Woooo - Lee and the Shraken

[Chickenman Testa]

Massive development to the team race is those 2 developing at the pace they are. Not just winning but adding to our bonus edge.

Heaps more pressure on tOSU’s rank and file guys to not just win, but try to roll up big scores.

I’m thrilled about Lee’s showing. He had him stuck

 

[Cowbell Man]

Rasheed the Shakken!

 

[Ian]

And who would have thought it as Carl can’t develop guys just recruit them????

 

[nerfstate]

Has anyone calculated Shakur's average bout time this season?

 

[tikk10]

 

[Ja1339]

Has anyone calculated Shakur's average bout time this season?

If my math is right:

3 minutes 6 seconds/match average for his 17 matches, including 12 falls.

Average time for the 12 falls, about 1 minute 30 seconds.....

 

[nerfstate]

If my math is right:

3 minutes 6 seconds/match average for his 17 matches, including 12 falls.

Average time for the 12 falls, about 1 minute 30 seconds.....

As my nephew just said, #ReleaseTheShraken

 

[NittanyChris]

Their emergence is massive in the team race.

After last night, I am even more confident in Nick Lee's ability to handle McKenna. Also, really excited to see Rasheed v Moore.

 

[Flying_Tiger]

Agree, Lee is a better version of Thorn and Thorn was a matchup nightmare for McKenna. Lee wins that one going away, imo.

 

[dunkej01]

I really like that the coaches/Lee didnt go down in the 3rd. Allowed nick to keep the pressure on thorn.

not going to go all willie smalls on the issues with the mindset of defaulting to bottom on your choice, but it was a great call and executed flawlessly.

 

[Creek Side]

As my nephew just said, #ReleaseTheShraken

My nickname vote is for Shraken! I also believe that a Shraken will bring more points in March than a Raptor! FACT!

 

[Nittany.Lion]

What is it about Shak that makes him so good at hitting the cradle? It's such a deadly effective move that you'd think all the top guys would be going for it to the extent he does. While most of our guys are brilliant technicians it doesn't seem like they come close to Shak's ability to hit a cradle.... why? Is it a unique combination of length and strength that none of the others have?

 

[nerfstate]

What is it about Shak that makes him so good at hitting the cradle? It's such a deadly effective move that you'd think all the top guys would be going for it to the extent he does. While most of our guys are brilliant technicians it doesn't seem like they come close to Shak's ability to hit a cradle.... why? Is it a unique combination of length and strength that none of the others have?

A Kraken has loong, strooong arms. He's also been a cradler since at least high school. Has a good feel.

 

[jrd23psu]

What is it about Shak that makes him so good at hitting the cradle? It's such a deadly effective move that you'd think all the top guys would be going for it to the extent he does. While most of our guys are brilliant technicians it doesn't seem like they come close to Shak's ability to hit a cradle.... why? Is it a unique combination of length and strength that none of the others have?

I think it's his length/frame. He has long arms and he drapes himself over these guys and just cranks that cradle. He's probably stronger than we think, too.

 

[LDandy]

What is it about Shak that makes him so good at hitting the cradle? It's such a deadly effective move that you'd think all the top guys would be going for it to the extent he does. While most of our guys are brilliant technicians it doesn't seem like they come close to Shak's ability to hit a cradle.... why? Is it a unique combination of length and strength that none of the others have?

Besides his excellent arm length and physical strength I think you can add to it an uncanny sense of feel. Ed had it as well. They can feel exactly when their opponent is in position for the cradle and they have impeccable timing to hit it at that exact moment.

 

[dunkej01]

I think it's his length/frame. He has long arms and he drapes himself over these guys and just cranks that cradle. He's probably stronger than we think, too.

ala Ed Ruth a guy who had to have one of the strongest grips Ive ever seen

 

[nerfstate]

Shakur has turned and pinned guys with the cradle position but without locking his grip, suggests strong arms to me, as I don't think I've seen that at D1 before.

 

[Cowbell Man]

As my nephew just said, #ReleaseTheShraken

Typo. Fixed it for ya

ReLEEse the Shakken

 

[Ja1339]

A Kraken has loong, strooong arms. He's also been a cradler since at least high school. Has a good feel.

Darn that was really funny

 

[slushhead]

Was anyone else thinking during the cradle nearfall, "Man, he could finish this off a lot quicker if he had Nolf's Foot"?

I mean, Zain has been practicing The Sweep. Lee executed a Release Cradle last night. If only Rasheed would use The Foot, it would given even further meaning to The Krackin'.

 

[NoVa Lion]

Typo. Fixed it for ya

ReLEEse the Shakken

Nice, I like it.

 

[NoVa Lion]

Massive development to the team race is those 2 developing at the pace they are. Not just winning but adding to our bonus edge.

Heaps more pressure on tOSU’s rank and file guys to not just win, but try to roll up big scores.

