officials came to the village to draft young men into the army. Seeing that the son’s leg was broken, they passed him by. The neighbors congratulated the farmer on how well things had turned out.

"Perhaps," said the farmer...

 

[21Guns]

Once upon the time there was an old farmer who had worked his crops for many years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his neighbors came to visit. "Such bad luck," they said sympathetically.

"Perhaps," the farmer replied.

The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it three other wild horses. "What great luck!" the neighbors exclaimed.

"Perhaps," replied the old man.

The following day, his son tried to ride one of the untamed horses, was thrown, and broke his leg. The neighbors again came to offer their sympathy on his misfortune.

"Perhaps," answered the farmer.

The day after, military officials came to the village to draft young men into the army. Seeing that the son’s leg was broken, they passed him by. The neighbors congratulated the farmer on how well things had turned out.

"Perhaps," said the farmer...

Then Bo Jordan, Myles Martin, Kollin Moore, and Snyder came out and scored a bunch of bonus points, and the whole story became moot.

 

[Lion-around]

Then Bo Jordan, Myles Martin, Kollin Moore, and Snyder came out and scored a bunch of bonus points, and the whole story became moot.

So Guns has already thrown in the towel regarding a team championship; now get ready for his Ohio State incredible, fantastic, unbelievable weightlifting program rant.

 

[yekrut321]

Then Bo Jordan, Myles Martin, Kollin Moore, and Snyder came out and scored a bunch of bonus points, and the whole story became moot.

Perhaps

 

[21Guns]

Perhaps

No perhaps about it, with respect to Jordan, Moore, and Snyder. Perhaps only applies to Martin, who needs to beat Brooks.

 

[yekrut321]

No perhaps about it, with respect to Jordan, Moore, and Snyder. Perhaps only applies to Martin, who needs to beat Brooks.

Perhaps

 

[21Guns]

Perhaps

Perhaps a bomb will drop on the mat during three of Ok State's matches, rendering all three pointless. Yeah, that's the ticket.

 

[Cali_Nittany]

Once upon the time there was an old farmer who had worked his crops for 8 years. One day his horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, his 8 neighbors came to visit. "Such bad luck," they said sympathetically.

"Perhaps," the farmer replied.

The next morning the horse returned, bringing with it seven other wild horses for a total of 8 horses. "What great luck!" the neighbors exclaimed.

"Perhaps," replied the old man.

8 days later, his son tried to ride one of the untamed horses, was thrown, and broke his leg in 8 places. The 8 neighbors again came to offer their sympathy on his misfortune.

"Perhaps," answered the farmer.

The day after, 8 military officials came to the village to draft young men into the army. Seeing that the son’s leg was broken, they passed him by. The 8 neighbors congratulated the farmer on how well things had turned out.

"Perhaps," said the farmer...

FIFY

 

[CowboyUp61]

So Guns has already thrown in the towel regarding a team championship; now get ready for his Ohio State incredible, fantastic, unbelievable weightlifting program rant.

I think he is really an Ohio State fan.

 

[James P. Whitters III]

Then Bo Jordan, Myles Martin, Kollin Moore, and Snyder came out and scored a bunch of bonus points, and the whole story became moot.

But with the huge upset of Nato losing twice and The other Jordan missing weight the Buckeyes struggled to put up enough points against the mighty Lions who landed five in the finals. Back to back semi final pins at 149 and 157 ignited the charge. We can all make up stories. Negative Nancy never knows.

 

[21Guns]

But with the huge upset of Nato losing twice and The other Jordan missing weight the Buckeyes struggled to put up enough points against the mighty Lions who landed five in the finals. Back to back semi final pins at 149 and 157 ignited the charge. We can all make up stories. Negative Nancy never knows.

Nato losing twice

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

 

[Hedonist1]

I'd pull for Iowa over both OSUs - no question. I like the tOSU wrestlers but not their coach or fan base. Maybe VA Tech can do it as long as not at the expense of PSU wrestlers.

 

[21Guns]

There is nothing wrong with the 4th place trophy, which is what we'll get.

 

[CowboyUp61]

But with the huge upset of Nato losing twice and The other Jordan missing weight the Buckeyes struggled to put up enough points against the mighty Lions who landed five in the finals. Back to back semi final pins at 149 and 157 ignited the charge. We can all make up stories. Negative Nancy never knows.

Had they been lifting too much and put on too much muscle to make weight? And NaTo was so musclebound he lost his flexibility, so just rolled over when trying to use his "tire them out from bottom" strategy?

 

[James P. Whitters III]

Had they been lifting too much and put on too much muscle to make weight? And NaTo was so musclebound he lost his flexibility, so just rolled over when trying to use his "tire them out from bottom" strategy?

J'Den Cox lost twice a couple of years ago, so NATO getting beat by Clark then hanging his head and losing another match later would not be shocking. The biggest surprise to me would be no surprises. I won't be shocked if a #1 seed loses not one but two matches in this tournament.

 

[Lion-around]

There is nothing wrong with the 4th place trophy, which is what we'll get.

Guns, back from the edge, stay cool. You are beyond delusional.

 

[CowboyUp61]

Guns, back from the edge, stay cool. You are beyond delusional.

No he's not. He just has an opinion. A STRONG opinion. And a LOT of free time....

 

[21Guns]

No he's not. He just has an opinion. A STRONG opinion. And a LOT of free time....

Keep your stalking and your attacks off the board. Again, nobody wants to hear it.

 

[21Guns]

Had they been lifting too much and put on too much muscle to make weight? And NaTo was so musclebound he lost his flexibility, so just rolled over when trying to use his "tire them out from bottom" strategy?

Again no "Likes" here. KEEP YOUR STALKING OFF THE BOARD, FREAK.

 

[CowboyUp61]

Keep your stalking and your attacks off the board. Again, nobody wants to hear it.

Attack? Heck, I just argued you weren't delusional! I know it is a tough argument, but geez....

 

[CowboyUp61]

Again no "Likes" here. KEEP YOUR STALKING OFF THE BOARD, FREAK.

now, now. I can have an opinion too. Seems like these are some of the themes of your previous posts, which I decided to read today.

 

[Cali_Nittany]

I think he is really an Ohio State fan.

Nope, he is now an Iowa fan. From HR:

Well, this is what it took for us to lose, so, go get it Hawks. There are scenarios in which Iowa can win this thing now. Get it done!

Or maybe he is just being a clown:

 

[CowboyUp61]

Nope, he is now an Iowa fan. From HR:



Or maybe he is just being a clown:

they needed another fan after Turk defected to the Bucknuts. And, they are really glad to have him!