Aaron Brooks at Dmitriev Memorial in Yakutsk this weekend

[PSU Mike]

before the injury he looked great with a variety of attacks and reattacks

hope he gets well soon

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Damn, no!

 

[NittPicker]

I only know Yakutsk from Risk.

Yakutsk was always a pain since it was hard to capture without also having Mongolia, Siberia, and everything east to wall off northeast Asia. That's coming from the east where you can chip away at it by heavily fortifying Kamchatka for an Asian toehold. It always seemed a lot tougher coming from the west. Napoleon would attest to that.

I know it's just a board game but it's funny how inaccurate that world map is.

 

[dunkej01]

Yakutsk was always a pain since it was hard to capture without also having Mongolia, Siberia, and everything east to wall off northeast Asia. That's coming from the east where you can chip away at it by heavily fortifying Kamchatka for an Asian toehold. It always seemed a lot tougher coming from the west. Napoleon would attest to that.

I know it's just a board game but it's funny how inaccurate that world map is.

seems fair for a nittpicker

 

[Cowbell Man]

Yakutsk was always a pain since it was hard to capture without also having Mongolia, Siberia, and everything east to wall off northeast Asia. That's coming from the east where you can chip away at it by heavily fortifying Kamchatka for an Asian toehold. It always seemed a lot tougher coming from the west. Napoleon would attest to that.

I know it's just a board game but it's funny how inaccurate that world map is.

Napoleon wasn’t the only one. Lol.

 

[Johnbrooks]

Yes, Aaron is tonight 8pm EST. Which is Saturday in Russia

 

[Chickenman Testa]

Yes, Aaron is tonight 8pm EST. Which is Saturday in Russia

I’d tell him to relax and Stay Frosty, but given its Siberia, stay toasty

 

[dmm53]

ROMAN DMITRIEV MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL
At Yakutsk, Russia,

Group 1 U.S. men’s freestyle performances

57 kg/125.5 lbs. – Julian Tagg, Mayfield Heights, Ohio (EAP)
WIN Artur Chebodaev of Russia, 6-6
LOSS TBA (Russia), tech. fall 13-2
Not eligible for repechage

74 kg/163 lbs. – DJ Shannon, East St. Louis, Mo. (EAP)
WIN TBA (Russia), 6-4
LOSS Bat-Erdene Byambasuren (Mongolia), 9-6
Qualifies for repechage – opponent TBA

97 kg/213 lbs. - Daniel (Greg) Kerkvliet, Inver Grove Heights, Minn. (Titan Mercury WC/EAP)
WIN Andrey Abonov (Russia), tech. fall 10-0
LOSS Adam Beterbiev (Russia), inj. dft 1st period

 

[dmm53]

U.S. men’s freestyle first-round draws

61 kg/134 lbs. – Job Greenwood, Livermore, Colo. (EAP)
Vs. Valter Vladimirov (Russia)

61 kg/134 lbs. – Gabriel Tagg, Mayfield Heights, Ohio (EAP)
Vs. Nikita Makarov (Russia)

79 kg/174 lbs - Aaron Brooks, Hagerstown, Md. (Titan Mercury WC/EAP)
Vs. Abubakr Abakarov (Azerbaijan), 2018 Junior World silver medalist

2017 Cadet World champion and 2018 Junior World silver medalist Aaron Brooks (Hagerstown, Md./Titan Mercury WC/EAP) is entered at 79 kg/174 lbs., a weight class with 13 entries. Brooks is slated to open up against 2018 Junior World silver medalist Abubakr Abakarov of Azerbaijan. Abakarov fell in the 2018 Junior World finals to Mehki Lewis of the USA at 74 kg.

The USA has a pair of entries at 61 kg/134 lbs., Job Greenwood (Livermore, Colo./EAP) and Gabriel Tagg (Mayfield Heights, Ohio/EAP). Greenwood has drawn Valter Vladimirov of Russia and Tagg will face Nikita Makarov of Russia.

Yakutsk is 14 hours ahead of the U.S. Eastern time zone. The Roman Dmitriev Memorial is being held in the same arena which will host the 2019 Freestyle World Cup next weekend.

