He couldn’t have done it without the regulars on the board
U20’s August 14th-20th
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Three point takedown with this guy wrestling? Sorry everyone else.
Mitchell is the man. I hope we see him this year. I really, really hope we see him this year.
One problem with an Oly RS whether it be Levi, Mitch or Alex, I don't believe they can wrestle attached at all, and should focus on free. Levi could go 5 matches, but it doesn't make much sense to burn a regular RS when you have an Oly available.
With NIl and the Portal, we have such an opportunity this year. We may not see this much talent at one time again. It's the first time we can talk about 10 AA's with health being the biggest threat to achieving that milestone.
This year is going to be very special, and crazy entertaining. It certainly has the potential for the most amazing year of Cael's tenure.
Equally amazing is the quality of the kids we pull into the program. All of the new kids are salt of the earth and laser focused on becoming the best. When the closest thing we have to a bad boy is Carter Starroci, a 3xer, we are blessed indeed.
One problem with an Oly RS whether it be Levi, Mitch or Alex, I don't believe they can wrestle attached at all, and should focus on free. Levi could go 5 matches, but it doesn't make much sense to burn a regular RS when you have an Oly available.
With NIl and the Portal, we have such an opportunity this year. We may not see this much talent at one time again. It's the first time we can talk about 10 AA's with health being the biggest threat to achieving that milestone.
This year is going to be very special, and crazy entertaining. It certainly has the potential for the most amazing year of Cael's tenure.
Equally amazing is the quality of the kids we pull into the program. All of the new kids are salt of the earth and laser focused on becoming the best. When the closest thing we have to a bad boy is Carter Starroci, a 3xer, we are blessed indeed.
Striking how comfortable he is in front of the camera being interviewed. Great kid.
Freestyle success always doesn't translate to folk success but he spent this entire tournament shooting the same shots he'll be shooting in Rec Hall. Bodes well.
Hey! Unlike Cenzo did, I actually walk around at 165. I can make the cut to 157 to free up 165 for someone else though. 🤣
I thought the “5 match redshirt rule“ was only for first year guys?
And I think Askren is similar to Cael in that if he says someone is good, you probably should take notice. He’s not particularly into bullshitting.
And check out the attempted Nolf Jonesy tilt in the second period of his gold medal match.
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Well then yeah, there are some shameless MFers in charge over there.
Seven is the magic number without back points, etc. Six takedowns and releases gets you to 18-6. Next takedown gets the tech. That allows more than 20 seconds per takedown in the first period. MM's pace probably will exceed that.
Hr said MM stalls quite a bit.
Every time I start thinking things can’t possibly get any better with our wrestling team, they do.
MM is just the latest example of someone who wants to become the best version of himself. He loves to wrestle, and is filled with gratitude for the opportunities he has. And he is transparent and genuine in his interviews. What a joy it will be to watch this team continue to develop.
I just bought a new hat today. It has the word grateful on the front. Since that seems to be the mantra for Cael and company, I decided I would adopt it as well. I’ll be wearing it next Friday at the NLWC golf outing. If you see me at the RTC wrestling practice on Thursday, the social at Toftrees that evening, or on the golf course, please introduce yourself. I feel like I know many of you already.
-Grateful
Can anyone else hear the wailing and gnashing of teeth emanating from Iowa City.
Don't you mean tooth?
Don’t forget the rending of garments.
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I’d pay to watch practices on BTN+. And pay extra if they throw in NWLC.
Could you imagine if PSU/NLWC held a fundraising event and created some of the craziest and most desired matches ever seen? Free, folk, thumb, I don’t care. OK, maybe not thumb.
Don't worry, if we don't qualify all 10 for NCAAs next year there will be one poster here wringing his hands. We can't win with only 8 scoring wrestlers.
As much as we are gushing about MM, I just don't see him beating Levi in Folk if they are both wrestling comfortably at 157. And Levi is winning 157 this year, of that I have little doubt. I can't say the same about MM.
If you want to RS Levi this year and send him out at 165 to win the next 3 (assuming O'Toole goes to 74 once Carter leaves) then go for it. Otherwise the best guys call their shots and the others work it out - didn't Cael say something like that? - and I'm guessing Levi wants to get his first title this year.
If you want to RS Levi this year and send him out at 165 to win the next 3 (assuming O'Toole goes to 74 once Carter leaves) then go for it. Otherwise the best guys call their shots and the others work it out - didn't Cael say something like that? - and I'm guessing Levi wants to get his first title this year.
NLWC probably couldn't get Tom vs Terry anyway.
Mesenbrink Techs His Way to a World Title!
Mesenbrink is the only guy who teched his way through by the way. Masoumi was close but his first match he won 9-1. Not sure they give an OW but MM has to be it
Mir with a pin of Poland at 1:06 and will wrestle for third place.
