2023 World Wrestling tournament...

[oldschool]

Ima go Akgul over Zare and Parris over Geno, but Geno's gut has me worried for Parris' ribs...

[Spladle08]

2 minutes ago, oldschool said:

Ima go Akgul over Zare and Parris over Geno, but Geno's gut has me worried for Parris' ribs...

This matchup just never feels good. If it's low scoring Taha probably has the advantage, but if some takedowns start happening and points go on the board, he'll get outpaced. 

4-3 Somebody (is the likely result)

Edited September 16, 2023 by Spladle08

[Spladle08]

1-0 at the break, will they get on the gas, or will it be a terrifying 1-1 with 1 minute left?

[oldschool]

Zare's receding hair line makes him look Taha's age

[Spladle08]

1 minute ago, oldschool said:

Zare's receding hair line makes him look Taha's age

I saw a picture of Mitch Moore running with Rutgers yesterday and that hairline was of an 18th year HeadCoach. 
 

Edited September 16, 2023 by Spladle08

[Spladle08]

My sweet, baby 7lb 10oz Zare, seals the deal, and he's off to win another World Championship
(Hopefully against Paris) 

[ILLINIWrestlingBlog]

Anybody know if the wrestlers who make the finals (or repechage) have to make weight the next day? If so, is there an allowance? 

Also, the camera operators at the World Championships have an almost unerring ability to switch from a stupid overhead shot of the wrestlers to a side shot right when something is happening, so we can't tell what has happened. 

[oldschool]

let's go Parris 

[D3 for LU]

IMHO... Parris gotta win this SF match, or he very well may not medal at all.

The semifinalist are THAT good.

(I hope I'm wrong, here.)

D3

Edited September 16, 2023 by D3 for LU

[Spladle08]

HE'S DOING IT!!!! *Holding breath*

[Spladle08]

He's doing it all comfortably and what not!!!!!

[Spladle08]

I'm knocking on any wood I can find now

[oldschool]

HUGE lost challenge – Parris has to stay on the attack

[D3 for LU]

6-4 Parris but 90 sec is a long time to go

D3

[Jason Bryant]

[oldschool]

Good effort by Parris. Was really hoping he could hold on, but Geno's a beast.

Kurbanov is going to be tough in the repechage.

[Formally140]

2 minutes ago, D3 for LU said:

6-4 Parris but 90 sec is a long time to go

D3

Prophetical. Unfortunately. Finger crossed for tomorrow 

[Spladle08]

Geno makes his millionth final over a guy with no senior level result. Lol the headline really poo poo's our TRUTH. 
MASON is a killer, just not there yet. 

[D3 for LU]

My gut says he's gonna fall short of a medal... BUT he'll qualify the weight.

D3

[wrestlingshoe]

Wrestled a great match but his lack of experience showed with the second chest wrap attempt.  

[wrestlingshoe]

1 minute ago, D3 for LU said:

My gut says he's gonna fall short of a medal... BUT he'll qualify the weight.

D3

He will win bronze. 

[Spladle08]

2 minutes ago, D3 for LU said:

My gut says he's gonna fall short of a medal... BUT he'll qualify the weight.

D3

You think Kurbanov will beat him?

[oldschool]

Updated predictions after first day – google sheet:

Team race (and unofficial team race) is looking very tight.

Edited September 16, 2023 by oldschool

[Spladle08]

*Kurbanov definitely has the skill, but I'm not sure on the size. 

Should be a good match 

[D3 for LU]

10 minutes ago, Spladle08 said:

You think Kurbanov will beat him?

Holy bat$hit, spladle... I brainfarted on that one.

Akgul is on the other side of the bracket... that completely change that prediction altogether!

He definitely in the mix for bronze (AND he may do it too... still qualifying the weight as well.)

D3 

Edited September 16, 2023 by D3 for LU