I think he has learned quite enough about situations where you should not shoot frequently. In fact I think he received his PhD several years early. ;-)
The thing is you have no idea if the coaches told him to work specifically on one area or a certain technique. When going up against inferior competition it’s common to work on areas you want to improve. I wish he would’ve opened up a bit more but no one here knows if Cael told him to do what you say and shoot too often or to maybe work on his front head. What we do know is that he won again and is undefeated on the season
I know we met before but I believe it was in a larger group and didn’t really get to spend much time chatting. Last night it was nice to get to know you some. And treasure the time with your daughter. The biggest part of why I went to the Iowa meet was because my son wanted to meet up and go with me, always a great time!
You ate one of the little white silica packs again didnt you?
Mekhi Lewis to name another.
With you. Love Beau, but he’s hard on the heart and should NOT expect to win all these matches at the wire. If it takes shooting earlier and more often in the first with the possibility of being countered, DO IT! With his speed and power, odds are more likely that he hits it (like with Real) than not. If countered instead, I’m fine with a “caged hornet” mentality in periods 1 and 2 to shoot even more to come from behind. That’s a lesser risk than the one he leaves himself in the dying seconds.
That's not a bad premise. Regardless of wrestler, consistently winning by a point or two is risky business, not just this year but anytime since the invention of wrestling. Old news really, but it is free game as a discussion point.
Now you sound like my father who would be 105 if he was still alive! He lived to be 93 and was as old school as can be.
I think they were just recognizing the number of times he swiped it from his eyes last night.
In the post-Iowa match interview Beau was smiling ear to ear and talking about how he “just shot instead of waiting for the perfect opportunity”. It was like a light bulb went off and he finally realized his powers. Like he’d completely turned a corner mentally.
You're a hiker????? LolAt 65, I’ve watched a lot of wrestling. I’ve never seen—not even at light weights where movement comes quicker or more often—what Mesenbrink does. It’s as though less oxygen is required for the seeming non-stop exertion. The second I think he’ll back off to catch a breath, he’s mid-flight on another shot.
It can’t just be “fast twitch muscles” (Iowa’s Birdboy is a poser next to our MM), which Mitchell must be chock full of. Perhaps some physical lung superiority? Do his somehow provide more energy from the same oxygen intake than other folk?
With no idea what fuels his pace, and like far more than just us Lion fans, I’m absolutely fascinated to watch this kid. Whatever the hell it is, I could sure use it on some of our hikes.
You have no idea. 5’11” 165 to just less than 140, now back to about 143. Keep in mind I’m significantly immunosuppressed, have no pancreas due to Cystic Fibrosis, no Gall Bladder and about 50% kidney function due to the post transplant steroids. I do have two new highly functional lungs @ 9.5 years post xPlant.
Not my idea of a desirable descent plan. Take care of yourself, KC. We got more seasons left on this runway …
In 2022, your comparison for Beau Bartlett was Nelson Brands, now it's Brandon Sorensen. He's upgrading! Next goal is Michael Kemerer and we'll finish off with Spencer Lee.
Glad to hear you’re improving, and thank God for donors! I have two children with CF, and they are doing very well because of the major advancements in care and medications. Are you on Trikafta?
It may be or not be common knowledge but PSU football's initial colors were pink and black. I really liked the unis last night.
Thumbs up to my donor.
Glendale HS. Small D6 school.
I wish everyone could understand how incredible it is for you to be having a good quality of life at 63- it’s awesome!
Your dad was just about the same age as Major Dick Winters who everyone knows from Band of Brothers. I wonder if your dad knew him when they were young.
Your shots are really great. I was in the 1st row and took a few pics. For me, the act of sighting in almost feels like watching on TV and detracts from the pure enjoyment of simply watching with the naked eye. QUESTION: as a professional, how do you balance the desire to take great photos with the desire to watch the match? . . . or is it simply a choice to take great photos?Full album of my shots here on Flickr. https://www.flickr.com/photos/53031106@N00/albums/72177720314746802/with/53526284038
A few of the better ones below.
I didn’t notice his move, but the official consistently told wrestlers to get up off of their knees. He was very good at communicating to them, I thought.
We need to get those guys a better NIL deal
If my memory is correct (Rarely), I think last night Peterson was kneeling on his left knee while Ayala was always on his right knee.....to try to prevent Davis's favorite side to shoot on. That's what I remember. I should just rewatch both matches but I am 3 deep on a 9.5% IPA....so.....naaah......I'll just wing it
