In HS we had a guy on the team that used the opponent’s dropping to a knee as an invitation for what amounted to a cavalry charge. Fun to watch.
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If things are going that badly and they forfeit 197 that would probably cinch Iowa's largest margin of loss. I can't see Brands allowing that to happen. Brands' history indicates that he will not have a wrestler duck a match. The entire team, sure. Still waiting for that return match from the tears when they rotated off out schedule and we went there.
Probably the worst strategy possible for a knee wrestler. They're waiting for it.
I would like to see someone drop to their knees against Messenbrink. We might see the solution. Won't matter that they are waiting for it. Can't stop a Tornado.
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If Asher were in the line up either or both of these would be possibilities.
I think if it’s a PSU shutout going into 285 TnT will have someone cut the power to the arena before Ben takes the mat.
If there’s a shutout going into 285, Carver will be a ghost town.
Good points.
I will add:
- Davis did look a bit gassed at the end, but I’ve read that Bailey has looked terrible in his prior matches. He grabbed the big bag from Iowa & is now coasting to the bank.
- I expect that Calendo will keep it close again, But he’s NO MM, but almost no one is.
- Rocco & Angelo will go into Sudden Death at 1-1 HaHa
Saw someone do that recently, can't remember where,the official penalized him, unsportsmanship????
How can it be final when, according to reports, it comes every month?
As the English say: "Bloody Hilarious"How can it be final when, according to reports, it comes every month?
Being that Blaze is a true freshman and Ayala is the tough, older senior it would make sense to think Blaze might be vulnerable Friday night. I just don't see a typical freshman who is going to end up Carvered. I actually believe Blaze is a prohibitive favorite.
Davis had a different training week than most others last week. He has lung catching up to do and he was trained hard through all of last week. Just guessing but he isn't going to look gassed Friday, but he will look sluggish Sunday.
If Caliendo keeps the score below a major I will say he kept it unexpectedly close.
Rightfully so. Blaze is “as good of a wrestler as there's ever been.” Can the other guy claim the same?
Caliendo looses by TF but it doesn't happen until the end of the 2nd. Thats as close as he'll keep it.
Technically, he never left, he just decommitted from the Badgers.
Division III NCAA wrestling champion Massoma Endene decommits from Wisconsin
Division III NCAA wrestling champion Massoma Endene has decided to decommit from Wisconsin following his transfer.
Blaze's style, controlling the center of the mat, low stance and moving forward will be a big problem for Ayala. I expect Blaze to force Alala to the edge of the mat and force Alala into multiple stalling calls.
How can it be final when, according to reports, it comes every month?
As the English say: "Bloody Hilarious"
Everyone here will agree that Caliendo is a good wrestler. Probable NC if it weren't for MM. If I were in Caliendo's position, I would wrestle the new "Iowa style" (sic) and try to stifle the action as much as possible. Then, in the last minute, go for broke and hope he can get a score without enough time on the clock for MM to catch up.
MC has 1 shot at trying something new against Mitch this year. So if I were MC I would accidentally get stuck in traffic Friday and miss the dual to save my new stuff for the postseason. Then take an intentional L in the semis at Big Tens to lull MM into not trying so hard at nationals. Like some kinda fake punt trickery.
Added notes from Sanderson on Nagao's season to date, Davis sliding into a starting role, and some of his comments on the Iowa match here:
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Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson talks Aaron Nagao's injury, Braeden Davis stepping in, Iowa, more: Notes
Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson met the media on Jan. 14 before the Iowa match. Here's what we learned.
The best potential coach out there is on Cael's staff, and he made it clear when Oklahoma St. came calling that he is happy where he is. That is a big reason why this program is where it is. It's not just Cael, it's Cael and his loyal assistant coaches. It is rare and it is special.
I'm from Mifflin County and actually know the Hidlay brothers personally. If Jason Nolf and Aaron Brooks didn't exist, they'd have multiple national championships.
It used to annoy me when people on this forum would criticize the way Trent wrestled on the edge against Brooks. There is no question that he did, but, he did not wrestle that style against anyone else, which was the ultimate compliment to Brooks.
I've seen a lot of phenomenal moments as a PSU fan, but, watching Trent come back from 9 to win a World Championships is at the top of my all-time wrestling moments (With Bo's pin and Cenzo's pin)
For as annoying as Brands is when he's jumping around the mats and whining to officials, I absolutely love his interviews. Other than how nasal he sounds, he is extremely entertaining. I think he is a great character for wrestling, and is a good guy, even though he is a bit different. As for his performance, I'll just say that I understand why Iowa fans are frustrated.
He's thinking "I wonder if I could pull off a shaved head?"
I can attest to this. Drake is a solid dude. Watched him in high school. Offensively gifted, strong motor, great mat awareness, and a will to win. At first it baffled me why these talented guys would get worse at Iowa. But now Drake falls into the long line of good high school wrestlers with a large upside that never progressed while at Iowa and it is almost automatic at this point. It really is sad because there is no reason Michael Kemerer, Alex Marinelli, Jacob Warner, Austin Desanto, Jaydin Eierman, Real Woods, Montell Marion, Thomas Gilman, etc did not win at least one title. Guys like Nasir Bailey, Abe Assad, Mike Evans (I acknowledge this is a stretch), Gabe Arnold, Ben Kueter and others were good high school wrestlers. There was upside. But they get to Iowa and they are so offensively challenged, no physical strength, prone to injury, and lacking mat awareness. If this year isn't the end where change is needed, the program is one step away from a crater.
I do believe there are some coaches out there who would be open to that strategy. But for all his faults, I am pretty sure that Brands would never intentionally have one of his wrestlers duck a match for any reason other than injury or illness. (and even then, maybe not) We'll see if Caliendo tries any new tactics on Friday.
I believed they used to go to every single dual right?
I wonder if they could have been sold nowadays if we were able to get them a full scholarship for 5 years (back then Cael would probably have to ask In State kids to take almost nothing) I don't think the Hidlay brothers would ever be afraid to compete but hard to ask them to pay tuition (in state isn't even cheap at PSU) when they had full rides everywhere else.
I have a feeling that he is going to send out Sampson at 197 with the following instructions:
