Most impressive PSU wrestler for me so far today is Greg Kerkvliet. Which says just how amazing Steveson is.
2021 NCAAs Session 3B Thread
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I think so too. With 15-20 extra pounds and another year in the room, he's going to be very, very hard to beat.
I think Kerks neutral game may have prompted GS to ride him in the first. Who else has he rode like that this year. Parris maybe?
GS didn't want to play catch and release like he does with others.
Almost like making weight 2 days straight was an issue? Like you say, he had almost nothing right from the start; just very flat.
Talk about Steveson going MMA, but if he doesn‘t, I don’t see how he can be anything But a strong favorite next year.
I try to be a realist.
Yeah, the ride with no real attempt to turn was a real sign of respect towards Kerk.
That's what I thought too. He knows Kerk isn't 100% and he didn't want to mess with him any more than he had to on his feet. A little more weight and a chance to get some conditioning in and Kerk will be much tougher.
| Team | Points | Maximum Potential Points | # QF | # SF | # Cons 2 | # Cons 3 | # Cons 4 (Rd of 12) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Standings | |||||||
| Iowa | 73.5 | 226.5 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Penn State | 57.5 | 176 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Oklahoma State | 48 | 181 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| North Carolina State | 46 | 176.5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Missouri | 38 | 221.5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Michigan | 34 | 108 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | |
| Arizona State | 31.5 | 144 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
| Ohio State | 30.5 | 126.5 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Minnesota | 29 | 105 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Pittsburgh | 26.5 | 76 | 3 | 2 | 1 | | 1 |
| Iowa State | 25.5 | 99.5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| Rutgers | 24.5 | 76.5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Northwestern | 22.5 | 118 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Virginia Tech | 21.5 | 139 | 5 | 1 | 1 | | 4 |
| Utah Valley | 20.5 | 50.5 | 2 | 2 | | | |
| Nebraska | 19.5 | 146.5 | 2 | | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Northern Iowa | 19.5 | 78.5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | | 1 |
| North Carolina | 17.5 | 96 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Oklahoma | 17 | 95.5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Central Michigan | 16.5 | 75.5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Stanford | 16 | 94.5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Purdue | 15 | 100.5 | 1 | | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Cal Poly | 13 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Rider | 13 | 47.5 | 2 | 1 | | | 1 |
| South Dakota State | 11.5 | 72.5 | | | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Wyoming | 11.5 | 97 | 2 | | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Bucknell | 11 | 26 | 1 | 1 | | |
Beard fresh is about as good on his feet as any of them, and might beat ayone, and certainly has improved his conditioning, but he still has the worst stamina of any of the good 197ers, and its not close.
Just not enough stamina for a grueling tournament.
He should lift, lift, and run, run, run, run.
Doggone.
Just not enough stamina for a grueling tournament.
He should lift, lift, and run, run, run, run.
Doggone.
He did--he covered Gable vs. Parris extensively--just ask @Tom McAndrew .
Feature article about GS in Minneapolis paper this week. I think he wants to be rich and goes pro next year. I sure hope so.
I haven't heard MMA. I have heard WWE as his next stop.
SIAP but any idea who Beard gets in blood rounds? I imagine it's someone tough (the top bracket was loaded) and seeing how he looked against Woodley, not feeling it at all.
3rd session stats
Our wrestlers had some tough breaks and of course being the 3rd round, tougher competition.
Overall Score
47-39 (but keep in mind McKee's pin isn't factored in here)
Takedowns
12-10
Reversals
2-2
2 NF
2-0
4 NF
0-0
RT
4-3
ST
0-2
Escapes
Unfortunately:
11-10
Pins
0-1
(When was the last time Penn State didn't get a pin at the NCAA tournament?)
Our wrestlers had some tough breaks and of course being the 3rd round, tougher competition.
Overall Score
47-39 (but keep in mind McKee's pin isn't factored in here)
Takedowns
12-10
Reversals
2-2
2 NF
2-0
4 NF
0-0
RT
4-3
ST
0-2
Escapes
Unfortunately:
11-10
Pins
0-1
(When was the last time Penn State didn't get a pin at the NCAA tournament?)
Yeah ... not feeling that, would love to be proven wrong though!
Beard was by far the biggest disappointment of the day for me. Not only that he lost, but the way he lost.
And obviously, I'm referring to on-the-mat wrestling, not the injuries to Berge and Howard.
For sure, there is no easy path to AA ... I feel that knee is a thing for Michael (and we'll never know) and between it being a half season and him missing time, he was not going to be tournament ready this year.
Let's hope Beard swigs down a 2L bottle of mountain dew before his next match. When his tank is empty it is bone dry, and he completely shuts down.
I gave an 'Oh shit, here we go again' 30 seconds into that match. On a full tank he probably majors. Almost all of his loses the past two years have been due to an empty tank.
After this morning I was confident in top 4, then..
I gave an 'Oh shit, here we go again' 30 seconds into that match. On a full tank he probably majors. Almost all of his loses the past two years have been due to an empty tank.
After this morning I was confident in top 4, then..
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Should be a fun match with Hall next round. Both true freshman.
My damn internet guy is working on installation.
if I’m not watching semis tonight, do a welfare check.
if I’m not watching semis tonight, do a welfare check.
Interesting run for Harris. Lost to 4 seed Schultz from AZ State in first round, then took out seeds 3 and 11 today. If Kerk gets by him, in the next round he gets .... 4 seed Schultz from AZ State
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