Today was bittersweet for me watching Metcalf at the trials today. The bitter first. It's was disappointing seeing him go 0-2 at home in the trials. He has done so much for USA wrestling and wrestling in general. He has always wrestled the right way. The way that God intended when man started the oldest sport. (The way that our Cael wrestled and coaches, but I digress) He has wrestled hard internationally, sometimes qualifying our weights for major tournaments. Hell, the mantra was just sent Brent and we will qualify the weight. I truly respect his skill and competitive desire to dominate. His days may be over and if they are, he will be missed in the sport of USA wrestling, no doubt about that.
Now the sweet. His first loss came from the hands of our baby boy Gorilla Hulk. Talking about redemption. For years, I would read on HR on how Frankie was the worst 4x AA in history or how Metcalf dominated him and Bubba in college. As if being a 4x AA is chopped liver, which many of those arrogant chumps that disparaged Frank never won anything on the mat. Most have probably never put on a singlet (Once again, I digress but will get back to my point). To see Frank win that match and win it in Carver was a beauty to behold. I hope he brings it home tonight and then qualifies this weight for Rio. And how about Mr. Retherford? Hopefully going to Rio to prepare either Frank or Pico. Great day for NLWC, PSU wrestling program and those who support them.
Now the sweet. His first loss came from the hands of our baby boy Gorilla Hulk. Talking about redemption. For years, I would read on HR on how Frankie was the worst 4x AA in history or how Metcalf dominated him and Bubba in college. As if being a 4x AA is chopped liver, which many of those arrogant chumps that disparaged Frank never won anything on the mat. Most have probably never put on a singlet (Once again, I digress but will get back to my point). To see Frank win that match and win it in Carver was a beauty to behold. I hope he brings it home tonight and then qualifies this weight for Rio. And how about Mr. Retherford? Hopefully going to Rio to prepare either Frank or Pico. Great day for NLWC, PSU wrestling program and those who support them.