Apparently the clock can save you on "reaction time" - I agree with you that he brought him to the mat in a "control position" before the clock went to zeros. Was less than a second, but just before the clock went to zeros. Not sure I understand the rationale of the clock saving you on "reaction time" if the wrestler is in control when they hit the mat, clock has not expired and the wrestler does not lose control after they hit the mat (i.e., in the immediate seconds after clock expires). I can understand "reaction time" applying if the wrestler loses control shortly after they hit the mat, but that was not the case here - McEnelly returned him to the mat from a rear standing position before clock went to zeros and remained in control through hitting the mat (and beyond in the immediate seconds after hitting mat even though clock had already gone to zeros) - just doesn't seem like "reaction time" should save you in that situation.
2026 B1G Tourney Session IV Thread
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Apparently the clock can save you on "reaction time" - I agree with you that he brought him to the mat in a "control position" before the clock went to zeros. Was less than a second, but just before the clock went to zeros. Not sure I understand the rationale of the clock saving you on "reaction time" if the wrestler is in control when they hit the mat, clock has not expired and the wrestler does not lose control after they hit the mat (i.e., in the immediate seconds after clock expires). I can understand "reaction time" applying if the wrestler loses control shortly after they hit the mat, but that was not the case here - McEnelly returned him to the mat from a rear standing position before clock went to zeros and remained in control through hitting the mat (and beyond in the immediate seconds after hitting mat even though clock had already gone to zeros) - just doesn't seem like "reaction time" should save you in that situation.
Without that ending at 184, we might have gone thru an entire B10 Tournament without one message board dumpster fire. (And I'm not putting that solely on js, lots of high emotions on that topic.)
Having watched matches all weekend that isn't called everytime. There are numerous times when a wrestler backed straight out and wasn't called. I don't know for sure but if a wrestler is working most of the match to score and then gets backed out without the other wrestler even trying to get a take down it doesn't get called as much like Tom said earlier each match is unique. Refs knows if a guy hasn't been intiating action during a match then gets pushy
Marcus just gotta figure out better set ups and angles. He was way Too Defensive right from the start.
The sport is in crisis now? Was it in crisis when Iowa was dominating or was that ok with you? The last thing you should be doing is criticizing other programs or the sport. Iowa’s problem is internal. That should be your focus, but you all can’t even agree on that.
He seems calm, but you dont
They are 1-1 but tbh Davino messed up last time. Can’t go to TB vs him
I felt like Davino had him scouted really well. The few shots that Marcus took, Davino knew exactly how to respond. Marcus will definitely need to change things up.
The truth is that Marcus should have lost his first match with Davino also. I don't think he actually has the offense to get to Davino, so I think if he wants to win the next one it's time to make that leap of faith and win a scramble or two. Right now Davino has a blue print: get a leg in each period, hang out there with it, and kill 30 to 60 seconds in each period and not allow Blaze to get his timing off. The next one to hang out on a leg in each period needs to be Marcus. These matches are RAZOR thin so you need that one little thing that Dake had against Taylor. In the first match that was Marcus winning that scramble to get that reversal. It goes to ride outs and it's not going to happen without a hail Mary
We just saw what an angry PJ looks like. Hopefully, we get to see what an angry Marcus looks like next time.
Can anyone explain conference placement criteria for NCAA seeding?
seems odd to me you would reward an inferior conference points for winning when they wouldn’t have placed at B1Gs?
Also..PAC 10 conference has 4 teams. Are you telling me a 4th there is the same weight as 4th at B1Gs?
seems odd to me you would reward an inferior conference points for winning when they wouldn’t have placed at B1Gs?
Also..PAC 10 conference has 4 teams. Are you telling me a 4th there is the same weight as 4th at B1Gs?
I hope you're right, but it sure looked like Rocco had his bell rung after coming down hard on his neck/shoulders in that last OT. Seriously looked dazed as he got his hand raised.
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Penn State wrestling won the Big Ten title, its fourth in a row, and set new school records on Sunday at the BJC. What did Cael Sanderson think of it all?
