How the hell can you be that dumb? The scoring wasn't even complicated.
'25 U20 World Championships, 8/17-24
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At least with Mesenbrink, the criteria math was difficult. The coaches shouldn't have to warn you when it's 2-2 and you gave up the only takedown.
Khaniev is so slick. Pulls Lockett in to repechage
I originally posted Bartlett, then saw Nerf post that it reminded him of Mesenbrink, and edited it because I didn't trust my memory. But someone can help me out here maybe because I'm pretty sure this happened to Beau just a few months ago.
EDIT to mention that Barlett lost to Bassett at the trials 1-0 and thought he was winning. Not criteria confusion but same d'oh moment.
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At least in freestyle, there’s an indicator on the scoreboard. But apparently it happens more often than we realized.
Given the international officials, they may not be able to communicate with the wrestlers like many of us are accustomed to in folkstyle. Still, the coaches need to be on the ball......the language of the scoreboard is universal.
Is anyone else a huge fan of the British announcers for international wrestling? Something about it just gives it an Olympic feel.
The guy makes less mistakes than Gibbons as well, and far less than the comically inept Tim Johnson.
The guy makes less mistakes than Gibbons as well, and far less than the comically inept Tim Johnson.
For you freestyle lovers this semi final on now is a shame, the reason why it will never overtake folkstyle in the USA. Such a bad take on wrestling.
If I hated something as much as you do, I probably wouldn’t devote any of my free time on a Sunday to it, much less flexing my confirmation bias
How hard is it for these Eastern Bloc guys to work a little on their conditioning???
I mean, I get it that not everyone has the genetics for a gas tank, but these elite guys that just gas out at the 2 minute mark?
It's embarrassing. And it's not just a one off. Consistently these guys are gassers
I mean, I get it that not everyone has the genetics for a gas tank, but these elite guys that just gas out at the 2 minute mark?
It's embarrassing. And it's not just a one off. Consistently these guys are gassers
Hopefully, Noah’s success can finally fill the family void that was left after his great Aunt Fawn’s tragic kiln accident back in ‘62.
There’s just no replication for it.
plus, these are “kids” - they have to learn how to have a gas tank AFTER cutting weight. There’s a level of professionalism Americans have due to our incessant need to compete often.
these guys barely compete 4 times a year.
Duke’s opponent in the finals is Giadarli from Moldova. He was 18th at this tournament last year and took 5th at U20 euros this year. At euros he lost 11-1 to Otinashvili who he beat 13-3 first round today. Kid is having the tournament of his life. He beat Nakaev 16-11 at euros who is a common opponent between him and Duke
Rademacher looked great. He should cruise to gold. He will be a decided favorite against Magomedov. Magomedov lost to Petriashvili 3-3 at U20 euros
Wow. That was not great. Kassimbek is very good being a 2 time world runner-up but Mocco teched him 10-0 last year
Cole has great leg attacks, but is still triangulating the cost-benefit analysis against guys much bigger than him.
Mirasola with some absolutely silly match tactics.
and Casey with an uncharacteristically bad challenge.
and Casey with an uncharacteristically bad challenge.