Iconic moments caught on camera

[matter7172]

(Mod comment - this topic seems worthy of it's own thread)


My question is whether the iconic photo (of Kasak, but you know which photo I am talking about) will have a longer life than TnT's coaching careers. That has to be in the top ten photos of the Cael era.

 

[Nitlion1986]

My question is whether the iconic photo (of Kasak, but you know which photo I am talking about) will have a longer life than TnT's coaching careers. That has to be in the top ten photos of the Cael era.

I carry my kill home. It's what we do.

 

[Pennstate1985]

My question is whether the iconic photo (of Kasak, but you know which photo I am talking about) will have a longer life than TnT's coaching careers. That has to be in the top ten photos of the Cael era.

Let's list them. I'll start in no particular order.

Cael slapping the mat on a Q pin over Brooks I think
Cenzo pinning IMAR
Bo pinning Martin
Tyler flexing

 

[PAgeologist]

Let's list them. I'll start in no particular order.

Cael slapping the mat on a Q pin
Cenzo pinning IMAR
Bo pinning Martin
Tyler flexing

I like the pics where Cael is sitting there calmly in big matches/ big moments in matches. He knows he gave his guy all the tools needed to win.

Animated Cael is great also. Since it doesn't happen that often.

 

[fortheglory94]

Let's list them. I'll start in no particular order.

Cael slapping the mat on a Q pin over Brooks I think
Cenzo pinning IMAR
Bo pinning Martin
Tyler flexing

Mark Hall smile/head shake rideout vs. Bo Jordan

 

[apoharrow]

Mark Hall smile/head shake rideout vs. Bo Jordan

Ant Champ waving Gable back to the center at Big Tens then his calm down to the crowd at end.

 

[baccafarmer]

You're welcome

Yo - big thanks. That will be a screen saver for a long time. Every time I see it …. Smiles will predominate.

 

[El-Jefe]

Let's list them. I'll start in no particular order.

Cael slapping the mat on a Q pin over Brooks I think Gambrall
Cenzo pinning IMAR
Bo pinning Martin
Tyler flexing

Nico's emotional reaction to winning his title
Max Dean pointing at Gabe Dean in the stands when winning his title
Frank Molinaro smiling at the camera, while holding Dylan Ness on his back at B10s
Mark Hall folding his arms over Bo Jordan

 

[creamery freak]

Nico's emotional reaction to winning his title
Max Dean pointing at Gabe Dean in the stands when winning his title
Frank Molinaro smiling at the camera, while holding Dylan Ness on his back at B10s
Mark Hall folding his arms over Bo Jordan

James English defeating defending champ, Kendric Maple for 7th place during the 2014 NCAA'S. Huge team points and emotional win for Cael.

 

[PD4thespawn]

Mark Hall smile/head shake rideout vs. Bo Jordan

Zains bow and arrow smile

 

[psugrad85]

James English defeating defending champ, Kendric Maple for 7th place during the 2014 NCAA'S. Huge team points and emotional win for Cael.

Was gonna say James English hugging DT after the match under the stands.

 

[Pennstate1985]

Nico's emotional reaction to winning his title
Max Dean pointing at Gabe Dean in the stands when winning his title
Frank Molinaro smiling at the camera, while holding Dylan Ness on his back at B10s
Mark Hall folding his arms over Bo Jordan

Thanks for the correction. I remembered that Frank had one but I couldn't remember what it was.

 

[El-Jefe]

Zains bow and arrow smile

Zain taking down Stieber.

If statue colors didn't fade or change with time/weather, then Zain's turk on Micah Jordan would be a classic. Jordan's red mouthpiece made it look like he was bleeding from the mouth.

 

[STAND with PRIDE]

Bo flying in caels arms
Max folding Warner

 

[STAND with PRIDE]

Let's list them. I'll start in no particular order.

Cael slapping the mat on a Q pin over Brooks I think
Cenzo pinning IMAR
Bo pinning Martin
Tyler flexing

It was Gambrell IIRC

Brooks was hexxed by Nickal

 

[Nitlion1986]

It was Gambrell IIRC

Brooks was hexxed by Nickal

It was Grambrell, and after Grambrell dominated Q in the dual.

 

[tikk10]

Let's list them. I'll start in no particular order.

Cael slapping the mat on a Q pin over Brooks I think
Cenzo pinning IMAR
Bo pinning Martin
Tyler flexing

I wasn't there for Q, but I do have the other three.

 

[DeadHead11]

Cenzo running into the stands and hugging his mom

 

[tikk10]

Cenzo running into the stands and hugging his mom

 

[El-Jefe]

Thanks for the correction. I remembered that Frank had one but I couldn't remember what it was.