National Freestyle Developmental Coach Kevin Jackson is posting tweets from Yakutsk, which fans can follow @CoachKJ__

The Russian Wrestling Federation, through its wrestrus.ru website, will provide streams from the event. Click here for webstream

 

[Dogwelder]

Accolades, “Abubakr Abakarov of Azerbaijan”! An Amazing All-AAA Alliteration Achievement!

 

[Used2BEerie]

Event is on, right now 57kg and 61kg.

 

[WideWorld]

Greenwood with the 2nd period fall

 

[WideWorld]

Tagg (USA) 12-0

 

[LemonPie]

All these dudes look 15 years old

 

[Used2BEerie]

Wrestling 79kg on mat A.

 

[WideWorld]

Brooks falls 10-0 1st period

 

[psugrad85]

That was quick, Aaron goes down 10-0.

 

[LemonPie]

Wow, never thought I'd see that. Teched in the first by AZE Abakarov. UWW database says JR runnerup (74kg) and Senior World 8th.

 

[Chickenman Testa]

Wow, never thought I'd see that. Teched in the first by AZE Abakarov. UWW database says JR runnerup (74kg) and Senior World 8th.

That guy’s looks were deceiving. Aaron looked bigger but that guy powered through some positions.

Funny comments early from KJ about the officiating.

 

[psumacw]

that's one of those matches where freestyle rules make it look real bad. 4 points from two takedowns and 6 from quick exposures. looked like the AZE's length was a problem for AB. hopefully he gets pulled into repechage and gets more than just the one match.

 

[Johnbrooks]

This trip is a learning experience for these guys. I think if he had to do it again he would go 86 kg plus 2 kg and be small, but not have to cut weight since they arrived Thursday. I’m no expert, but these are good lessons to learn now. Hopefully he does get pulled back in. We appreciate the support.

 

[Ski]

This trip is a learning experience for these guys. I think if he had to do it again he would go 86 kg plus 2 kg and be small, but not have to cut weight since they arrived Thursday. I’m no expert, but these are good lessons to learn now. Hopefully he does get pulled back in. We appreciate the support.

Thank you so much for your participation on this board. It is pretty obvious where Aaron gets his class from. I am so looking forward to seeing him perform for the next 4 (or 5) years at PSU and beyond internationally.

 

[dmm53]

1. Kevin Jackson‏@CoachKJ__ 3h3 hours ago
   With Gabe’s loss Job is eliminated from the tournament. Gabe will wrestle for Bronze tomorrow night.
   
2. 
   Kevin Jackson‏@CoachKJ__ 3h3 hours ago
   Gabe Tagg will wrestle for Bronze after semi final loss.
   
3. 
   Kevin Jackson‏@CoachKJ__ 4h4 hours ago
   With AZE loss in semi Aaron Brooks has been eliminated from the tournament.
   
4. 
   Kevin Jackson‏@CoachKJ__ 4h4 hours ago
   Gabe Tagg advances to semi final with first period fall over RUS. Down 0-4 he stayed composed and went to work!
   
5. 
   Kevin Jackson‏@CoachKJ__ 5h5 hours ago
   DJ Shannon will wrestle for Bronze tonight!
   
   
6. 
   Kevin Jackson‏@CoachKJ__ 5h5 hours ago
   Gabe Tagg wins 7-5 vs Job Greenwood.
   
   
7. 
   Kevin Jackson‏@CoachKJ__ 6h6 hours ago
   Gabe Tagg won by fall vs Rus, Job Greenwood won by fall vs MGL. They will wrestle each other in second round
   
   
   
   

 

[lionlover]

I was just in a race last weekend at Sugarbush where I had one ski, one snowshoe and a broom. Sounds similar.

Do you have any pics with that broom stuck up your a$$ that you'd like to share with us? Then again, maybe not...

 

[Cowbell Man]

Do you have any pics with that broom stuck up your a$$ that you'd like to share with us? Then again, maybe not...

Nah. I was holding the broom, it was one of those old wicker type snowshoes stuck up there and I looked like a beaver. Lol

 

[Dogwelder]

I was just in a race last weekend at Sugarbush where I had one ski, one snowshoe and a broom. Sounds similar.

In case that is also similar to one cup and two girls, don’t click on the link!