End of Session 4:
PSU up by 11.
True Freshman Nick Lee = 10.5 points.
Kid had every right to fold early.
What a young stud.
PSU up by 11.
True Freshman Nick Lee = 10.5 points.
Kid had every right to fold early.
What a young stud.
Nick Lee
- Thread starter diggerpup
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Great job by Nick! Top 6 true freshmen is as much as anyone could have asked for.
To come back from tha First round loss shows some real heart
To come back from tha First round loss shows some real heart
Five straight wins in wrestlebacks? There's a lot of Q in this kid, too.
I remember watching Quentin Wright his true freshman year when he willed his way into the B1G finals and a 6th place finish at Nationals. Nick has reminded me of that performance this year. I'm really looking forward to watching him over the coming years.
Coupla quick thoughts.... as I guy from his hometown, I'm very proud of how he wrestles, the guts he shows and how he handles himself off the mat.
I didn't have a good feeling when he had to face Alber right after that loss, but Nick handled him well. He actually got a better draw losing in the first round than if he'd have lost in the 2nd. That would have dropped him down to face Chad Red and be on that side of the bracket. Win two and lose and he is likely in the same spot he's in now.
I didn't have a good feeling when he had to face Alber right after that loss, but Nick handled him well. He actually got a better draw losing in the first round than if he'd have lost in the 2nd. That would have dropped him down to face Chad Red and be on that side of the bracket. Win two and lose and he is likely in the same spot he's in now.
Good point. If he doesn't win either match tomorrow, he finishes exactly where I predicted before the tourney (6th). He will have gotten there via a different route than I expected, but same destination. Very impressive, especially given how stacked 141 is this year. Anyone who AAs in this weight class earned it.
Sitting with his Aunt and Uncle. A lot of fun hearing about the Lee boys.
Probably better than hearing Uncle Pletch prattle on about the Ohio Hunting Cabin
Be honest -- after Round 1, who had Nick Lee on the podium while 2x defending champ Dean Heil DNP?
Heckuva a tourney so far, despite the opening round loss.
Heckuva a tourney so far, despite the opening round loss.
After a tough loss....some show Pride, Guts and Determination.........While others mail it in. We saw both tonight. Lucky to have guys like Nick.
If Sanders can’t do it then hopefully Cunning can!Yes, but can Sanders coach him up?
Lol. Mild mannered Cutch with the mic drop........Seems to be a trend of people discounting major ankle injuries when trying to hate on Cael.
Geez remember the Chicken Littles writing Nick off after losing in the first round? As an undersized true freshman he just beat Kevin Jack to finish 5th. Well done young man #gutcheckcity
His loss to Diehl kinda had me worried a little bit but we didn't expect him to make the finals anyways so either way he was ending up in the consi bracket. He just went back there a little earlier than we had hoped.
Either way. GREAT JOB NICK LEE ON YOUR ALL AMERICAN FINISH!!
Either way. GREAT JOB NICK LEE ON YOUR ALL AMERICAN FINISH!!
I can tell you after getting stuck in the first round, I feared something more similar to what Keener delivered. The kid did awesome and delivered about the best we could have hoped all things considered. He really came through in the pinch for the team.
Granted, I need a shot of whisky and an alkaseltzer, to be able to handle watching most of his matches he gave us critical points and we are in a good position now.
I hope he spends a LOT of time in the weight room this off season, and he is a bit too sloppy, seemingly having no idea what the score or how much time is left on the clock. Most of his losses this year were of the woulda coulda shoulda variety, with sloppy mistakes late in the 3rd period. One more year of bulk for sure, and better technique should build him into top 4 caliber in a very tough weight class.
Granted, I need a shot of whisky and an alkaseltzer, to be able to handle watching most of his matches he gave us critical points and we are in a good position now.
I hope he spends a LOT of time in the weight room this off season, and he is a bit too sloppy, seemingly having no idea what the score or how much time is left on the clock. Most of his losses this year were of the woulda coulda shoulda variety, with sloppy mistakes late in the 3rd period. One more year of bulk for sure, and better technique should build him into top 4 caliber in a very tough weight class.
Just normal freshman to sophomore improvement will put him as a top 4 next year. If he makes a big jump from the bottom position and improves his power he will add to the Saturday night PSU vs everyone dual meet next year.
PSU
Nick Lee
8 seed
11.5 points
tOSU
K. Hayes
5 seed
2 points
That could be your tournament championship margin right there.
Nick Lee
8 seed
11.5 points
tOSU
K. Hayes
5 seed
2 points
That could be your tournament championship margin right there.
Let's not forget, Zain had that redshirt year and came back tearing arms off. I don't think that's in the cards for Lee, but he would benefit from it. Probably 2 true freshman at 25 & 33 next year. I wouldn't expect to see 3 trues or 2 trues and a room guy at 41.
Regardless, what Lee did the last two days was absolute nails.
Regardless, what Lee did the last two days was absolute nails.
Lee has Zain II written all over him. I hope he takes his RS next year. With young pups coming in at 125-141, I think Cael can afford to put him on the Zain plan.... PSU will be stronger in both the short term and the long term. Then redshirt the pups the following year.
Kevin Jack looked like Andre the Giant compared to Nick Lee this afternoon. Great win for him!
Before the tournament (ok, not after the first loss, but I don't give up and neither did he), I had him at 5th with 3 bonus points (KYPSW on 24x7).
Love what I see out of Lee. Always have been super high on him. He needs to add strength like most every true frosh does.
When he does, next year those 13-8 matches he is winning all turn into bonus. He will be ready to carry on in the tradition of those who have come before him. You can't teach his pace, plus he will start turning even NCAA guys.
When he does, next year those 13-8 matches he is winning all turn into bonus. He will be ready to carry on in the tradition of those who have come before him. You can't teach his pace, plus he will start turning even NCAA guys.
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