repechange 184 Report post Posted February 3, 2018 In theory yes, but I predict a first round upset of a top 8 seed in the 125 lb bracket. My first guess will be Lizak to fall. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviator12 196 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 Not sure Lizak is in the 'upset' category now getting tech'd now twice in 2 weeks. 1 BigTenFanboy reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigTenFanboy 1,739 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 In theory yes, but I predict a first round upset of a top 8 seed in the 125 lb bracket. My first guess will be Lizak to fall. The way his season has been going as of late, I'm not sure Lizak losing before the quarters would be considered that much of an upset... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billyhoyle 2,029 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 I think Lee is the favorite, but with how deep this weight is, he isn't much of a favorite. Agreed with others that this will be a fun weight come NCAAs. I'd say the most fun 125 has been in a very long time-most recent one that comes close is Nickerson's freshman year when it was him, Dubuque, Simmons, Haze, Coleman Scott. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowrestle 651 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 Head in armpit is the old dirt ride. Some guy’s would use for the head lever. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorty1 4 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 If PA could only keep its talent in PA. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThatLogSchuteWasCarrying 179 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 (edited) I think he is the best talent, and I am rooting for him, but am going to hedge my bets until he shows he can get a TD on Cruz, Suriano, Toma, or even Bresser. The season is moving along. We will know soon enough. Against NaTo he got two escapes and an RT point to one TD from NaTo. He won that one with a great ride in the 2nd period and some really impressive shot defense - NaTo was in on him a whole bunch of times but Lee was able to avoid getting scored on all but once. I'd say Lee is 100% a favorite to AA and probably a 60-70% favorite to make the finals. But I think that a NaTo who didn't make weight just an hour prior would be a favorite over Lee in the finals. Not a huge favorite, but a favorite. https://youtu.be/n6ysDXkGm-0 Edited February 4, 2018 by ThatLogSchuteWasCarrying 1 Cletus_Tucker reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frank_Rizzo 333 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 Suriano all day. You know, the guy who majored the national champ as a true fresh. No he didn't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tightwaist 390 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 Against NaTo he got two escapes and an RT point to one TD from NaTo. He won that one with a great ride in the 2nd period and some really impressive shot defense - NaTo was in on him a whole bunch of times but Lee was able to avoid getting scored on all but once. I'd say Lee is 100% a favorite to AA and probably a 60-70% favorite to make the finals. But I think that a NaTo who didn't make weight just an hour prior would be a favorite over Lee in the finals. Not a huge favorite, but a favorite. https://youtu.be/n6ysDXkGm-0 This is my thought as well. NaTo is Lee's toughest match up, even if he didn't look too deadly last night. The Big 10 tourney, and the resulting seeds for NCAA's will be interesting. If Cruz runs the table for the remainder of the season, he is a certain # 1....no? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jstock 125 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 Best case scenario Cruz vs Lee in final and I don’t care who wins with backpack over NaTo in consi final. PA 1,2&3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pennsyrules 214 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 (edited) If PA could only keep its talent in PA. Lee at 125 and Pletcher at 133 wouldn't be bad additions to PSU lineup. Edited February 4, 2018 by pennsyrules 1 shorty1 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildTurkey44 321 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 Lee has a tough match with Rivera coming up shortly.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigTenFanboy 1,739 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 Lee holds off a late surge by Rivera to win 7-4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 3,953 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 Can't believe I missed that match. Why such an early start? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigTenFanboy 1,739 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 Lee was winning 6-0 In the 3rd before Rivera's comeback attempt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMastrandrea 10 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 For those who want to talk wrestling and not act like grade schoolers... Been watching Suriano all year and have seen some Lee and Nato matches. I'm pulling for Suriano as I'm NJ but I feel he doesn't has enough in the toolbox to take on Lee. Seems too one dimensional. Whereas a Lee and Retherford are on another level. See it Lee, Nato, Suriano or maybe Cruz feeling disrespected and getting into the top 3 but not 1. I'd bet on Lee right now. Feel like getting in the RU coaches ears saying aren't you scouting and bringing him along to take on his biggest challenges at b10 and NCAA? The other thing, he's not working out with the best nor the best in his corner. Still can't believe he left PSU. That's like asking for a trade from the Yankees. Same with McKenna. To walk away from that degree....not like he's #1 in his weight. Who am I to judge.... But I do hope Suriano adds to his arsenal. I never understood this. Who is in the Penn state room that could help him? Zain who weighs 24 pounds more than him? Nico left so who did he workout with? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigTenFanboy 1,739 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 I never understood this. Who is in the Penn state room that could help him? Zain who weighs 24 pounds more than him? Nico left so who did he workout with? Not really arguing with you, but who does he have at Rutgers that's pushing him in the same manner as you're asking. I'm happy that he's at Rutgers. He seems to feel more comfortable there which really is all that matters. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perry 1,258 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 Lee showing the same weakness of shutting it down in the third. People are going to find a way to weather the storm and go all out at the 5 minute mark. 1 ironmonkey reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuillermoBilletas 149 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 A. I’m a grown man, I don’t have heroes. B. You’re a (presumably) grown man, who chose to put “fanboy†in his handle. You’re creepy. Jersey Marty calling someone creepy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GuillermoBilletas 149 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 Flo guys pushing each other out of the way to cup Suriano's polpettas My money is on Pyles with that weird Czech dude a close second 1 tightwaist reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bp2xbw 33 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 For those who want to talk wrestling and not act like grade schoolers... Been watching Suriano all year and have seen some Lee and Nato matches. I'm pulling for Suriano as I'm NJ but I feel he doesn't has enough in the toolbox to take on Lee. Seems too one dimensional. Whereas a Lee and Retherford are on another level. See it Lee, Nato, Suriano or maybe Cruz feeling disrespected and getting into the top 3 but not 1. I'd bet on Lee right now. Feel like getting in the RU coaches ears saying aren't you scouting and bringing him along to take on his biggest challenges at b10 and NCAA? The other thing, he's not working out with the best nor the best in his corner. Still can't believe he left PSU. That's like asking for a trade from the Yankees. Same with McKenna. To walk away from that degree....not like he's #1 in his weight. Who am I to judge.... But I do hope Suriano adds to his arsenal. Donny P. is pretty good in the corner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrestlingnerd 2,779 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 Lee showing the same weakness of shutting it down in the third. People are going to find a way to weather the storm and go all out at the 5 minute mark. He got ridden the entire second period too. Good outcome. but terrible performance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tightwaist 390 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 He got ridden the entire second period too. Good outcome. but terrible performance. It's not like Rivera is some schlubb. This was his 3rd loss on the year, and the other two were to Suriano (7-6, 4-1). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJWC 305 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 It's not like Rivera is some schlubb. This was his 3rd loss on the year, and the other two were to Suriano (7-6, 4-1). The weight is loaded, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he is an AA this year. Great kid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrestlingnerd 2,779 Report post Posted February 4, 2018 It's not like Rivera is some schlubb. This was his 3rd loss on the year, and the other two were to Suriano (7-6, 4-1). I never said anything to even imply that. Clearly he is quite the opposite. Nevertheless, it was a terrible match for Lee. Uncharacteristic and showed he is still not in championship shape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
