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history has not born this out tho they gave gaza control, then gave gaza back completely... so no you know not what you speak of
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how many isrealis have to die before hamas realizes this
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What happened to Stewart? He’s been in the portal for a long time with zero announcements.
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so brave and courageous
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RIGHT to abortion do you hear yourself not harming children should be job one for any physician. they can wait til they are older to choose and why would medicaid be required...
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You’re one of the only pro antifa guys on here. Often people wonder if it’s them against everyone if their position is wrong. Maybe ponder that.
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What’s a Random Fact You Know That Blows Minds?
mspart replied to jross's topic in Non Wrestling Topics
Only have to come across 31.1K dead people to get an ounce of gold. $3300/ounce right now. That would be a lot of work to extract. mspart -
What’s a Random Fact You Know That Blows Minds?
jross replied to jross's topic in Non Wrestling Topics
An adult human body contains approximately 5 liters of blood, which contains different metals such as iron, chromium, and zinc, as well as about 0.2 milligrams of gold! https://medicover-genetics.com/your-blood-is-gold-learn-about-components-of-blood-and-symptoms-and-treatment-of-blood-disorders/ -
french fries and cheese curds topped with a hot brown gravy
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It’s about that time! In the past couple of weeks, we’ve spent time loosely discussing Final X; however, it’s time to start talking about the individual matches themselves. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll break down all 20 Final X matchups - leading into the event itself on June 14th, from Newark, New Jersey. In our next women’s freestyle preview, we’ll look at a matchup that seems impossible to call? Why? Because, they are very familiar with each other as ex-collegiate teammates and they’ve both beaten each other, multiple times. There is the experience factor for Felicity Taylor who has been under the bright lights at Final X before; however, Brianna Gonzalez is riding the wave of an incredible showing at the US Open. Prior Previews 57 kg men’s freestyle 61 kg men's freestyle 50 kg women’s freestyle 53 kg Women’s Freestyle Brianna Gonzalez vs. Felicity Taylor We’ll have a first-time Senior World qualifier at this weight as we have this matchup that features plenty of storylines. Both Brianna Gonzalez and Felicity Taylor were teammates on the Iowa women’s team in 2023-24. Not only were they teammates, but the pair also met each other in the 2024 NCWWC national finals. Though she still has two years of collegiate eligibility remaining, Gonzalez does have some decent international experience under her belt. She made the U20 world team last year and also competed at the Grand Prix of Spain. Back in 2021, Gonzalez claimed a gold medal at the U17 Pan-American Championships. Taylor was a perennial college title contender wrestling for McKendree; however, she transferred home to Iowa and was able to capture her elusive collegiate championship for the Hawkeyes. On the international front, Taylor made two U23 World teams and wrestled in a bronze medal match on one occasion. How they got here Gonzalez: As the sixth seed at the 2025 US Open, Brianna Gonzalez ran quite the gauntlet to claim a title and earn a berth in Final X. In the Round of 16, she downed collegiate national champion and former U20 world team member Jaslynn Gallegos. A match later, Gonzalez blanked former Final X participant Katie Gomez. In the semis, she teched 2024 U23 world champion Sage Mortimer. That set up a finals win over Taylor, 6-5. Taylor: Though she had a tough field at the World Team Trials, Taylor won both of her matches via tech and secured her spot in Final X. First was North Central’s national champion Sydney Petzinger and then came Mortimer in the finals. Taylor also downed Petzinger in the semifinals of the Open. Recent Form Gonzalez: Based on her recent history, you probably would not have picked Gonzalez to be two matches away from a berth on the Senior World Team. She finished fifth in the nation at the 2025 NCWWC National Championships and then third at the U23 World Team Trials at Women’s Nationals. Those are not poor finishes, by any means; however, they are not what you’d expect from someone in contention for the Senior World Team. Taylor: Taylor comes in after finals appearances at the Open and the Trials. Obviously, she won the Trials in convincing fashion, so she has to be feeling pretty good. In her only international tournament of 2025, Taylor went 0-2 at the Muhamet Malo Ranking Series event in Turkey. Prior History This is about as even as you’re going to get in any series we’ll see in Newark. These two women have four career matches against each other and each has two wins. Gonzalez at the Open and in 2024 at the Regional finals in college. Taylor got revenge in the national finals and then a few months later at the Olympic Trials. This might be one of the most obvious series that will need three matches to decide. Keys to Victory Gonzalez: Attack on the outside. During the US Open finals bout with Taylor, Gonzalez’s two takedowns came when she created angles. She finished with relative ease. Gonzalez got in trouble when she attacked Taylor head-on. She either got stuffed, stalemated, or countered and taken down in the shooting directly at Taylor. Taylor: Be disciplined in her positions. Taylor generally does a better job of controlling the ties and the center of the mat - key for freestyle and in a close match where the shot clock might be a factor. Taylor is also very good from the front headlock position, so getting that area would be beneficial for her. She also had a strategic error late in the Open finals against Gonzalez. After a Gonzalez takedown put her down on criteria, she tried to wrestle through the position and ended up getting exposed. It ended up being a difference-maker in that match.
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What’s the Best Piece of Advice You’ve Ever Received?
jross replied to jross's topic in Non Wrestling Topics
If you like core stoic principles, I recommend "The Daily Stoic." -
What’s the Best Piece of Advice You’ve Ever Received?
jross replied to jross's topic in Non Wrestling Topics
Some of the best advice I’ve ever heard comes from the Orange Juice Story, which teaches proactive ownership in leadership. A team hosting a breakfast for 600 guests at a conference center realizes no orange juice was ordered. Five team members respond differently: Newest Associate: Informs by saying, “There’s no orange juice” but does nothing. Junior Sales Associate: Provides alternatives. "We can get OJ at $1-per-person cost. What should we do?” Mid-Level Associate: Verifies the $600 cost, Recommends ordering, and awaits approval. Senior Sales Associate: Decides to and arranges the $600 order, acts, and Seeks confirmation to place the order. Sales Leader: Independently resolves the issue, ensuring the event’s success. Says "“Good morning! What a beautiful day! Hey, breakfast is just about ready next door. Why don’t you join us?: The advice? Take full ownership... don’t just identify problems, solve them proactively. This lesson also serves as a gauge for career growth, showing how accountability evolves from pointing out issues to owning solutions. It changed how I approach challenges. -
You should read Bill Clinton’s account of Oslo, and stop supporting the terrorists.
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Bold Predictions for 2025-2026 Season
TNwrestling replied to Winners Circle's topic in College Wrestling
PSU wins NCAAs by less than 80 - Today
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I agree 100%. The terrorist organizations love all this genocide, torture and murders by Israel. You can't get a better terrorist recruiting tool than that. I can guarantee that the hatred toward Israel over there is growing right now and that's a huge part of it.
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I'd have to relisten to that firehose, but I believe he did it in the form of a question, so he's probably fine.
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AJ Ferrari, champion, Cal State Bakersfield I need a shower.
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Overall - quite entertaining. The Sasso part seems quite risky. Seems like there is a potential libel / slander (which one) risk. @VakAttack - I’m guessing I’m wrong, but can you confirm?
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You are so far gone...
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Bold Predictions for 2025-2026 Season
Dark Energy replied to Winners Circle's topic in College Wrestling
How many different champs / people for each one? This is pretty impressive by Cael. -
AJ Ferrari on the market again?
TexRef replied to Interviewed_at_Weehawken's topic in College Wrestling
They probably told AJ to step up his game!