Shakur Rasheed - any thoughts on Rider match

[Cyclingmik]

Specifically the pin?

 

[dunkej01]

Specifically the pin?

I think we had heard reports from Tim and posters here that Rasheed reminded people of ER and that he had a cradle that aided that thought process. First time we saw it in public, but expect to see it again.

I like how he appears to have gotten his weight management under control and is going hard for 7 minutes more than anything. This battle with him, hammond and Morelli makes for good banter on the boards.

 

[CSauertiegPSU]

Here's my feeling with Shakur, I think he has the most upside of any of the guys as 165 (as he showed by dominating McFadden before gassing), but I think he may also be prone to the head scratching loss. Morelli and Hammond may be more consistent but don't have the bonus point upside or the ability to score against the high level guys that Shakur has

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Specifically the pin?

1st time I've seen Rasheed in person this year. He's so much bigger than he was when he entered PSU. He's pretty big for 165, yet can move his body pretty darn quickly, especially when he initiates the shot.

He had a nice double leg for a TD in the 1st period. He was a little slow to react to Brennan's double leg shot near the end of the 1st, and gave up the TD with 5 seconds left in the period.

I was impressed with his actions in getting the escape to start the 2nd.

The pin was a thing of beauty. It actually started on a double leg, which seems to be Rasheed's best TD move. To switch from the double to a headlock, as Rasheed did, was stunning, in both its speed and the ferocity with which it was done. Rasheed had the TD with the double, but more than that he had the recognition of body positions to realize that the headlock was there. He switched from the double to the headlock like a coiled snake attacking its prey. I was sitting about 8-10 feet from where he hit the move, and I knew almost instantly that Brennan was going to be pinned. There was no way he was getting out of that hold, and it happened so fast that he had not been able to set up any type of defense.

Rasheed fascinates me with his potential. His speed and his length are an advantage, and he really can rack up points. At the same time, he still seems to be getting used to his growth spurt, and it appears that he is at times somewhat vulnerable to shots from his opponent. This year could be quite an adventure for him. He could be wicked good, and he could also have some sloppy loses.

 

[CSauertiegPSU]

1st time I've seen Rasheed in person this year. He's so much bigger than he was when he entered PSU. He's pretty big for 165, yet can move his body pretty darn quickly, especially when he initiates the shot.

He had a nice double leg for a TD in the 1st period. He was a little slow to react to Brennan's double leg shot near the end of the 1st, and gave up the TD with 5 seconds left in the period.

I was impressed with his actions in getting the escape to start the 2nd.

The pin was a thing of beauty. It actually started on a double leg, which seems to be Rasheed's best TD move. To switch from the double to a headlock, as Rasheed did, was stunning, in both its speed and the ferocity with which it was done. Rasheed had the TD with the double, but more than that he had the recognition of body positions to realize that the headlock was there. He switched from the double to the headlock like a coiled snake attacking its prey. I was sitting about 8-10 feet from where he hit the move, and I knew almost instantly that Brennan was going to be pinned. There was no way he was getting out of that hold, and it happened so fast that he had not been able to set up any type of defense.

Rasheed fascinates me with his potential. His speed and his length are an advantage, and he really can rack up points. At the same time, he still seems to be getting used to his growth spurt, and it appears that he is at times somewhat vulnerable to shots from his opponent. This year could be quite an adventure for him. He could be wicked good, and he could also have some sloppy loses.

Stop stealing my posts Tom, haha. But seriously you're spot on, and that headlock was violent, the look on his face when he was trying to secure the pin was that of a mad man

 

[BruceK-PSU83]

1st time I've seen Rasheed in person this year. He's so much bigger than he was when he entered PSU. He's pretty big for 165, yet can move his body pretty darn quickly, especially when he initiates the shot.

He had a nice double leg for a TD in the 1st period. He was a little slow to react to Brennan's double leg shot near the end of the 1st, and gave up the TD with 5 seconds left in the period.

I was impressed with his actions in getting the escape to start the 2nd.

The pin was a thing of beauty. It actually started on a double leg, which seems to be Rasheed's best TD move. To switch from the double to a headlock, as Rasheed did, was stunning, in both its speed and the ferocity with which it was done. Rasheed had the TD with the double, but more than that he had the recognition of body positions to realize that the headlock was there. He switched from the double to the headlock like a coiled snake attacking its prey. I was sitting about 8-10 feet from where he hit the move, and I knew almost instantly that Brennan was going to be pinned. There was no way he was getting out of that hold, and it happened so fast that he had not been able to set up any type of defense.

Rasheed fascinates me with his potential. His speed and his length are an advantage, and he really can rack up points. At the same time, he still seems to be getting used to his growth spurt, and it appears that he is at times somewhat vulnerable to shots from his opponent. This year could be quite an adventure for him. He could be wicked good, and he could also have some sloppy loses.

In the post-match interview with Beyers, Rasheed said he figured Brennan could be vulnerable to the headlock based on how Brennan had reacted to a couple of his (Rasheed's) previous double leg shots. I thought that was interesting, and is the type of insight we don't often get from the wrestlers.

Beyers remarked that Rasheed timed the headlock move perfectly and, as you note, hit it so quickly that Brennan had no chance to defend. Wish I could have seen that one ...

