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BIGs back in 2016. All of the Iowa fans I met were very respectful. In fact, after the semis when we had dominated and were obviously going to win there was a table of 5 Iowa fans that were at our hotel and spent the entire night drowning their sorrows, I sat and talked with them for 3+ hours on Sunday AM when they had been drinking all night and they wished the Iowa wrestlers wrestled like the PSU guys did.
Actual video of @NoVa Lion attentively commiserating with disappointed Hawk fans for 3+ hours at 2016 BIGs.


And his faithful pooch showing some empathy.


Joking aside, I appreciate rational, respectful fans for any team. If you can't be homertastic toward your team what's the point of your fandom? Unfortunately, internet chat rooms have a tendency to draw out the cringey lunatic fringe among fan bases. Glad that's not the norm here.
 
I'm personally excited to see Luke G back out on the mat for PSU. He's always been one of my favorite 'room guys' as he has a great attitude, works extremely hard, and leaves it all out on the mat when he wrestles. My biggest question mark about him at 157 is whether he is big enough to be competitive at this weight. In that past, he was not IMHO.

Is he better than our other 157lb options? Given his body of work, I'm guessing not. But I want someone on the mat who generates action for 7 minutes. That's when good things happen. And that's the Penn State way.
 
I'm personally excited to see Luke G back out on the mat for PSU. He's always been one of my favorite 'room guys' as he has a great attitude, works extremely hard, and leaves it all out on the mat when he wrestles. My biggest question mark about him at 157 is whether he is big enough to be competitive at this weight. In that past, he was not IMHO.

Is he better than our other 157lb options? Given his body of work, I'm guessing not. But I want someone on the mat who generates action for 7 minutes. That's when good things happen. And that's the Penn State way.
I think LG is an upgrade. No offense to Terrell and Tony, but Luke has a career under his belt and a last chance to go to the dance. He’s aggressive and finishes takedowns. Don’t recall issues from bottom against most. He’s going to bring his A game. It may not be enough against Kaleb Young, but I’m excited he’s getting the chance, and who knows…
 
I think LG is an upgrade. No offense to Terrell and Tony, but Luke has a career under his belt and a last chance to go to the dance. He’s aggressive and finishes takedowns. Don’t recall issues from bottom against most. He’s going to bring his A game. It may not be enough against Kaleb Young, but I’m excited he’s getting the chance, and who knows…

Nothing would make me happier and that's what I hope a full(er) sized Luke Gardner might be able to do.
 
Report from the Front lines: TOP SECRET

Last evening it was revealed to a select few, that our Commander and Chief was going to go full Gladiator later in the week by single handedly doing a TD contest against the meanest of the mean tweeter folks. While the information is sketchy at best right now, we know our guy will come through if put to the test.

Additional news, is that one of the lighter divisions of the 125lb class may have some traction issues as a result military drills on their off day. As you know the Nitts were securing their mid west northern front in operations Code Named Meatchicken and Sparta this past weekend. While we were in battle these Hawks were able to do extra drilling, which may have led to the issue. Its also widely speculated they may have even got into the sauna with plastics, rode their mopeds at high rates of speed and duck hunted on campus. These heathens just do what they want it seems with no sense of rules or decorum. This lack of a battle obviously gives them extra days rest, which with their advanced age of personnel and equipment, they are rightly justified in not attempting to over do it. We want them at their best, as we do not want any excuses for their losses. We want to capture their flag that reads EXCUSES ARE FOR WUSSES and present it at the March Dinner of Champions. Lastly, its wildly speculated that they as the great controllers of their schedule, knew we were coming soon and foretold the need to rest their weary combatants before this epic battle. Like winter in Russia, you don't attack I City without a clear plan and our Nitts always have a plan.

Cyber attacks are calming down, as Night Ranger Z has for the most part kept the volatility at bay. While he maintains his finger on the button, he just hasn't seen much fight from the squawkers to use it. For this we must all be grateful.

