GV4444 Posted March 22 Posted March 22 I did not perceive a PSU shun in the interviews. Most were useless. I skipped most of them, but thought Sinclair came across really well after his 3rd place victory. "Media training" Hmm. I cringe thinking about what I might have said on camera when I was their age. Most of the questions were so leading it was pointless, especially when interviewing the Okie St guys. I like how Vega called out Swiderski for helping him so much during the season. Class move. 1 Dispassionate Penn State grad and fan.
ironmonkey Posted March 22 Posted March 22 Van ness and Haines do ok with interviews. The others are tedious to listen to.
Hurricane Wrestling Posted March 22 Posted March 22 10 hours ago, GreatWhiteNorth said: Considering all the God references in interviews - Greg's was the most honest. God doesn't care who wins NCAA's. Oh yeah? Then how do you explain this... 2
1032004 Posted March 22 Posted March 22 11 hours ago, GreatWhiteNorth said: Considering all the God references in interviews - Greg's was the most honest. God doesn't care who wins NCAA's. It was Jesus’s plan for Barr to bump up from 184 to 197
jackwebster Posted March 22 Posted March 22 2 hours ago, GV4444 said: I like how Vega called out Swiderski for helping him so much during the season. Class move. This. Picking-up his boy after a disappointing finish tells us a lot about the team (BTW we -- fans-- know exactly what Vega is talking about bc of our access to the team. This one comment makes the OSU narrative and the fans' investment in it richer )
1032004 Posted March 22 Posted March 22 2 hours ago, GV4444 said: I did not perceive a PSU shun in the interviews. Most were useless. I skipped most of them, but thought Sinclair came across really well after his 3rd place victory. "Media training" Hmm. I cringe thinking about what I might have said on camera when I was their age. Most of the questions were so leading it was pointless, especially when interviewing the Okie St guys. I like how Vega called out Swiderski for helping him so much during the season. Class move. 6 minutes ago, jackwebster said: This. Picking-up his boy after a disappointing finish tells us a lot about the team (BTW we -- fans-- know exactly what Vega is talking about bc of our access to the team. This one comment makes the OSU narrative and the fans' investment in it richer ) The Vega one was pretty good overall 1
BaldAt23 Posted March 22 Posted March 22 9 minutes ago, 1032004 said: It was Jesus’s plan for Barr to bump up from 184 to 197 If Jesus spends his time focusing on PSU wrestler's weight classes, he needs to prioritize his time better
forkemaz Posted March 22 Posted March 22 13 minutes ago, 1032004 said: It was Jesus’s plan for Barr to bump up from 184 to 197 Insufferable and idiotic. 1
forkemaz Posted March 22 Posted March 22 I might do a spoof video of these penn state zealot style interviews after i hit the sauna this evening. I mean they need to be mocked so badly. 1
1032004 Posted March 22 Posted March 22 2 minutes ago, forkemaz said: I might do a spoof video of these penn state zealot style interviews after i hit the sauna this evening. I mean they need to be mocked so badly. I mean, it clearly works for them…
forkemaz Posted March 22 Posted March 22 (edited) 4 minutes ago, 1032004 said: I mean, it clearly works for them… Having faith is fine. I, myself, beleive in god but these guys are sooooo over the top. Theyre the christian version of the joke "how do you know if someone is vegan/ does crossfit? Just wait a second, Theyll tell you" Edited March 22 by forkemaz 1
Konquest Posted March 22 Posted March 22 (edited) 49 minutes ago, jackwebster said: This. Picking-up his boy after a disappointing finish tells us a lot about the team (BTW we -- fans-- know exactly what Vega is talking about bc of our access to the team. This one comment makes the OSU narrative and the fans' investment in it richer ) FWIW David Carr said the same thing after his championship re: Swiderski holding him accountable and doing extra workouts/cutting. For those who are unaware, Swiderski is a SERIOUS runner with half-marathon times that are above and beyond a college wrestler who just does it for conditioning. He sounds like an awesome teammate. Edited March 22 by Konquest 2
1032004 Posted March 22 Posted March 22 Valencia shouting out a dude on the team that was 5-18 is pretty cool 3
CHROMEBIRD Posted March 22 Posted March 22 I wasn't sure what to make of Mesenbrink's post-finals presser. I thought he says a lot of weird things because he's just kind of a weird kid, but he sounded rather scoldy, almost unhinged last night. It was like he was angry about something and needed to get a bunch of stuff off his chest and rant.
forkemaz Posted March 22 Posted March 22 6 minutes ago, CHROMEBIRD said: I wasn't sure what to make of Mesenbrink's post-finals presser. I thought he says a lot of weird things because he's just kind of a weird kid, but he sounded rather scoldy, almost unhinged last night. It was like he was angry about something and needed to get a bunch of stuff off his chest and rant. He seems angry, depressed and honestly a bit lost.
1032004 Posted March 22 Posted March 22 1 hour ago, forkemaz said: Having faith is fine. I, myself, beleive in god but these guys are sooooo over the top. Theyre the christian version of the joke "how do you know if someone is vegan/ does crossfit? Just wait a second, Theyll tell you" Fair enough. Jax did a good job citing a Bible verse but at least trying to tie it to wrestling 1
Rassling Posted March 22 Posted March 22 the post matches interviews were beyond special. I’m an old school sucka for high level sports figures publicly acknowledging those who got them where they are. I elect Sparks to visit NCAA corporate to convince them to run the Valencia interview nationally as an example of what makes this sport so damn special.
alex1fly Posted March 23 Posted March 23 (edited) I could do without the interviews 60 seconds after the match. Massive adrenaline dump, huge achievements, they're hugging their families and coaches, and then they're expected to get on camera? One dude even said "I dunno, I'm tired". Give them some time to recover and then ask questions. Just a thought. Edited March 23 by alex1fly
ScottishSteel Posted March 24 Posted March 24 Jacob Kasper had a point one year; Friday night the mat side interviews should be bloodround winners not semi's winners - you'll get a much better reaction/response 2 Irrationally proud former WPIAL wrestler No Scotland, No Party . . . Go Beavs
Rassling Posted March 24 Posted March 24 (edited) Is this even real? Wow if it is. So much for losing graciously. HE IS SO WRONG FOR THIS SPORT. You got that AJ? Just in case you’re checking out the #1 D1 wrestling forum in the country. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1CPaVekzTM/?mibextid=wwXIfr Edited March 24 by Rassling
LoserJucoMan Posted March 24 Posted March 24 On 3/22/2026 at 9:36 AM, forkemaz said: He seems angry, depressed and honestly a bit lost. It's because he's a singer at heart but stuck being a wrestler. So instead of following his dreams and going on The voice he's stuck wrestling Caliendo for eternity
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