 

[El-Jefe]

In the post-match interview with Beyers, Rasheed said he figured Brennan could be vulnerable to the headlock based on how Brennan had reacted to a couple of his (Rasheed's) previous double leg shots. I thought that was interesting, and is the type of insight we don't often get from the wrestlers.

Beyers remarked that Rasheed timed the headlock move perfectly and, as you note, hit it so quickly that Brennan had no chance to defend. Wish I could have seen that one ...

All the more reason to love Cael's philosophy of attack attack attack. Your typical backpedaling one-shot-a-match guy doesn't get that pin, because he doesn't give himself the chance to assess and adjust to the opponent.

 

[fen103]

It was a very sweet transition. Rasheed is very good at chaining his moves together. I will be very interested to see how everything plays out at the Southern Scuffle with Morelli, Hammond, and Rasheed.

 

[lionlover]

1st time I've seen Rasheed in person this year. He's so much bigger than he was when he entered PSU. He's pretty big for 165, yet can move his body pretty darn quickly, especially when he initiates the shot.

He had a nice double leg for a TD in the 1st period. He was a little slow to react to Brennan's double leg shot near the end of the 1st, and gave up the TD with 5 seconds left in the period.

I was impressed with his actions in getting the escape to start the 2nd.

The pin was a thing of beauty. It actually started on a double leg, which seems to be Rasheed's best TD move. To switch from the double to a headlock, as Rasheed did, was stunning, in both its speed and the ferocity with which it was done. Rasheed had the TD with the double, but more than that he had the recognition of body positions to realize that the headlock was there. He switched from the double to the headlock like a coiled snake attacking its prey. I was sitting about 8-10 feet from where he hit the move, and I knew almost instantly that Brennan was going to be pinned. There was no way he was getting out of that hold, and it happened so fast that he had not been able to set up any type of defense.

Rasheed fascinates me with his potential. His speed and his length are an advantage, and he really can rack up points. At the same time, he still seems to be getting used to his growth spurt, and it appears that he is at times somewhat vulnerable to shots from his opponent. This year could be quite an adventure for him. He could be wicked good, and he could also have some sloppy loses.

• Technically sound
• vivid imagery
• striking metaphors
• insightful analysis

Basically, another typically brilliant piece of writing that we sometimes take for granted, because we see so much of it from you Tom.

 

[psutim]

• Technically sound
• vivid imagery
• striking metaphors
• insightful analysis

Basically, another typically brilliant piece of writing that we sometimes take for granted, because we see so much of it from you Tom.

how long have you been on tom's payroll ll?lol

 

[Real-Lion]

1st time I've seen Rasheed in person this year. He's so much bigger than he was when he entered PSU. He's pretty big for 165, yet can move his body pretty darn quickly, especially when he initiates the shot.

He had a nice double leg for a TD in the 1st period. He was a little slow to react to Brennan's double leg shot near the end of the 1st, and gave up the TD with 5 seconds left in the period.

I was impressed with his actions in getting the escape to start the 2nd.

The pin was a thing of beauty. It actually started on a double leg, which seems to be Rasheed's best TD move. To switch from the double to a headlock, as Rasheed did, was stunning, in both its speed and the ferocity with which it was done. Rasheed had the TD with the double, but more than that he had the recognition of body positions to realize that the headlock was there. He switched from the double to the headlock like a coiled snake attacking its prey. I was sitting about 8-10 feet from where he hit the move, and I knew almost instantly that Brennan was going to be pinned. There was no way he was getting out of that hold, and it happened so fast that he had not been able to set up any type of defense.

Rasheed fascinates me with his potential. His speed and his length are an advantage, and he really can rack up points. At the same time, he still seems to be getting used to his growth spurt, and it appears that he is at times somewhat vulnerable to shots from his opponent. This year could be quite an adventure for him. He could be wicked good, and he could also have some sloppy loses.

When he learns not to shoot so far away and waste energy he will be a lot better....Shoots way to far out and STRAIGHT ON...He needs to set up his shots and get closer...THIS WILL HELP BIG TIME...WORK ANGLES....

 

[NYWRESTLER94]

When he learns not to shoot so far away and waste energy he will be a lot better....Shoots way to far out and STRAIGHT ON...He needs to set up his shots and get closer...THIS WILL HELP BIG TIME...WORK ANGLES....

That's been his game for as long as I've seen him wrestle his length is what's helped him big time aside from his athleticism as well as skill

 

[Brian LB-U]

Shakur is the most intriguing guy in the lineup for me, and I cannot wait to see how he navigates the tourny format at the Scuffle. Given the injury he had coming in last year, I'm curious as to how much wrestling he actually did in the room. He seems to have a high ceiling provided he can keep his weight in check. If his aggression causes him to drop a few bouts here and there, I'll be happy. Remember, we're talking about a redshirt freshman.

I know a lot of people have Nolf bumping up to 65 next season but I'm not so sure (he's not particularly big now but could still be growing, obviously). IMO Shakur's season - assuming he even beats out Morelli and Hammond (LOL!) - will ultimately prove to be a significant factor in how everything shakes out.

 

[Wrestler2u]

When he learns not to shoot so far away and waste energy he will be a lot better....Shoots way to far out and STRAIGHT ON...He needs to set up his shots and get closer...THIS WILL HELP BIG TIME...WORK ANGLES....

Spoken like a true Junior High coach that doesn't know what else to say.