Penn State - Ohio State 2023 Dual thread
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197: Max Dean vs. Gavin Hoffman (GH)
Per 1
Dean working the head, nearly with a TD, then has the leg elevated and has GH dancing, then he elevates, they are on the edge, and he reaches across and the TD is awarded. They are checking on video. Tom Ryan is about to pop a blood vessel. Hmm, they wave off the TD, so it's neutral with 1:56 left. (I thought it was a TD.) Collar ties for a bit. 1 min left. OOB with 50 sec. Dean with an underhand, and then out. GH with a low single, Dean reaches over and gets both ankles of GH, they scramble, and a TD awarded with 1 sec left, 2-0. End
Per 2
Blood time for GH. GH takes bottom. GH sits out, nothing. Dean throws in a boot. GH tries a roll, but is returned and flattened. Dean with a cross-body ride, and a stalemate with 1:24 left. Dean throws in a boot after GH denied it for some time. RT goes over 1 min for Dean. Dean with a bow and arrow and gets swipes, and gets the pin @ 4:28!!!!
25-9, PSU
Per 1
Dean working the head, nearly with a TD, then has the leg elevated and has GH dancing, then he elevates, they are on the edge, and he reaches across and the TD is awarded. They are checking on video. Tom Ryan is about to pop a blood vessel. Hmm, they wave off the TD, so it's neutral with 1:56 left. (I thought it was a TD.) Collar ties for a bit. 1 min left. OOB with 50 sec. Dean with an underhand, and then out. GH with a low single, Dean reaches over and gets both ankles of GH, they scramble, and a TD awarded with 1 sec left, 2-0. End
Per 2
Blood time for GH. GH takes bottom. GH sits out, nothing. Dean throws in a boot. GH tries a roll, but is returned and flattened. Dean with a cross-body ride, and a stalemate with 1:24 left. Dean throws in a boot after GH denied it for some time. RT goes over 1 min for Dean. Dean with a bow and arrow and gets swipes, and gets the pin @ 4:28!!!!
25-9, PSU
It just looks so painful. GH simply gave up.
Gotta love the Ohio State bench yelling that Hoffman wasn’t past 45 degrees seconds before the fall. 
Dean thinking, "Not past 45 degrees?? OK, how about zero degrees then??"Gotta love the Ohio State bench yelling that Hoffman wasn’t past 45 degrees seconds before the fall.
Was that convenient enough? LOL.
285: Kerk vs. Tate Orndorff (TO)
256.3 vs. 273.8
Per 1
Kerk with a single and gets behind for the TD, 2-0. Kerk tried a tilt but TO rolled thru. Kerk with another tilt but only gets 1 swipe. To not doing much of anything, and a stalemate with 1:12 left. Kerk flattens TO. Stall warning on TO. Kerk tried to get a near-side cradle but TO kicked away. End. RT @ 2:44 for Kerk
Per 2
Kerk takes bottom. Kerk works to his feet, and is pushed out by TO with 1:42 left. Kerk works up quickly off the restart, and then turns in and is out, 3-0. Kerk in on a single and gets the TD, 5-0. OOB with 1:05 left. TO flattened and not doing anything (and Tom Ryan calling for stalling on top). End. RT @ 3:26 for Kerk
Per 3
TO takes neutral. Kern with a double, blocked. Kerk with a head inside single, loses the grip, then back and and then lifts TO up in the air and brings him to the mat for the TD, 7-0. Stalemate with 1:06 left. RT is locked for Kerk. Caution on TO. 1 min left. TO doing nothing. Stall warning on TO makes it 8-0. End. With 4:53 in RT, it's a 9-0 MAJ
29-9, PSU, is the final
256.3 vs. 273.8
Per 1
Kerk with a single and gets behind for the TD, 2-0. Kerk tried a tilt but TO rolled thru. Kerk with another tilt but only gets 1 swipe. To not doing much of anything, and a stalemate with 1:12 left. Kerk flattens TO. Stall warning on TO. Kerk tried to get a near-side cradle but TO kicked away. End. RT @ 2:44 for Kerk
Per 2
Kerk takes bottom. Kerk works to his feet, and is pushed out by TO with 1:42 left. Kerk works up quickly off the restart, and then turns in and is out, 3-0. Kerk in on a single and gets the TD, 5-0. OOB with 1:05 left. TO flattened and not doing anything (and Tom Ryan calling for stalling on top). End. RT @ 3:26 for Kerk
Per 3
TO takes neutral. Kern with a double, blocked. Kerk with a head inside single, loses the grip, then back and and then lifts TO up in the air and brings him to the mat for the TD, 7-0. Stalemate with 1:06 left. RT is locked for Kerk. Caution on TO. 1 min left. TO doing nothing. Stall warning on TO makes it 8-0. End. With 4:53 in RT, it's a 9-0 MAJ
29-9, PSU, is the final
Cliff Keen outstanding wrestler awarded to Levi Haines by the BTN.
Tom Ryan was particularly obnoxious tonight. Just relentlessly screaming at officials, most complaints baseless.
Overall pretty darn good!
Would’ve liked to see a bit more offense from RBY/CStar/Brooks
SVN looked better than he did vs Murin. If he wrestles that match against Murin he wins, Sasso is just better.
Levi is a contender
Would’ve liked to see a bit more offense from RBY/CStar/Brooks
SVN looked better than he did vs Murin. If he wrestles that match against Murin he wins, Sasso is just better.
