My favorite accomplishment this year

[Conewago]

I haven't verified this but Byers said Kasak is only the 7th man to finish 3rd after a first round loss. The first man to do it was also a Nittany Lion: John Lange in 1998.

after Kasak lost, I told a friend even an All American finish would be extremely difficult, and a 3rd place finish pretty extraordinary. I didn't know it was that out of the ordinary.

 

[mcpat]

I haven't verified this but Byers said Kasak is only the 7th man to finish 3rd after a first round loss. The first man to do it was also a Nittany Lion: John Lange in 1998.

after Kasak lost, I told a friend even an All American finish would be extremely difficult, and a 3rd place finish pretty extraordinary. I didn't know it was that out of the ordinary.

Just doing some math… but the tournament field expanded to 32 in 1967.

Ignoring the pigtail match that has since also been added, that means there have been 912 wrestlers lose in the 1st round at nationals. If only 7 have done it, then that’s 0.7675%.

 

[nittinsc]

Just doing some math… but the tournament field expanded to 32 in 1967.

Ignoring the pigtail match that has since also been added, that means there have been 912 wrestlers lose in the 1st round at nationals. If only 7 have done it, then that’s 0.7675%.

Math in the morning after NCAA's, what's wrong with you. All I know is it's a lot less than 83%.

 

[KCLion]

I haven't verified this but Byers said Kasak is only the 7th man to finish 3rd after a first round loss. The first man to do it was also a Nittany Lion: John Lange in 1998.

after Kasak lost, I told a friend even an All American finish would be extremely difficult, and a 3rd place finish pretty extraordinary. I didn't know it was that out of the ordinary.

I believe he was actually the 9th to do so. Still a relatively rare event and I told him at the social that I was damned impressed with his grit and focus to complete the tournament like that.

Nick Lee made it back to 5th after his opening round loss (via fall).

 

[Conewago]

I believe he was actually the 9th to do so. Still a relatively rare event and I told him at the social that I was damned impressed with his grit and focus to complete the tournament like that.

Nick Lee made it back to 5th after his opening round loss (via fall).

Thanks KC

 

[zzs006]

At high school nationals back in the 90’s I lost my first match and won 9 straight to take 3rd. Not nearly as tough as what Kasak just did but man was I beat after those 10 matches. Most I ever wrestled in a tournament by a long ways

 

[SWPA]

A.J. Schopp accomplished the task and earned his team 21 points in the process, which was one more team point then National Champion Gabe Dean.

 

[STAND with PRIDE]

I haven't verified this but Byers said Kasak is only the 7th man to finish 3rd after a first round loss. The first man to do it was also a Nittany Lion: John Lange in 1998.

after Kasak lost, I told a friend even an All American finish would be extremely difficult, and a 3rd place finish pretty extraordinary. I didn't know it was that out of the ordinary.

How many TF have done it?

 

[El-Jefe]

A.J. Schopp accomplished the task and earned his team 21 points in the process, which was one more team point then National Champion Gabe Dean.

Kasak outscored finalist Gomez at the same weight.

 

[tullfan68]

every day is just living another day for me!

 

[tullfan68]

every day is just living another day for me!

update to all my PSU friends I have decided that no surgery it is simply to dangerous DR told me it was 50/50 way to low for me I will continue my chemo and hope for the best my tumor does seem to be shrinking thanks to all on this site

 

[tullfan68]

I was hoping to still be here for the NCAA tourney and made it now I am pushing to see next yrs as well! WE ARE!!!

 

[KCLion]

I was hoping to still be here for the NCAA tourney and made it now I am pushing to see next yrs as well! WE ARE!!!

Be strong my fellow PSU fan. I was on the brink nearly 10 years ago and enjoy every minute on this journey.

 

[HikeNatParks]

I was hoping to still be here for the NCAA tourney and made it now I am pushing to see next yrs as well! WE ARE!!!

YOU WILL!

 

[Dogwelder]

I was hoping to still be here for the NCAA tourney and made it now I am pushing to see next yrs as well! WE ARE!!!

Best wishes, Spyker! I enjoy your posts very much. And your positive, pro-PSU spirit! 👍

 

[Dogwelder]

update to all my PSU friends I have decided that no surgery it is simply to dangerous DR told me it was 50/50 way to low for me I will continue my chemo and hope for the best my tumor does seem to be shrinking thanks to all on this site

On the subject of health, I wonder whether the magic crystals that a Ferrari is selling would help, in addition to the chemo. 🤪

 

[El-Jefe]

My favorite accomplishment this year was Sasso leaving the hospital and resuming a normal life.

 

[Idahopennstatefan]

Robb leaving the hospital and back on the mat. He wasn't himself but he gave it all he had. Good dude!
Sammy Sasso as well.

 

[tullfan68]

Be strong my fellow PSU fan. I was on the brink nearly 10 years ago and enjoy every minute on this journey.

great to here

 

[tullfan68]

On the subject of health, I wonder whether the magic crystals that a Ferrari is selling would help, in addition to the chemo. 🤪

LOL wouldn't touch that with a 10 foot pole

 

[Cstroke]

LOL wouldn't touch that with a 10 foot pole

He said AJ not uncle carmine’s 10’ pole