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Flo: Experience entering Rec Hall with Ohio State

I applaud the decision to go with robes. I wouldn't want Penn State to go that route but Tom put in some effort here to make this a big deal. Not sure of his ROI on all the steps taken but it was all good for the sport. Nice job by Bader to cover the behind the scenes stuff.
 
Some of that planning on their part was, I am sure, a little "easier" with Nolf out...thinking ole Tommy thought this one was in the bag and they were gonna crash the party..I know the wind went out of my sails with Nick, but Antknee sure shocked the world and gave us the Dub!
 
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I heard that the next step Ryan is planning is to give each wrestler on his team a "persona" to play along with complete facial make-up.
 
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Those hooded robes instantly reminded me of Canandaigua in NY in the 80’s wen they ruled the roost with Baldwinsville and showed up across the mat with those on.

Then simultaneously dropped the hoods and all were shaved bald!

Even I can appreciate a good psych job in wrestling.

Yeah.....I was digging the robes.
 
Ryan’s pre match talk was less than inspiring. He is telling them to have fun, but then they march single file and just stand there. Our kids look like they just got off a bus at an amusement park......herding cats because they are all over the place.
 
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The whole idea that this was going to be some type of huge statement win for their program, even though Nolf was out, was absolutely ludicrous.

Then we beat them WITHOUT NOLF, which makes it so much sweeter!

There was talk that Ryan was a “Wolf at Cael’s Door” recruiting-wise and a win in front of Pa boys would open floodgates. Of course very funny a few days after Cael lands another world champ.

They think Ryan “beat” Cael for Pletcher and Hoffman as if Cael can get every Pa kid - you know, slush fund and all.
 
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Ryan’s pre match talk was less than inspiring. He is telling them to have fun, but then they march single file and just stand there. Our kids look like they just got off a bus at an amusement park......herding cats because they are all over the place.
I was able to pick a few minutes from the movie Rudy that was showing sometime Saturday.... Rudy gave a better presentation while cleaning the locker room (Gipper speech)
 
Rec Hall is such a special place....it gave me chills watching that video. It's one of, if not the best, sports atmospheres out there.

I liked the robes too, fun stuff.
 
I liked the robes too, although in that color red they looked like the Illuminati guarding the Holy Grail.

Classy kids.
 
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I actually love the robes. I still have one from ISU. Cael always looked dignified wearing his robe. I'm not alone among Cloneheads that want to see a return of the robes to Ames- we can't wrestle so we might as well look relaxed could be our motto.

Plus who doesn't like Hong Kong Phooey?
 



#NotHowWeWouldHandleIt

Do you think Jaggers thinks the ref made Martin put his head on the mat and quit at end of the second period too?
I love seeing Jaggers crashing and burning on twitter. Grammar police, calling names....an internet losers guide to showing you lost the argument. His original point has merit but thats where it should end. Tan(trum) Tom should tell him thats not what Jesus would do.

#NothowWewouldHandleit
 
I actually love the robes. I still have one from ISU. Cael always looked dignified wearing his robe. I'm not alone among Cloneheads that want to see a return of the robes to Ames- we can't wrestle so we might as well look relaxed could be our motto.

Plus who doesn't like Hong Kong Phooey?
The Iowa State robes would look great with Hong Kong Phooey eye masks and Cardinal and Gold bunny slippers! :)
 
Why do I feel this match and the feelings associated with all aspects of it will never, ever get old?

Also, I've never been on the mat at Rec Hall as an opponent, but, man, that is a pretty intense environment. Fans do seem to be right on top of you.
 
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Pin chain, giant red robes, all this BS artifice that Cael is smart enough to avoid.

It's about the wrestling. Period.
Given my conservative thinking (too old to change that now, lol), I'm exactly where Chris is. That said, these extra-curriculars are harmless.
 
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Why do I feel this match and the feelings associated with all aspects of it will never, ever get old?
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Over a year after PSU beats them in football I still can watch the blocked field goal going the other way. Besides that, I thought nothing could top Zain beating Steiber, cenzo decking Imar....this is right there with it.
 
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Double T was all ready to have this video front and center in his future OSU recruiting pitch.

Then PSU foiled his plan. Now he can't really use the video unless he wants the recruits to say, 'Mr. Ryan, was that the match where PSU, minus the injured Jason Nolf, shocked the heavily favored OSU squad?'
 
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