Levi is a contender
Yeah. That d bag actually yelled “choke him” in one of the last matches. He’s an embarrassment to the coaches in the sport. Just remember, he went to Iowa, so he was never taught how to act with class.
Beau Bartlett being interviewed by Ironhead
Congrats on the win
- thank you
Talk about the way it played out
- I was caught up in the minute. It was physical. Coming off of Iowa last week, I wanted to get to my offense early, and do a better job on top and on bottom. I made some strides. I was 0-8 against that guy since elementary school
That has to feel pretty good
- yeah, but not so much the win, as to what I did. I'm sure the family is happy, but I'm happy that I'm in the right direction
Three straight Friday nights against tough competition. How do the coaches keep you fresh
- everyone has insane tough completion in the B1G. I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't love it. Some people think it's a grind, but I love it.
Part of it is with PSU is embracing the grind. I think you guys do look forward to challenging yourself in the room and against other teams
- we have a basketball hoop in the room, and everyone's having fun
talk about the freshman, Shayne Van Ness, Levi Haines, and Alex Facundo
- they are inspiring. They have so many strengths. If they have any weaknesses, they are working on it. We're talking on the bench, and learning from each other
Talk about the atmosphere here last night. This is a neat atmosphere
- I like this. It's somewhat of a Rec Hall intimate feel. They're loud; really loud. They went with a blackout -- I think red would have been a little bit more intimidating. I was surprised that I heard some cheers when I was introduced
How fun is it to go back and sit on the bench, and watch 6 wins in the final 6 bouts
- I'm living my life, this is the best place to be. So many individuals that are so motivated, and so passionate. Getting to see everyone's hard work pay off. We have a special bond, and I'm in their corner
David Evans is in there pushing you every day. Talk about guys like that
- we are an entire roster. The energy is amazing. The day of, people are jumping to work out if you want them. Everyone wants to be all-in and help for the cause.
Congrats on the win
- thank you
Talk about the way it played out
- I was caught up in the minute. It was physical. Coming off of Iowa last week, I wanted to get to my offense early, and do a better job on top and on bottom. I made some strides. I was 0-8 against that guy since elementary school
That has to feel pretty good
- yeah, but not so much the win, as to what I did. I'm sure the family is happy, but I'm happy that I'm in the right direction
Three straight Friday nights against tough competition. How do the coaches keep you fresh
- everyone has insane tough completion in the B1G. I wouldn't be doing this if I didn't love it. Some people think it's a grind, but I love it.
Part of it is with PSU is embracing the grind. I think you guys do look forward to challenging yourself in the room and against other teams
- we have a basketball hoop in the room, and everyone's having fun
talk about the freshman, Shayne Van Ness, Levi Haines, and Alex Facundo
- they are inspiring. They have so many strengths. If they have any weaknesses, they are working on it. We're talking on the bench, and learning from each other
Talk about the atmosphere here last night. This is a neat atmosphere
- I like this. It's somewhat of a Rec Hall intimate feel. They're loud; really loud. They went with a blackout -- I think red would have been a little bit more intimidating. I was surprised that I heard some cheers when I was introduced
How fun is it to go back and sit on the bench, and watch 6 wins in the final 6 bouts
- I'm living my life, this is the best place to be. So many individuals that are so motivated, and so passionate. Getting to see everyone's hard work pay off. We have a special bond, and I'm in their corner
David Evans is in there pushing you every day. Talk about guys like that
- we are an entire roster. The energy is amazing. The day of, people are jumping to work out if you want them. Everyone wants to be all-in and help for the cause.
Ernie Lucas Award Winner goes to Carter Starocci. Several others were worthy of the award, per Ironhead.
Bartlett should have his own segment after every match.........insightful analysis of a host of topics and very well articulated.
The interview was the best best part of the night.
The interview was the best best part of the night.
The Indy dual on Sunday has been changed to 2 pm EST
And as a reminder, I'm out for PBP for the Indiana dual
And as a reminder, I'm out for PBP for the Indiana dual
Wish you would have sent the message. Broadcast didn’t come in until after the break.
Nice match overall. No surprises. Freshmen wrestled very well! Bartlett had a nice match. Dean pinned that guy. He was huge! Can’t there coach tell orndorf to put down the damn hotdogs and lift some weights other than lifting ding dongs.
Just shows how much our program develops elite wrestlers. Great recruiting tip to use here. Unlike other programs our guys get better and better every season.
Like yelling that Kerk was stalling on top while Orndorff was flopping on the mat like a dead fish?
I saw a lot of tweets about this, but was so focused on PBP that I didn't hear it.
Just arrived back home here in Archbold, Ohiya.
I will find a way to post pictures from my experience tonight. At 61 years old, I was like a little kid.
I’ll post more tomorrow , but I’ll say, I knew I was going to have fun evening when Aaron Brooks walks over to me, looks at my white Penn State t-shirt, says OH YEAH and fist bumps me.
Dadgum was that a great time!
OL
I will find a way to post pictures from my experience tonight. At 61 years old, I was like a little kid.
I’ll post more tomorrow , but I’ll say, I knew I was going to have fun evening when Aaron Brooks walks over to me, looks at my white Penn State t-shirt, says OH YEAH and fist bumps me.
Dadgum was that a great time!
OL