What individuals do you cheer against?

[voltz99]

I root againt the Ferraris, Suriano, Steve Poulin, Moccas and BAsset for various reasons.

Basset might get me in trouble on this board but whatever. I am not a fan. I wont mind losing him. I still want Jax and or Blaze at whatever weights they end up.

 

[WEAREPSU_LI]

An odd topic that maybe you should have kept to yourself.

 

[Just another PSU Fan]

this is a great topic --- I've heard the word "heal" many times on podcasts! There are dozens of guys out there that want the name recognition for being a douche on the mat.

maybe ask why you dislike a wrestler? jesse delgado ( stallgado ) ... hated watching him wrestle

hard to root against Suriano when he was a commit / in the PSU singlet --- just wasn't a fit for the progrum

I dislike antics on the mat - using moves for tapouts in UFC is frowned upon in wrestling

boring wrestlers are hated - I don't think I'm allowed that many characters to name them all

 

[voltz99]

this is a great topic --- I've heard the word "heal" many times on podcasts! There are dozens of guys out there that want the name recognition for being a douche on the mat.


I dislike antics on the mat - using moves for tapouts in UFC is frowned upon in wrestling

Thought of another one after your antics on the mat point. I originally cheered for Desanto. We all know about his issues. Problem is once I saw him wrestle I flipped. He is such a punk it is tough to support him.

 

[voltz99]

An odd topic that maybe you should have kept to yourself.

Not that odd when you look at all the threads on the Ferraris. Is anyone cheering for them or PD3? Dont forget all the posts crying about Tan Tom, Tom and Terry and Mark Manning. You are part of some of those discussions.

 

[Psalm 1 guy]

heel​

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noun (1)​

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: a contemptible person : a person who is self-centered or untrustworthy
felt like a heel

a few heels who appear to get away with it—Frank Case

"contemptible person," 1914 in U.S. underworld slang, originally "incompetent or worthless criminal," perhaps from a sense of "person in the lowest position" and thus from heel

 

[USPMAN]

Anyone wearing black and yellow

 

[backdrft76]

Effective only just recently: Jordan Burroughs

 

[GableBeer]

Thought of another one after your antics on the mat point. I originally cheered for Desanto. We all know about his issues. Problem is once I saw him wrestle I flipped. He is such a punk it is tough to support him.

Desanto is a completely different person than he was 4 years ago. You can hate him for his past sure but he’s a great story on how people can change.

 

[98lberEating2Lunches]

I don't root against any student athlete. They are all sons and daughters. They are all only beginning to find their place in the world. I see no reason for derision. It just too much negativity for me, and I'd consider it a complete waste of energy that could be put to better use elsewhere.

 

[Pennstate1985]

I only root against bad people. Since I don't know any of them, I can only go by the public record. My list only includes the two oldest Ferrari brothers. Even PD3, while I root against him, isn't on the Ferrari level. I certainly don't hate Suriano or even past Desanto.

 

[voltz99]

Desanto is a completely different person than he was 4 years ago. You can hate him for his past sure but he’s a great story on how people can change.

I get it. I used to root for him. I cant un-see his antics and his behavior. The thing that turned me was this match.

 

[Pennstate1985]

I get it. I used to root for him. I cant un-see his antics and his behavior. The thing that turned me was this match.

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There is a difference between bad acts and bad hearts. One type can be reformed.

 

[Delcolion915]

Rooting against anyone, in general, is a bad look. For example, how childish did Manning look, yelling and screaming at the officials, in a match THAT DIDN'T HAVE A NEBRASKA WRESTLER in it? This guy is hollering whatever trying to prevent a tech fall for a Penn State guy(Mitch) against an IOWA guy(Caliendo).

Personally, I thought that particular moment for that guy was the single worst thing in a long list of bush League things that this guy has been all about. All the crying and the heel turn he did and the subtle baloney, and this guy made himself look like a whiny little kid because he can't beat Penn State, so he just roots against them in matches that mean nothing to his own team score.

This is just one reason why it's not good practice to root against someone.

 

[Ski]

Anyone wearing black and yellow

I made an exception to this for Warner and Glazier.

