Wrestling Wrestling Session 5 - 2022 NCAA Championships Results and Discussion thread

[dbldoofus]

So the official clincher could be at 157 if Lewan doesn’t pin Teemer?

I know. I am already celebrating.

 

[dmm53]

Unofficial Hodge Watch (via WrestleStat):

This list was composed of a custom formula driven by 4 factors, 1) wrestler rating 2) dual strength 3) opponent strength 4) win percentage

Rank	Wrestler	School	Record	Weight	Points
#1	#1 Gable Steveson	#13 Minnesota	17-0	285	3552.66
#2	#1 Ryan Deakin	#12 Northwestern	17-0	157	3503.36
#3	#1 Yianni Diakomihalis	#6 Cornell	27-0	149	3498.67
#4	#1 Nick Lee	#1 Penn State	21-0	141	3497.84
#5	#2 Nick Suriano	#3 Michigan	15-0	125	3474.34
#6	#2 Keegan O'Toole	#5 Missouri	24-0	165	3468.34
#7	#2 Roman Bravo-Young	#1 Penn State	21-0	133	3462.71
#8	#1 Daton Fix	#11 Oklahoma State	25-0	133	3462.30
#9	#2 Carter Starocci	#1 Penn State	22-0	174	3410.22

 

[danoftw]

So how long before we are inundated with folks telling us how 5 decades ago there was this mighty, yet cheating, dynasty that was greater than what PSU currently has going on?

Terry going to have to start begging to be thrown after consie bracket wins?

 

[dunkej01]

 

[PAgeologist]

Gomez Andonian 2 is starting.

 

[dmm53]

Got to watch Andonian vs. Gomez right now. Wild men.

 

[Waste Management Consultant]

What?

The guys who wrestled PA high schools. Of course backseat to the good guys. It’s pretty cool seeing as many homegrown wrestlers going all over the country having success just not against Penn State guys. Just shows the depth and skill that comes from Pennsylvania high school wrestling. We all know Iowa had to invade Pennsylvania to win a championship with their 5 PA starters. 141 - Cole Matthews - Former PIAA champion from Reynolds High School District 10.

 

[PSUcup1]

Andonian Gomez II
Already fireworks

 

[nittinsc]

Gomez-Andonian needs an air traffic controller

 

[dmm53]

Throwers on the left of the screen for 3rd. Funksters on the right for 5th

 

[The Kid Twist]

Something about Yanni doesn’t sit right with me. And I can’t for the life of me figure out why. He seems like a good kid.

No, he is not a nice guy. He has been hanging around Dake to long. in his post match interviews yesterday he was trying to achieve Dake levels of douchebaggery with his comments. I think getting his ass handed to him in the Olympic trials last year seriously damaged his confidence.

 

[GogglesPaizano]

I would have. This is the formula that we've used to win 8 Titles under Cael. 5-6 Hammers that score tons of bonus. The true differentiation is how our guys perform on Friday Night. Our "competition" consistently falls by the wayside, and we just keep stacking W's.

You are correct sir, and this year's result illustrates we may well have won it last year had the Ivy's and others participated. A watered down field made it more like a super big10s than a true national championship. Fewer of Iowa's studs would weather that storm while I think we still would have had 4 champs last year, and the victory. There are no asterisks in the record by books, but it will be fun to hammer HR when they puff up their chests. The only team in history to return the full squad (yes no Spencer) and not only not defend but not even 2nd, ...3rd?

 

[dmm53]

Gomez might have a future in Greco

 

[dunkej01]

 

[PSUcup1]

Wow

 

[dmm53]

Gomez vs. Andonian is like watching two cats fight in a small space

 

[PSUoh90]

No, he is not a nice guy. He has been hanging around Dake to long. in his post match interviews yesterday he was trying to achieve Dake levels of douchebaggery with his comments. I think getting his ass handed to him in the Olympic trials last year seriously damaged his confidence.

I think he seems like a dick too. Setting high expectations for yourself is one thing, but aggressively whining about your performance on live television after you handled your opponent is lame.

 

[sneedram55]

Throwers on the left of the screen for 3rd. Funksters on the right for 5th

Thought you were quoting a famous "Stealers Wheel" song.

...stuck in the middle with you 🎶

 

[McScoreley]

I know it's been mentioned for sure but the team race will be clinched well before Kerk wrestles again. The minute Michigan doesn't pin someone, we clinch.

 

[PSU Mike]

Ten minutes left in Wolverine Dream.

 

[BruceK-PSU83]

The 3rd and 5th place bouts at 149 were full of action and very fun to watch, Gomez-Andonian and Sasso-Millner. Huge credit to all four guys,

 

[nerfstate]

ESPN keeps advertising Steveson vs Kerk up next in the lower 3rd graphics.

 

[fortheglory94]

For all of the Willets, Lewans, and Hidlays we have to suffer, Bryce Andonian is the hero we deserve.

 

[LOTOlion]

Not since at Iowa, though he likely crossed the curtain more than a few times in practice.

Not sure if he did any in youth/HS -- @dicemen99 saw a lot more of him in those days, might know.

Thanks for the info.. I would guess he’s pretty much done.

 

[okinburg1]

ESPN keeps advertising Steveson vs Kerk up next in the lower 3rd graphics.

Saw that too. ESPN graphics dept must start late on Saturday

 

[PSUcup1]

The 3rd and 5th place bouts at 149 were full of action and very fun to watch, Gomez-Andonian and Sasso-Millner. Huge credit to all four guys,

Indeed. Great action all around

 

[CropDuster507]

Folkstyle has it's place, one weekend a year in March. I'm appreciating it a lot more than in past NCAA's.

 

[Fatmarc]

Seriously great interview with Tom after ADS closed it out on a high note.

link please.

 

[El-Jefe]

Thanks for the info.. I would guess he’s pretty much done.

I would expect Brands to try keep him around, if nothing else as a daily training partner for Spencer's run to the Olympic Trials. He is a really good wrestler, and Spencer will need a practice partner of that quality.

Of course, who knows, DeSanto may or may not want to continue.

 

[LOTOlion]

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Does this mean NJ is the new hot bed?

 

[BruceK-PSU83]

I know it's been mentioned for sure but the team race will be clinched well before Kerk wrestles again. The minute Michigan doesn't pin someone, we clinch.

This assumes, of course, that PSU doesn't get a rash of team point deductions. 😉

 

[Pocky]

Lewan just attempted his first shot of the tournament

 

[mcpat]

You are correct sir, and think this year's result illustrates we may well have won it last year had the Ivy's and others participated. A watered down field made it more like a super big10s than a true national championship. Fewer of Iowa's studs would weather that storm while I think we still would have had 4 champs last year, and the victory. There are no asterisks in the record by books, but it will be fun to hammer HR when they puff up their chests. The only team in history to return the full squad (yes no Spencer) and not only not defend but not even 2nd, ...3rd?

I’m still holding out hope for 4th. Let’s go Teemer!

 

[The Spin Meister]

Let's go Kerk!

Deshawn Watson???

 

[dunkej01]

got your hands on the bottle......

Tognettis gal is ready....

Queen is on pause on the CD player....

 

[mcpat]

Does this mean NJ is the new hot bed?

Perennial top 10 Rutgers should build a fence around NJ.

 

[WEAREPSU_LI]

About to be team Champs!

 

[dmm53]

The best part of this 5th place match is the OT.

 

[okinburg1]

And the MeatChicken NC dream OFFICIALLY dies. Moment of silence please.

 

[backdrft76]

Wooo hooo!!!!! PSU wins another Team Title!!!!!!