PSU - Rutgers Dual Thread

[Tom McAndrew]

I'm setting this up in advance.

Time:
2 pm EST

TV:
this will be carried on the Big Ten Network (BTN), for those that have that as part of their cable or DISH package

Video:
if you subscribe to BTN via your cable company, but are not near a TV, you can watch streamed video on BTN2GO, at:

https://www.btn2go.com/game/penn-st-at-rutgers-on-01282018

Audio:
Byers' radio PBP will be streamed, with the pre-match portion starting at 1:40 pm EST:

http://www.gopsusports.com/collegesportslive/?media=565457

Live Scoring:
If you can't access BTN, BTN2GO, or the audio stream, you can follow the scoring on TrackWrestling at:

http://www.trackwrestling.com/tw/se...09&pageName=DualMatches.jsp&dualId=6073785009

I should be able to do PBP (90% sure of that).

Please use this thread to post comments about the matches, about the team's performance in the dual, about the TV or Radio commentary, etc. If you are replying to another comment, please use the Quote function.

 

[Ja1339]

Thoughts on Kenner's chances today?

I'd love to see him follow up on his strong 3rd period on Friday, and knock off Delvecchio, who I believe is ranked 19 on Intermat.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Thoughts on Kenner's chances today?

That's the match that I found the most difficult to predict in the KYPSW competition. Based on their respective records, there isn't much of a difference between the two. Keener has had a few matches where he gave up an early TD and pretty much gave away the 1st period (as happened against McKee on Friday). He also has matches where there are long periods on the feet where he doesn't shoot a lot. And then you watch what he did in the 3rd period against McKee, and you wonder what it takes to flip the switch in him.

I initially picked Delvecchio to win a narrow decision, and ended up flipping my prediction to a narrow decision by Keener.

 

[Ja1339]

That's the match that I found the most difficult to predict in the KYPSW competition. Based on their respective records, there isn't much of a difference between the two. Keener has had a few matches where he gave up an early TD and pretty much gave away the 1st period (as happened against McKee on Friday). He also has matches where there are long periods on the feet where he doesn't shoot a lot. And then you watch what he did in the 3rd period against McKee, and you wonder what it takes to flip the switch in him.

I initially picked Delvecchio to win a narrow decision, and ended up flipping my prediction to a narrow decision by Keener.

Sure hope you're right Tom....and it could be a really long day for the cruiseliners if you are

 

[Tom McAndrew]

1st time Rutgers has sold out the RAC for a wrestling dual, per Byers

 

[Tom McAndrew]

PSU's all-time dual meet record against Rutgers, 20-0

 

[El-Jefe]

In other action today:

 

[dunkej01]

expecting the first ever sellout in any sport at the RAC today

 

[Tom McAndrew]

From CS:

Cassar has been fantastic, working out for 2 years while injured. It's a great opportunity for him today.

Hopeful that Keener will continue what took place in the 3rd period against Minny. He wrestled with a little more emotion and passion. He can wrestle -- hope Friday can kickstart him

Suriano -- CS hasn't watched him this year. He's a great wrestler. He's good in all 3 positions. Devin is going to have his hands full

5 returning champs -- they are enjoying themselves. They like wrestling here, every time they step out on the mat. They enjoy big matches. They rise to the occasion. They need to have to be ready to roll today, especially at 65

DT winning the Gold -- he's wrestling really well. He could win a medal in the World Championship. Nobody should be surprised that he won Yarygin.