I’m thrilled about Lee’s showing. He had him stuck

Agree, plus the fact that McKenna and Campbell look like they are not getting to the podium, although I wouldn't be surprised if McKenna did.

 

[papa_ed]

Was anyone else thinking during the cradle nearfall, "Man, he could finish this off a lot quicker if he had Nolf's Foot"?

I mean, Zain has been practicing The Sweep. Lee executed a Release Cradle last night. If only Rasheed would use The Foot, it would given even further meaning to The Krackin'.

hmmm.... Nobody wants a Shaken nut krackin'

I apologize, I couldn't resist!

 

[RoarLions1]

What is it about Shak that makes him so good at hitting the cradle? It's such a deadly effective move that you'd think all the top guys would be going for it to the extent he does. While most of our guys are brilliant technicians it doesn't seem like they come close to Shak's ability to hit a cradle.... why? Is it a unique combination of length and strength that none of the others have?

The strong cross-face, just before folding his opponents in half, is a good start.

 

[Gebmo]

I think it's his length/frame. He has long arms and he drapes himself over these guys and just cranks that cradle. He's probably stronger than we think, too.

Besides his excellent arm length and physical strength I think you can add to it an uncanny sense of feel.

I’ve been watching and wondering also and I think it is a mixture of the things everyone has said, and a bit mental to boot. We’ve all known guys that have a natural strength that can’t be equaled by lifting weights. Maybe that is Shak? Sure seems like it, along with the long arms. He is impressive in manhandling 197’s. Maybe I’m dumb, but I keep being surprised by it.

The freedom many on the team have (and we see developing in more of the team) to not worry about giving up a few points, along with a growing confidence seems to have enabled him to maximize his quickness and moves. I’ve seen super quick guys who hesitate just enough that the quickness is mostly negated. Shak seems to have moved past that and as his confidence has grown, he is just flowing and maximizing his gifts and skills. He’s having fun and not worrying about anything.

That may be simplistic, but to me, much of any sport is mental (at a high level), and Shak seems to me to have turned a corner in that regard. I believe Cassar just needs to turn that same mental corner and he will dominate (though maybe not in pins like Rasheed). We have some great guys at 197.

 

[nitlion6]

I’ve been watching and wondering also and I think it is a mixture of the things everyone has said, and a bit mental to boot. We’ve all known guys that have a natural strength that can’t be equaled by lifting weights. Maybe that is Shak? Sure seems like it, along with the long arms. He is impressive in manhandling 197’s. Maybe I’m dumb, but I keep being surprised by it.

The freedom many on the team have (and we see developing in more of the team) to not worry about giving up a few points, along with a growing confidence seems to have enabled him to maximize his quickness and moves. I’ve seen super quick guys who hesitate just enough that the quickness is mostly negated. Shak seems to have moved past that and as his confidence has grown, he is just flowing and maximizing his gifts and skills. He’s having fun and not worrying about anything.

That may be simplistic, but to me, much of any sport is mental (at a high level), and Shak seems to me to have turned a corner in that regard. I believe Cassar just needs to turn that same mental corner and he will dominate (though maybe not in pins like Rasheed). We have some great guys at 197.

Thank you. That was an excellent post!

 

[Chickenman Testa]

Kollin Moore better be ready

 

[nerfstate]

Kollin Moore better be ready

I dunno, I'm kind of hoping he's been paying too much attention to his deadlifting to be concerned.

 

[nitlion6]

Kollin Moore better be ready

Just my opinion, but he (Moore) has been paying attention, he (Moore)will be prepared and it isn't going to make any difference.

 

[Chickenman Testa]

Just my opinion, but he (Moore) has been paying attention, he (Moore)will be prepared and it isn't going to make any difference.

I’d like to see a Ruth-Lewnes redux. The match that made everyone take notice

 

[jrd23psu]

What are the chances the Shraken is released today? Or does Cael let Raptor wrestle in his home state?

 

[jschrantz]

What are the chances the Shraken is released today? Or does Cael let Raptor wrestle in his home state?

It’ll be the Raptor. We already know Shak can cradle the world, reward Cassar!

 

[Cowbell Man]

Except maybe Darmstadt. Those two are twin, Darmstadt maybe a bit taller at 6-3 or 6-4. He’s wreslting with house money. Pace is frenetic.

Hopefully he and Shak end up on opposite sides of the bracket cause no one will want to be on the mat with them.

I’m assuming Shak without disrespecting Cassar. I think they both occupy the same spot on the podium, but Shack will bring 6 or more bonus points with him.

Plan on seeing more far side half Nelson’s too. When the opponent stretches to avoid the cross face, usually the far shoulder comes up on the release and The Shrakken’s arms are loooong

 

[lockhavenlion3]

It’ll be the Raptor. We already know Shak can cradle the world, reward Cassar!

agree. since cassar's from nj, i'd think he'll go.

 

[nittinsc]

Shraken