Assuming he doesn't keep growing.Speaking of…. Hamiti and KOT both seniors, Levi will run wild next year.
Assuming he doesn't keep growing.Speaking of…. Hamiti and KOT both seniors, Levi will run wild next year.
If anything like Daytona 500 was, you'll be emptying pockets, going through metal detectors and wanded by the secret service. Took an hour to get through line at the race.I just heard on radio that Trump is going to Philadelphia.I think they said Saturday.
Allow extra time to get in.
He's traveling with Jim Jordan ( 2 time champ for Wisconsin )and Dave McCormick who they said wrestled for West Point. I never heard that.??
(Moderator edit - any off color responses and you'll be put in timeout for a few weeks)
Assuming he doesn't keep growing.
He will probably lose in the semis and then he's all American either way lol how's thatNot trying to rag on him - seems like a very hard worker. Just being honest regarding my opinion - I think he has an up-hill battle to AA at all, let alone a mid-level AA such as 4th or 5th (4th would be a huge feat given that you'd not just have to make it past the blood-round, but he'd have to make it all the way to the Consi-Bracket Finals.).
I'm not saying he couldn't prove my opinion completely wrong (I hope he does!), but he'd have to have a Tournament like he hasn't had since last year's BiGs.
I do think he looks undersized still. I think we will do better team wise if he stays put.This is what I wonder. Levi bumped two weight classes from one year to the next and he certainly hasn't looked undersized AT ALL this year. I'm not an insider and don't spend any time around the team, but have seen a number of people who claimed that Ryder's short and that his best weight class is likely 174. I'm sure that Barr and Connor Mirasola are both options at 184, but they would both be HUGE 184s at this point, so I wouldn't be at all disappointed if Levi bumped again and Ryder or someone else slid in at 174.
Total coincidence come on lmfao
Oh look at you event name dropping. Next you'll be telling us about your Super Bowl, World Series, and world surfing championship experiences... 🤣If anything like Daytona 500 was, you'll be emptying pockets, going through metal detectors and wanded by the secret service. Took an hour to get through line at the race.
To add to what others have already provided...What were the fewest #1 seeds to win the NC and what year might it have been?
I ask this because this year has the potential to challenge the record. The way I see it 165 and 285 are the only weights with a heavy favorite. All the others have 3 or more nearly even contenders.
125 - 5 or 6 legit candidates
133 - same
141 - Beau, Mendez, Alirez, and Hardy
149 - Hanson, SVN, Lovett ... maybe Webster
157 - Kasak, Meyer ... maybe Cannon or Taylor
165 - Mitch ... longshot Caliendo
174 - Levi, O'Toole, Hamiti
184 - Star, Keckeisen, McEnelly
197 - Barr, Cardenas, Buchanon, AJ
285 - Steveson ... Greg with a fighter's chance
Just reading the wall. I’m positive infinity that’s what it said. Are you in club with Stew and Jeanne? Had lunch with them in Evanston. Great people!
That’s even more embarrassing than 8 of Pitt’s 9 claimed National Championships. If I was Pletcher or Moore, I’d ask Tan Tom to take my picture down.Have your ever even been to Columbus, bro?
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This is not a political statement (it would be the same whether I like him as a president or not), but that just altered my plans.I just heard on radio that Trump is going to Philadelphia.I think they said Saturday.
Allow extra time to get in.
He's traveling with Jim Jordan ( 2 time champ for Wisconsin )and Dave McCormick who they said wrestled for West Point. I never heard that.??
(Moderator edit - any off color responses and you'll be put in timeout for a few weeks)
For what it’s worth, there was 0 impact in Tulsa.This is not a political statement (it would be the same whether I like him as a president or not), but that just altered my plans.
Normally, I fly home on Saturday morning and watch the finals at home. Thursday night to Friday night is my favorite time of the tournament and watching the finals at home is comfortable (and usually I need to NOT be out on Saturday night after the excesses of Thursday and Friday). The only time I've stayed for Saturday is the last time it was in Philly. I was planning on doing the same this time - once a decade seeing the finals in person is enough.
But not now. Saturday night is already a bit of a sh*tshow compared to the other sessions in terms of the crowd, etc. I can't imagine what a PITA it will be now. Half of the crowd will probably miss some matches.
It probably is, tbh. Beau is also one of the most likeable guys in all of wrestling and was snakebit last year. He's probably someone who is an outsider is likely going to say they "don't mind if he wins" for PSU, if they are asked. Do you really think madden didn't say 125 because he believes Cruz can win? C'mon, LOL.Total coincidence come on lmfao
Rather gave Keck in finals, I don't believe Keck has taken Carter down and Mcenelly would 190 plus in the finals.
Keck is a souped up version of McEnelly. I don’t like our chances there.Keck will beat McEnelly so wont matter
Brewer 2015 is by far the worst seed in the past 15 years (at least) including Carter last year.Only one other seed above #12 has won an individual championship. #13 seeded Cody Brewer won 133 in 2015.
You forgot to include your home address 😁I'm going to have 6 TV's in my main basement area: (1) 85", & (5) 50". We will have Matcast with the first four mats on the 85" and mats 5-8 on the other 4. When there is good space for one PSU guy on the mat at a time, we will put that on the 85". I'll have Byer's call Bluetooth into the surround sound. Then, I have another smaller TV in the back above the bar that will have basketball on for a couple of my friends. (I follow it a little bit just because I put in a bracket).
Like every year, I'm like a kid anxiously waiting for Christmas to arrive. I can't wait!
That's pretty impressive. You could sell tickets to that set up.I'm going to have 6 TV's in my main basement area: (1) 85", & (5) 50". We will have Matcast with the first four mats on the 85" and mats 5-8 on the other 4. When there is good space for one PSU guy on the mat at a time, we will put that on the 85". I'll have Byer's call Bluetooth into the surround sound. Then, I have another smaller TV in the back above the bar that will have basketball on for a couple of my friends. (I follow it a little bit just because I put in a bracket).
