recap - keep thinking of what might have been without some of the 'first' losses. Beau B wins the first match he lost, Berge, Lee and Beard as well and we could have had a lot more positive comments! Lots of thoughts over the weekend - forgot most - but here is my quick recap. My overall sentiment is I hope we can get back to a 'normal' year!
RH - Fr showing up in the inability to get through hands D and quickly finishing his shots. Needs to have a more diverse ride outside of the claw (could have been hit for stalling once) looks very bright and I don't see him at 133 anytime soon. We are going to be happy with him at 125! Also think Ragusin (mich kid) is top 5 wrestler and is going to be heard of. A lot of folks would not want him at NCAAs - bracket buster. RHs win over him was all attitude!
RBY - I think he could have poured it on in the finals. Looking great.
NL - matches can go both ways. So Solid. Expect to see him in the finals against one of his B10 foes.
BB - slim chances of getting the bid but he certainly didn't disappoint. Same comments with RH but Beau is going to be a gem. Just wish he would get a chance at Nattys.
BBerge - Disappointed in the 'finishing of matches'. Hope he is OK. His style is to not provide openings thus doesn't cause a lot offensive openings.
JL - I think something is up, maybe not. THink he has a lot of good to come... I'm not getting down on him... but another one that has to finish when you should! Call it want you want but he is a freshman when going through the Big10s - or a full season.
CS - A lot of talent. We see scrambling getting to high levels in his last two matches. I am surprised Cael allows the dancing - I like the feet movement though! Wanted to see some damage from top (like against Washington)
AB - Wow. So polished, so soon. Nothing to say as he is a replacement for those recent 'great' grads
MB - Gas tanks started to show but it would be hard not to during all of this crap going on. I always thought he was a good shot finisher but that hurt him over the weekend. A lot of good will come from him as he will be a perennial AA - maybe even this year!
GK - Hoping what we saw is not what we'll get - bit of a gas tank and inability to get off of bottom against the heavy guys. However, I think we'll see his dominance next year as far as getting into the top 3
Recap - gotta watch it on the board... We have guys that represent a lot of the what the board gives out - appearance of stalling, not shooting, etc. I think we have to keep it in perspective as there are a lot of people 'in the room' that haven't met our expectations. Regardless - super young team so my observations of points on top, finishing out matches, and finishing shots will all be taken care of in time.
I am into this season but it is still an asterisk from a fans perspective... Not taking anything away from the champions but every one of the schools have had different restrictions and conditions to work through. Obviously season being shorten also weighing the most. Hope we can all enjoy the perseverance of all of these young men.
RH - Fr showing up in the inability to get through hands D and quickly finishing his shots. Needs to have a more diverse ride outside of the claw (could have been hit for stalling once) looks very bright and I don't see him at 133 anytime soon. We are going to be happy with him at 125! Also think Ragusin (mich kid) is top 5 wrestler and is going to be heard of. A lot of folks would not want him at NCAAs - bracket buster. RHs win over him was all attitude!
RBY - I think he could have poured it on in the finals. Looking great.
NL - matches can go both ways. So Solid. Expect to see him in the finals against one of his B10 foes.
BB - slim chances of getting the bid but he certainly didn't disappoint. Same comments with RH but Beau is going to be a gem. Just wish he would get a chance at Nattys.
BBerge - Disappointed in the 'finishing of matches'. Hope he is OK. His style is to not provide openings thus doesn't cause a lot offensive openings.
JL - I think something is up, maybe not. THink he has a lot of good to come... I'm not getting down on him... but another one that has to finish when you should! Call it want you want but he is a freshman when going through the Big10s - or a full season.
CS - A lot of talent. We see scrambling getting to high levels in his last two matches. I am surprised Cael allows the dancing - I like the feet movement though! Wanted to see some damage from top (like against Washington)
AB - Wow. So polished, so soon. Nothing to say as he is a replacement for those recent 'great' grads
MB - Gas tanks started to show but it would be hard not to during all of this crap going on. I always thought he was a good shot finisher but that hurt him over the weekend. A lot of good will come from him as he will be a perennial AA - maybe even this year!
GK - Hoping what we saw is not what we'll get - bit of a gas tank and inability to get off of bottom against the heavy guys. However, I think we'll see his dominance next year as far as getting into the top 3
Recap - gotta watch it on the board... We have guys that represent a lot of the what the board gives out - appearance of stalling, not shooting, etc. I think we have to keep it in perspective as there are a lot of people 'in the room' that haven't met our expectations. Regardless - super young team so my observations of points on top, finishing out matches, and finishing shots will all be taken care of in time.
I am into this season but it is still an asterisk from a fans perspective... Not taking anything away from the champions but every one of the schools have had different restrictions and conditions to work through. Obviously season being shorten also weighing the most. Hope we can all enjoy the perseverance of all of these young men.