Session VI, Saturday PM Finals discussion

[VakAttack]

There is no reason for that mat to be that short there.

[flyingcement]

Just now, Packard said:

My wife, who knows nothing about wresting and hates it, just said, “I still don’t understand how riding and stalling are not the same thing.”

You married a wonderful woman 

[flyingcement]

Bethel Parks Nino Bonaccorsi 

Edited March 19, 2023 by flyingcement

[D3UC157]

Does Sloan not know he’s losing?

[Kansasdeanhwt]

2 minutes ago, Formally140 said:

Excuse me… attempt poaching and talking to kids after their matches at the tournament. Or having “psu friends do it”

Are the coaches or wrestlers and “friends” of program doing it. 

[Pinnacle]

Prior to 3 days ago has Nino garnered 4 posts on on this board?

[Formally140]

Props to Gavin on his first NC. He’s such a good technician and coach

[Pa in Taiwan]

8 minutes ago, VakAttack said:

God made him to...beat another guy?  I don't understand this thought process from very religious folks.  I ask this earnestly, is the idea that God favors one of his children over another?

Listen to his interviews. God has given him the platform to spread his message. I think he believes that God helps him to train, stay healthy, and live right. He certainly doesn't think that God favors him over other wrestlers. I feel a bit uncomfortable listening to him, and for once Jimmy is right; Brooks should become a pastor or minister. It seems like he wants to bring people to the Lord. He's a hammer of a wrestler, that's for sure. To be honest, I'm much more upset when I see Starrocci's interviews. In the post semi-final interview, a reporter asked him about what it's like wrestling guys who keep it close. Instead of answering the question, Star took a very aggressive attitude and asked "Which of my matches here have been close?" He displays too much arrogance, as if he believes that this is necessary to be great. He will learn some humility when he wrestles Senior Men's freestyle. 

[VakAttack]

The ref not calling for a restart after Nino stopped working from top with line 25 second to go was strange.

[SocraTease]

In his post match interview with Q, Nino is looking like a flesh eater ... who just got out of the blood round

Edited March 19, 2023 by SocraTease

[jross]

Finally a coach that knows the situation and picks "not down."

[Formally140]

Just now, Kansasdeanhwt said:

Are the coaches or wrestlers and “friends” of program doing it. 

Heard both from people I trust. Look, I know all the excuses, “loopholes” and whatnot. I can simultaneously think PSU has a good coaching staff and also does things to make sure the depth of competition isn’t as good

[VakAttack]

Everybody I've ever talked to says Nino is an A+ guy.  Happy for him. Great, joyful interview. 

[Jimmy Cinnabon]

3 minutes ago, VakAttack said:

There is no reason for that mat to be that short there.

I agree. It needs to be another 6 feet wider

[peanut]

1 minute ago, Pa in Taiwan said:

Listen to his interviews. God has given him the platform to spread his message. I think he believes that God helps him to train, stay healthy, and live right. He certainly doesn't think that God favors him over other wrestlers. I feel a bit uncomfortable listening to him, and for once Jimmy is right; Brooks should become a pastor or minister. It seems like he wants to bring people to the Lord. He's a hammer of a wrestler, that's for sure. To be honest, I'm much more upset when I see Starrocci's interviews. In the post semi-final interview, a reporter asked him about what it's like wrestling guys who keep it close. Instead of answering the question, Star took a very aggressive attitude and asked "Which of my matches here have been close?" He displays too much arrogance, as if he believes that this is necessary to be great. He will learn some humility when he wrestles Senior Men's freestyle. 

Starocci's attitude might end up working for him. Athletes like MJ and Kobe were the same way. There's just this strong inner need to dominate. At any rate, Starocci's attitude has worked for him so far.

[Pa in Taiwan]

14 minutes ago, SocraTease said:

Brooks slips in a provocation to his religious remarks:  he referred to the "false prophet Mohammed".  

That certainly is cringeworthy. His brand of Christianity has no tolerance for other faiths, even other denominations (Catholicism) in Christianity. He should NEVER make public statements like that. Someone needs to talk to him, especially if he plans to wrestle Senior Men's Freestyle. 

That statement is not going to fly with open minded Christians. 

Thou shalt not judge.

[TylerDurden]

Will Kerk have that PSU finals adjustment or will Parris beat him again? 

[Pinnacle]

Rumors are swirling. It's the internet so...

[goheels1812]

1 minute ago, VakAttack said:

Everybody I've ever talked to says Nino is an A+ guy.  Happy for him. Great, joyful interview. 

Nino is weird in the best possible way. Guy does it differently. Really happy for him.

[D3UC157]

Just now, TylerDurden said:

Will Kerk have that PSU finals adjustment or will Parris beat him again? 

Parris by a lot.

[Pa in Taiwan]

1 minute ago, peanut said:

Starocci's attitude might end up working for him. Athletes like MJ and Kobe were the same way. There's just this strong inner need to dominate. At any rate, Starocci's attitude has worked for him so far.

It hasn't gotten him onto a US freestyle team. Let's see how he does trying to represent the US at 74kg. 

[Pinnacle]

Just now, TylerDurden said:

Will Kerk have that PSU finals adjustment or will Parris beat him again? 

80 20 for Mason Parris. 

[SocraTease]

Just now, peanut said:

Starocci's attitude might end up working for him. Athletes like MJ and Kobe were the same way. There's just this strong inner need to dominate. At any rate, Starocci's attitude has worked for him so far.

Yes, self deception can become a positive psychologically in competition.   If you believe you are the best, it can motivate you.   In other walks of life and life more generally, it is usually a negative for you and especially others

[D3UC157]

[D3UC157]