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Brooks (PSU) v Christensen (WIS)
End of 1: 0-0
End of 2: 0-1 WIS on Esc
End of 3: 0-4 PSU gets riden out with 2NF
End of 1: 0-0
End of 2: 0-1 WIS on Esc
End of 3: 0-4 PSU gets riden out with 2NF
Brooks looked to be out of gas. Looked like grabbing that leg looking for a reversal wasn't the way to go. Nice match by Christensen though, took it to him.
mat wrestling is hard for a FS guy (not to mention not a PA guy).....not a bad loss for the young Brooks.
back to work in the next round
back to work in the next round
Welcome to college wrestling Mr. Brooks. Hang on your head gear for 2 periods without as much as a half shot then go for the ride out. With a year in the room he'll tech that guy.
Thinking Casey can help Aaron with the obvious need
I think he borrowed it from Jimmy Guilibon
Christensen is very good on top. Brooks would have been far better taking neutral in the third.
Yeah, but the reason he is there is to get better against seasoned wrestlers.
Future is bright! Awesome he took upon the challenge, will learn a bunch.
But does that really matter?
I was glad to see him take down even though I figured it would turn out bad for him against Christiansen, who is long and good on top. Down 1-0 in 3rd, little riding time, is Cenzo, Hall, Nickal going to take neutral against anyone? (Didnt put Nolf in there as he had never been down 1-0 in his life). That's a situation where you need to earn a relatively quick escape and the great ones do it in important situations.
Hes at the Midlands to challenge himself and learn. Taking down in that situation versus taking neutral which makes a win much more likely, shows me they have the right mindset.
I'm not one of these always "take down" guys either. I'm often critical of the move strategically when you are trying to win the match. But the move was a good one today.
That's what they said about PDIII too. Teach him discipline,how to be a man. Turns out they wanted him around as back up for parking lot fights.We were told TnT would instill some discipline and would be just what Austin needed
In fairness, RBY has taken feet every single time this year.
Regardless, am glad Brooks took down. So what if he lost? He has bigger goals than 2018 Midlands. This was purely a development opportunity.
Yep, all this. To echo PSU-team-speak, the Result is subordinate to the Process. No better time to challenge yourself than at a tournament, unattached, against AA-caliber guys.
i think the ov has come off the warnerov....turned w 2 tilts...ouch
Damn... Tanner Sloan just made a lot of people google "Tanner Sloan"
To be fair, there may be a better time to challenge yourself. For example, when you have a big lead and aren’t trying to eke out a close, tactical win.
Jetlag still from Junior Worlds?
I think that the logic of taking down for a learning experience is quite possibly a myth. Did he really learn anything about getting out after getting ridden for the entire period? Take neutral if it gives you the best chance for the win. You can learn and improve while winning as well.
PS - He is truly our next GOAT! Can't wait to see him in a PSU singlet!
PS - He is truly our next GOAT! Can't wait to see him in a PSU singlet!
Where would Iowa be without PA right now?
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