Couldn't have expected much better, right? Carpenter is a warrior keeping it to MD, and most (non PSU) had Cenzo losing by more than 3 points. In Cael we trust and peeking in time for BIG10 and Nationals. Onto Maryland and then OSU, which I plan on making the 5 hour trip to see in person. Anybody else going to OK State?Nevills with an improved effort over Brooks to win 5-0 and Mark Hall earns the ridge Riley
if we had a HC that could coach this kid some varied attacks .....watch out.
mark will probably inherit the fan favorite mantal in the future.
most are Illinois homies as wellIllinois has a really nice team.
IMar is obviously elite, but they also have a lot of talent at 133, 157, 174, 184 & 285 as well. (Although 285 did nothing tonight)
What? Where are all the comments about Hall looking too "small" tonight? Little doubt in my mind that if BoJo came out of hiding last week, Hall would have beaten his ass. I think Ryan knew that too.
Very impressed with Cenzo's effort tonight. Last second counter TD at the end was meaningless. He was going all out for the TD, so he gets props for that.
Apologize, slightly off topic. If my math is correct we've now beaten nine top 21 teams by a combined score of 288-83. That includes #3 Iowa, #4 tOSU, #5 Nebraska, #10 Illinois, #11 Rutgers, #12 Minnesota, #14 Lehigh, #19 Wisconsin, and #21 Stanford. And obviously, all of the B10 matches were without Cortez! If you take out the 133 results, we beat the other 9 teams by a combined 288-49.
Not sure how this team isn't ranked #1
My recap + three takeaways at the link:
1) Joseph pushes two-time NCAA champ Martinez to the wire
2) In first Rec Hall action, Hall tech falls three-time NCAA qualifier
3) Nevills avenges loss that ended his 2016 season
Wrestling: Penn State battles to 34-7 win over Illinois
My recap + three takeaways at the link:
1) Joseph pushes two-time NCAA champ Martinez to the wire
2) In first Rec Hall action, Hall tech falls three-time NCAA qualifier
3) Nevills avenges loss that ended his 2016 season
Wrestling: Penn State battles to 34-7 win over Illinois
I haven't been able to lock down a definite answer yetTim the 29 consecutive dual wins in a row - is that a program record?
(Apologies to The Three Stooges)And the law firm of Suriano, Joseph and Hall are having an opening act that is close to/rivaling the opening act of Nolf, Nickal, and Nevills!
Yep!George Carpenter keeps getting better and better. Epitomizes the Penn State way. He fights and fights and fights. LOVE the kid.
Yep and yep.What? Where are all the comments about Hall looking too "small" tonight? Little doubt in my mind that if BoJo came out of hiding last week, Hall would have beaten his ass. I think Ryan knew that too.
Very impressed with Cenzo's effort tonight. Last second counter TD at the end was meaningless. He was going all out for the TD, so he gets props for that.
My recap + three takeaways at the link:
1) Joseph pushes two-time NCAA champ Martinez to the wire
2) In first Rec Hall action, Hall tech falls three-time NCAA qualifier
3) Nevills avenges loss that ended his 2016 season
Wrestling: Penn State battles to 34-7 win over Illinois
Just my take.
125 Nick Suriano - the match against Gilman let Nick know how good his, but more importantly showed him how good he can be. That match has set him free and he is now just moving forward improving everytime out.
133 George. I have to stand and clap for this every time out. His skill set and strength are limited. His heart and fight are unsurpassed.
141 I will stand and applaud this kid on Sunday. Too much crap, but has always represented himself and the program with class. I would have paid money to have had this kid's wrestling career. Thank you Jimmy.
149 Zain.
157 Jason
165 Close as heck. He needs to take everything he has learned and have at it. He may not win a title this year, but if he does I am not going to be shocked.
174 Welcome to the Wreck Hall era. Smooth and unrelenting.
184 Bo, my grandson's favorite. Just fun to watch.
197 Tough and steady.
Hwt Nick is just freaking good.
Cenzo can beat him but must push the action much earlier in the match...I was there and Imar slowed down the match big time....Cenzo pushed to end...IMAR with a couple deep shots..Cenzo able to defend. Last second effort..Imar able to counter and wins 5-2
Hall will kill Meyer now....Bet your life on it....He beat Alex Meyer at Midlands
Matt has me very concerned to say the least. I was at the match and he should be killing guys this and the guy hung right with him....Guy has a terrible...Oh well we will see.....Its too late now....Another determined effort from McCutcheon lifts him to a 3-1 win over Andre Lee.
Penn State up 31-7 with Black vs. Nevills the only match left
Did Cael have a post match interview ?Matt has me very concerned to say the least. I was at the match and he should be killing guys this and the guy hung right with him....Guy has a terrible...Oh well we will see.....Its too late now....
Yeah, but some guy wearing a clown hat and an inside out black and gold sweatshirt ask him about the Penn State slush fund. Cael's eye squinted and Cael ask him if he had a plan and the guy fainted right to the floor and apparently dirtied himself. He had a 'JustWrestle133" medal on. Anyhow, the interview ended after that.Did Cael have a post match interview ?