MedicineMan 114 Report post Posted February 20 Wrestle with that knee brace? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
klehner 173 Report post Posted February 20 Yianni started the season with something like that (but a bit slimmer), and apparently he hated it. It really screwed up his style of wrestling; perhaps the Bull isn't as affected in his own style. I'm curious as to what the heck that thing is protecting... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VakAttack 1,903 Report post Posted February 20 Lets just say if it's that big, it's probably necessary. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TobusRex 1,287 Report post Posted February 20 Pffft. He probably doesn't even NEED the leg brace. Probably just using it to goad the opponent into focusing on attacking that leg. I knew a guy in HS that did that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steamboat_charlie v2 561 Report post Posted February 20 Last year Spencer removed his knee brace right before the post season, ascended into superhuman form, and blew through the bracket with ease. Perhaps ol' Bull is planning a similar stunt. 1 Housebuye reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletcher 478 Report post Posted February 20 Is that photoshopped? It looks like that brace is wearing its own pair of pants. 5 2 LCpl Schmuckatelli, herma48852, andegre and 4 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ionel 621 Report post Posted February 20 (edited) 1 hour ago, TobusRex said: Pffft. He probably doesn't even NEED the leg brace. Probably just using it to goad the opponent into focusing on attacking that leg. I knew a guy in HS that did Edited February 20 by ionel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perry 946 Report post Posted February 20 A smart wrestler would attack the good leg and make their opponent balance and hop around on the bad one 1 MikePorcelli reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TobusRex 1,287 Report post Posted February 20 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Perry said: A smart wrestler would attack the good leg and make their opponent balance and hop around on the bad one Where the hell were you with that advice when I could've used it in 1981/82? One of my rivals, 5-0 vs me, had a knee brace that I attacked like a brainless buffoon every single time. Oh wait, you did say "a smart wrestler". Edited February 20 by TobusRex 2 1 Perry, andegre and cjc007 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dmm53 400 Report post Posted February 20 I wonder: might braces (head wraps, etc.) sometimes be emotional support objects (like domesticated or trained animals who are taken along by a passenger on a plane) for some wrestlers. I bet there are plenty of guys who have invested a particular pair of socks or headgear or warmups with superstitious power. Aside: I once wrestled a kid at a tournament in Benton, PA who had his girlfriend's photo taped to his sock. I have no idea why he did that or even how it got past the referee (who seemed not to notice it), but you could actually see her image (approximately 4" x 6") through the transparent tape. The last thing the older guys from my school said to me before I took the mat was, "There is no way you are going to lose to this kid." Right off the whistle, I ankle-picked the leg with the photo and took him down. (It just now occurs to me that maybe it was a girlfriend or relative who had recently died.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissn2001 78 Report post Posted February 20 2 hours ago, TobusRex said: Where the hell were you with that advice when I could've used it in 1981/82? One of my rivals, 5-0 vs me, had a knee brace that I attacked like a brainless buffoon every single time. Oh wait, you did say "a smart wrestler". Not much of a rivalry... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TobusRex 1,287 Report post Posted February 20 8 minutes ago, Chrissn2001 said: Not much of a rivalry... You are telling me. I was thrilled when his HS career ended a year before mine (one less guy to finish behind at State!). 1 Chrissn2001 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Witherman 261 Report post Posted February 21 7 hours ago, steamboat_charlie v2 said: Last year Spencer removed his knee brace right before the post season, ascended into superhuman form, and blew through the bracket with ease. Perhaps ol' Bull is planning a similar stunt. From what I’ve heard, marinelli’s brace will absolutely not be coming off until he has surgery. He really shouldnt even be wrestling. I’d love to see him at full health. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HurricaneWrestling2 353 Report post Posted February 21 How does Marinelli...wrestle with that knee brace? Well, for starters, he's Jesus trained... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HurricaneWrestling2 353 Report post Posted February 21 (edited) In fact, here's a picture of his trainer... Edited February 21 by HurricaneWrestling2 I replaced a semi-colon with an apostrophe - if you musty know... 4 1 MNRodent, BaldYianni, bnwtwg and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headshuck 1,928 Report post Posted February 21 Which begs the question. If Jesus was a wrestler, would he be a Hawkeye, Gopher or Nittany Lion? What would his favorite moves be? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cradle1 154 Report post Posted February 21 6 hours ago, TobusRex said: Where the hell were you with that advice when I could've used it in 1981/82? One of my rivals, 5-0 vs me, had a knee brace that I attacked like a brainless buffoon every single time. Oh wait, you did say "a smart wrestler". Sounds like your rival had the heart of a champion. Did he ever go on to make varsity at his high school? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruocified 2 Report post Posted February 21 Pretty well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hammerlockthree 1,474 Report post Posted February 21 way better question is if he has to weigh in with it on... 1 andegre reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lu_alum 605 Report post Posted February 21 Imagine if Marinelli was also wearing Leeth's neck brace. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jchapman 676 Report post Posted February 21 34 minutes ago, headshuck said: What would his favorite moves be? The Crucifix 1 HurricaneWrestling2 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cornercoach 447 Report post Posted February 21 ......everybody wears those in St. Paris-they keep stuff in it- like a fanny pack- deer antlers, leg hold traps, fishing gear, and a Chilton Chevy pickup repair manual...... 1 2 andegre, stp and Mphillips reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HurricaneWrestling2 353 Report post Posted February 21 (edited) 40 minutes ago, headshuck said: Which begs the question. If Jesus was a wrestler, would he be a Hawkeye, Gopher or Nittany Lion? What would his favorite moves be? Jesus would be a Gopher or Nittany Lion. Satan would be a Hawkeye. As to wrestling moves, Jesus is remembered mostly for the crucifix. EDIT: JChapman beat me to it. Edited February 21 by HurricaneWrestling2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headshuck 1,928 Report post Posted February 21 He’d be like Lizak and get back points like loaves and fishes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HurricaneWrestling2 353 Report post Posted February 21 4 minutes ago, headshuck said: He’d be like Lizak and get back points like loaves and fishes. I heard that the Lizard once fed the multitudes in Minnesota with flies and crickets. 2 TobusRex and headshuck reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
