Weekend in Stillwater observation...

[poke1]

Back from my trip to Stillwater this weekend. Below is my take aways from each weight class, and I'm sure others will have a difference of opinion which is fine as we all are entitled to our own thoughts and views.  That's what makes this forum fun as we all chime and chat about the sport that we all love.

125: Spratley-  Seems to have an extra gear so far, just looks extremely focused.  For this really deep weight,  I don't see him being an easy out for anyone.  I'm sure he will have some defeats this year but I also think he could be a contender come March.

133: Hughes/Witcraft-  Hughes is the better of the two, but I worry about him being able to maintain the weight cut throughout the year.  He's looked good in his matches but he does have the appearance of cutting a lot of weight!  Witcraft hasn't looked bad in his matches either. So we will see as neither of them have had to face any of the top tier guys yet. 

141: Jamison-  Just seems to be a little off, maybe nursing a minor injury or something.  He's just seems to be hanging around and then doing just enough to win at the end.

149: Young-  (This one's my headscratcher).  He lost both matches this weekend that I feel he could have won.  He's been the aggressor and gets in deep on a high crotch or single but get a little sloppy and can't finish or gets taken down when he's the one in better position to score.  I'm sure DT will work with him on this and he'll improve as the year go on.

157:  Teague Travis/Cutter Sheets- Travis is the starter, but Sheets gets some valuable freshman experience this weekend.  He wrestled hard in his lose on Friday night and picked up a MD on Sunday.

165: Amine- Had a MD on Friday night but lost in OT Sunday.  Probably would have won on Sunday if he was more aggressive on his feet.  He got hit with stalling in the first period for backing up. He looked solid on top and bottom but just a little more action when neutral and he would have been fine.

174:  Hamiti-  Looked great!  Man he reminds me a lot of John Smith.  Can pretty much ankle pick whenever he wants.  I wouldn't count him out for making the finals in March.

184:  Plott-  Maybe a little sluggish on Friday but returned to the Plott we all know on Sunday.  I feel like DT favors him a bit, but I can see why...he's always working and constantly looking over at the corner and listening to instructions.  "The perfect student".

197:  Surber-  My pick for OSU wrestler of the week!  He has impressed me the most in this early stage of the year.  He has been that guy in the past that hangs around 12th to 20th in the rankings.  This Surber is wrestling like a man on a mission.  Definitely has a chance to AA if he keeps this pace.

HWT: Wyatt Hendrickson-  It sure is refreshing to watch a heavy weight match with his action.  Feels like you are watching an extra 125lb match.  Maybe the days of watching 2 big dudes leaning on each other for 3 periods is over.

NOTES:  Anyway, that's my 2 cents on attending OK State duals this weekend.  Guys, just remember these are just my observations and point of views.  If you saw it differently, I would love to read your takes as well.  Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving!

[AgaveMaria]

Just watched online.

Amine is still basically a stallfest. Really needs to open up.

Hendrickson needs mat time with is Coach and work specifically aimed at Steveson. He has the frame for it and with targeted practice just might pull it off this year.

OSU is looking much better than the past few. Has to help without Grampa "get the hell off my lawn" frowning in disgust in the corner.

[ionel]

2 hours ago, poke1 said:

Back from my trip to Stillwater this weekend. Below is my take aways from each weight class, and I'm sure others will have a difference of opinion which is fine as we all are entitled to our own thoughts and views.  That's what makes this forum fun as we all chime and chat about the sport that we all love.

125: Spratley-  Seems to have an extra gear so far, just looks extremely focused.  For this really deep weight,  I don't see him being an easy out for anyone.  I'm sure he will have some defeats this year but I also think he could be a contender come March.

133: Hughes/Witcraft-  Hughes is the better of the two, but I worry about him being able to maintain the weight cut throughout the year.  He's looked good in his matches but he does have the appearance of cutting a lot of weight!  Witcraft hasn't looked bad in his matches either. So we will see as neither of them have had to face any of the top tier guys yet. 

141: Jamison-  Just seems to be a little off, maybe nursing a minor injury or something.  He's just seems to be hanging around and then doing just enough to win at the end.

149: Young-  (This one's my headscratcher).  He lost both matches this weekend that I feel he could have won.  He's been the aggressor and gets in deep on a high crotch or single but get a little sloppy and can't finish or gets taken down when he's the one in better position to score.  I'm sure DT will work with him on this and he'll improve as the year go on.

157:  Teague Travis/Cutter Sheets- Travis is the starter, but Sheets gets some valuable freshman experience this weekend.  He wrestled hard in his lose on Friday night and picked up a MD on Sunday.

165: Amine- Had a MD on Friday night but lost in OT Sunday.  Probably would have won on Sunday if he was more aggressive on his feet.  He got hit with stalling in the first period for backing up. He looked solid on top and bottom but just a little more action when neutral and he would have been fine.

174:  Hamiti-  Looked great!  Man he reminds me a lot of John Smith.  Can pretty much ankle pick whenever he wants.  I wouldn't count him out for making the finals in March.

184:  Plott-  Maybe a little sluggish on Friday but returned to the Plott we all know on Sunday.  I feel like DT favors him a bit, but I can see why...he's always working and constantly looking over at the corner and listening to instructions.  "The perfect student".

197:  Surber-  My pick for OSU wrestler of the week!  He has impressed me the most in this early stage of the year.  He has been that guy in the past that hangs around 12th to 20th in the rankings.  This Surber is wrestling like a man on a mission.  Definitely has a chance to AA if he keeps this pace.

HWT: Wyatt Hendrickson-  It sure is refreshing to watch a heavy weight match with his action.  Feels like you are watching an extra 125lb match.  Maybe the days of watching 2 big dudes leaning on each other for 3 periods is over.

NOTES:  Anyway, that's my 2 cents on attending OK State duals this weekend.  Guys, just remember these are just my observations and point of views.  If you saw it differently, I would love to read your takes as well.  Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving!

Ok sure ... but how was Hideaway and Granny's?   

[poke1]

55 minutes ago, ionel said:

Ok sure ... but how was Hideaway and Granny's?   

the staple...Eskimo Joe's

[ionel]

4 minutes ago, poke1 said:

the staple...Eskimo Joe's

Tourist spot ... Garage is better. 

[bnwtwg]

6 hours ago, AgaveMaria said:

Hendrickson needs mat time with is Coach and work specifically aimed at Steveson. He has the frame for it and with targeted practice just might pull it off this year.

I'm the biggest Hendrickson stan around these parts but let's be honest: no one, NO ONE, has any frame or target or inside step or cardio or anything. Steveson playing with his prey is nasty. Levels and such. Steveson could jump levels, which is crazy to say, but nahh not anyone else in the US.

https://www.flowrestling.org/video/10920845-125-kg-quarters-gable-steveson-gopher-wrestling-club-rtc-vs-wyatt-hendrickson-colorado

 

 

[wrestle87]

Yeah, I’d love to see hendrickson best kerk just for pride, but steveson is the best hwt in the world, he just to not apply himself.

If he somehow doesn’t win, this weight will get the trenge asterisk next to it.