ludwigdmd 29 Report post Posted March 19 Jordan Wood put the WWE on notice with that body slam of Colton Schultz. I had visions of Hulk Hogan slamming Andre the Giant back in the 80’s. Announcer said Wood reminded him of Bam Bam Bigelo. I concur. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MDC 5 Report post Posted March 19 The Clarke kid from UNC not even realizing he had won. Then you see his face become overwhelmed with joy. 3 brianj, nom and GockeS reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lu_alum 923 Report post Posted March 19 (edited) 2 hours ago, ludwigdmd said: Jordan Wood put the WWE on notice with that body slam of Colton Schultz. I had visions of Hulk Hogan slamming Andre the Giant back in the 80’s. Announcer said Wood reminded him of Bam Bam Bigelo. I concur. It was a shame for Wood that a season-long plan fell about 5-8 seconds short twice. In prior seasons Wood tried to fit the mold of the modern heavyweight - lean and agile. After last season he accepted the fact that the other primary guys were better than him in that style. So, Wood committed to becoming “your dad’s heavyweight” - big and strong. Push and shove in neutral, not taking any risks that could cost you when a quality opponent counters. Became a master at riding - knowing that a RT point can advance him through a bracket just as well as a Major or Tech Fall. Against Schultz, he worked the plan against the bigger, more athletic heavyweight to perfection. He just missed the RT difference he needed in regulation and then set himself up to win by riding for 8sec in the TB in OT. And when he realized that he lost the RT advantage in the TBs, he quickly turned back into attack-mode Jordan Wood and showed everyone just how strong this PA boy got. Hats off to Jordan Wood for a fine career: 5x EIWA champ, 3x AA (2018, R12 INJ DEF while leading; 2019, NCAA 4th; 2020, NWCA 2nd team AA as a 9-seed; 2021, made R16 after getting coaxed into giving up his ORS in late January; 2022, NCAA semi-finalist). Given the accomplishments of the younger heavies, many forget about Wood’s international resume: Cadet World 2nd & 5th, Junior World team member. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Edited March 19 by lu_alum 6 Fletcher, flyingcement, potentiallydangerous and 3 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy Cinnabon 411 Report post Posted March 19 Lewis pinning Massa and then sobbing in the halls afterward 1 Elevator reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grecojones 206 Report post Posted March 19 Lovett: The Japanese school girl anime pose after his win was hilarious. Tough kid with a healthy sense of humor. He’s definitely my favorite NCAA wrestler. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ludwigdmd 29 Report post Posted March 19 Glory out-wrestling Vito was something special. 1 gowrestle reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ludwigdmd 29 Report post Posted March 19 Andolian-Lovett match was awesome as anticipated. 4 4awrestler, Creek chub, BerniePragle and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nom 1,208 Report post Posted March 19 Yianni self-admitting that he needs to grow a pair Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perry 1,429 Report post Posted March 19 3 hours ago, MDC said: The Clarke kid from UNC not even realizing he had won. Then you see his face become overwhelmed with joy. This. Loved him making fun of himself for not knowing the exact rule in the moment too. 2nd was yianni interview bc it made me laugh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ImNotSmart 3 Report post Posted March 19 Vince should be calling Wood after that one. Seriously entertaining! So much damn power to manhandle Schultz like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1032004 1,514 Report post Posted March 23 (edited) On 3/19/2022 at 7:53 AM, ludwigdmd said: Jordan Wood put the WWE on notice with that body slam of Colton Schultz. I had visions of Hulk Hogan slamming Andre the Giant back in the 80’s. Announcer said Wood reminded him of Bam Bam Bigelo. I concur. This was a crazy sequence Trying to find a clip of Byrd throwing Ragusin (edit: I know that wasn’t semis) Edited March 23 by 1032004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Perry 1,429 Report post Posted March 23 Glory vs vito was the best match. Wood/Schultz exchange at the end of the match was the best sequence. 1 Jim L reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BamaGrappler 41 Report post Posted March 23 On 3/19/2022 at 10:49 AM, nom said: Yianni self-admitting that he needs to grow a pair now on sale…. 1 Eagle26 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hey Now 18 Report post Posted March 23 Griffith's rabbit out of the hat TD as time expires vs. Wick. I mean, the match was over. Over. And he STILL found a way, against a guy that had beaten him three times. Pretty darn cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TripNSweep 794 Report post Posted March 23 2 hours ago, BamaGrappler said: now on sale…. Bradford College already used this mascot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle26 606 Report post Posted March 23 I’m reading through this thread like, Yes, that one was my favorite… No, maybe that one was my favorite… Oh, wait, that one was my favorite! Lol Just reminds me why semis and blood round are the best round of the tournament! 3 GockeS, Hey Now and D3UC157 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fletcher 1,130 Report post Posted March 23 15 hours ago, 1032004 said: Trying to find a clip of Byrd throwing Ragusin (edit: I know that wasn’t semis) It belongs in a museum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GockeS 549 Report post Posted March 23 On 3/19/2022 at 7:33 AM, Grecojones said: Lovett: The Japanese school girl anime pose after his win was hilarious. Tough kid with a healthy sense of humor. He’s definitely my favorite NCAA wrestler. i missed this... any chance there is a pic? i googled... but was unsuccessful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TampaRyley 14 Report post Posted March 23 1 Grecojones reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VakAttack 4,041 Report post Posted March 23 The Andonian-Lovett match was the highlight. I was personally very gratified to see Jacob Warner score backpoints, as I have stated repeatedly he's very capable of doing, he's had that same tilt for years and he just chooses to stall on top inste---ok, I'm getting worked up again. Andonian-Lovett my clear favorite event, took some personal enjoyment for Warner to win though I'm sure most of the arena did not enjoy most of that match, lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GockeS 549 Report post Posted March 23 16 hours ago, 1032004 said: This was a crazy sequence Trying to find a clip of Byrd throwing Ragusin (edit: I know that wasn’t semis) https://www.floelite.com/people/5951811-dylan-ragusin/video?playing=7605181 its toward the end Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GockeS 549 Report post Posted March 23 18 minutes ago, TampaRyley said: omg!!! olololololol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1032004 1,514 Report post Posted July 2 On 3/22/2022 at 9:42 PM, 1032004 said: This was a crazy sequence Trying to find a clip of Byrd throwing Ragusin (edit: I know that wasn’t semis) 3 months late, but here is is 1 drag it reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
