The shoulder injury probably was the reason for McDonough's senior post season performance, not burn out. Wrestling with one arm he finished 2nd @ B1Gs and lost in round of 12 @ NCAAs.
The wear and tear from a huge cut may (may not) have had an impact on the shoulder deterioration.
He probably could have wrestled 133. Ramos was supposedly slightly undersized at 133, they probably could have switched. McDonough and the Brands boys probably believed his best shot at a 3rd title was to go 125.
Just an opinion, but competing with all your heart and determination while having 1 limb non effective shows serious stones not burn out.
The wear and tear from a huge cut may (may not) have had an impact on the shoulder deterioration.
He probably could have wrestled 133. Ramos was supposedly slightly undersized at 133, they probably could have switched. McDonough and the Brands boys probably believed his best shot at a 3rd title was to go 125.
Just an opinion, but competing with all your heart and determination while having 1 limb non effective shows serious stones not burn out.