 

[Still in State College]

I don't actively root against anybody. As much as you hate watching someone like Lewan wrestle you almost have to respect the way he was able to win using that style.

 

[FatWoodchuck]

No it sucked watching him, that's when I go get another beer and take a very very long pee! Yes I like watching the  break more than watching lewan  not wrestle!

 

[mcpat]

Ironbird

 

[johnstownsteel]

An odd topic that maybe you should have kept to yourself.

Allow me to step in....



And answer the question...


Anyone that wrestles for Iowa(exception Murin).

 

[AgSurfer]

I think that most of the people posting here would agree that Manning is one of the most insufferable people you will encounter in a dual or tournament. Problem is, he has some really good guys on his team like Hardy and Robb. Unless they are going head to head against a PSU guy, there's no way I want to see them lose even when they have a total bozo sitting in their corner.

 

[Zjocko]

Past years it was Alex Marinelli.
This year was probably the Young Bucks.
Next year will be Gabe Arnold most likely.

 

[Petch]

I think that most of the people posting here would agree that Manning is one of the most insufferable people you will encounter in a dual or tournament. Problem is, he has some really good guys on his team like Hardy and Robb. Unless they are going head to head against a PSU guy, there's no way I want to see them lose even when they have a total bozo sitting in their corner.

Totally agree. Manning does some really cringeworthy, juvenile crap.

Hardy and Robb seem like two really great kids. Very likable, and will always root for them, except…well, you know.

Wish Manning would follow their lead instead of acting like a geriatric Beavis.

 

[Idahopennstatefan]

The way Hardy handled the spladle press was pretty good. Hard to hate on a guy that can roll with life like that.

 

[DELion]

i don't root against any wrestler that I can think of. I do root against a few schools (well ok Michigan primarily due to the shenanigans they have engaged in against Penn State in football). I have a ton of respect for Iowa and don't dislike their wrestlers. I would like to see them strong again because it makes for more interesting matches when the outcome going in is indeterminate.

 

[Nitlion1986]

It used to be I always rooted against Iowa kids no matter what, and then they stopped being a threat.

Nah, who am I kidding. Despite Iowa no longer being a threat to PSU's superiority and dominance I readily admit I still enjoy Hawkeye failures. And those failures are many.

 

[AgSurfer]

It used to be I always rooted against Iowa kids no matter what, and then they stopped being a threat.

Nah, who am I kidding. Despite Iowa no longer being a threat to PSU's superiority and dominance I readily admit I still enjoy Hawkeye failures. And those failures are many.

Borrowing from the Birdman himself, you’re talking about Iowa’s TTrailures. 😈

 

[voltz99]

Rooting against anyone, in general, is a bad look. For example, how childish did Manning look, yelling and screaming at the officials, in a match THAT DIDN'T HAVE A NEBRASKA WRESTLER in it? This guy is hollering whatever trying to prevent a tech fall for a Penn State guy(Mitch) against an IOWA guy(Caliendo).

Personally, I thought that particular moment for that guy was the single worst thing in a long list of bush League things that this guy has been all about. All the crying and the heel turn he did and the subtle baloney, and this guy made himself look like a whiny little kid because he can't beat Penn State, so he just roots against them in matches that mean nothing to his own team score.

This is just one reason why it's not good practice to root against someone.

Sounds like you root against manning. Wasn't there an anti manning thread on here before the Mitch match? Manning brought it on himself but that is my point.

 

[Delcolion915]

Sounds like you root against manning. Wasn't there an anti manning thread on here before the Mitch match. Manning brought it on himself but that is my point.

I don't root against Manning. I don't need to 😂. He loses to Penn State just fine on his own.

 

[JOESTROSSER]

I would say I can't stand the way Lewan wrestles. Hidlay too. I can't say I openly cheer against them though. Just hate the way they wrestle.

 

[BrockBronson]

This might be the strangest thread of all time. Listing hs kids you cheer against. Something tells me you were bullied in HS. I agree with what most of these people above were saying, I don’t root against any kid. Something tells me the ones you listed most likely don’t care if you root for them or against them.

