Brady Berge

[Larryrise]

Congratulations on a great tournament albeit the injury. Brady was heading for high podium I think if not for the leg. Hopefully a solid recovery...also, could Brady be one of the guys who might benefit from moving up a weight next year? Perhaps Brady moves up, and Barraclaugh also moves up? We will see...

 

[GogglesPaizano]

Anything definitive on the injury? ACL? With the injury, the tourney was a real bummer for him and us, this was the best he had looked, and had a real shot at top 4

 

[manmythlegend1]

Congratulations on a great tournament albeit the injury. Brady was heading for high podium I think if not for the leg. Hopefully a solid recovery...also, could Brady be one of the guys who might benefit from moving up a weight next year? Perhaps Brady moves up, and Barraclaugh also moves up? We will see...

Was very happy to see Berge Wrestle so well, its ashame bad luck got him again. Personally I do not see Berge moving up to 165. I could be wrong, but i would bet against moving up.

 

[Random4598375]

Congratulations on a great tournament albeit the injury. Brady was heading for high podium I think if not for the leg. Hopefully a solid recovery...also, could Brady be one of the guys who might benefit from moving up a weight next year? Perhaps Brady moves up, and Barraclaugh also moves up? We will see...

I doubt it. He already moved up once, and he looked great at 157 this year.

 

[Larryrise]

I think he could have gotten as high as 3rd or 4th. He was almost there...

 

[Ian]

JMHO but I’ll be shocked if Berge is ready next year. That sure looked like a bad one. It’s JLee, Facundo, or a transfer at 165 next year and supposedly Facundo is looking at greyshirting. At 157 it’s Barraclaugh or Boone.

 

[Larryrise]

JMHO but I’ll be shocked if Berge is ready next year. That sure looked like a bad one. It’s JLee, Facundo, or a transfer at 165 next year and supposedly Facundo is looking at greyshirting. At 157 it’s Barraclaugh or Boone.

Hold on a second....so Spencer Lee can wrestle with no knees, wait until May, get surgery on BOTH knees, then come back and wrestle, while Brady Berge will simply be unable to wrestle on a leg injury that has not been called an acl? Smh...not sure I can make the same leap as you are making.

 

[Lion8286]

Hold on a second....so Spencer Lee can wrestle with no knees, wait until May, get surgery on BOTH knees, then come back and wrestle, while Brady Berge will simply be unable to wrestle on a leg injury that has not been called an acl? Smh...not sure I can make the same leap as you are making.

I would recommend taking Ian’s opinions with a grain of salt.

 

[Junglekitty]

First and foremost, I wish nothing but the best for Brady. The knee brace he had on in the photo is definitely a sign of a significant tear, either ACL or MCL. Hopefully he gets healthy.

IMO, I think he will be stepping away from wrestling. The kid has given everything he's had to this sport, in multiple disciplines and has been very successful, he just can't seem to make it a full season without an injury. With the recent concussion, and now possible ( probable ) knee surgery. He may be thinking about his body down the road rather than next years wrestling season.

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching him wrestle. When he was on and healthy, he was extremely tough to beat. I hope I'm wrong in this prediction, but if that was the last time I watching Brady in the blue and white, it was a pleasure. Whatever he chooses, I wish him nothing but a HEALTHY best.

 

[Larryrise]

First and foremost, I wish nothing but the best for Brady. The knee brace he had on in the photo is definitely a sign of a significant tear, either ACL or MCL. Hopefully he gets healthy.

IMO, I think he will be stepping away from wrestling. The kid has given everything he's had to this sport, in multiple disciplines and has been very successful, he just can't seem to make it a full season without an injury. With the recent concussion, and now possible ( probable ) knee surgery. He may be thinking about his body down the road rather than next years wrestling season.

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching him wrestle. When he was on and healthy, he was extremely tough to beat. I hope I'm wrong in this prediction, but if that was the last time I watching Brady in the blue and white, it was a pleasure. Whatever he chooses, I wish him nothing but a HEALTHY best.

Again, how can Spencer Lee have surgery on two legs and come back, while Brady Berge needs to "step away" from wrestling with just one? And...there is no proof available that he even needs surgery right now? I'll wait for Coach rather than pronounce his career over, thank you very much

 

[STAND with PRIDE]

Again, how can Spencer Lee have surgery on two legs and come back, while Brady Berge needs to "step away" from wrestling with just one? And...there is no proof available that he even needs surgery right now? I'll wait for Coach rather than pronounce his career over, thank you very much

Wait for coach?? Dont hold your breath.