Watch his news conference here:
Everything he said: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-stat...won-the-2026-big-ten-wrestling-championships/
Watch his news conference here:
Everything he said: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-stat...won-the-2026-big-ten-wrestling-championships/
From the Big Ten:
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Wrestler of the Year: Jesse Mendez, Ohio State, 141
Freshman of the Year: Ben Davino, Ohio State, 133
Coach of the Year: Tom Ryan, Ohio State
Outstanding Wrestler of the Championships: PJ Duke, Penn State, 157
ALL-BIG TEN FIRST TEAM
Luke Lilledahl, Penn State, 125
Ben Davino, Ohio State, 133
Jesse Mendez, Ohio State, 141
Shayne Van Ness, Penn State, 149
PJ Duke, Penn State, 157
Mitchell Mesenbrink, Penn State 165
Levi Haines, Penn State, 174
Rocco Welsh, Penn State, 184
Josh Barr, Penn State, 197
Taye Ghadiali, Michigan, 285
ALL-BIG TEN SECOND TEAM
Jore Volk, Minnesota, 125
Marcus Blaze, Penn State, 133
Brock Hardy, Nebraska, 141
Ethan Stiles, Ohio State, 149
Antrell Taylor, Nebraska, 157
Mikey Caliendo, Iowa, 165
Christopher Minto, Nebraska, 174
Max McEnelly, Minnesota, 184
Camden McDaniel, Nebraska, 197
AJ Ferrari, Nebraska, 285
ATTENDANCE:
Session 1: 13,133
Session 2: 13,186
Session 3-4: 13,226
Total: 39,545
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Wrestler of the Year: Jesse Mendez, Ohio State, 141
Freshman of the Year: Ben Davino, Ohio State, 133
Coach of the Year: Tom Ryan, Ohio State
Outstanding Wrestler of the Championships: PJ Duke, Penn State, 157
ALL-BIG TEN FIRST TEAM
Luke Lilledahl, Penn State, 125
Ben Davino, Ohio State, 133
Jesse Mendez, Ohio State, 141
Shayne Van Ness, Penn State, 149
PJ Duke, Penn State, 157
Mitchell Mesenbrink, Penn State 165
Levi Haines, Penn State, 174
Rocco Welsh, Penn State, 184
Josh Barr, Penn State, 197
Taye Ghadiali, Michigan, 285
ALL-BIG TEN SECOND TEAM
Jore Volk, Minnesota, 125
Marcus Blaze, Penn State, 133
Brock Hardy, Nebraska, 141
Ethan Stiles, Ohio State, 149
Antrell Taylor, Nebraska, 157
Mikey Caliendo, Iowa, 165
Christopher Minto, Nebraska, 174
Max McEnelly, Minnesota, 184
Camden McDaniel, Nebraska, 197
AJ Ferrari, Nebraska, 285
ATTENDANCE:
Session 1: 13,133
Session 2: 13,186
Session 3-4: 13,226
Total: 39,545
If you have to ask, you wouldn’t understand my explanation. In any event, it was an attempt to lighten things up. No ill will intended.
I was hoping I was wrong.
so if a guy takes 5th in B1Gs he doesn’t get any points and the guy that took 4th at PAC 4 gets points?
Hadn't participated in the thread during the finals. 3 observations. Sorry if already addressed.
1.) Duke looked extremely motivated. From the time he walked onto the mat until the 7 minute mark. Impressed.
2.) Lilledahl.... It was a frustrating match for me and Luke touched on it during his interview. His opponent reminded me of my first fishing trip in the gulf stream. Hooked a big Mahi Mahi and the f'er flopped around in the boat enough to piss off the first mate enough for him to try to stomp it. Captain gave the kid a TO. lol.... Reminded me of Luke's opponent. Not a fan of excessive scrambling, but one has to acknowledge the fight.
3.) Was looking forward to 184, and got what was expected. Lucky to walk away with the W there. Pretty sure we'll see it again in a couple weeks.
1.) Duke looked extremely motivated. From the time he walked onto the mat until the 7 minute mark. Impressed.
2.) Lilledahl.... It was a frustrating match for me and Luke touched on it during his interview. His opponent reminded me of my first fishing trip in the gulf stream. Hooked a big Mahi Mahi and the f'er flopped around in the boat enough to piss off the first mate enough for him to try to stomp it. Captain gave the kid a TO. lol.... Reminded me of Luke's opponent. Not a fan of excessive scrambling, but one has to acknowledge the fight.
3.) Was looking forward to 184, and got what was expected. Lucky to walk away with the W there. Pretty sure we'll see it again in a couple weeks.
It makes me wonder if the more animated/obnoxious coaches actually believe the crazy stuff they say/do or if they just get caught up in the moment and their brain gets benched and their emotion takes over. Kinda like certain Hawkeye fans who used to come around here with reasonable and rational posts but then went a bit off the rails.
Speaking of crazy stuff, what's up with the Big 12 ref who vocally narrates his matches in real-time? Not sure if it's just 1 guy or more do it, but I heard it on some of the YouTube vids of their finals matches. At first I thought it was a hot mic picking up chatter from a spectator, but then the color commentators were reacting and laughing about stuff the ref was saying out loud.
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Love to hear what Jesse did that Mitch and Barr didn’t.