He also turned and something to his opponent when he went down up by 14. He was smiling
Penn State - Maryland '26 Match Thread
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Taking risks is what defines the PSU style. Cael has coached a ton of national champs whose offense was their best defense.
Maybe SVN can tighten things up a bit, but I wouldn't change his in-your-face style. I love how he looks for the big move, and how quickly he goes from TD to bottom-leg-turk..
I think that's a fair summary, but most of the other guys knew what they needed to do to reach the tech. I took the view that the coaches knew he wasn't likely to get the tech and would rather he keep the major than put himself in a precarious position by overreaching.
There are several options for the top wrestler when holding his opponent’s head down in that position. But you’re right in that the top guy is counting on the reaction of the opponent coming up to create an opening for another takedown. Young knew it too but just didn’t know how to handle that position.
First world problems lol. Iowa just wants to score one takedown and we are bitching there aren't enough lol
Yeah I guess one could say bringing your head near your knee is an "in-your-face style", but not something that is taught, anywhere!
I agree with Sunshine88 in that Shayne has been a bit sloppy 'during moments' in a number of matches this year. The weight class is relatively weak and Shayne is clearly the most talented and favored, but in March if he isn't the NC we may just point to a mistake at the wrong time vs the wrong guy as the reason, a opposed to simply getting beat by a better guy. This is his season to shine.
PS - Now we have seen it several times including last year. When Shayne gets down in a match and gets a little pissed, there is something beautiful to behold coming. What we saw yesterday was a masterclass.
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I don't disagree with the stall calls, especially since Maryland didn't get the hint and the inaction continued across several matches after the ref first called it. These poor Maryland guys sat motionless and showed no sign of wanting to get up, as if waiting for the ref to make their opponent go to a neutral corner like in boxing after a knockdown. Maybe they were waiting for Clemsen to throw in the towel to stop the match?
Despite what the rulebook says, seems to me that there is a WIDE variation in how/when refs award escape points, whether the bottom guy is intentionally cut or not. Some call it as soon as both wrestlers are on their feet and anywhere close to facing each other. Even if the top wrestler is still draped pretty firmly across the back and shoulders. Others don't call it until there's ~5 feet of separation for at least a few seconds.
PJ should consider this tactic when wrestling Brandon Cannon, who seems like he could be vulnerable if his head is worked hard in neutral. Seems like that is what Minnesota's Millard was trying to a degree on Friday night, but not with enough success.
When posting about "Shane" I have to think too hard - does the poster mean Shayne Van Ness or Shane Sparks? I might have to go lie down for a bit (to quote Sen John Kennedy).
My buddy was the ref and I asked him about that. Mitchell wanted him to know he wasn't intentionally trying hurt the kid.
That's interesting. Once again, kids aren't always perfect and some PSU athletes have had their issues, but again and again and again, PSU wrestlers prove to be really, really good people with good character and a lot of integrity. Odd that Mitchell would find the need to do so during the match, but good for him. Good for him.
I sometimes think SVN puts himself in difficult situations so he can work on getting out of those situations. Once he does he just turns on the jets. And if he doesn’t, at least at this point in the season, it would only prevent a shutout.
Every PJ match i think someone might lose an arm..am I wrong.
SVN has lost to two guys in two years; Lovett has graduated, and Webster is at 157. Yet, you're obsessed with Shayne making changes.
Maybe he won't go undefeated, and god forbid, he might not win the NC, but he is going to have FUN wrestling his way.
SVN has a unique style of wrestling that I appreciate, and I trust the coaches will make adjustments if they think they are necessary.
Relax and enjoy the ride.
I think one reason for the success is that most (not all) of our guys seem to remain extremely calm compared to others when they are on the mat. There are some who take it to another level, like Mitchell, but, it is something I've noticed over the years. I'm guessing it is taught, as Cael has said many times that in the grand scheme of things, this is just wrestling.
We score a LOT of points and pins from that "letting him up" position. The first person that I noticed using it extensively was Jason Nolf. He would push the head as if to let you up, and then, when his opponent relaxed, he would hit them with a cow catcher or slap on a cradle. Since then, I've seen many kids doing the same, but, PSU does it more than others, it works a lot of the time!
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I think you’re right, which is why Cael unleashed his new “viper“ technique. While still not perfected, a few of our wrestlers implemented it with gusto.
Hope our opponents don’t scout It and figure out a counter before NCAA’s.
I found an early clip of one of the Maryland announcers before he teamed up with his partner.
I love the insider info. Thx for sharing.
Your buddy was a little quick to call potentially dangerous a few times. That might also explain why Mitch wanted to make sure your buddy knew he wasn't trying to hurt the kid.
Maybe Shayne isn't as athletic as Ryder.
Yeah, I don’t think SVN thought he should start from a cradle on his back and see where it goes. LOL.
SVN seems to like to spot Maryland wrestlers' big leads early and then demoralize them. It's his version of fun ...
I am liking the Eye-talian Zinfandel. Gran Maestoso.Just stick with zinfandel - Ridge particularly.
Penn State scores a LOT of points, period. If I'm correct, they scored over 160 match points against Maryland. To place it in perspective, Illinois and Rutgers combined for less than 90 on Saturday.
He lost because David Carr wouldn't let him up, creating a learning opportunity. He hasn't been challenged since.