 

[Lyons212]

I think it very premature for determining the extent of Berge's injury based upon the leg brace he is wearing.

 

[Junglekitty]

Again, how can Spencer Lee have surgery on two legs and come back, while Brady Berge needs to "step away" from wrestling with just one? And...there is no proof available that he even needs surgery right now? I'll wait for Coach rather than pronounce his career over, thank you very much

Not sure what you're thanking me for, but you're welcome. You quoted me, so you should know that I didn't say he needs to step away. I said I think he will step away. Lingering injuries can be mentally draining. Just within the last 2 years, he's had a serious concussion that put him in the hospital, (and if I recall correctly another less severe one a few months later), and now a major knee injury that, if its a tear, will require surgery. I don't know what his academic status is, but I believe he's close to graduating. Something tells me he may be ready to step away from the college scene. Maybe he'll stay on the mat to chase olympic aspirations. Remember when Cassar decided it was time to focus on freestyle after his last shoulder injury? Or as I already mentioned Kaid Brock and Austin Gomez? Yes, Spencer may, and probably comes back. Not everyone wants to do that.

 

[PSUbluTX]

IMO, I think he will be stepping away from wrestling. The kid has given everything he's had to this sport, in multiple disciplines and has been very successful, he just can't seem to make it a full season without an injury. With the recent concussion, and now possible ( probable ) knee surgery. He may be thinking about his body down the road rather than next years wrestling season.

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching him wrestle. When he was on and healthy, he was extremely tough to beat. I hope I'm wrong in this prediction, but if that was the last time I watching Brady in the blue and white, it was a pleasure. Whatever he chooses, I wish him nothing but a HEALTHY best.

I have a similar feeling about Brady and appreciate the graceful way you articulated it. My concern is focused more on his concussion danger than his leg/knee injury, whatever that turns out to be.

Once you've had one concussion there's a greater danger of suffering another. I saw Brady take quite a few blows to the head during the past couple of tourneys, catching my breath each time. I was even bracing myself to hear that he would be held out of nationals due to some jarring shots to the head he incurred at the B1G tourney. Thankfully that wasn't the case and he looked really good last week until the injury.

But I can't help but think that those closest to Brady may be adding up the danger of concussion and recurring injuries and encouraging him to step away. Needless to say, I wish him the best of health and success as he chases his dreams, wherever that journey leads.

 

[Larryrise]

Again, I will wait for the "step away" announcement and choose to believe Brady comes back next year to become an All American. Different strokes...

 

[Chickenman Testa]

Hold on a second....so Spencer Lee can wrestle with no knees, wait until May, get surgery on BOTH knees, then come back and wrestle, while Brady Berge will simply be unable to wrestle on a leg injury that has not been called an acl? Smh...not sure I can make the same leap as you are making.

I was just going to say the same thing before proceeding down the thread - exactly!

 

[Chickenman Testa]

Again, I will wait for the "step away" announcement and choose to believe Brady comes back next year to become an All American. Different strokes...

Yeah, he certainly seemed to enjoy being part of the team while watching the finals. Can’t see why a fluke knee injury all of a sudden has him tossing the rest of his eligibility.

 

[Cowbell Man]

First and foremost, I wish nothing but the best for Brady. The knee brace he had on in the photo is definitely a sign of a significant tear, either ACL or MCL.

That doesn’t even make sense. The brace is definitely a sign of a significant tear? The only think it’s a sign of is Dan Monthley decided to have him keep it stable.
I’m not saying it isn’t....but there is nothing definitive in that brace.

 

[Larryrise]

I was just going to say the same thing before proceeding down the thread - exactly!

Thank

That doesn’t even make sense. The brace is definitely a sign of a significant tear? The only think it’s a sign of is Dan Monthley decided to have him keep it stable.
I’m not saying it isn’t....but there is nothing definitive in that brace.

Come on Cowbell...as we all know it's a definite sign that Brady should step away from wrestling. After all, message board doctors have already made the determination. Of course it's OK for
Spencer though, because he needs 2 surgeries instead of just one lol

 

[pawrestlersintn]

Thank
Come on Cowbell...as we all know it's a definite sign that Brady should step away from wrestling. After all, message board doctors have already made the determination. Of course it's OK for
Spencer though, because he needs 2 surgeries instead of just one lol

If they do both surgeries on Spencer in the same day, maybe that only counts as one, especially if done at the same time by two different doctors.

 

[Junglekitty]

Thank
Come on Cowbell...as we all know it's a definite sign that Brady should step away from wrestling. After all, message board doctors have already made the determination. Of course it's OK for
Spencer though, because he needs 2 surgeries instead of just one lol

And here we go, a typical keyboard warrior that can have their opinion, but anyone whose opinion differs is wrong. No need in continuing this discussion with you, you're going to wait until Cael announces Brady's injury and plans for next year. You know, since he's always so forthcoming with that information.

 

[Random4598375]

I doubt he steps away completely because of a knee injury, but we'll see, I guess. If it were another concussion, then I would be more inclined to agree, but he didn't have any issue I'm aware of with the head injuries this year. Depending on what the extent of the injury is and whether it requires surgery, he may not be 100% at the start of the year, but he should be at the end.

 

[ClarencButthorn]

And here we go, a typical keyboard warrior that can have their opinion, but anyone whose opinion differs is wrong. No need in continuing this discussion with you, you're going to wait until Cael announces Brady's injury and plans for next year. You know, since he's always so forthcoming with that information.

Then say its your opinion instead of stating it as fact and you wouldn't look so stupid.

 

[Junglekitty]

First and foremost, I wish nothing but the best for Brady. The knee brace he had on in the photo is definitely a sign of a significant tear, either ACL or MCL. Hopefully he gets healthy.

IMO, I think he will be stepping away from wrestling. The kid has given everything he's had to this sport, in multiple disciplines and has been very successful, he just can't seem to make it a full season without an injury. With the recent concussion, and now possible ( probable ) knee surgery. He may be thinking about his body down the road rather than next years wrestling season.

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching him wrestle. When he was on and healthy, he was extremely tough to beat. I hope I'm wrong in this prediction, but if that was the last time I watching Brady in the blue and white, it was a pleasure. Whatever he chooses, I wish him nothing but a HEALTHY best.

Since you apparently didn't read my post, notice the first 3 letters of the second paragraph that I have made bold? Now what were you saying about looking stupid?

 

[NittanyChris]

I really hope that he has the opportunity to come back and wrestle a full season with good health. Kid had a fantastic ankle pick when he unleashed it.

 

[seeyajohn]

This is a bit of an aside. But a recent FRL had a therapist on who said that wrestlers can choose to not have surgery for a torn or ruptured ACL. Apparently, unlike a football or basketball player, who needs to stop and cut back, wrestlers can sometimes continue without surgery depending on the level of pain. In addition to Spencer Lee, he mentioned Yanni Diakomihalis and Greg Kerkvliet.

 

[Cowbell Man]

And here we go, a typical keyboard warrior that can have their opinion, but anyone whose opinion differs is wrong. No need in continuing this discussion with you, you're going to wait until Cael announces Brady's injury and plans for next year. You know, since he's always so forthcoming with that information.

You stated it was definitely a sign of a serious tear of an MCL or ACL.

Not only isn’t it, but there is also a PCL and a patella hiding in there. Perhaps a crack of a tibia near the joint. Maybe it’s just a sprain. Maybe....it’s not much of anything. Maybe it is.

But you made a statement of fact that even an orthopedic surgeon couldn’t make from the picture.

 

[Junglekitty]

You stated it was definitely a sign of a serious tear of an MCL or ACL.

Not only isn’t it, but there is also a PCL and a patella hiding in there. Perhaps a crack of a tibia near the joint. Maybe it’s just a sprain. Maybe....it’s not much of anything. Maybe it is.

But you made a statement of fact that even an orthopedic surgeon couldn’t make from the picture.

Ill stand by my statement until Cael says otherwise....

But seriously, I'll stand by my statement, I have no problem with it at all. It is my belief that he has a tear, either MCL or ACL. Whether I am proven right or wrong it really doesn't matter to me or this board. Im not worried about my "rep" or if people believe me when I say I have info. Thats the beauty of the board, a place for discussion, and my statement won't differ until an official statement is stating it is a different injury.

