Jimmy Cinnabon 218 Report post Posted January 29 Desanto has jumped levels this year and looks to be a legit title contender. RBY looks to be about the same. Hasn't lost yet but went to 2OT to beat Alvarez. My prediction is Desanto by major. His pace is just too much and RBY hasn't figured out how to defend the fireman's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pamela 1,334 Report post Posted January 29 I just hope they actually wrestle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy Cinnabon 218 Report post Posted January 29 11 minutes ago, pamela said: I just hope they actually wrestle. Desanto is no ducker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TBar1977 3,676 Report post Posted January 29 HR is already calling out RBY for stalling this coming Friday. The beauty of the internetz. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iscored2onu 36 Report post Posted January 29 I don't see DeSanto majoring RBY Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MSU158 1,469 Report post Posted January 29 4 minutes ago, TBar1977 said: HR is already calling out RBY for stalling this coming Friday. The beauty of the internetz. Are you referring to his aggressive, super offensive, arm behind his back attack stance? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHamilton 344 Report post Posted January 29 7 minutes ago, MSU158 said: Are you referring to his aggressive, super offensive, arm behind his back attack stance? That was an embarrassment to coaching, wrestling, and officiating. Should have been DQed, There are no offensive moves with one hand behind your back, hence the young man was avoiding wrestling. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perry 1,175 Report post Posted January 29 if you can't score an offensive point on a one armed wrestler you don't deserve to win quite frankly 3 2 Flying-Tiger, TBar1977, CoachWrestling and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy Cinnabon 218 Report post Posted January 29 McDonough couldn't score an offensive point on a one legged wrestler.... 3 2 mg113, Housebuye, PHL and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigTenFanboy 1,695 Report post Posted January 29 19 minutes ago, AHamilton said: That was an embarrassment to coaching, wrestling, and officiating. Should have been DQed, There are no offensive moves with one hand behind your back, hence the young man was avoiding wrestling. Was brilliant coaching strategy. Why give your opponent control of your arms? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marcus Cisero 340 Report post Posted January 29 55 minutes ago, pamela said: I just hope they actually wrestle. exactly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mg113 13 Report post Posted January 29 I don't think I buy that Desanto has jumped levels. Yeah he beat Gross, but he also lost to him, it's kind of the same story every year - he beats really good guys (Micic, Suriano) then loses to them later in the season. His bonus % is also really high right now but I feel like it's going to drop like it usually does the second half of the season. If we see the RBY that just majored Ridge Lovett, Desanto could be in trouble. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokoma 265 Report post Posted January 29 I will take RBY in this one. PSU has a legit shot to win this dual meet. I think Brooks and Nevills will win also. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MSU158 1,469 Report post Posted January 29 Just now, Mokoma said: I will take RBY in this one. PSU has a legit shot to win this dual meet. I think Brooks and Nevills will win also. You still think Nickal will be our Olympic rep as well? 2 Scorenomore and cjc007 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MSU158 1,469 Report post Posted January 29 40 minutes ago, Perry said: if you can't score an offensive point on a one armed wrestler you don't deserve to win quite frankly Does that apply to a one legged guy as well? Robles would vehemently disagree with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokoma 265 Report post Posted January 29 1 minute ago, MSU158 said: You still think Nickal will be our Olympic rep as well? Yep. Certainly easy number 2, assuming Cox is at 86. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokoma 265 Report post Posted January 29 Why would my opinion on Nickal change? Both he and Snyder got trounced by the same guy. It's not like Nickal got beat up and then Snyder lost a close match. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MSU158 1,469 Report post Posted January 29 Just now, Mokoma said: Why would my opinion on Nickal change? Both he and Snyder got trounced by the same guy. It's not like Nickal got beat up and then Snyder lost a close match. I was just trying to find a pattern. To me picking RBY over DeSanto is almost as bad as picking Nickal over Snyder. 1 Housebuye reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ionel 1,146 Report post Posted January 29 14 minutes ago, mg113 said: I don't think I buy that Desanto has jumped levels. Yeah he beat Gross, but he also lost to him, it's kind of the same story every year - he beats really good guys (Micic, Suriano) then loses to them later in the season. His bonus % is also really high right now but I feel like it's going to drop like it usually does the second half of the season. If we see the RBY that just majored Ridge Lovett, Desanto could be in trouble. I'd agree, dont see a level jump. The meet is in CHA so stalling will be a factor, not real stalling but the kind called against any not wearing black in CHA. You can count on it. 1 TBar1977 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoachWrestling 316 Report post Posted January 29 28 minutes ago, mg113 said: I don't think I buy that Desanto has jumped levels. Yeah he beat Gross, but he also lost to him, it's kind of the same story every year - he beats really good guys (Micic, Suriano) then loses to them later in the season. His bonus % is also really high right now but I feel like it's going to drop like it usually does the second half of the season. If we see the RBY that just majored Ridge Lovett, Desanto could be in trouble. It was a one score match until RBY hit a 6 point move basically as time ran out. He didn't look outstanding in that match. Not to say he looked bad, but he didn't look outstanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHamilton 344 Report post Posted January 29 48 minutes ago, BigTenFanboy said: Was brilliant coaching strategy. Why give your opponent control of your arms? 11 minutes ago, ionel said: I'd agree, dont see a level jump. The meet is in CHA so stalling will be a factor, not real stalling but the kind called against any not wearing black in CHA. You can count on it. Real stalling--- like putting your arm behind your back and not attacking. Good coaching would be to show how to handfight and avoid a firemans. They only had all season to do that. But no--- let us avoid wrestling. 1 herma48852 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AHamilton 344 Report post Posted January 29 22 minutes ago, MSU158 said: Does that apply to a one legged guy as well? Robles would vehemently disagree with you. One armed wrestler must also be attempting to score... that is part of the deal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Witherman 353 Report post Posted January 29 I don’t have as much of a problem with pulling the arm back as some of my hawkeye faithful. It’s a match tactic, similar to switching lead leg or some tactics used on bottom against a tough top wrestler. There have been several matches against desanto where the arm has been pulled back I just think RBY does it wayyy more obvious than others. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletcher 616 Report post Posted January 29 There's other ways to avoid tying up. Even if it's not stalling per se, arm-behind-the-back is asking for a stall call from the ref. because the optics are just bad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mokoma 265 Report post Posted January 29 28 minutes ago, MSU158 said: I was just trying to find a pattern. To me picking RBY over DeSanto is almost as bad as picking Nickal over Snyder. I understand why you think Nickal winning the Olympic spot is a bold prediction. I don't see the RBY over DeSanto being that bold of a pick. Did you watch the match at NCAA's last year? RBY was down one with a minute to go and nearly secured a takedown as they crashed into the table. He can win this match. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
