What would be better yet:
I would pick McKenna. However, my question asked if he would get more respect after winning. I didn’t accuse anyone of anything based on my post. My opinion is most picked against Desanto for 2 reasons, his off-the-mat behavior and because he wrestles for Iowa. I remember reading many comments on here last year how exciting he was and his aggressive style and how he was some peoples favorite non-PSU wrestler. The only difference is he now a Hawk.
For folks who have been watching a lot of college wrestling going way back...The Iowa heavy kicks his opponent.... was there other instances? Guess we would have to mostly see in person as today's technology wasn't around. I would guess to think we had some rough characters out there with fisticuffs sometimes, no?I'm assuming you're referencing my post from another thread?
Regardless, your post made my point for me...so thanks for that. As far as giving me any credit for YOUR wild and vivid imagination, let's just say it's a guilt by association behavior I don't deserve.
One thing dunk's post did for me was highlight an ugly side of wrestling, imo. Fans are taking sides, which is normal human behavior. Several of Steveson's bouts were topics of discussion, Gfeller's push, Ashnault's rootin' tootin', gun shootin' act, Tom's "you suck" and several of DeSanto's post-bout antics have been too, among others.
My concern is that a scenario, maybe not quite as dramatic as dunk posted, may happen, and most will play "gosh-ain't-it-awful" that it happened, or "we must do something quick to stop this type of boorish behavior". I believe the signs are there...today. Not getting a handle could cause an unfortunate event in the future. As NoVa posted in another thread, there are rules in place already...let's use them.
I'd be interested in other's takes.
I'd be willing to bet (1) all of those "favorite non-PSU wrestler" comments were before the Micic match at nationals; (2) people soured on him quick after Micic, as in before the next round.
Downey at Iowa State -- HR: He's a punk, drunk, drug user, malcontent, cancer, coach killer, he belongs in Ames except when he's at the casino during an ISU match.
You win the argument. But does his performance against Lizak change your opinion of his wrestling ability? Is he AA this year?
If he finishes top 8 in Pittsburgh, I predict he will be an AA
He has the ability to AA, without a doubt. The mentality is the real question, isn't it? Hope he can figure it out--but I'm disheartened by his "long leash"
Only slightly. My opinion of him all along was that he's an AA candidate depending on his draw.
Of course he can AA, as others have said. It will be interesting to see how he reacts to adversity. 133 is a deep weight class, and he'll likely have to do it winning at least one bout in the backside bracket.
And Pyles defends it all as being good for the sport on twitter #flonerdthug
Fair enough. He did fine after Gomez beat him but this Friday it’s likely he won’t win so let’s see how he reacts if Suriano wins.
True, though to be completely fair his post-Gomez recovery was considerably longer than anything he'd get at B10s or NCAAs -- possible that Lizak yesterday, 6 weeks later, was his next national qualifier opponent. In that sense it's too bad his Midlands bracket completely cleared out, because there's no 2019 benchmark for him.
Better get in now, before Jammen applies to flip back and forth between Minny and Nebraska. Transfer portal sure to break then.
maybe I missed it, but what kind of problem does Teasdale have? Let me guess, your buddies over on HR gave you the lowdown.
Teasdale has the problem of not being at Iowa.
They have one for message board allegiance?
I will give a little background for perspective. Grew up in western Iowa and was an Iowa fan in all sports. My ex’s family had season tickets for Nebraska football so I saw a lot of games in Memorial Stadium. Went to my first game when I was a junior in high school and started following the Huskers ever since. I went to college at Nebraska starting in 1993 and graduated in 1998. I still rooted for both teams until Nebraska joined the Big 10. Now mostly a Husker fan except for wrestling. So now I am part of 2 fanbases who were on top of the mountain years ago and now have both fell off to an extent. It’s hard to watch others take over the crown (PSU wrestling and Alabama football) and have the fans let you know. But I will continue to support both teams to the end. I think I might have more faith in Frost getting Nebraska back to the top than Brands at Iowa. I guess time will tell. No hard feelings to you guys from me, even if some of my comments come off that way. I just really want to beat Penn St just like everyone else who is a fan of any other team. Anyway, sorry for the long post. I look forward to many PSU/Iowa match ups at Big 10s.
I am a professor at an open enrollment community college. We have students with a vast array of academic abilities, as well as students with emotional/behavioral disabilities. We have students on the whole range of autism. The bottom line in every class is their behavior. A diagnosis cannot, and should not, be used to justify inappropriate, disruptive or dangerous behavior. Using "he is on the spectrum" as an excuse for his behavior is a disservice to all of the students who are on the spectrum and do not attempt to harm other students or yell at their teachers, coaches etc.
Are you trying to get me banned?
Actually, I would if I thought it would do any good. However, I have read their responses to logically laid out facts, and nothing makes me think they would get anything from my post except I am a troll and tell me to "gfy"...Are you trying to get me banned?
Are you saying that if Roar types something very exciting, your angle increases?
I really enjoyed reading the book "Four Days to Glory" (which made me first like Borschel). I wish there would be more wrestling books. Now I think I will read Matt Brown's book again, if I can find it in the house. I hope some other PSU wrestlers will write books as did Matt Brown.
