OBXWrestler 108 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 DT just announced that he is out for this year. 1 Katie reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrestleNJ 15 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 Wow. Does PD3 automatically claim the spot now? 1 spladle08 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrestlingnerd 3,011 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 Is PD3 officially our rep now? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OBXWrestler 108 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, WrestleNJ said: Wow. Does PD3 automatically claim the spot now? Yes. DT said in his post “Downey shoot your shot. Moments like this don’t get gifted to you often.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spladle08 1,172 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 For those of you not on Instagram Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrewWrestling 27 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 Feels silly that NoBickal didn’t drop down & secure the 86kg spot given DT’s prognosis... 4 hammerlockthree, spladle08, simple and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spladle08 1,172 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 Feels silly that NoBickal didn’t drop down & secure the 86kg spot given DT’s prognosis...I do question how long he's known he wasnt competing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrewWrestling 27 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 Just now, spladle08 said: 2 minutes ago, CrewWrestling said: Feels silly that NoBickal didn’t drop down & secure the 86kg spot given DT’s prognosis... I do question how long he's known he wasnt competing. A guy at his level, and given the timeline of events would’ve had an MRI before leaving NYC & I’d hope that Novogratz would’ve paid for it out of his own pocket given DT got injured at his charity event. 1 spladle08 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VakAttack 4,042 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 Pat Downey, world team rep. What a world.Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk 4 spladle08, Gantry, CoachWrestling and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spladle08 1,172 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 Pat Downey, world team rep. What a world. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk You thinking his floor is: Silver Ceiling: OW? 1 madcat11 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VakAttack 4,042 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 You thinking his floor is: Silver Ceiling: OW? He may win 92 as well as 86.Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk 1 spladle08 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbert 563 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 Survival of the fittest at its finest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spladle08 1,172 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 Survival of the fittest at its finestDouble entendre? I mean hes handsome but I wouldnt say fine. 1 tbert reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spladle08 1,172 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 I'm not a big PD3 guy at all but I hope getting to train with these guys for the full build up to worlds has him primed to earn a medal. Good luck good sir Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nhs67 2,103 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 The bummer and reality of it is Myles Martin was absolutely schooling him until Scotty beamed his brain up out his head. Downey can grit out a Bronze like Colon or be one and done. Because I am a USAUSAUSA kind if fellar I will be hoping for the former. 1 spladle08 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZ_wrestling 119 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 Terrible for our team. It’s especially frustrating because we have really good number two guys both above and below (Dieringer, Bo) that are significantly better than Downey. Instead, both may sit out while Downey will be our rep at 86. 1 simple reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spladle08 1,172 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 Will anyone elses mind be freaked (Chris Angel style) if Dake also says "pass"Note: I think Ringer beats him anyway.... 0 reason to think Dake wont wrestle, but now I'm 90% sure he will pass on final X Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nhs67 2,103 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 3 minutes ago, AZ_wrestling said: Terrible for our team. It’s especially frustrating because we have really good number two guys both above and below (Dieringer, Bo) that are significantly better than Downey. Instead, both may sit out while Downey will be our rep at 86. I would like to contradict this. In freestyle there may not be a more improved wrestler on our senior team the last two years in our network from 79, 86, or 92. He can act like his old self here or there but the Downey from last year gets gorilla stomped by Heflin from this year. 2 spladle08 and madcat11 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nhs67 2,103 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 Meaning I would absolutely love to see him VS either of those two at 86kg(if either lose) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MadMardigain 1,637 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 (edited) Downey will either walk away from Worlds with a highlight reel of throws that will wow the wrestling community or will have an epic meltdown that would embarrass even the Mongolian coaches. Edited May 25, 2019 by MadMardigain 5 3 madcat11, CoachWrestling, Yellow_Medal and 5 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spladle08 1,172 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 I would like to contradict this. In freestyle there may not be a more improved wrestler on our senior team the last two years in our network from 79, 86, or 92. He can act like his old self here or there but the Downey from last year gets gorilla stomped by Heflin from this year.I started to type... despite how he comes across, you cant deny his recent "form" hes wrestling very well. Hes no DT (right now) but he has the tools, and give him some time with Dake/Ringer/J'den/Bo.... it'd be hard not to get the best Downey possible. Definitely has the size for the weight. Isnt going to be intimidated, just going to have to see how he looks on the biggest of stages, and hope he gets a favorable draw. 1 nhs67 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrestlingphish 1,035 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 Unfortunate to hear that David Taylor is not as committed to representing the United States of America as Kyle Snyder or Jordan Burroughs. 1 simple reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie 1,076 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 Total bummer for DT. =( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
headshuck 2,626 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 Whoever, step up, moments like this don’t get gifted to you often.So how many guys can realistically step up got this moment? 2 weeks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scorenomore 104 Report post Posted May 25, 2019 I’m a DT fan but disappointed about the “gift” comment. PD earned his way to this spot and overcame challenges along the way. No one gave him any respect and certainly didn’t gift him a spot. Yes DT would have likely won but he didn’t and to put PD down when he did nothing wrong against DT was classless. 6 1 1 npope, mob, nhs67 and 5 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