Our new anonymous Posters are doing battle and learning the finer points of the exchange. Knowing when to hold em, knowing when to fold em and some would even say knowing when to walk away is the main take away so far. Its proved to be a great learning experience for everyone, especially our new recruits.

Special Operator JTS while getting a little long in the tooth from years of exchanges is looking for a few good anonymous folks to join him and hopefully take over is command. He has high hopes for a few of them we are hearing. This is a joy to hear.

There may be news coming from Baghdad Brands news conference so be prepared. Pay attention to his eyes for his eyes give us a glimpse into his upcoming battle plans. Hear past the metaphors and short stories about things that make no sense. They are but an illusion, a play on words to make you relaxed. But relax Baghdad Brands does not, as he relaxes with Chainsaws and this must never be forgotten.

Couple Board Keeping Items for those back at Home:
The Board is looking for information from the legion on their provisions for the battle. We want to make sure that ample cocktails, wines, frothy hops, meats, cheeses, smokey treats and blended sauces are being discussed. We also want to make sure that your battle parties are properly staffed with additional Nitts. So please let us know that as well.

last thing, the battle shall start at 9pm EST shown on BTN, but please, please, please hold off on your ragdolling until after the final whistle. we do not want anyone hurt and need everyone ready for battle properly hydrated with lots of stamina.

WE ARE!
 
I think Tommy or Terry should wrestle Cael in a 7 minute match to entertain the PSU fans in attendance prior to the dual. Cael could be really careful with the little guy. It would be cute- I used to wrestle with my oldest son when he was 4 so I know Cael could do it without hurting him.
dwarf tossing was outlawed years ago.......
 
I think Tommy or Terry should wrestle Cael in a 7 minute match to entertain the PSU fans in attendance prior to the dual. Cael could be really careful with the little guy. It would be cute- I used to wrestle with my oldest son when he was 4 so I know Cael could do it without hurting him.
Even more entertaining would be Tom AND Terry wrestling Cael at once. That might be closer to even money.
 
Match notes list OR Ybarra and OR Schriever for Iowa. Curious what the situation is there.....Personally, I think Hilldebrandt beats Ayala and RBY beats Desanto anyway, but this would make bonus at least a little more likely for PSU.
 
Most FUN win on Friday would be Gardner over Young. Please let it be so!
and 30,000 Hawk samurai simultaneously...
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60 to -10 or GTFO :cool:
When this program is ready to turn heel after decades more of dominance, the whole fanbase should open every dual chanting "SIIIXTY! SIIIIXTY!" and they should keep it up after every match, until it is no longer possible to accumulate to.
 
I'm personally excited to see Luke G back out on the mat for PSU. He's always been one of my favorite 'room guys' as he has a great attitude, works extremely hard, and leaves it all out on the mat when he wrestles. My biggest question mark about him at 157 is whether he is big enough to be competitive at this weight. In that past, he was not IMHO.

Is he better than our other 157lb options? Given his body of work, I'm guessing not. But I want someone on the mat who generates action for 7 minutes. That's when good things happen. And that's the Penn State way.
The way young looks right now a scarecrow would look competitive
 
I thought the visiting team names the weight at which the dual will start.

I don't know who initiates the request, but my understanding is that if it's not acceptable to both parties, that 125 is the default start. Frankly, the dual is on the road for PSU (always seems to be on the road against Iowa) and I don't see why Cael would agree to anything that might end up benefitting the Brands' other than the fact that he's generally pretty agreeable and a genuinely nice guy who believes that his team will win regardless of the starting weight.
 
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I don't know who initiates the request, but my understanding is that if it's not acceptable to both parties, that 125 is the default start. Frankly, the dual is on the road for PSU (always seems to be on the road against Iowa) and I don't see why Cael would agree to anything that might end up benefitting the Brands' other than the fact that he's generally pretty agreeable and a genuinely nice guy who believes that his team will win regardless of the starting weight.

