Willie reported in his Crystal Ball Rankings that Bearclaw beat out Joe Lee in a recent wrestle-off
Bearclaw over J. Lee
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Was also reported by Byers last week during the opening duals.
I had a feeling this was the news @smalls103 was alluding to over the weekend. So be it. Certainly doesn't mean the spot is solidified--and we have all heard how tough Barraclough has been, and how hard he works.
Exactly, the competition is good for both wrestlers in the long run. If they're really close there will be more wrestle-offs... (especially this year with no "Open Tournaments" where each would have the opportunity to control their destiny on the mat).
I took his statement only to mean the “convincingly” part was in dispute.
I wonder if we'll see them split time/matches at the Collegiate Duals.
The problem with doing that, unfortunately, is that neither guy will get a chance to build a solid record prior to B1Gs, which leads to poor seeds at B1Gs, and then poor seeds or non-qual at NCAAs. A la Beau Bartlett.
The problem with doing that, unfortunately, is that neither guy will get a chance to build a solid record prior to B1Gs, which leads to poor seeds at B1Gs, and then poor seeds or non-qual at NCAAs. A la Beau Bartlett.
Not a bad idea but also not that much time to bump up and be a full sized 165 compared to the rest of the field
PSU has so far participated at the Clarion Open, Bearcat Open, and Journeyman Open in a year with no Open Tournaments.
Though the spot is Barraclough’s for now, I would imagine that this could be a very fluid situation that will constantly be monitored by coaches until a final determination is made next semester.
In the seventh and final wrestle off of the year, when I was a first year wrestler, I beat a state qualifier from the previous year. He was a senior and I was a sophomore. The coach suggested that I let him represent us at the regionals. I knew in my own mind that I had beaten him just because I knew how to. I also knew that he would go much further in the tournaments than I would, so I stepped aside.
I have to believe that the coaching staff will look at more than just one wrestle off to decide who finally represents Penn State at this weight class.
I have to believe that the coaching staff will look at more than just one wrestle off to decide who finally represents Penn State at this weight class.
Mineo stated Joe was a monster in the first period, and most thought the domination would continue, but the claw raged back and was unrelenting. A reversal and a turn from bottom, a couple of turns and a ride out from top.
Oddly the wrestleoff occurred outdoors. A shot from the first period.
Oddly the wrestleoff occurred outdoors. A shot from the first period.
Depends on how it happens. I have no idea how the match went, but also no reason to believe Hoosier was being dishonest. So, I figured the outcome was unlikley to be in dispute, leaving the subjective “convincingly” part in play. Nothing more for me to conclude there.
No, that's true. I am rooting for Joe, so I was curious if there's more to it.
There’s always the unwritten disclaimer of “Well, Mineo, so look around for corroboration on the details.” 😉
Joe Lee is such an airhead. Someone should tell him there's no push-out rule, and it does no good to throw an opponent out of bounds. 🧐
We go with the better guy, and hope that gets us enough points when it matters. No amount of hand wringing when we’re 3+ months out from what matters is going to change anything.
While we are at it, you have to give a huge high five to Terrell!!!
This is an accomplishment. Too few here saw this coming, and most assumed the slot was Joe's despite Terrell aqutting himself well last year.
It is a testament to the program, and hard work. I am hopeful this is an indication both wrestlers have grown as opposed to Joe having difficulty down a weight.
I look forward to to seeing the Claw display his game, hopefully tomorrow.
I suspect we will see both in various forums for the next 2 months before the die is cast.
This is an accomplishment. Too few here saw this coming, and most assumed the slot was Joe's despite Terrell aqutting himself well last year.
It is a testament to the program, and hard work. I am hopeful this is an indication both wrestlers have grown as opposed to Joe having difficulty down a weight.
I look forward to to seeing the Claw display his game, hopefully tomorrow.
I suspect we will see both in various forums for the next 2 months before the die is cast.
As a team? You're saying these Open Tournaments were part of PSU's announced schedule?
What other opens are coming up where we might see some of our guys. Keystone Classic?
Here is a list of upcoming tournaments:
WrestleStat | Remaining Tournaments
www.wrestlestat.com
Pretty sure Keystone Classic is not an Open -- the team has to be pre-registered as a full lineup, and as a competition date.
I think Joe not wrestling last week shows he's nicked up, which might explain the wrestleoff result. That being said if it's the same injury from last year, that's pretty alarming.
1 + 1 + 1 = Zero. No surprise......this guy does his research and knows his stuff
PSU participated in these Open Tournaments as s team (like they have with SS and other Tournaments in past where starter wrestles attached)??? News to me.
Really, PSU wrestled as a team in all these Open Tournaments and had a 2nd wrestler participate at 157 unattached? News to me.
It's been almost 2 years since I told you guys that Barraclough was going to be a kid to be reckoned with.
I think Willie needs to bring me on board. The plan is coming together...
I think Willie needs to bring me on board. The plan is coming together...
If Joe didn't have a brother named Nick Lee, would you feel differently about these results based on what you have seen from Joe thus far at Penn State?
Your words.....".No open tournaments this year" No asterisk. No disclaimer. But by all means......wordsmith all you want. Moving the goalposts is clearly a specialty
Oh no! Here comes the "who said what when" parade again! 😬 Don't feed it!Your words.....".No open tournaments this year" No asterisk. No disclaimer. But by all means......wordsmith all you want. Moving the goalposts is clearly a specialty
Obviously PSU fans are influenced by what Nick has done. That being said, I think it's more that Joe HAS shown flashes of his abilities but is the biggest headcase in the world.
