spladle08 1,125 Report post Posted October 2, 2021 Today was Spectacular but expected mostly (I was on the fence with Fix) We have 3 semifinalist, should have 2 locked finalist, Fix up in there air, and we knew Gwiz had a rough situation. Will tomorrow go even better ? 57kg. Gilman opens with the "toughest" guy (besides him) on his half, if Olympic Gilman shows up and he wins that, he's a finalist. 65kg Yainni takes the spot of Gwiz today. Gwiz had almost no chance of advancing, Yainni has a coinflips chance of making the semis. I don't expect the world here but this is where we can get a pleasant surprise. 79kg We all expect the world of JB, I'm slightly concerned about the size of Valiev but overall should be a finalist . 92kg. It's just the Cox show, similar to Dake and Taylor . I really expect 3 finalist but 2 will suffice from this group, 4 I'll ignore the lack of depth at 65kg and start pretending like we are finalist for the entire next cycle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spladle08 1,125 Report post Posted October 2, 2021 4 wrestled 3 have locked medals. 1 is a long shot always was . I'm predicting we can't match 3 finalist in a day.(obviously) .But I'm really hoping we get 4 tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spladle08 1,125 Report post Posted October 2, 2021 Everyone will be awake at 4:30eastern right? I was surprised this morning 1 nom reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gantry 1,872 Report post Posted October 2, 2021 Here's the mat assignments: https://arena.uww.org/sport-event/show/75227b89-21c1-11ec-803a-06b1e9be04dc/live I'll probably sleep in an extra half hour and start watching at 4, hopefully won't miss J'Den's match but not the end of the world if I do. 1 1 spladle08 and Mphillips reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spladle08 1,125 Report post Posted October 2, 2021 Here's the mat assignments: https://arena.uww.org/sport-event/show/75227b89-21c1-11ec-803a-06b1e9be04dc/live I'll probably sleep in an extra half hour and start watching at 4, hopefully won't miss J'Den's match but not the end of the world if I do. Appreciate that link! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nom 1,193 Report post Posted October 2, 2021 I’ll be on. Can’t wait. 1 spladle08 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mphillips 1,739 Report post Posted October 2, 2021 I'll be there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingcement 832 Report post Posted October 3, 2021 1 hour ago, spladle08 said: Everyone will be awake at 4:30eastern right? I was surprised this morning I was awake for it, only to find out it was only available through an annual Flo subscription. I will be looking into the VPN route and will utilize that until someone offers a pay-per-view which I would be happy to shell out for. I have zero interest in the other things that come with the flo subscription so the annual membership makes no sense (even as a birthday present...) 1 BerniePragle reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spladle08 1,125 Report post Posted October 3, 2021 I'll be there. Look forward to the excited posts about our 4 additional finalists :) Hahaha I'm much less confident than today but still hopeful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spladle08 1,125 Report post Posted October 3, 2021 I was awake for it, only to find out it was only available through an annual Flo subscription. I will be looking into the VPN route and will utilize that until someone offers a pay-per-view which I would be happy to shell out for. I have zero interest in the other things that come with the flo subscription so the annual membership makes no sense (even as a birthday present...)Vpn is the way to go when you need to 2 flyingcement and cjc007 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ionel 2,564 Report post Posted October 3, 2021 17 minutes ago, flyingcement said: I was awake for it, only to find out it was only available through an annual Flo subscription. Pretty sure Flo has monthy, think you just sign up then cancel after you desired number of months. 1 1 Mphillips and flyingcement reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mphillips 1,739 Report post Posted October 3, 2021 22 minutes ago, ionel said: Pretty sure Flo has monthy, think you just sign up then cancel after you desired number of months. Don't spoon feed 'em. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingcement 832 Report post Posted October 3, 2021 27 minutes ago, Mphillips said: Don't spoon feed 'em. No kidding. I'm not jumping through hoops for their lack of options. Easy enough to circumvent and if Flo cares enough to address the lack of options, they will attract more custom (including mine). Basic free market mechanics at work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingcement 832 Report post Posted October 3, 2021 Lessons to be learned about diversifying revenue channels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie 1,076 Report post Posted October 3, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, ionel said: Pretty sure Flo has monthy, think you just sign up then cancel after you desired number of months. As far as I can recall, the Flo site says there is a $150 fee up front. Whether Flo decides to allow you to cancel early and get a prorated refund is not a published policy, as far as I know. I definitely will not pay $150 to watch worlds — which I believe is *free* in almost every other country — and it seems like others are of the same mind. Edited October 3, 2021 by Katie 2 cjc007 and flyingcement reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spladle08 1,125 Report post Posted October 3, 2021 Lol I've always been like "cool we have a girl that chimes in all the time" , then somebody said, "@Katie is a guy just using a girl's name to get more interactions" and while it's a proven technique, everytime I see Katie, I'm like, "this dude's trippin" 1 Ogalthorpe Haywood reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spladle08 1,125 Report post Posted October 3, 2021 And don't get me wrong the posts are usually solid, I just can't help but picture Mineo sweatin behind that screen-name Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HawkY 112 Report post Posted October 3, 2021 I wonder what the process behind these no hope countries and sending someone to worlds is. Do the coaches have to beg the national federation that their guy has a chance to medal and to fund it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie 1,076 Report post Posted October 3, 2021 10 minutes ago, spladle08 said: Lol I've always been like "cool we have a girl that chimes in all the time" , then somebody said, "@Katie is a guy just using a girl's name to get more interactions" and while it's a proven technique, everytime I see Katie, I'm like, "this dude's trippin" Yes, I’m a dude. What can I say. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spladle08 1,125 Report post Posted October 3, 2021 I wonder what the process behind these no hope countries and sending someone to worlds is. Do the coaches have to beg the national federation that their guy has a chance to medal and to fund it? I've always wondered about the funding situations for other countries, especially the very poor, non successful wrestling ones. We waste 50k+ sending a Greco team without expectations of making the podium but we're the USA.... Some of those countries... Hmmmm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spladle08 1,125 Report post Posted October 3, 2021 Yes, I’m a dude. What can I say. Damn you, that dude be trippin 1 flyingcement reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spladle08 1,125 Report post Posted October 3, 2021 I just wish we had a few knowledgeable girls with girl team perspective. But best we can do is Dom Parrish's dad. Love that dude here and on Facebook. 1 flyingcement reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HawkY 112 Report post Posted October 3, 2021 Just now, spladle08 said: I've always wondered about the funding situations for other countries, especially the very poor, non successful wrestling ones. We waste 50k+ sending a Greco team without expectations of making the podium but we're the USA.... Some of those countries... Hmmmm Even mediocre FS wrestling countries like Poland and Hungary don't send a rep to every weight. Must be a lot of backroom politics and hassling to secure funds for these athletes. Its so alien to think about as US fan wrestling fan where you qualify, you go 1 flyingcement reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingcement 832 Report post Posted October 3, 2021 8 minutes ago, Katie said: Yes, I’m a dude. What can I say. Wow I'm so confused. What about when we met up? 1 Yellow_Medal reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJDan 1,084 Report post Posted October 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, HawkY said: Even mediocre FS wrestling countries like Poland and Hungary don't send a rep to every weight. Must be a lot of backroom politics and hassling to secure funds for these athletes. Its so alien to think about as US fan wrestling fan where you qualify, you go Italy is sending Colin Realbuto, who was a backup for Cornell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
