Wrestling 2023 NCAA Tournament Live Thread: Session IV -- National Semis!

[zzs006]

**** did RBY have my heart beating. Why did he go under in the 3rd? Wasted a minute of time. Ended up not mattering but it seemed odd. I can’t think of a crazier start to a round than this one

 

[JOESTROSSER]

McGee had locked hands twice and he was gifted that reversal. I can't believe how bad the officiating has been in this championships. That's sad RBY did what he needed to do and all is well.

Ref looked stunned it was over turned.

 

[kps7987]

Not really, that's absurd. Why would I not feel great for Ramos beating a prior multi-year Champ - he seems like a great kid????

After watching your posts the last few days I get it that you struggle with complex thought but a person can be happy for one wrestler and at the same time feel bad for the other. They are not mutually exclusive.

 

[Flying_Tiger]

Why would RBY take down when riding time was going to go over a minute negating an escape? He threw away almost a minute of time. I swear coaches need some kind of decision card for choosing top, neutral or bottom like NFL coaches use for deciding whether to go for 2 or not.

Agree, that was not a good choice. Why waste time trying to get out when you were most likely giving up the riding time anyway. Thankfully it didn't cost him the match.

 

[nitlion6]

tom brands is such a bad coach he’s made ME hate wrestling

Damn. You posted something I like.

 

[I.J.W.T.]

Alirez just smacked Beau in the face on that TD

 

[Beezy14]

Stay classy Penn State. Parents are proud and live it through their kids. We never like to see our kids not reach their goals.

Sounds like a terrible life perspective, but ok.

 

[zzs006]

That is Alirez best takedown. He hits that all the time. It’s why he’s so good in freestyle because it leads straight to a lace

 

[CJFisJoePaII]

I thought Lee didn't have a gassing issue? Spencer's new nickname "The Gasser" - btw, no freaking way he beats Gilman.

 

[BruceK-PSU83]

That was cringe worthy. I could see my wife in tears but that was weird.

Cringe worthy? No, it was awesome. As someone else posted, if there is a gif of that moment, it will become an instant all time classic.

 

[OzarkLion]

Flashbacks to PIAA finals when Disanto beat Lee in his last HS match… does he even go out there tomorrow morning? I hope he goes out and put his shoes on the center of the mat….

Honestly, that would be a shame. I hope he's able to get his knees well, get healthy, and see what he can do on the world stage. If he gets the spot, I can't wait to root for him!

 

[AndEEss]

Alirez looks one, maybe two weight classes bigger.

 

[District four]

So it’s tough to win four NCAA titles, I hear.

Wonder what svn is thinking right now if ramos can beat Lee I can beat yani

 

[billrag]

Stay classy Penn State. Parents are proud and live it through their kids. We never like to see our kids not reach their goals.

Yep. I'm not a huge fan of Lee and I don't feel badly for him at all, but I'm not going to beat up on his mother for being totally dejected after that loss.

 

[McScoreley]

Not shocking but Alirez length is giving Beau major issues.

 

[mcpat]

**** did RBY have my heart beating. Why did he go under in the 3rd? Wasted a minute of time. Ended up not mattering but it seemed odd. I can’t think of a crazier start to a round than this one

I didn’t understand taking bottom instead of neutral there.

 

[nitlion6]

Man did RBY keep his cool there.

Better gas tank too. The kid kid can wrestle pedal to metal forever.

 

[zzs006]

Alirez is so good from neutral

 

[mcpat]

Wanted to see Beau win this one, but wasn’t expecting it.

 

[NittanyChris]

Alirez is pretty great.

 

[District four]

McGhee panicked. Bad shot. That RBY can’t show up tomorrow or Vito mops him. Thankfully I don’t think he will.

After watching RBY there was never a doubt in his mind. Vito won't do shit

 

[nitlion6]

Not shocking but Alirez length is giving Beau major issues.

I was thinking letting Alirez do all the shooting was what was giving Beau trouble.

 

[Dogwelder]

 

[District four]

Not shocking but Alirez length is giving Beau major issues.

What's the score

 

[McScoreley]

Never in doubt. Alirez looked on a whole other level.

 

[WEAREPSU_LI]

Alirez is very good. I think he can win it.

 

[tullfan68]

Beau you cant win if you dont shoot!

 

[johnstownsteel]

I hope they end the tournament at 125 now....

 

[zzs006]

Alirez is damn good. I’m happy for him and his family. I’ve known them since high school. Great family who really loves wrestling. I hope he wins it all

 

[Bob_Anderson]

Alirez is very good. I think he can win it.

He's gonna gas woods

 

[Aardvark86]

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That IS spicy.

 

[johnstownsteel]

Beau you cant win if you dont shoot!

Thought he'd try to go big in short time.

 

[johnstownsteel]

Let's go Shane!!!

 

[oldcougar65]

My heart can’t take these past 2 days for
real

After RBY's match, I'm considering reading a book, at least till my blood pressure comes down a bit.

 

[jmadden1998]

He's gonna gas woods

Woods gonna whoop that ass!

 

[zzs006]

I’m impressed with Woods as well. I thought Hardy was going to give him a tough match but Real looked a step ahead in every position. Should be a great final

 

[mcruny42]

As a parent, I can totally feel for Mrs. Lee and have some empathy. I am sure she is gutted. As a PSU fan, I can still be over the moon that Spencer lost.

 

[Lyons212]

Stay classy Penn State. Parents are proud and live it through their kids. We never like to see our kids not reach their goals.

BS, it’s called sportsmanship, Mrs Lee showed she lacks it.

 

[RealMicah]

Alirez is tough. Him and woods is going to be a great final.

Great tournament for Beau making it this far. He’s going to get better.

 

[RB-Old]

Tom Brands was telling Woods that he's already told Spencer to pack his sh&^ and get out and that he's his new favorite.