I can see not wrestling Braeden (if Caels long term plan is to RS him) but sitting Robbie gives me a bad feeling like something is wrong health wise with him.
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saw AB on tv when Cstar was about to take the at
I believe OP is referring to when an offensive attack is defended and it devolves into a scramble. Scrambles are a form of mat wrestling... didn't see match, just read summary and it sounded like Crookham won all the scrambles (and Nagou did most of the shooting).
I think Robbie's remaining development is 90% mental. Granted 2 years off due to significant physical injuries that actually span 3-4 years is brutal. He may never again fully trust his own body and will always be just one match away from what is most likely the end of his career the next time. How can that not tournament even the most mentally strong?
IMO he may be another year away from approaching the point where he can put some of this in the rear view mirror. It would be great if Lilledahl can shirt on the back of a revitalized Robbie Howard.
I think Cael held him back because he clearly isn't there yet, and yet one more loss against a 30ish ranked kid simply wouldn't help him mentally. Since it's true he really hadn't started going at it again until this summer, he still has a bit of a mountain to climb. I kind of would rather see the pressure taken off until next year, and go with Davis sooner rather than later just for that factor alone.
In either case we probably will see R16 at best from 125 this year. Why rush RH back on what is now obviously a very long road back? I don't see some sort of switch flipping in the next 30 days, but if it does, I will be (and am) a card carrying member of the RH fan club.
Crookham has elite scrambling capabilities. He looks extremely comfortable there and buys his time looking for the 'moment' to reverse fortunes. In more than one situation Aaron (who also possesses very strong scrambling talents) had a positional advantage, only to lose it to a very patient and tenatious Crookham. It was both frustrating and a bit amazing to watch. The rest of Crookham's game is very solid, but his scrambling ability is what separates him, and how he beat Vito as well. He is going to give everyone fits. Everyone that is except Vito whom I think will learn his lesson and win the next time out.
I can't imagine MM has much of a cut if any to make 165. I think most would even argue he's undersized if anything for the weight.
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Echo'd by Gibbons on BTN. Middle of the back lock makes it illegal apparently. Moving the lock to one or the other side makes it not so.
Any professoinal polish it may espouse is a direct result of @tikk10 's great shots and @jtothemfp's steady editing. But thanks!
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Yeah, I had to watch the BTN broadcast to understand that one--was not aware at all.
Edit: I asked my brother who's a ref, and he supplied this admittedly limited illustration from one of his materials:
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There is a lot of truth to what you say here. I'd rather not mention names, but I know of another good wrestler who is having problems getting mentally prepared due to a period of time away from competition. When you get on the mat to wrestle in competition, you have to let go of any feelings of caution and just go for it with the intention of winning. Anyone who has competed knows what I am talking about. When you get into a mental state where you are wrestling to not lose, you just don't perform. Guys like DT, Nolf and Bo were just amazing in that regard.
I dont think Robbie is wrestling not to LOSE, maybe wrestling not to GET HURT, but yes, its a terrible thing to recover from, he’s been through so much.
Wish I had those writing skills . Great job !
This is the type of dumb ass comment that should be ridiculed. Am I missing something here or is this person just an asshole?
No, thats just an asshole. Davis defeated Steen by major decision, while Robbie won also. Steen, as we all agree, has improved from last season. Caels plan was to start either Robbie or Davis, and at the last minute he went with Steen, and had said that was not the plan. I stated ALL OF THESE things as fact, and had opined that I wondered what happened, as had other posters.
This assholes response was to make a comment calling me someones wife. Yep. Asshole, it checks out.
Damn. I had not had a chance to watch Truax's match. Is he reading these boards and got pissed off about being labeled unaggressive? He was all action in that match.
Re Levi, I thought earlier in this thread someone mentioned Levi had tweaked his knee.
Not tying to pick on you, but I'm gonna flag you for that nickname on Nagao. He's on record saying NIL was not the primary motivator for him, and I happen to think he can flip the result on Crookham. He created plenty of opportunity to score in that match, and he has the best technicians in the sport to help him solve the "finishing" puzzle.
Nice write up! I enjoyed reading it and also chatting briefly before the meet.
It was great to bump into you and @hlstone ! Update: I did not get a Bo Nickal bobblehead, but I'll go on record that I'll get you any I encounter. Happy w/ my Nick Lee . . .
Did your acct get hacked by Weh8statehawk?
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You seem new to wrestling. Ask your husband. I'm sure that he'd be more than willing to explain it to you.
@PSUer1989 's husband's wife knows more about wrestling than he does. If that makes sense.
You seem new to wrestling. Ask your husband. I'm sure that he'd be more than willing to explain it to you.
@PSUer1989 's husband's wife knows more about wrestling than he does. If that makes sense.
I scored a Carter, Nick Lee, and RBY, with help from @hlstone
The NCAA Wrestling 2023-24 and 2024-25 Rules Book has a good photo of the move on page 93 of the PDF version (page 90 0f the paper version). You can download the PDF for free and I like having one handy for the inevitable rules questions that pop up periodically. Here is the link:
NCAA Publications - 2023-24 and 2024-25 NCAA Wrestling Rules
2023-24 and 2024-25 NCAA Wrestling Rules
www.ncaapublications.com
We had a blast!!! Roar is the mayor of Rec Hall. Nerf is the coolest kid scooting around. Hockeygod has sophisticated taste. Tennessee is still looking for a ride. And Paul is still looking for a Bo bobblehead and is the best driver in the world!!!
How about Browny driving in from the Burg just to help out selling merchandise for the PSWC and to buy Paul and I a couple of waters.
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I liked the fact the ref stopped and asked him what he did wrong. I have not seen that too often at this level, for any sport
Sullivan said:
You seem new to wrestling. Ask your husband. I'm sure that he'd be more than willing to explain it to you.
@PSUer1989 's husband's wife knows more about wrestling than he does. If that makes sense.
