TMS is one of the NY Times Highlights of the Year

[NJDan 1,096]

I don't know why. Steveson was better. But here it is.

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/20/sports/best-sports-highlights-2021.html?action=click&module=RelatedLinks&pgtype=Article

Edited December 24, 2021 by NJDan

[MadMardigain 1,610]

TMS sure seems like a top highlight of humanity, so good for her. 

[IronChef 1,101]

I don't know why. Steveson was better. But here it is.

Did you even read the article?
"But let’s pause and appreciate Tamyra Mensah-Stock’s athleticism in becoming the first Black woman to win gold in wrestling."

[NJDan 1,096]

10 minutes ago, IronChef said:

Did you even read the article?
"But let’s pause and appreciate Tamyra Mensah-Stock’s athleticism in becoming the first Black woman to win gold in wrestling."

Yes. That's great. But I don't see it as a Jackie Robinson moment and, as a highlight, the last 20 seconds of Gable's match was far better.  So I guess I did read the article, which was about the best highlights.

[Wrestleknownothing 1,513]

4 hours ago, NJDan said:

I don't know why. Steveson was better. But here it is.

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/20/sports/best-sports-highlights-2021.html?action=click&module=RelatedLinks&pgtype=Article

Comparison is the thief of joy.

[AHamilton 1,026]

13 hours ago, NJDan said:

I don't know why. Steveson was better. But here it is.

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/20/sports/best-sports-highlights-2021.html?action=click&module=RelatedLinks&pgtype=Article

Why is Steveson better?  Because he blew a lead and then regained it.

Loved Gable, but TMS was more dominant and a way better interview.

[Gantry 1,872]

Folks seriously, can all the regular posters of TheMat stop replying to NJDan already and put them on ignore?  It's enough already and the shtick is so tired at this point, do me an xmas solid. 

Edited December 25, 2021 by Gantry

[NJDan 1,096]

5 hours ago, Gantry said:

Folks seriously, can all the regular posters of TheMat stop replying to NJDan already and put them on ignore?  It's enough already and the shtick is so tired at this point, do me an xmas solid. 

I am sorry to anyone who took offense (except to Gantry, who is being a jerk). Happy Holidays to all.

Edited December 25, 2021 by NJDan

[JasonBryant 2,098]

[dmm53 621]

At times, TMS reminds me of J'den Cox in terms of the way she wrestles—footwork, movement, often unorthodox approach, body comportment, ability to overwhelm an opponent physically even if the match is close in score—as well as her general enthusiasm and demeanor. 

[cjc007 774]

Folks seriously, can all the regular posters of TheMat stop replying to NJDan already and put them on ignore?  It's enough already and the shtick is so tired at this point, do me an xmas solid. 

I don't think it's an act.

The guy has three active, functioning brain cells.

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[Le duke 426]

TMS also beat the wrestler who might be the biggest villain in women’s wrestling.


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[CA_Wrestler 328]

4 hours ago, Le duke said:

TMS also beat the wrestler who might be the biggest villain in women’s wrestling.


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Who is that?  Blessing?

[Le duke 426]

Who is that?  Blessing?

Her antics on the mat, both towards her opponents and after the final whistle, are so far over the top sometimes.


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[moodybooty 96]

I, for one, think it should’ve been David Taylor.

[boconnell 1,628]

On 12/24/2021 at 8:33 AM, NJDan said:

I don't know why. Steveson was better. But here it is.

 

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/20/sports/best-sports-highlights-2021.html?action=click&module=RelatedLinks&pgtype=Article

I think what you meant was "congratulations".

[CA_Wrestler 328]

3 hours ago, Le duke said:

Her antics on the mat, both towards her opponents and after the final whistle, are so far over the top sometimes.


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Although I watched her matches at at the Olympics, I don't really remember them off the top of my head.

[uncle bernard 1,117]

On 12/25/2021 at 5:43 PM, dmm53 said:

At times, TMS reminds me of J'den Cox in terms of the way she wrestles—footwork, movement, often unorthodox approach, body comportment, ability to overwhelm an opponent physically even if the match is close in score—as well as her general enthusiasm and demeanor. 

yes, i said something similarly a couple years ago when she began her ascent! they were both at the otc at the time. they both do that square stance, alternating lead leg stagger footwork and also like to finger fight to close space. it's a very unique style of movement. i think you can see a lot of j'den's influence on her as she developed post-2016.

[NJDan 1,096]

8 minutes ago, boconnell said:

I think what you meant was "congratulations".

Thanks for telling me what I meant. But I think I meant this:

 

[Lurker 2,039]

Because sometime people deserve cini-roll treatment…

A woman returned from a trip in Europe, and upon opening her luggage discovered over $3000 in gifts she packed and brought back, was taken and replaced with dog food

 

https://www.yahoo.com/news/hampshire-woman-came-home-airport-134301593.html

 

[BAC 248]

On 12/24/2021 at 11:32 PM, AHamilton said:

Why is Steveson better?  Because he blew a lead and then regained it.

Loved Gable, but TMS was more dominant and a way better interview.

Her interview is right up there with my all-time favorite interviews ever.  Overflowing with passion and joy, and unabashedly patriotic.