Frank had a lot. The Ness turk was the most famous. But back in the day, Black Shoe Diaries had a running montage of Frank Molinaro ripping opponents' faces off. This was the first I was able to find today, also one of the least punishing Frank pics on BSD.

 

[Psalm 1 guy]

Let's list them. I'll start in no particular order.

Cael slapping the mat on a Q pin over Brooks I think
Cenzo pinning IMAR
Bo pinning Martin
Tyler flexing

 

[Callthestall]

Nolf pinning Martinez with Illinois coaches in background.
I would love to post but not sure how to do it
The copy and paste method doesn't work.

 

[tikk10]

Nolf pinning Martinez with Illinois coaches in background.
I would love to post but not sure how to do it
The copy and paste method doesn't work.

I don't know if there's a decent photograph of Nolf's pin of IMar; I can't recall seeing one anyway. Video stills exist, obviously, but the quality isn't the same.

It happened at Illinois, so unless PSU had a photographer there, which is often not the case for away duals, whoever was shooting for Illinois or local media may not have bothered clicking through that sequence. I know I typically save my camera's battery when I'm shooting for Columbia and my guy is on his back, unless the photo is too good to pass up (but even then, the photo is for me, b/c my client sure isn't going to use it).

 

[Callthestall]

I don't know if there's a decent photograph of Nolf's pin of IMar; I can't recall seeing one anyway. Video stills exist, obviously, but the quality isn't the same.

It happened at Illinois, so unless PSU had a photographer there, which is often not the case for away duals, whoever was shooting for Illinois or local media may not have bothered clicking through that sequence. I know I typically save my camera's battery when I'm shooting for Columbia and my guy is on his back, unless the photo is too good to pass up (but even then, the photo is for me, b/c my client sure isn't going to use it).

It's my Avatar, but no coaches in background.

 

[mcpat]

No spladles please

 

[HCS3Seasons]

Nolf pinching his bloody nose with one hand while pinning his opponent with his other arm ...

 

[Cali_Nittany]

Here's a few for Nico:

 

[amattaro]

Do Freedo’s butthole pics qualify, in their own unique way?

 

[86PSUPaul]

Also, AB getting face smooshed on bottom but he is smiling with both index fingers up in the air signifying number one. Forget which year or post season match it was.

 

[creamery freak]

Also, AB getting face smooshed on bottom but he is smiling with both index fingers up in the air signifying number one. Forget which year or post season match it was.

2023 Finals against Amine.

 

[Psalm 1 guy]

It's my Avatar, but no coaches in background.

 

[Sleepylion]

Do Freedo’s butthole pics qualify, in their own unique way?

This is a very big qualifier to the question.

 

[apoharrow]

James English defeating defending champ, Kendric Maple for 7th place during the 2014 NCAA'S. Huge team points and emotional win for Cael.

Anyway to see this? Could find it on YouTube. I see his post interview which is great

 

[Psalm 1 guy]

2023 Finals against Amine.

 

[Psalm 1 guy]

Nolf pinching his bloody nose with one hand while pinning his opponent with his other arm ...

I have spent quite a while trying to find this one, but to no avail. The quest has been worth it, though, as I am reminded, once again, how exceptional Jason was as a wrestler. His creativity was off the charts. Every match of his was a must watch event. I am sincerely bummed he didn't continue on in freestyle for a few more years, but I am grateful for the years we did get to see him wrestle. He is right up there in the top tier with Ed, David, Zain and Bo as my favorite PSU wrestlers to watch. Give me 2 1/2 more seasons and Mitch may also share that tier : )

 

[STAND with PRIDE]

Nolfs nut stomp
Cant remember the recipient

 

[Callthestall]

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Thanks,
The picture doesn't show the Illinois coaches expressions as Nolf was getting closer to the pin. Add Ironhead iconic call , it was special considering the wrestling world thought Martinez might flirt with Cael's perfection.

 

[Cali_Nittany]

Do Freedo’s butthole pics qualify, in their own unique way?

 

[Psalm 1 guy]

Thanks,
The picture doesn't show the Illinois coaches expressions as Nolf was getting closer to the pin. Add Ironhead iconic call , it was special considering the wrestling world thought Martinez might flirt with Cael's perfection.

That was such a shocking pin by Jason as Imar was 61-0 and had really been untouchable up until then. There is no way of knowing, but had Imar not wrestled Jason prior to the NCAA final I think Jason would have won. This match taught Imar that he needed to wrestle a more deliberative match against Jason. Imar changed his tactics going forward against Jason and the result was Imar won the next two brutally tight one point matches against Jason. My only solace in those losses was Cenzo beating Imar for the title the next two years.

 

[smalls103]

here's one that always stayed with me - RBY's moment of disbelief that he did it when he one his first title.