Any video footage of team reaction to Bo's win?
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ESPNs Off the Mat coverage was fantastic.. Highly recommend a watch..
In the espn video (http://www.espn.com/watch/player?id=3304542) when the camera focuses on Bo's family you can see Nolf pushing his way through to hug the family. He then makes his way down the stairs, flashes his creds to get past the "guard" ( 
), and you see him give Bo an elated bear hug as Bo makes his way towards his family. Cool display of team unity.
), and you see him give Bo an elated bear hug as Bo makes his way towards his family. Cool display of team unity.Yes the Nolf reaction was cool... as was seeing Mark Hall be the first to congratulate Bo. But we missed the great reactions like we got last year when Cenzo decked IMar. Even the off the mat coverage had a camera on OsU bench and not PSU’s (at least what I saw - maybe they had it on PSU bench for other finals matches).
Given the dearth of PSU interviews and the seemingly hourly interviews w Ryan, I really wonder if PSU put the word out they were not interested. I know the wrestlers are obligated to stop after semis and finals wins, but otherwise we never saw them or the coaches. I doubt that was ESPNs preference.
Given the dearth of PSU interviews and the seemingly hourly interviews w Ryan, I really wonder if PSU put the word out they were not interested. I know the wrestlers are obligated to stop after semis and finals wins, but otherwise we never saw them or the coaches. I doubt that was ESPNs preference.
Last year was scripted to be a parade of PSU failure. They had those cameras ready to show dejection, starting with VJ. They didn’t show any more team stuff after Hall’s or Bo’s match last year because it wasn’t the narrative they wanted to push. And we turned the tables on them with an amazing performance.
Just like this year the script was Snyder wins epic last match and title for OSU. Snyder, Snyder, Snyder......and we turned the tables on them with an amazing performance. Again. (For the record, I am not knocking Kyle, he doesn’t control the narrative.)
Just like this year the script was Snyder wins epic last match and title for OSU. Snyder, Snyder, Snyder......and we turned the tables on them with an amazing performance. Again. (For the record, I am not knocking Kyle, he doesn’t control the narrative.)
This is truth. ESPN was clearly hoping for a situation where a Snyder win would give tOSU the team title. The ESPN commentator mentioned Snyder (again) at the start of the 184 lb finals match. Then, most egregiously, after the 184 final, the same commentator said something like "But there is still one more champion to be determined in the 285 match." He was so hung up on the Snyder narrative that he totally blew off the 197 lb finals match. I get it was an honest mistake, but still kind of shameful.
I give ESPN a pass on wrestling coverage simply because I'm thankful they are giving our sport so much exposure. It wasn't long ago when all we got was a 1 hr highlight show at 11 PM Saturday night.
Plus, I'm not so sure ESPN's narrative was always their choice. The Snyder/Coon angle was understandable, but after that, what are they supposed to do when Cael is ducking the mike and Ryan is standing in line to get on camera.
David Taylor had an interesting comment on 'Off the Mat' coverage. When asked about PSU being the hunted; he said he didn't think we were this year ... (paraphrasing) ... 'through words and actions, Ohio State put the bulls-eye on their own backs'.
Until Bo released his pent-up emotions Saturday night, tOSU was doing all the talking. I think Bo spoke for all his teammates.
Plus, I'm not so sure ESPN's narrative was always their choice. The Snyder/Coon angle was understandable, but after that, what are they supposed to do when Cael is ducking the mike and Ryan is standing in line to get on camera.
David Taylor had an interesting comment on 'Off the Mat' coverage. When asked about PSU being the hunted; he said he didn't think we were this year ... (paraphrasing) ... 'through words and actions, Ohio State put the bulls-eye on their own backs'.
Until Bo released his pent-up emotions Saturday night, tOSU was doing all the talking. I think Bo spoke for all his teammates.
david also said that same thing during one his interviews during another round. and he was dead right
We had OSU, Maryland, Rutgers and Arizona State fans in our suite this year and very little controversy until Bo won and clinched the title for us. At that point I said now I can root for Snyder. One of the OSU guys said that PSUers would never cheer for Kyle. This POd me and I told him I was in Vegas when he won his first world championship and I can assure you when he is wearing a red, white, and blue singlet he is our Captain America too. I understand the sting of such a close loss but don't be an asshat in your disappointment.
A more calm Bo talks about his experiences, after he’s had a chance to cool down from the win.
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Bo Nickal talks about his NCAA finals victory by pin
Enjoyed the off the matt broadcast immensely.
2 things peeved me off--1, they spelled Zain's name wrong on their matchup chart at the beginning of the broadcast. You'd think by now they'd know the most dominant wrestler 3 years running freakin' name (not Rutherford). Also, Gibbons seems to think Cenzo and iMar were in OT when the pin happened last year. Nope, Cenzo was controlling the match. OK--vent complete. Happy ESPN gives us all the coverage.
2 things peeved me off--1, they spelled Zain's name wrong on their matchup chart at the beginning of the broadcast. You'd think by now they'd know the most dominant wrestler 3 years running freakin' name (not Rutherford). Also, Gibbons seems to think Cenzo and iMar were in OT when the pin happened last year. Nope, Cenzo was controlling the match. OK--vent complete. Happy ESPN gives us all the coverage.
Emotion is a powerful behavior-driver. Sitting here reading your post, and knowing you well...I'm imagining the conversation
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There was no yelling, but I was stern in my retort.Emotion is a powerful behavior-driver. Sitting here reading your post, and knowing you well...I'm imagining the conversation
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His World championship was awesome with the exception of the Iran... toot toot toot. Blah blah blah Iran kazoo.
True that Lyco...that Iranian kazoo blowing constantly when one of their guys was wrestling was driving us insane. Good thing the Crocodile Bar was nearby!!
