They always leave out the one I want to watch lmao.
PSU - OSU Match Thread
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They always leave out the one I want to watch lmao.
I think Howard tried to hit a big move a couple times only because nothing else was working; he really didn't come close to a more conventional TD against Heinselman.
The Lee-Smith match was considered close to a toss-up by most folks. Smith recently beat Cam Amine of UM by one point, while just last weekend Amine beat Lee 4-1. We'll never know what might have happened, but I kind of doubt that Lee would have picked Smith apart. Plus, guys seem to be getting to Joe Lee's leg too easily, such as the sequence early in that match where Lee's knee popped.
Being over 60 not only can't I remember every detail of the subjects that interest me, I don't even try anymore. With that preface laid out, I do not recall very many times Ryan hasn't put his best chance to beat PSU out on the mat.
Tom got an unexpected fall at 165 to even the score. He might have thought he had a chance to win the dual, and Romero was going to help him get there. Just my $.02.
That way the Cowboys don't get worn out backpedaling to the edge, and less chance of tripping while racing backwards.
One division. There are sections. But your point stands. Its a huge accomplishment.
OK, I decided to self-serve some crow. Combined, Bo & Micah Jordan are 9-5 vs PSU opponents (Bo 5-2 & Micah 4-3).
Bo (5-2):
2014
W MD 12-2 over Garett Hammond
2015
W Dec 10-6 over Garett Hammond
2016
W Dec 3-2 over Gino Morelli
W Dec 3-2 over Gino Morelli
2017
W SV1 6-4 over Mark Hall
L Dec 5-2 to Mark Hall
2018
L Dec 6-4 to Mark Hall
Micah (4-3):
2016
W Dec 6-3 over Jimmy Gulibon
2017
L TF 20-5 to Zain Retherford
L TF 16-1 to Zain Retherford
2018
W TF 24-9 over Bo Pipher
L TF 16-0 to Jason Nolf
2019
W Dec 10-8 over Jarod Verkleeren
W MD 13-4 over Brady Berge
courtesy WrestleStat.com
What exactly are the real-world constraints of a larger mat size in bigger venues such as tOSU's new wrestling facility (or most any college venue)? Increase the mat size from 42' square to 45' square and the "touch the floor" situations we saw in the PSU-tOSU dual largely disappear. I suppose that floor space could be an issue in certain tournament settings where six or eight mats are needed. In those situations, stick with the current 42' mats.
In any event, shrinking the circle is not the answer. There are already enough OOB stoppages.
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The last entry looks to be a mistake (repeat of a match against Bo). Pretty sure that Mark Hall never wrestled Micah. And if he did, I doubt it would have been a 6-4 decision.
And I suspect that Micah may have long-term shoulder issues due to his matches against Retherford and a one-legged Jason Nolf. Those were just brutal, pain-inflicting beat-downs.
I believe they had to remove the Beard match because of the R rating for extreme violence and abuse
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I know. I fixed it before you commented.
Thanks though. The tribulations of copy/paste.
I was being sarcastic. The last time PSU wrestled there, the mat appeared to be tiny (which I am sure it is). A lot smaller than what is at PSU or most schools.
I think Byers should start reporting to us the actual mat dimensions at the same time he's reporting the colors of the team singlets.
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Smith likes to counter. Lee just has to be more careful on his scrambles. I think if Lee wrestles from feet he can score a few more takedowns than what Smith intiates.
Just my opinion.
Yes, here is the rule. It looks to me that tOSU mat may not meet the 5 foot requirement at the 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock ends of the mat.
Section 1. Mats Art. 1. Mat Specifications. Mats shall have a competition circle between 32 and 42 feet in diameter. There shall be a matted area with a minimum width of five feet that extends entirely around the competition circle. The competition circle and matted area shall be differentiated by the use of either contrasting colors or a 2-inch-wid
What makes you think the tOSU mat doesn't meet regulation? The floor touching stuff has been around forever; just had more than usual at the PSU-tOSU meet. The root problem is that 5 feet between the circle and the edge of the mat simply isn't large enough. Increase that to 6.5 feet or so (i.e., a 45 ft square mat) and the "floor touching" events would pretty much disappear.
Especially with the rules now that if any part is in bounds they are still considered in bounds
Entire match is on YouTube
it shows 133 but it’s the entire match.
it shows 133 but it’s the entire match.
As i said at 12 & 6 o'clock the distance looks to be less than 5 feet. Not much but still less than 5 feet.
i stated back during that Flo match that Beard was the better wrestler.. he just happened to lost that match.
Yes but I think it was the right call regardless of that.
It was 4-2 going into the third. If he chooses neutral, he needs to get at least +2 more TD’s on Sasso to win.
Considering he had about 15 secs of RT, he had 1:15 to get out before Sasso got the RT point. I think that +1 late TD was more likely than +2 TD’s.
They didn’t want PSU_522 back posting.
Better he post there than here though ;-)
I can't remember all the spefics but when Gable was at Iowa he was going to wrestle a team that was notorious for working the edge of circle. He had a huge mat made which was like 50% larger than typical size mat. I believe the only guidelines at the the time was for a minimum size .
I can't remember all the details, maybe someone can add info.
I rewatched the dual this afternoon. I swear the tOSU kids were all trying their edge finishes at the corners. Call me looney, but I can’t help but wonder if this was a point of emphasis against us, as we have so frequently cut and edged take downs against them and well, everyone.
It was Gable's predecessor Gary Kurdelmeier. Here's the background (scroll down a bit) https://intermatwrestle.com/articles/3804
Agree with others that this was PSU's best match to date. Great effort up and down the lineup. No complaints about not getting bonus points this week, LOL. Our guys were on a mission. RBY's match was the closest thing to watching Nolf I've seen since Jason graduated. RBY didn't just dominate, he made Decatur lose the will to wrestle. And the way Brooks wrestles on his feet reminds me of Cael. You can see it in the ankle and knee picks and the smooth finishes he has. I really enjoy watching him go and he's just getting started!
I just wish we had another two months of duals before B1Gs as some of the younger guys need it bad. Still some struggles off the bottom and a few of the frosh aren't quite where we need them to be. But this team is coming together fast and can't wait to see them in March.
I just wish we had another two months of duals before B1Gs as some of the younger guys need it bad. Still some struggles off the bottom and a few of the frosh aren't quite where we need them to be. But this team is coming together fast and can't wait to see them in March.
Did anyone else think Beard came in to last night’s match with an axe to grind and looking to make a statement? Guess this wasn’t just any other match. Very impressed and happy for Michael.
You could see it. He bulldozed poor Hoffman - treated him like Hoffman’s dad treated their Penn State swag a few years back
No. That's a distraction.
What he did was the product of training with teammates who convert singles into standing cradles, like Brooks did to Venz. He saw an opportunity and took it.
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