Final road dual -- competitors enjoy being in somebody else's arena. This crowd takes a back seat to nobody, and will be loud. We need to wrestle well today

 

[Chickenman Testa]

Thank God women’s b-ball ended early. I dreaded seeing a Rollie Massimino disciple calling 57 timeouts in the last 4 minutes to show what a good coach they are

 

[Tom McAndrew]

125: Schnupp vs. #1 Nick Suriano
133: Keener vs. #19 Delvecchio
141: #7 Nick Lee vs. Michael Van Brill
149: #1 ZPain vs. #13 Eleazor DeLuca
157: #1 Nolf vs. #17 John Van Brill
165: #1 Joseph vs. #11 Richie Lewis
174: #2 Hall vs. Joe Grello
184: #1 Nickal vs. #12 Nick Gravina
197: Anthony Cassar vs. Anthony Messner
285: #6 Nevills vs. Rozohnn Gross

 

[dunkej01]

glad BTN is doing a feature for the only guy on RU roster that will get a win today.

 

[NYWRESTLER94]

Rutgers legitimately might only win 1 match maybe 2

 

[Tom McAndrew]

197: Anthony Cassar vs. Anthony Messner

Some of you may wish to change your prediction in KYPSW based on this

 

[Cali_Nittany]

In other action today:

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That is Twitter gold

 

[dunkej01]

feel bad for schnupp...hes about to get some revenge wrestling laid down on him and i think that kid from NJ is going to abuse him bad.

 

[Cowbell Man]

glad BTN is doing a feature for the only guy on RU roster that will get a win today.

Well....the N.J. paper did say 125 was the one match everyone would be watching.

Because that’s the match everyone wants to see between and 18-0 and 1-13. Lol.

 

[Cali_Nittany]

I really hope Teasdale can make 125 next year...

 

[WildTurk]

I really hope Teasdale can make 125 next year...

me too!

 

[diggerpup]

Who is this 125 kid for Rutgers ?

.... I’ve never heard of him.

 

[Cali_Nittany]

me too!

Then after a red shirt year, the Iowa native wrestling for Penn State will shock the PA native wrestling for Iowa...

 

[Tom McAndrew]

125: Devin Schnupp vs. #1 Nick Suriano

Per 1
Suriano in early on a single, switches to a double and drives in to get the TD, 0-2. Schnupp up, tripped back down, but he's out, 1-2. Schnupp shoots, blocked. Suriano in on a double, elevates, and gets the TD, 1-4. Working a 2-on-1 and gets a tilt but only gets 1 swipe, and they go OOB at 1:29 left. RT goes over 1 min. Suriano cuts him, 2-4. Schnupp shoots, but Suriano counters and gets the TD, 2-6. Suriano working hard to turn him, but Schnupp stays pretty flat. PD stoppage with 13 seconds. End. RT at 2:10 for Suriano

Per 2
Blood time for Schnupp. Suriano takes bottom. He's out in 5 sec, 2-7. Suriano bulls in and gets a TD, 2-9. Eventually he cuts him, 3-9. Schnupp shoots a double, gets blocked, and Suriano with the TD, 3-11, and then quickly cuts him, 4-11. Suriano in on a single, Schnupp tries a whizzer, but Suriano gets the other ankle for the TD, 4-13. End. RT at 3:09 for Suriano

Per 3
Schnupp takes bottom. Suriano with an optional start, Schnupp with an esc but Suriano right in for a TD, then cuts him ... 6-15. Suriano snaps down the head and slips behind, and nearly gets NF, 6-17. He cuts him, and gets a quick TD, 7-19. He tilts Schnupp and is getting swipes. Schnupp in trouble, and Suriano gets the pin near the end of the match.

0-6, Rutgers

 

[dunkej01]

welp hope the fans enjoyed that

 

[kingslayer_85]

Then after a red shirt year, the Iowa native wrestling for Penn State will shock the PA native wrestling for Iowa...

Well there is optimism and there is plain crazy, the statement above is more of the latter

 

[LemonPie]

Did Schnupp yell, "ow, my balls"?