Now who’s wrestling style don’t you like or what programs do you dislike would have been a better thread imo.

 

[creamery freak]

I would say I can't stand the way Lewan wrestles. Hidlay too. I can't say I openly cheer against them though. Just hate the way they wrestle.

I never cared for the way Hidlay wrestled against Brooks, but against most guys he gets multiple takedowns and puts up bonus points. Lewan on the other hand is rinse and repeat.

 

[Pitchfork Rebel]

Allow me to step in....



And answer the question...


Anyone that wrestles for Iowa(exception Murin).

I found it hard to root against Kem, too.

I'll always root against A Jerk.

 

[Pitchfork Rebel]

I never cared for the way Hidlay wrestled against Brooks, but against most guys he gets multiple takedowns and puts up bonus points. Lewan on the other hand is rinse and repeat.

NCAA: The three point takedown will ensure far more action and less stalling.

Will Lewan: Challenge accepted and my friend Cam wants in.

 

[PSU James]

Iowa Hawkeyes as a team and the Dallas Cowboys and the Mets!

 

[WildTurk]

Iowa!

 

[Reslo]

I entered a senior level folkstyle tournament last year. I had forgotten how difficult and tiring wrestling can be.

Anyone that toes the line is worthy of respect, even if their style is not the most exciting. Rooting against high school competitors is especially weird.

 

[kps7987]

People seem to want to identify as more emotionally intelligent by refusing to admit rooting against someone. Fact is in a sport where two people step on a mat and you are rooting for a specific wrestler you are in fact also rooting against the opponent. Being a sports fan my whole life I have identified teams I root against and therefore individuals while on those teams I also rooted against. I think Lebron is an incredible basketball player but dislike a lot of things he does so root against him and am glad when he is eliminated from the playoffs. I respect Lewan’s ability but still root against him in almost all matchups. Rooting against a person in sport is not rooting against them in life and is perfectly normal. Also although I don’t engage but if a person like Bassett is going to expose himself via social media as he is then he also becomes fair game to a certain level of “rooting against”. How many here rooted for Nolf and Burroughs to win their match against each other. Unfortunately I would probably root against RBY if he faces Spencer in the Olympics but will not feel good about it.

 

[98lberEating2Lunches]

Fact is in a sport where two people step on a mat and you are rooting for a specific wrestler you are in fact also rooting against the opponent.

Exactly the opposite of fact. Booing the opposition or voicing wishes that a student athlete (who may compete in opposition) fails are demonstrably different than and not required for cheering for another or voicing wishes for individual or team of one's own alma mater's success.

 

[Sleepylion]

Exactly the opposite of fact. Booing the opposition or voicing wishes that a student athlete (who may compete in opposition) fails are demonstrably different than and not required for cheering for another or voicing wishes for individual or team of one's own alma mater's success.

I want both wrestlers to wrestle their best match ever and my preference is the PSU guy wins. So, I do not think I am rooting against the non-PSU guy.
At the end of the match a applaud, but the outcome may determine the amount of enthusiasm in that applause.

 

[Nitlion1986]

People seem to want to identify as more emotionally intelligent by refusing to admit rooting against someone. Fact is in a sport where two people step on a mat and you are rooting for a specific wrestler you are in fact also rooting against the opponent. Being a sports fan my whole life I have identified teams I root against and therefore individuals while on those teams I also rooted against. I think Lebron is an incredible basketball player but dislike a lot of things he does so root against him and am glad when he is eliminated from the playoffs. I respect Lewan’s ability but still root against him in almost all matchups. Rooting against a person in sport is not rooting against them in life and is perfectly normal. Also although I don’t engage but if a person like Bassett is going to expose himself via social media as he is then he also becomes fair game to a certain level of “rooting against”. How many here rooted for Nolf and Burroughs to win their match against each other. Unfortunately I would probably root against RBY if he faces Spencer in the Olympics but will not feel good about it.

If Spencer and RBY end up wrestling each other in the Olympics I won't have any qualms at all rooting for RBY. There is nothing out there that would cause me to artificially cheer for Spencer over a fellow PSUer.