But until you both actually get a real username I don't know who to f++k believe.
PSU - Nebraska '26 Match Thread
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But until you both actually get a real username I don't know who to f++k believe.
Who was off? LL, MM, Rocco & Barr looked good. Blaze did well, too, against a wrestler intentionally trying to slow things down. Cole, Davis, SVN & Levi went chalk. That leaves PJ, & his loss wasn’t a shocker.
As much as I do like folkstyle, the way passivity is called in neutral in freestyle produces a much better product. Taylor and Duke's match is a perfect example. PJ wrestled that match on his feet like he does his freestyle matches; forward pressure, control the center, get to his two-on-one tie, etc. Those tactics are rewarded in freestyle, but not in today's college matches. Taylor worked within how referees are enforcing stalling. Taylor repeatedly smacking the side of PJ's head to sidestep PJ's advances is something I believe the referees should prioritize as stalling. It is just another version of avoiding wrestling action.
The folkstyle product is much better when referees are proactive in their stalling calls. This has been an issue since at least after Cael's college career. Back then referees were quick to call stalling. When was the last time you saw someone stalled out of a match? The current application of stalling is really pushing me more toward freestyle. So many college matches these days are very frustrating to watch, and that is a shame because the proliferation of low scoring, defensive matches is a self-inflicted wound.
The folkstyle product is much better when referees are proactive in their stalling calls. This has been an issue since at least after Cael's college career. Back then referees were quick to call stalling. When was the last time you saw someone stalled out of a match? The current application of stalling is really pushing me more toward freestyle. So many college matches these days are very frustrating to watch, and that is a shame because the proliferation of low scoring, defensive matches is a self-inflicted wound.
"the ref gave Antrell 2 reactions."
Best description of the TD non call I have read.
I think the best 157 pounder in the country is redshirting for us
Ferrari's were just decorative ankle monitors.
Good take. There have been a lot of high level training during the past several weeks, but the competition was not all that stressful. I wasn't expecting to see a cardiovascularly stressed team last night. But starting with Blaze wrestling to win and conserving energy I started to wonder. Davis looking like a world beater until his gas tank hit empty, Van Ness who never looks tired looking sluggish and clumsy, Duke looking exhausted. Mesenbrink, Levi, Rocco, Barr and Mirasola all hit spots where they looked tired, sluggish and even clumsy. A retired centre county wrestling coach was sitting next to me and we were talking about our surprise that Cael would choose this match to really stress them before competition. Taking everything into consideration I thought they wrestled great and a few younger guys learned very important lessons and a few vets relearned older lessons.
Fans gave Antrell many more than 2 reactions, so just further proof of the ref's passivity.
Sorry! Made some name mistakes, but you know who I'm referring to. I wasn't at any bar, and I don't drink. It's called an error, and people make them. And if you hate nitpicks, why did you just do it? Not cool, man. Be a better human. Just trying to contribute to the board and engage with my fellow wrestling fans.Dude - sorry I couldn't resist
Did you watch the match at a sports bar last night and just stay way too late afterwards? Cael just called and said it's clear that we all have to tighten things up on this board after this performance
Harding, who the heck is that guy?
And PJ wrestled Taylor, Levi beat Minto.
Otherwise, good points!
PS - I hate when guys nitpic my posts, I forgive you. It's all good.
It's really on the refs to stop the stalling and they have to realize that there are more ways to stall from neutral than going out of bounds. Taylor would just disengage, get far enough away to prevent PJ from trying anything and circle. Yeah he's not on the edge but he's not presenting himself in any way. The one time they did get into a scrap PJ all but had him but he bailed. It sucks but maybe PSU needs to focus on trying to get stalling calls early in matches.
Yeah. The problem is that by NOT calling stalling he is determining how the match is wrestled.
The stomach tapping is bad sportsmanship. He would've been fine if it was on a knee or back or shoulder. Tapping his stomach was wrong.
Ferrari will not be a threat at Big 10s or Nationals as he does not have the gas tank to last. However, from where I sat, he did appear to have a spare tire. His attempt to get a breather for non-existent blood should have been called for the stalling it was.
The ref seemed to be operating in a time warp. He was slow to get into position to give swipes and was a match late in calling stalling. Or maybe he was just too much of a coward to call a stall that would affect the outcome of a match... therefore affecting the outcome of a match.
The ref seemed to be operating in a time warp. He was slow to get into position to give swipes and was a match late in calling stalling. Or maybe he was just too much of a coward to call a stall that would affect the outcome of a match... therefore affecting the outcome of a match.
If you didn't see pretty much everybody being a little off and or looking a little uncharacteristically tired - well OK. We watched the same match with two separate appreciations of what was manifesting before our eyes.
Davis was definitely wrong and way overreacted. That's on him. That doesn't absolve Hardy from his move. He's been around long enough to know that would not be taken well after you just pinned a guy. I never loved it when Bo would help a guy up after pinning him. You can't tell me that Bo at least didn't suspect that would not be taken well by the other guy. There's plenty of wrong to go around for opponents and Penn State guys as well. They're all basically just kids, after all. Well, except Hardy who is 26.
Names fixed. Happy. All good, Dude.Dude - sorry I couldn't resist
Did you watch the match at a sports bar last night and just stay way too late afterwards? Cael just called and said it's clear that we all have to tighten things up on this board after this performance
Harding, who the heck is that guy?
And PJ wrestled Taylor, Levi beat Minto.
Otherwise, good points!
PS - I hate when guys nitpic my posts, I forgive you. It's all good.
And Cael actually said that quote. Read the article on BWI.
Watching my dogs get at it a bit. Walter is definitely Taylor and Charlie is pj. Charlie is the better dog.
Do either of them like their tummies patted?
I do enjoy your commitment to your vow to make Hardy older with each successive post.
No. They’re upper weight golden retrievers. Walter’s problem is that he frequently puts himself in neutral danger.
I always try to keep it somewhat funny. After a night’s sleep, I’ll give Brock a pass. While I didn’t like the belly pat, I’ve always thought he was a classy dude. Maybe my take was colored by my hatred for Manning.
Next time, I’ll give my firearm to @Psalm 1 guy, get 2 good sleep cycles, and then post.
Yet, not a single person Bo ever did that to reacted like Davis. This is a Davis problem. He intentionally kicked Hardy over a tap. I wish some people on the board would stop trying to justify or soften his actions and also stop trying to make Hardy a villain here. This is why some online lump all PSU fans together when the majority of us know Davis was entirely wrong.