That excuse wouldn't work for me.
The Ferrari Family Circus
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I assume they’re more dedicated to doing their job than, say, the Powell, Ohio PD. The latter department loves to bury Buckeye indiscretions
AB obviously, but Hidlay is a level above the rest. I’d pick him to beat Freshman AJ. The rest might too, if he remains where he was at the soldier salute.
They would be looking at each other on opposite sides of the mat like a couple of magnets.
Hidlay only does that routine vs Aaron. He digs hooks and pressures forward vs the field. Honestly.
I'd expect Buchanan and Elam to give him a lot of trouble. Possibly Cardenas. And Beard's pace could be an issue.
IMO Ferrari's conditioning will be an issue all year. Anyone who can make him expend a lot of energy early, without giving him easy counter takedowns, has a shot. Glazier did that without even pushing the pace.
Elam and Hidlay for me. Hidlay is aggressive against everyone not named Aaron Brooks and I think his underhook and especially how he gets to it could cause Ferrari problems. Elam with his length would be an issue. Askren said how strong he is when he gets his hands locked and can pull people in even being fully extended. You saw it last night with his first td. He was completely extended but was able to pull the leg in and somehow get the Td. He’s pretty good on top as well. I would also throw Sloan in just because he has an incredible top game. If he could wear AJ out from neutral maybe he could take advantage from top
Hidlay looks much better at 197 this year and he looked damn good at 184.
The way Hidlay forces that undertook, AJ might start swinging.
This assumes that AJ is still on a team come nationals, which is unlikely.
Kinda crowds out attention for some good wrestling and wrestlers that aren’t jackwads.
Despite the entertainment value of the clown show in Iowa, it's better for the sport of wrestling if those assclowns are nowhere near it.
I voted 'no' too. While I DO enjoy the entertainment factor and the destruction of all things Iowa wrestling, the sport deserves better than this ass and he needs to disappear.
This is a pretty bad take, Matter. Gable’s teenage sister was a victim of sexual assault and murdered. I can’t think of any forum topic where bringing this up is appropriate. Equating it to a PSU football coach who sexually assaulted kids is really low. As a PSU fan, I agree that this topic has no place in PSU wrestling discussions or ties to PSU wrestling. But, trying to sell a sympathetic common connection between sexual assault on minors perpetrator Sandusky and sexual assault and murder victim Gable’s sister is beneath you. You’re much smarter and classier than that.
Beards pace?? You serious?
If PD4 can get to the 3rd against Beard i’d say advantage Ferrari.
That was a long time ago. Maybe back in the day, you give me too much credit.
The Hidlay match will be interesting, but could be a yawn fest wrestled at the edge the whole match. It has the potential to go to 2OT either 0-0 or 1-1 at the end of regulation. Both are very strong, hard to take down, and don't have much offense at all when facing top competition. I hope they meet, just to see what if. I call Hidlay.
Saturdays version of AJ will be hard pressed to make the podium, he’s got a LOT of room for improvement.
I am sure we all agree Sandusky references wherever used are a signal GIA has lost the argument, whatever the topic. In the end there are no ties whatsoever ever to the wrestling program. In time the same will not hold true for the Iowa program IMO.
Well, on the bright side of things, by the time the 5 Ferrari men (I have to include the dad and uncle Carmine for sure) get done with the Iowa program we will have that trump card forever more.
5-10 years from now, if one of them comes over here spewing historical hate, all that we will need is a one word reply "Ferrari" and they will have to slink away in shame.
I'm waiting on Chael to chime in before I make a decision.
The GIA response would be something like "If anyone could help him it's Tom and Terry". "We can bring him in on a short leash". "No second chances starting now". "Did you see his athletic ability with that leap, he's a guaranteed AA and team points this year".
Precisely.
In fairness though, it's a phenomenon that's not unique to GIA or sports fanbases more broadly. For example, the number of times that law firms have brought in lateral raging assholes with perceived big books of business as partners, telling themselves "we can change him/her and bring him/her into our culture", only to have to get rid of him/her within 3 years, is more numerous than the stars in the night sky.
This is an incredibly unfair take on Hidlay. He wrestles Brooks near the edge because he knows that his only chance is to keep it close and come through with one big takedwown for the win. He does not wrestle others like that at all. He's actually pretty damn aggressive. I've heard this take regarding him for too long. Yes, he wrestles the edge against Brooks, which is a show of respect and his trying a strategy to win. He is NOT a boring or stalling type of wrestler by any means!
Fruit loops?
The whole Tom and Terry can fix him just makes me shake my head. I wouldn't trust those two to cure a ham. Plus....
I've been thinking the same thing. It does look like the cut to 184 was hampering his ability he almost looks like a different wrestler. It ought to be a good finals this year
The last time Trent tried wrestling his typical attacking style vs AB:
Granted, there are true consequences to playing the edge in Freestyle, but still…
One shot before being taken down, pummeled and ridden like a rental mule? Sounds about right.
On second thought, one shot is probably above the mean but I'll allow it because he was clearly committed (and will be going forward).
Exactly. AB is a different animal. I have spoken to Trent, and I'm not going to talk about exactly what was said, but, lets just say, he has a strategy against AB that he feels gives him his best chance. I just haven't enjoyed the comments on here that Trent is a defensive wrestler who plays the edge. Yes, he did against AB. Against others, that absolutely is NOT his style. He is an absolute beast. If not for AB being in his weight, he would be quite accomplished at this point. (not that he isn't pretty damn accomplished with him there)
I wish Trent would just mix it up with Brooks and let the fur fly..
The product Trent puts out vs. Brooks is not an enjoyable product.
The product Trent puts out vs. Brooks is not an enjoyable product.
Totally--not out of the realm of possibility that Trent would be the guy going for his 4th natty this year if it weren't for Aaron. The way Trent dismantled Beard this year was something to see.
Gotta give the guy props for not staying at 84. Had to have been prohibitive favorite there.
Trent is 1-2 vs Keckeisen, but probably still the favorite. I'm guessing his moving up has more to do w/ Olympic aspirations than anything else (like AB).
