Hall v BoJo II

[NittanyChris]

What do people think?

Hall needs to not allow BoJo to tie him up or slow the match down in any way. Stay active in neutral and catch and release. He showed how easily he could take him down in match 1. I think he gets it done as a true Freshman!

WE ARE!!!!!!!!!

 

[RoarLions1]

I think I'll be cheering hard for the young man, with what's left of my voice .

 

[Hotshoe]

This is why Hall wanted to rid the red shirt. He will win.

 

[LemonPie]

Just don't give up a reversal!

 

[Chickenman Testa]

Agree with OP. Don't waste energy riding. Beat him in neutral where Mark is superior. Mark should have won the first one - he'll wrestle much more composed this time.

 

[liex26]

We are watching Mark mature.
Reversals are fine if you are great on bottom and get out fast. They should be worth more points, as they are the same as escape in most cases.
The problem is, he's young and isn't great on bottom yet. Win from neutral as others have said. Get a couple TDs and take neutral when you have choice. Hopefully the lights aren't too much for him and he does just that!

 

[James P. Whitters III]

I don't think the lights (pressure) will bother Hall at all. Mark Hall is one cool cat. Hall looks small out there, but he sure doesn't look weak. 6-5 Hall.

 

[Franklin_Restores_TheTradition]

I don't think the lights (pressure) will bother Hall at all. Mark Hall is one cool cat. Hall looks small out there, but he sure doesn't look weak. 6-5 Hall.

Did you see the mat-return he had on Valencia? Valencia is cutting weight to wrestle 174 - diametric opposite for Mark (he's a natural 84 kg guy in Free, while Mark is a 74 kg), so Valencia is a "big" 174, while Mark is a "small" 174 weight-wise. But Mark showed his strength when he essentially "calf-roped" and horsed Valencia to the mat after he stood in the 2nd Period.

 

[mn78psu83]

Did you see the mat-return he had on Valencia? Valencia is cutting weight to wrestle 174 - diametric opposite for Mark (he's a natural 84 kg guy in Free, while Mark is a 74 kg), so Valencia is a "big" 174, while Mark is a "small" 174 weight-wise. But Mark showed his strength when he essentially "calf-roped" and horsed Valencia to the mat after he stood in the 2nd Period.

How about the double leg Hall fought off in that match? Wow.

 

[21Guns]

Don't take down.

That is all.

 

[bwifan]

I don't think the lights (pressure) will bother Hall at all. Mark Hall is one cool cat. Hall looks small out there, but he sure doesn't look weak. 6-5 Hall.

It does amaze me at times when I see him. He looks so much smaller than his opponents yet seems to out technique them as well as he must be incredibly strong for his size. He is going to be incredible with an off season in the weight room and his body continuing to develop as he gets older. Really wrestling confident currently and I very much like his chances tonight.

 

[21Guns]

Do NOT take down, take neutral.

 

[22mike306]

How about the double leg Hall fought off in that match? Wow.

It looked like Valencia initially had better leverage on Hall during that last take down. Hall was bent backwards for a second and then used his quickness and strength to power Valencia over for the T2. Amazing show of determination and strength....

I think he beats Jordan tonight......

 

[NittanyLion84]

I think from the their first match, Mark now knows he can win.

 

[PSUisawesome]

I agree with everything everyone has said here in terms of admiration for a true freshman wrestling with super high stakes against what are for him really big opponents. Cael's faith in him is beyond vindicated. I would not be surprised if he completely dominates tonight.