Agree. But...barely became barely when he ran out of gas. A syndrome pretty expected when you wear your first banded blue singlet.Howard barely got passed Michigan’s non top 20 ranked Medly.... I’d wait and see if he can beat some top 10 ranked guys before saying he’s a national champ after Lee graduates...
I also do not think BearClaw’s effort deserves to be labeled a love affair with the backup QB. We sometimes can’t get a good read on multiple year state champs from states with less developed wrestling. He did show a variety of attacks and a nice ride. I see growth and upside. Whether he gets to keep the spot is another question.
Beard is also impressive. Amine will be standing on top or 2nd step at the end of the year. Beards penetration on shots from different sides was impressive, though finishing against that experience obviously didn’t happen. I see no reason that won’t clear up over time. 197 is in good hands.
We are by any standard on any team....ridiculously young. Despite that youth, we still grabbed 6 of 10 bouts and a win vs #2. The future is bright and the future is now....once again.