PSU v tOSU

[BobbyGribbs 79]

Maybe someone said it already and I missed it but please for the love of all put a wrestling dummy on the mat instead of Kenny Courts...I mean Campbell.

[madcat11 367]

Hey Kenny got 5th the year tOSU won it

[LemonPie 1,368]

How do you think round 2 with Nevills will go

Possible big ten semi matchup. Depending on Stoll result. Probably a major 7/10 times. Decision 1/10 times. Tech 2/10 times

[TBar1977 3,660]

If this 23 page epic thread of bad predictions (mine among the worst tonite) doesn't explain to all the non PSU fans why we trust Cael Sanderson, then nothing will. 

[madcat11 367]

Possible big ten semi matchup. Depending on Stoll result. Probably a major 7/10 times. Decision 1/10 times. Tech 2/10 times

That lat drop may have been the worst moment of the night.  Sh!t show.

[BobbyGribbs 79]

Hey Kenny got 5th the year tOSU won it

I agree but he was the king of disappointment. One moment he shined and the next 10 he just ...did nothing

[madcat11 367]

I agree but he was the king of disappointment. One moment he shined and the next 10 he just ...did nothing

Yeah, I think he beat Brooks once.

[de4856 353]

Well what a great dual, great atmosphere, in a absolutely packed arena. Great for wrestling, and great for the Penn St. program. Every match was exciting and hotly contested, except for maybe 157 where Penn St., had to put Bo Pipher, a replacement for Jason Nolf.

I have to say though, that I was kind of shocked by Kollin Moore, and then again by Kyle. Both of them seemed flat. In Kollin's case I just don't know, he was not the offensive juggernaut that we are used to seeing. Maybe he was tired, maybe the flu, or maybe it was Cassar.

With Kyle, I really think that he is still feeling the effects of leaving Iowa, flying halfway around the world, competing in a very tough tourney, and then flying back home. I know he is known for his phenomenal recovery for these things, but it sure looked like he was having a tougher than usual time with Nevills, and even though Nevills was highly motivated, I have to believe the recent trip to Siberia has taken a toll on him.

[russelscout 1,504]

That would only make sense if he were mortal. It must be something else

[BigTenFanboy 1,685]

Well what a great dual, great atmosphere, in a absolutely packed arena. Great for wrestling, and great for the Penn St. program. Every match was exciting and hotly contested, except for maybe 157 where Penn St., had to put Bo Pipher, a replacement for Jason Nolf.

I have to say though, that I was kind of shocked by Kollin Moore, and then again by Kyle. Both of them seemed flat. In Kollin's case I just don't know, he was not the offensive juggernaut that we are used to seeing. Maybe he was tired, maybe the flu, or maybe it was Cassar.

With Kyle, I really think that he is still feeling the effects of leaving Iowa, flying halfway around the world, competing in a very tough tourney, and then flying back home. I know he is known for his phenomenal recovery for these things, but it sure looked like he was having a tougher than usual time with Nevills, and even though Nevills was highly motivated, I have to believe the recent trip to Siberia has taken a toll on him.

I just rewatched the dual and hindsight is always 20/20, but Synder was up by 6 with 30 seconds to go. A quick turn would have earned him the major and TOSU the win.. why he didn't go for the turn I don't know. Getting 2 takedowns with that little time was a tall task even for Snyder..

[ConnorsDad 480]

WTF —- no Rasheed?

  

Should be Rasheed out there..

It's amazing how people with no knowledge of the team other than being a fan can assume that they know more than Cael Sanderson. It could be half a dozen reasons why he's not out there. I think Sanderson has proven he knows how to coach and I don't even like PSU.

[BigTenFanboy 1,685]

It's amazing how people with no knowledge of the team other than being a fan can assume that they know more than Cael Sanderson. It could be half a dozen reasons why he's not out there. I think Sanderson has proven he knows how to coach and I don't even like PSU.

Which is why I'm a big ten fanboy and Cael is one of the greatest wrestlers/coaches in the history of the universe.

[ConnorsDad 480]

You mad? Face it, your team choked it away. Moore didn’t show up and get beat, Bo Jordan got out worked in the final period, Myles got completely out wrestled (wasn’t close), and your Olympic champ gassed and couldn’t score enough takedowns. Everyone (myself included) thought the match was over after 141, but one team showed up in the 2nd half of the dual and the other didn’t. Best of luck the rest of the way.

OUR Olympic Champ

[ConnorsDad 480]

Just read throug this whole thread, don’t know if I’ve ever seen more wrong takes in one place.

You haven't because neither have I. We might be only two objective people on this post.

[Billyhoyle 1,798]

  

It's amazing how people with no knowledge of the team other than being a fan can assume that they know more than Cael Sanderson. It could be half a dozen reasons why he's not out there. I think Sanderson has proven he knows how to coach and I don't even like PSU.

Fans are entitled to an opinion, even when it turns out they are wrong.  I also thought he should have sent out Rasheed, but I was wrong.  

[ConnorsDad 480]

Fans are entitled to an opinion, even when it turns out they are wrong.  I also thought he should have sent out Rasheed, but I was wrong.

 

It's like me trying to explain to Stephen Hawking where he's messing up his math calculations. It's ludicrous.

[Perry 1,148]

Big props to cael and co for a great win. They are constantly proving why they are so consistently #1. Excited for b1g and ncaas.

[Billyhoyle 1,798]

It's like me trying to explain to Stephen Hawking where he's messing up his math calculations. It's ludicrous.

Even Stephen Hawking can make mistakes.  

[Ogalthorpe Haywood 272]

I just rewatched the dual and hindsight is always 20/20, but Synder was up by 6 with 30 seconds to go. A quick turn would have earned him the major and TOSU the win.. why he didn't go for the turn I don't know. Getting 2 takedowns with that little time was a tall task even for Snyder..

Snyder rarely turns people, He racks up points via catch and release. Occasionally he'll catch a fish and pin him but that's about the limit of his top game. He admits he doesn't really work on his mat skills

[russelscout 1,504]

Snyder turning someone for some quick back points is very different than any other guy in the lineup. Most of the time he is much smaller than the guys he is wrestling.

[Ogalthorpe Haywood 272]

One of Nevills takedowns was literally falling on top of Snyder to be fair lol I'd give him credit for the first td though. Other than that he mostly stalled.

I actually thought as far as heavyweight matches go this was an action packed match. I thought Nevils presented himself and fought well against the best in the world.

[tightwaist 380]

Penn State certainly proved me wrong. I figured after Lee lost, this thing was over. As impressive as Nevills was in a loss , I still am most blown away by Nickal and Cassar. I just didn't see either of those two winning, even though Nickal is the returning champ. He hasn't looked in top form recently. Carl and crew are incredible at getting their guys to perform when it matters most.

 

What a match!

[jstock 124]

I was screaming at TV when I saw Cael sending out Cassar instead of Rasheed.

I was wrong.

Maybe it just didn’t matter, both Rasheed and Cassar can beat Moore.

What a dual

[Coach_J 1,957]

OSU looked rushed, uptight, desperate, and at times completely unaware of what the team needed (as far as getting/not giving up bonus points).  The B10 tournament will be interesting to see who makes the necessary adjustments.

[HurricaneWrestling 1,123]

Does Cael bring in a dog to teach that leg hump ride?