What word starts with an f, has 7 total letters and can be used as an adjective to modify the noun “business”?It’s a running joke between JS and I. So really, my point is none of your f****** business. Was I clear enough for you?
Hasn’t wrestled a single qualifier ? I guess you forgot that the first match he wrestled against Mekhi Lewis in which he didn’t cede a point against the number two guy in the country and former national champ!!!
You don’t get major decisions by not ceding points. You have to score 8 more than your opponent. Most likely not going to against Brands who only ceded 3 points to the #2 ranked Labriola last Friday.
I know I’d be one of those in trouble, but just to be clear . . .
talking about his regular season. also he didn't score an offensive point in that match, something he managed last year. not helping your case. he's clearly regressed
He is only using actual facts to make his argument which holds merit. I’m the biggest PSU fan. But he’s actually using real results and data to make his argument and deserves a reasonable and measured response imho. That’s what we do on this board.
So you also aren’t going to acknowledge Warner’s loss either ? I just stuck up for you in the other thread. Stop cherry picking the data.
you'd think i was pissing on a portrait of cael or something instead of merely saying "the guy who doesn't usually bonus top 20 wrestlers won't bonus a top 20 wrestler."
i ignored it because we know he's not expected to major mekhi. i wouldn't hold him to that expectation. that match doesn't help or hurt my case. my point is that he's been picking up a lot of bonus this year, but all of it is against non-qualifier level wrestlers. i'm pointing out that he's had a weaker schedule than a lot of his teammates.
DQ(B)?I think Roar has it about right "...the most likely result is a Starocci decision, followed somewhat closely by it being a major decision, then a very slim chance it will be a pin or tech fall." My sense is most view it that way, with one notable exception.
You made the point he hasn’t wrestled a single qualifier this year which is false.
correct, i was going off his official record.
We worked it out without you… like gentleman… but thanks dad
He is ranked 16th by Intermat. His official record for 2022-23 is 4-3. He lost to Rocky Jordan, who is presently ranked 14th.
He beat Incontrera this year who is 22nd, so he's at least that high. He also just wrestled #2 Labriola to a 3-2 match. Regardless, he would be the highest ranked wrestler Starocci has ever bonused.
For clarity's sake can you and Js8793 confirm that you have a 10.00 bet on whether or not C*Star Majors Brands on Friday Night. With the proceeds going to Wrestling for life. No excuses, blames, addendums, asterisks etc. The bet is agreed on by both of you. I'll hold the money
In the words of Capt. Kirk....Make it So 
Just make sure you get Gable to the dual. I've never seen him call stalling on a Iowa wrestler before.
i brought that up specifically because he did. it establishes nelson as better than the best guy carter has majored.
In an epic troll move, I would recommend to rolling out the Dan Gable statue in ear shot of the Iowa coaching staff during the Carter/Brands match.
Very valid point. Woods is rightfully the favorite here, but some are acting as though it’s a done deal. If Beau pulls off what should be considered only a minor upset, the wheels fall off for Iowa and it’s a very long night.
Fair enough. I picked a regular decision in our contest. I think Nelson starts out doing absolutely nothing offensively and look to try to steal it at the end. Once Carter gets up on him by a couple takedowns (which he will) and has riding time over a minute, Nelson will then be looking for the moral victory by continuing to do nothing. Moral victory being to keep it to just a decision. It will be obvious because once he needs takedowns to win it, hevwill still do nothing to get them…. only looking to not give anymore up. 9-3 or 11-4 is my prediction.
I'm really glad that I'm so busy with work that the week is just flying by. Otherwise, I'd be losing my mind too.
i think some of you are overthinking the "stalling" angle. nelson is just going to go out and do his best to win the match. some of you seem to think he has a moral obligation to fire off a bunch of attacks against an elite defensive wrestler. why? that is not a path to victory. he will be selective. his best skill is his snap and spin go behind. he will want starocci to come to him.
This does not correctly describe a wrestler who has repeatedly responded "I love wrestling." in a post dual presser. I would like to take Nelson at his word.