Like every year, I'm like a kid anxiously waiting for Christmas to arrive. I can't wait!
They are in suite 60 and we are suite 61. They are awesome people. We shared a suite with them last year. We also hung out for a while at the Iowa dual.Just reading the wall. I’m positive infinity that’s what it said. Are you in club with Stew and Jeanne? Had lunch with them in Evanston. Great people!
Post a pick sometime this wkd .... that's is crazy!I'm going to have 6 TV's in my main basement area: (1) 85", & (5) 50". We will have Matcast with the first four mats on the 85" and mats 5-8 on the other 4. When there is good space for one PSU guy on the mat at a time, we will put that on the 85". I'll have Byer's call Bluetooth into the surround sound. Then, I have another smaller TV in the back above the bar that will have basketball on for a couple of my friends. (I follow it a little bit just because I put in a bracket).
Like every year, I'm like a kid anxiously waiting for Christmas to arrive. I can't wait!
I originally posted the Trump visit as a separate thread just to notify fan base of possible logistic issues for those coming in for Saturday finals . No other reason than that.This is not a political statement (it would be the same whether I like him as a president or not), but that just altered my plans.
Normally, I fly home on Saturday morning and watch the finals at home. Thursday night to Friday night is my favorite time of the tournament and watching the finals at home is comfortable (and usually I need to NOT be out on Saturday night after the excesses of Thursday and Friday). The only time I've stayed for Saturday is the last time it was in Philly. I was planning on doing the same this time - once a decade seeing the finals in person is enough.
But not now. Saturday night is already a bit of a sh*tshow compared to the other sessions in terms of the crowd, etc. I can't imagine what a PITA it will be now. Half of the crowd will probably miss some matches.
I, for one, appreciated the heads up.I originally posted the Trump visit as a separate thread just to notify fan base of possible logistic issues for those coming in for Saturday finals . No other reason than that.
The moderator must of thought that it could create an issue. I just wanted people to know for travel and possible delays. I'm glad I helped you before buying tickets ,ect .
That's what I was about to say. The only impact was all of the fans trying to get a picture with him, so there was constant motion down in that corner. But, as far as getting into the arena, no issue whatsoever.For what it’s worth, there was 0 impact in Tulsa.
Glad I'm not going. Jim Jordan is not my favorite person on the planet lol. And Ohio State sucks out loudI, for one, appreciated the heads up.
This reminds me of the Indianapolis Colts hanging a banner for being making the AFC championship gameHave your ever even been to Columbus, bro?
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And maybe that will prove true this year too, but I'd still allow extra time if driving or Uber.For what it’s worth, there was 0 impact in Tulsa.
No matter who CStar faces they’ll wrestle to the edge to keep the score close unless the refs call stalling… they won’t.Rather gave Keck in finals, I don't believe Keck has taken Carter down and Mcenelly would 190 plus in the finals.
When are weigh-ins for finals. Is it before Afternoon Session? Finalist should weigh in 3 hours before the expected match times.Keck and McN would both be 195 by Sat night. Im rootin for McN in semis.
Keck wont make the same mistake McN did to lose to CS.
I am VERY concerned about Keck in finals.
Reported.President Donald J. Trump will visit Philadelphia this weekend for the 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships at the Wells Fargo Center.
Penn State is the odds on favorite to win the team title once again.
I’ll second that. Send it to Shane Sparks — he’ll bust a nut trying to get it on air.Post a pick sometime this wkd .... that's is crazy!
Moore and Pletcher were both #1 seeds in 2020. Since there was no NCAA tourney, that's good enough to make the National Champ wall in Covelli.Tan Tom just makes it too easy to ridicule. COVID year cancelled Nationals credit? What's the explanation.?
I think Mark had at least an 83% chance of winning the title that year.Moore and Pletcher were both #1 seeds in 2020. Since there was no NCAA tourney, that's good enough to make the National Champ wall in Covelli.
By this standard, someone should tell Mark Hall that he won another natty in 2020.
I'm going to have 6 TV's in my main basement area: (1) 85", & (5) 50". We will have Matcast with the first four mats on the 85" and mats 5-8 on the other 4. When there is good space for one PSU guy on the mat at a time, we will put that on the 85". I'll have Byer's call Bluetooth into the surround sound. Then, I have another smaller TV in the back above the bar that will have basketball on for a couple of my friends. (I follow it a little bit just because I put in a bracket).
Like every year, I'm like a kid anxiously waiting for Christmas to arrive. I can't wait!
Awesome. Good thing it’s not on Flo ! 😳I'm going to have 6 TV's in my main basement area: (1) 85", & (5) 50". We will have Matcast with the first four mats on the 85" and mats 5-8 on the other 4. When there is good space for one PSU guy on the mat at a time, we will put that on the 85". I'll have Byer's call Bluetooth into the surround sound. Then, I have another smaller TV in the back above the bar that will have basketball on for a couple of my friends. (I follow it a little bit just because I put in a bracket).
Like every year, I'm like a kid anxiously waiting for Christmas to arrive. I can't wait!
Live look in @mvattivoI'm going to have 6 TV's in my main basement area: (1) 85", & (5) 50". We will have Matcast with the first four mats on the 85" and mats 5-8 on the other 4. When there is good space for one PSU guy on the mat at a time, we will put that on the 85". I'll have Byer's call Bluetooth into the surround sound. Then, I have another smaller TV in the back above the bar that will have basketball on for a couple of my friends. (I follow it a little bit just because I put in a bracket).
Like every year, I'm like a kid anxiously waiting for Christmas to arrive. I can't wait!