Not quite. If the coaches can't agree, then the coach that wins the coin flip gets to pick. It used to be a random draw if they didn't agree, but that was changed for the...2019-2020 season?
 
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Not quite. If the coaches can't agree, then the coach that wins the coin flip gets to pick. It used to be a random draw if they didn't agree, but that was changed for the...2019-2020 season?
Here's the full language in the Rules Book: Section 8. Determining Wrestling Order — Dual Meets Art. 1. Protocol. Immediately after the weigh-in for a dual meet or multiple dual meets conducted on the same day, coaches may mutually agree to determine the starting weight class for the matches. If coaches cannot agree on the starting weight class, they will execute a coin toss. The winner of the coin toss will have the choice to select either the starting weight class or the odd/even matches. Whichever selection is made by the coach who wins the coin toss, the opposing coach will receive the remaining option. The home team coach is responsible for notifying game management and the referee of each team's selection. Once the first weight class is established, subsequent matches will continue in the traditional sequence of increasing weight class order. See Rule 3.12.2 for odd/ even selection and choice of position protocols when the coaches agree on the starting weight class.
 
Interesting, (listed on HR as probables - source???) we have Barraclough and Negron listed at 157 (expected) and Berge and Edsel (somewhat of a surprise) at 165.

Given 3 potential meetings; dual/bigs/nationals it makes sense to me to go with Edsel if it is looking like we on our way to a victory. I would think if we win 4 (maybe 3) of the first 5, we hold out Berge. Familiarity breeds contempt.

Thoughts?
 
Interesting, we have Barraclough and Negron listed at 157 (expected) and Berge and Edsel (somewhat of a surprise) at 165.

Given 3 potential meetings; dual/bigs/nationals it makes sense to me to go with Edsel if it is looking like we on our way to a victory. I would think if we win 4 (maybe 3) of the first 5, we hold out Berge. Familiarity breeds contempt.

Thoughts?
I’ve read over and over on here that only other teams duck opponents. Never Penn St.
 
Interesting, we have Barraclough and Negron listed at 157 (expected) and Berge and Edsel (somewhat of a surprise) at 165.

Given 3 potential meetings; dual/bigs/nationals it makes sense to me to go with Edsel if it is looking like we on our way to a victory. I would think if we win 4 (maybe 3) of the first 5, we hold out Berge. Familiarity breeds contempt.

Thoughts?
I think that's unlikely, unless the two have finally wrestled off, and Creighton won, which is certainly possible (given said familiarity)--but I think if Berge was the man, was not descending, and was not ill/injured/protocoled, 3Cs would want him to get top level matches in at this point.
 
Interesting, we have Barraclough and Negron listed at 157 (expected) and Berge and Edsel (somewhat of a surprise) at 165.

Given 3 potential meetings; dual/bigs/nationals it makes sense to me to go with Edsel if it is looking like we on our way to a victory. I would think if we win 4 (maybe 3) of the first 5, we hold out Berge. Familiarity breeds contempt.

Thoughts?
That’s simply not how Cael thinks at all. Absolutely no way he holds Berge out for the reasons you suggest. No chance at all.
 
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I’ve read over and over on here that only other teams duck opponents. Never Penn St.

They were just his personal thoughts and I doubt that Cael Sanderson confers with Goggles before a dual. Personally, I disagree with Goggles and think that IF Berge is likely to go 165 at Bigs and nationals for us that he should wrestle against Marinelli on Friday (and in every other dual if he's healthy).
 
Interesting, we have Barraclough and Negron listed at 157 (expected) and Berge and Edsel (somewhat of a surprise) at 165.

Given 3 potential meetings; dual/bigs/nationals it makes sense to me to go with Edsel if it is looking like we on our way to a victory. I would think if we win 4 (maybe 3) of the first 5, we hold out Berge. Familiarity breeds contempt.

Thoughts?
Don’t know the stats on it but it seems throughout Caels tenure that our guys do pretty well seeing opponents again especially after a loss the first time. I’d think for our guys familiarity is a good thing.
 
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