 

[goethe14]

Keener is horrible on bottom

 

[BruceK-PSU83]

Wow, thought Keener had another TD at the end of the 2nd period, before they rolled OB. A little surprised PSU didn't challenge that.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

133: Keener vs. #19 Scott Delvecchio

Per 1
Delvecchio reaches,nothing. Stalemate at 2:04 left. Keener reaches again, nothing. Too many tie ups for my liking. Delvecchio gets in on a single, gets behind and gets the TD, 0-2. OOB at 58 sec. Keener up to his base, tries to peel hands but gets tripped back down. Back to base again, taken back down, then OOB at 17 sec. Sitout by Keener, nothing. Rideout. RT at 1:04 for Delvecchio

Per 2
Delvecchio takes bottom. He's up quickly, and out in 7 sec, 0-3. Keener in on a double, elevates, and gets the TD, 2-3. He throws in a boot, Del stands, and he's out, 2-4. RT under 1 min. Reach by Del, nothing. Keener shoots for a double, in deep, but he drove him OOB before he got it. 7 sec left. End. RT at 44 sec for Delvecchio

Per 3
Neutral to start. Semi shot by Keener, and semi-counter by Del, nothing. Tie-up city. 1 min left. Nobody shooting. 30 sec left. Keener started to shoot, blocked. Keener in on a single, blocked. 15 sec left. Good grief, Delvecchio gets a TD at the buzzer, 2-6. It seemed that Keener was trying to push him OOB, and got sloppy.

0-9, Rutgers

 

[jrd23psu]

Little chippy at the end there.

That should about do it for Rutgers. Should be all PSU the rest of the way.

 

[LHavenlion]

Did Schnupp yell, "ow, my balls"?

As a matter of fact he did.

 

[goethe14]

Keener needs to pull the dam trigger in the 3rd.

 

[Cali_Nittany]

Well there is optimism and there is plain crazy, the statement above is more of the latter

I've been called worse...

 

[Cowbell Man]

You need two TD’s to win....probably better to start making shots at the beginning of the period.

 

[LemonPie]

Keener didn't think he could take him down twice in the 3rd. Instead he hoped for a takedown/rideout with under 30 seconds left. Obviously, didn't work out. Not a fan of that.

 

[funkisfun12]

Lol. Delvecchio with the face mush at the end. He was a punk in High School too.

 

[Cowbell Man]

Keener didn't think he could take him down twice in the 3rd. Instead he hoped for a takedown/rideout with under 30 seconds left. Obviously, didn't work out. Not a fan of that.

And would need yet another TD. Gotta shoot earlier.

 

[nitlion6]

If Van Brill trips I am fearful he could split the back of his head open. I mean that is some serious reverse speed.

 

[Brian LB-U]

Lee must be a pretty strong hombre with some of the finishes we've seen out of him. Looking good.

 

[Chickenman Testa]

Van Brill doesn’t want to wrestle

 

[Tom McAndrew]

141: #7 Nick Lee vs. Michael Van Brill

Per 1
Lee reaches for a single, nothing. Reaches again, nothing. Go closer on a reach, but was blocked. Lee gets a single as the ref gives him a warning call. Lee elevates then gets behind, 2-0. Tries a cradle, gives up on it, and Van Brill gets out, 2-1. Lee reaches, gets a single but Van Brill is sprawled. Lee keeps working around, switched to a double and got the TD, 4-1. Flattens Van Brill. End. RT at 48 sec for Lee

Per 2
Van Brill takes bottom. Van tries a switch, gets to his feet, and is out as RT goes just over 1 min (1:03), 4-2. Brill with overhooks, looked to try to set something up, but out. Lee gets in on a single, Van Brill sprawls, and a stalemate at 54 sec. 30 sec left. Lee reached for a single, Van Brill blocked. Van Brill with overhooks again. Stalemate with 5 sec left. Blood time for Lee. End.

Per 3
Lee takes bottom. Van Brill is tough on top. Lee nearly out but not. Lee up, and is out at 1:03 left, 5-2. RT down to 6 sec or Lee, so it's a non-factor. Van Brill tries a throw, nothing. Lee in on a single, Van Brill sprawls, and a stalemate with 16 sec. Van Brill tries a throw-by, Lee locks up a single, and there's the buzzer. Final, 5-2

3-9, Rutgers