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Cael vs Iowa
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Cael afterwards (back in his Godzilla role):


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Ha ha. Heavyweights. He did that throw not with the dangerous back arch, and not with a back step, but by simply dropping to his knees. It’s like a whole different type of physics calculus with the big guys.
 
When will we know whether we’re gonna have Angel Rivera reffing or not?

A related question, who are the best big match refs in college?
 
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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).
I agree. Berge can't hurt his seeding by losing to Bull, but he sure as hell can improve it with an upset, which is not likely but not unthinkable, either.
 
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?
1. Unless they start at 174, 184 or maybe 197 the dual is not going to be locked up at the conclusion of 157.
2. Based upon the success PSU has had in making adjustments to DeSanto, Eierman, Kemerer and others through the past decade I am OK with a little 165 familiarity.
 
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Upset of the Night: Bartlett over Murin, 3-1 in OT. With ice water coursing through his veins, Beau gets a TD in the first OT period and silences all of CHA!

WE ARE!!!
Random draw and the dual ends at 149. Iowa is down by three but holds criteria. Murin wins with a SV takedown, the crowd goes ballistic. In his excitement, Murin spikes his headgear and quickly has a "OH S***" look on his face as a team point is docked and the crowd quickly silences and you only hear the PSU bench screaming and cheering and jumping in joy in the background.
 
Random draw and the dual ends at 149. Iowa is down by three but holds criteria. Murin wins with a SV takedown, the crowd goes ballistic. In his excitement, Murin spikes his headgear and quickly has a "OH S***" look on his face as a team point is docked and the crowd quickly silences and you only hear the PSU bench screaming and cheering and jumping in joy in the background.
I don't think this PSU team will feel very festive if it takes a team point deduction to beat this Iowa team. Iowa could certainly win this dual, but PSU would probably be a 10 point favorite if it were on a neutral mat. Carver can swing things for refs, so how big of an impact can the home cooking become?
 
This should be a good one..
If the Carver Magic is strong I could see Iowa winning a close one.
If it goes to chalk it would be an interesting time to visit the HR.
I haven't looked over there for years, I used to go to pick through some nonsense for interesting perspectives and tidbits of wrestling knowledge. It became such a cesspool that the good posters were submerged by the knuckle heads.
I hope both teams bring their best and let the chips fall where they may.
And thats a great promo btw....
 
I've tried to sneak a peek on HR, not sure but I can't get it to come up. Anyone else have that issue.
 
This is the most exciting post from Penn State Tweeter



looks like we are just chopping wood and carrying water this week. While the Squawkers are pumping it up.

Interesting.
Do you remember reading some of the initial bitter HR posts dealing with PSU/Cael. "It isn't like we are rivals or anything. Minnesota and Oklahoma State, those are rivals. Of course they are right, it is much more common for them to be competitive with the Cowboys and Goofers than the Nits.
 
Random draw and the dual ends at 149. Iowa is down by three but holds criteria. Murin wins with a SV takedown, the crowd goes ballistic. In his excitement, Murin spikes his headgear and quickly has a "OH S***" look on his face as a team point is docked and the crowd quickly silences and you only hear the PSU bench screaming and cheering and jumping in joy in the background.
I can't shake this thought in my head that 149 is going to feature a big throw attempt or upper body lock that will decide the match.
 
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Do you remember reading some of the initial bitter HR posts dealing with PSU/Cael. "It isn't like we are rivals or anything. Minnesota and Oklahoma State, those are rivals. Of course they are right, it is much more common for them to be competitive with the Cowboys and Goofers than the Nits.
That makes sense with Minnesota. They were also giving out extra scholarships in the 70s and 80s like Iowa. They were competing for the same guys with their extra scholarship money.

 
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That makes sense with Minnesota. They were also giving out extra scholarships in the 70s and 80s like Iowa. They were competing for the same guys with their extra scholarship money.

Wait, what?!?! I thought Cael was doing all the cheating!

😂
 
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I can't shake this thought in my head that 149 is going to feature a big throw attempt or upper body lock that will decide the match.

I don't expect it quite yet, but one of these days things are going to 'click' for Beau. When it does he will realize he can rack up the points if he goes on the offensive and wrestles aggressively, especially in neutral.

Do you think all of Nolf's TDs had the proper set up, the perfect angle, or the optimal timing? By the time he was unbeatable, he did whatever he wanted, whenever he wanted, against all but the most elite kids.

The better wrestler almost always wins when they attack early and often. With Beau, it's coming. If it starts tomorrow, I will be thrilled and I guarantee a win. If he holds it close and it comes down to late in the 3rd or SV, who knows.
 
Wait, what?!?! I thought Cael was doing all the cheating!

😂
Iowa fans like to bring up long term history on how many championships they have won as compared to Penn State but short term history on how they won those championships.
 
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