Gantry 1,292 Report post Posted February 10 (edited) For some reason they are starting at heavyweight, so two of the three best matches out of the gate. Why do coaches keep doing this? Why end this dual with 184 and 197? If nothing else start normally at 125 and save a great HWT matchup for the end. Great match between Jennings and Mason, Parris in on the legs all day but Conan using his size and strength to counter. Looks like Jennings will win 7-5 but are reviewing the last second TD attempt by Parris. Edited February 10 by Gantry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gantry 1,292 Report post Posted February 10 No Rivera... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gantry 1,292 Report post Posted February 10 Rivera not wrestling is even more reason to start this dual at 125, I bet a lot of people are going to do what I'll do and turn it off after 157. Otherwise I'd keep it on in anticipation of Parris vs Jennings. Pin Mattin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gantry 1,292 Report post Posted February 10 RIVERA BUMPING UP TO WRESTLE MICIC 1 JHRoseWrestling reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gantry 1,292 Report post Posted February 10 Even more perplexing to start at HWT, but I think they disguised it. Two TDs early for Micic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LHN94 82 Report post Posted February 10 This is awesome. 2 Gantry and Perry reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gantry 1,292 Report post Posted February 10 4-1 Micic after one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gantry 1,292 Report post Posted February 10 7-2 Micic after two, stall warning for Micic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gantry 1,292 Report post Posted February 10 10-4 Micic, totally in control. Rivera had a couple good shots but that was about it. Looked good on bottom giving up weight and with Micic being a hammer there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gantry 1,292 Report post Posted February 10 Total props to Rivera for challenging himself 2 Coach_J and Perry reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southend 89 Report post Posted February 10 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Gantry said: RIVERA BUMPING UP TO WRESTLE MICIC Great coaching call, Hope Brands, Ryan , the duck meister brothers , take note Edited February 10 by southend 1 cornercoach reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LHN94 82 Report post Posted February 10 It wasn't a great match but it was still great to see. 1 ThatLogSchuteWasCarrying reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie 603 Report post Posted February 10 (edited) 47 minutes ago, southend said: Great coaching call, Hope Brands, Ryan , the duck meister brothers , take note Agree. Bumping a wrestler up is a great way to duck two guys (both the guy who bumped up and the guy whose spot is taken). Double duck! (I kid, I kid.) Edited February 10 by Katie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 3,049 Report post Posted February 10 Add me to the list of those impressed by Rivera's actions in defeat. 3 Perry, npope and JHRoseWrestling reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smitty11 13 Report post Posted February 10 Micic dominated the match. Nice to see the coaches let him step up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gantry 1,292 Report post Posted February 10 Deakin vs Panaleo now, quick TD for Pantaleo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gantry 1,292 Report post Posted February 10 Pantaleo dominated the first two periods but now 8-8 with a minute left. Pantaleo on bottom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gantry 1,292 Report post Posted February 10 10-9 Deakin wins it, rides him out awhile at the end. Pantaleo just died Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LHN94 82 Report post Posted February 10 Pantaleo pulled a McKenna. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perry 946 Report post Posted February 10 Spencer lee wont show up for a rematch while Rivera is bumping to take on the number 1bup a weight. One of these men/programs has earned respect regardless of the outcome in March. Brands could learn a real lesson from this courage 2 1 LHN94, danoftw and krippler reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cradle1969 5 Report post Posted February 10 Was it smart for Rivera to bump up? What did it accomplish? Yes, he showed he's not afraid to lose, yes he showed he's up for a challenge. But at what expense. Did Micic expose some weaknesses that Lee and Brands can now attack? I believe the # 1 goal of an NCAA wrestler is to win the NCAA Championship. Whatever strategy, tactics, approach that gets THAT job done is what should be done. If I were a NCAA coach - that is what I would be concerned with. I wouldn't worry about what the fans want to see or what some people think is best for the sport. 1 southend reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4awrestler 28 Report post Posted February 10 This should be the most popular thread today, with all the quacking going on it’s nice to see someone seek out the best competition. It would be nice if it sparked the same kind of attitudes from coaches and wrestlers that the Gross/Merideth match did. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perry 946 Report post Posted February 10 Wrestling is about competing and being the best version of yourself possible, not winning titles and awards, though that is definitely the end game for most. As I said, if Lee wins it all in March I can tell you which of the two has earned more of my respect. The one pushing his limits to the max and seeing what he is cabale of, not the one who ducks a rematch to try and milk a better seed come NCAAs. Moves like that spit in the face of competition and the real motive that sports like wrestling were formed. 2 1 npope, southend and danoftw reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cradle1969 5 Report post Posted February 10 The goal of a high school wrestler is to win state. The goal of a college wrestler is to win NCAA's. The goal of post grads is to win Worlds/Olympics. I agree - challenging oneself to be the best is important and part of the "code", but should not interfere or get in the way of winning these championships. These athletes/coaches have to do what is best for themselves and their programs and not worry about who wins fans respect. 1 wildcatfan1992 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie 603 Report post Posted February 10 7 minutes ago, Cradle1969 said: The goal of a high school wrestler is to win state. The goal of a college wrestler is to win NCAA's. The goal of post grads is to win Worlds/Olympics. I agree - challenging oneself to be the best is important and part of the "code", but should not interfere or get in the way of winning these championships. These athletes/coaches have to do what is best for themselves and their programs and not worry about who wins fans respect. I agree. But it still sucks for fans, and a sport without fans is an extinct sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