 

[Cowbell Man]

Ill stand by my statement until Cael says otherwise....

But seriously, I'll stand by my statement, I have no problem with it at all. It is my belief that he has a tear, either MCL or ACL. Whether I am proven right or wrong it really doesn't matter to me or this board. Im not worried about my "rep" or if people believe me when I say I have info. Thats the beauty of the board, a place for discussion, and my statement won't differ until an official statement is stating it is a different injury.

No problem. And what you just posted is completely different than what you posted earlier. Your belief is your belief and seems like everyone is good with that. Maybe you didn’t intend to push it as fact in the first instance but it came off as such, and that kind of push is how rumors fly faster than the speed of sound.

Incidentally, a pencil eraser diameter tear of a meniscus can cause a person to buckle just in the manner Brady did during the match. You could also be right.

 

[Still in State College]

Probably the best thing to do if you are dying to know is follow Brady Berge on social media and be the weird old guy stocking a college kid.

 

[Reslo]

Probably the best thing to do if you are dying to know is follow Brady Berge on social media and be the weird old guy stocking a college kid.

I think you mean ‘stalking’, but your choice of spelling also works in an equally horrifying way.

 

[Still in State College]

I think you mean ‘stalking’, but your choice of spelling also works in an equally horrifying way.

Too fast on the typing. but yes. The point stands that you are more likely to get info there than from the program.

 

[SRATH]

I hope Brady is back at 157 next year, he was wrestling great. I tore my acl and it felt like I had been shot in the leg.

 

[James P. Whitters III]

God speed Brady! Can't wait to watch him overcome another obstacle on his way up the podium. He was wrestling fantastically prior to the injury.

 

[Cali_Nittany]

First and foremost, I wish nothing but the best for Brady. The knee brace he had on in the photo is definitely a sign of a significant tear, either ACL or MCL. Hopefully he gets healthy.

IMO, I think he will be stepping away from wrestling. The kid has given everything he's had to this sport, in multiple disciplines and has been very successful, he just can't seem to make it a full season without an injury. With the recent concussion, and now possible ( probable ) knee surgery. He may be thinking about his body down the road rather than next years wrestling season.

I have thoroughly enjoyed watching him wrestle. When he was on and healthy, he was extremely tough to beat. I hope I'm wrong in this prediction, but if that was the last time I watching Brady in the blue and white, it was a pleasure. Whatever he chooses, I wish him nothing but a HEALTHY best.

Don't take the ball busting personally. Here's my contribution:

 

[Larryrise]

I hope Brady is back at 157 next year, he was wrestling great. I tore my acl and it felt like I had been shot in the leg.

Ouch. Sorry. Brady might have an acl and might not though, so unclear on how it compares to yours.

 

[Junglekitty]

Don't take the ball busting personally. Here's my contribution:

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I never take anything personally and can ball bust with the rest fo them. I just don't want my words taken out of context. Maybe I could have explained better, maybe some read too much into it or didn't interpret it correctly. Either way, its water under the bridge. I hope Brady comes back healthy and ready to go next year, along with the rest of the team to regain that national championship. It'll be an interesting off season and an exciting season next year. Already thinking about line ups, matchups, and what might transpire with transfers, guys not using the free year, etc. At the end of the day, I think we all want the team to succeed and what's best for the kids on and off the mat. As always, We Are!

 

[Gray52]

37 posts (okay, make it 38) of absolutely nothin. Well done fellow posters. Well done indeed.

 

[Cali_Nittany]

37 posts (okay, make it 38) of absolutely nothin. Well done fellow posters. Well done indeed.

 

[GogglesPaizano]

Wow. Let's pump the breaks a bit.

1) we have no clue as to the extent of his injury, but I can assure you if he wants to come back next year there is ample time. He doesn't need to complete in November.
2) generally speaking wrestling is not the highest risk sport for concussion. If he gets another then there may be some pause, but he is a green light on this front for now.
3) He is a wrestler and a competitor. Wrestling pulses through his veins and injury is a part of the sport. Discouraging yes, but I don't see quit in him.
4) This was his best year, he is right there. He knows it, the coaches know it, the team knows it, and we know it. He has the potential for top 4 next year and he is going to go for it.

PS - At 157