Session 2
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Wish he would have had downy's draw. He's in the quarters after pinning 6 seed. Very proud of preston.
My biggest disappointment today(besides Klimara) was the lack of bonus by our guys. We just squeaked by in many matches while psu was putting guys on their backs. I thought we had a chance to get 4-5 pins and several more majors going into today but it will get us beat in the end.
We really had tough draws! The bad thing is, this tourney is going to be won in the quarters tomorrow. We need to put a combination together.
1. Smith and Rogers
Or
2. Walk 5 others in the semis with bonus.
Obviously, #2 isn't happening and another combination could get it done...but the momentum by Penn State has to be haulted and I don't see many others standing in the way besides 57&74. We desperately needed points out of everybody, but mainly Eddie (tough draw) and we are down to 8 and facing 2 hammers tomorrow. Don't be the nail...be the hammer!
1. Smith and Rogers
Or
2. Walk 5 others in the semis with bonus.
Obviously, #2 isn't happening and another combination could get it done...but the momentum by Penn State has to be haulted and I don't see many others standing in the way besides 57&74. We desperately needed points out of everybody, but mainly Eddie (tough draw) and we are down to 8 and facing 2 hammers tomorrow. Don't be the nail...be the hammer!
@april racer and chuck
My bad...I looked at it backwards and I am mad about Collicas seed. I thought it 11/6 to Collica.
Also boyd should have had a major and gave up late take down. All in all, outstanding effort in quarters. Smith, boyd, and Rogers can let it fly as there is no pressure on them with their matchups. I think collica gets it done against Mayes.
I think Boyd makes the finals - the guy is wresting great and with a ton of confidence.
He does it tomorrow - I believe it
He does it tomorrow - I believe it
174 #2 and #4 seed 0-4 no team points.
Seeds 2,3,4,5,6, and 8 don't advance to quarters yet we face the #1 seed.
The other 6 guys are 7, 11, 12 and three guys unseeded including Reed and Weatherspoon.
The draw matters.
Seeds 2,3,4,5,6, and 8 don't advance to quarters yet we face the #1 seed.
The other 6 guys are 7, 11, 12 and three guys unseeded including Reed and Weatherspoon.
The draw matters.
Here's some OU results. Currently we're in 9th place. It meets or exceeds all expectations I've had for this team.
125 - #5 seed Ryan Millhof is in the quarterfinals tomorrow morning against #4 seed Gilmore from Iowa. Would be a tough win, but if he does he's guaranteed All-American status.
133 - #4 seed Cody Brewer is in the quarterfinals tomorrow morning as well. He should be highly favored to advance to the semifinals, where he should face off against Nashon.
149 - True freshman Davion Jefferies lost to #3 seed Lavion Mayes of Missouri, 3-2. He's already won two matches in the consolation bracket, and is looking good.
165 - #15 seed Clark Glass won his first match, then lost to undefeated #2 seed Isaac Jordan 9-1. He'll be in the consolation round tomorrow, I believe.
174 - Unseeded Matt Reed upsets #3 seed Blaise Butler of Missouri, then won his second match to end up in the quarterfinals tomorrow morning.
285 - Unseeded Ross Larson beat his first opponent, then lost to #5 seed and last year's NCAA finalist Coon (I believe). He's in the same boat as Clark Glass.
125 - #5 seed Ryan Millhof is in the quarterfinals tomorrow morning against #4 seed Gilmore from Iowa. Would be a tough win, but if he does he's guaranteed All-American status.
133 - #4 seed Cody Brewer is in the quarterfinals tomorrow morning as well. He should be highly favored to advance to the semifinals, where he should face off against Nashon.
149 - True freshman Davion Jefferies lost to #3 seed Lavion Mayes of Missouri, 3-2. He's already won two matches in the consolation bracket, and is looking good.
165 - #15 seed Clark Glass won his first match, then lost to undefeated #2 seed Isaac Jordan 9-1. He'll be in the consolation round tomorrow, I believe.
174 - Unseeded Matt Reed upsets #3 seed Blaise Butler of Missouri, then won his second match to end up in the quarterfinals tomorrow morning.
285 - Unseeded Ross Larson beat his first opponent, then lost to #5 seed and last year's NCAA finalist Coon (I believe). He's in the same boat as Clark Glass.
What if??? If Klimara picked up 2 wins today instead of the opposite, how psyched would we be right now?
We know that psu are going to get plenty of points but our best chance to win 35 depended upon bonus points from us. We didn't get them today and we are going to need some special things to happen on Moving Day to keep us in contention.
We know that psu are going to get plenty of points but our best chance to win 35 depended upon bonus points from us. We didn't get them today and we are going to need some special things to happen on Moving Day to keep us in contention.
BTW, you guys need to root for unseeded Matt Reed of OU at 174. He's facing Ohio State's 11 seed Miller in the quarterfinals tomorrow. We're no threat to you guys, but tOSU is.
Plus, I root for all Oklahoma State guys. It's the least you could do to return the favor.
Hated to see Klimara go out so early. Any word on what happened? Sick? Injured?
Still, all in all you guys are still in there. This is the craziest tournament as far as upsets and returning AA's going 0-2. Anything can happen. Heil, Collica, Dieringer, and Marsden are virtual locks into the semifinals, and Jo Jo and Boyd are wrestling well. And if Chandler could get the upset tomorrow....
Plus, I root for all Oklahoma State guys. It's the least you could do to return the favor.
Hated to see Klimara go out so early. Any word on what happened? Sick? Injured?
Still, all in all you guys are still in there. This is the craziest tournament as far as upsets and returning AA's going 0-2. Anything can happen. Heil, Collica, Dieringer, and Marsden are virtual locks into the semifinals, and Jo Jo and Boyd are wrestling well. And if Chandler could get the upset tomorrow....
What scares me about Rogers is Nickal is non stop and Chandler looked gassed by the end of the second. I hope he holds up. Same thing for Weigel. The good things. Rogers can put ANYONE on their back, numerous times. And Weigel can ride anyone and get points from it. I really think they need to shine where they are strong and we should be alright this morning. Build up a lead on Nickal and hold on, cause he is gonna wrestle hard.
Heil will get vengeance for the earlier loss to Ward, Collica will be fresh and wear Mayes out. Joe will fight his butt off but I think he's not 100% and therefore will need some luck. Boyd has the mind game on Dean and will beat him. And Marsden will win 3-2.
Another pin for Dieringer...
Heil will get vengeance for the earlier loss to Ward, Collica will be fresh and wear Mayes out. Joe will fight his butt off but I think he's not 100% and therefore will need some luck. Boyd has the mind game on Dean and will beat him. And Marsden will win 3-2.
Another pin for Dieringer...
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I do think Joe has enough savy and grit to make this thing a battle and give himself a shot but man I really think had he not gotten injured he would best Nolf today.
He was improving every match. Saying that Coach Smith is one of the best when preparing for a specific opponent which gives some added hope for Collica, Smith and Rogers.
He was improving every match. Saying that Coach Smith is one of the best when preparing for a specific opponent which gives some added hope for Collica, Smith and Rogers.
