Finals thread

[Lleynor]

1 minute ago, pawrestler said:

No you're right this sucks lol

Agree. This isn’t fun to watch. 

[Holtfan]

Not for nothing, but those of us fans who have been around wrestling for more than a minute can appreciate these close matches and the excitement, and fighting off shots and such, 

But tonight's championship--thus far---will do nothing to draw in new or casual fans who find the lack of scoring boring. My only hope that that ESPN keeps broadcasting the Championship.....but I fear the bottom line ($$$) may cast it to the winds....

[1032004]

Jordan Burroughs must have gotten feedback about not talking about himself as much.  He said Lovett was the first Nebraska champ since 2011 but didn’t even point out that it was himself

[pokemonster]

2 minutes ago, NormMacDonald said:

1?

I think you're right... I think there were 3 or 4 in Hardy vs Mendez alone

[russelscout]

Just now, PSULou64 said:

I'm not bashing individual wrestlers here not do i blame them for using the current system to their advantage but am I the only one not happy with the product we are currently seeing?  Is this the style of wrestling we want to be working towards?  Maybe I'm in the minority here but it just doesn't feel right.

Edge wrestling and judgment calls are the problem. The alternative is a push out rule and a closer move to freestyle. The downside is less close matches and upsets. People don’t want to lose the chess match either.

[NormMacDonald]

If you guys don't think this is fun you aren't drinking enough and checking out hotties in the crowd enough.

[pawrestler]

Just now, 1032004 said:

Jordan Burroughs must have gotten feedback about not talking about himself as much.  He said Lovett was the first Nebraska champ since 2011 but didn’t even point out that it was himself

Noticed that. Was surprised

[The Kid]

1 minute ago, PSULou64 said:

I'm not bashing individual wrestlers here not do i blame them for using the current system to their advantage but am I the only one not happy with the product we are currently seeing?  Is this the style of wrestling we want to be working towards?  Maybe I'm in the minority here but it just doesn't feel right.

Folkstule wrestling is circling the drain.   It's time to pull the plug and switch to freestyle.  I'd even prefer Sumo to this nonsense. 

[goheels1812]

3 minutes ago, PSULou64 said:

I'm not bashing individual wrestlers here not do i blame them for using the current system to their advantage but am I the only one not happy with the product we are currently seeing?  Is this the style of wrestling we want to be working towards?  Maybe I'm in the minority here but it just doesn't feel right.

Add me to the group. I’m really disappointed with some of the athletes wrestling tonight and representing the sport. Compare the Keck/McEnelly 4-1 to the 125/133/149 matches. The former were two gladiators that left it all on the mat and the latter were dudes taking advantage of sumo style wrestling rules. 

Edited Sunday at 12:46 AM by goheels1812

[pokemonster]

Wtf is this broadcast with somebody talking over the Anthony Robles interview in the background? Can't even hear him.

[Grecojones]

1 minute ago, 1032004 said:

Jordan Burroughs must have gotten feedback about not talking about himself as much.  He said Lovett was the first Nebraska champ since 2011 but didn’t even point out that it was himself

I noticed that too

[SocraTease]

Wrestling need more guys like Anthony Robles  ... and fewer guys channeling the toxic wanna-be dimensions of MMA

[Pinnacle]

I just realized I am drinking Buchanan's 18 year old Scotch. Gonna have to switch prior to the 197 match. 

[BruceyB]

3/5 matches without an offensive point scored. 

[NormMacDonald]

Just now, Pinnacle said:

I just realized I am drinking Buchanan's 18 year old Scotch. Gonna have to switch prior to the 197 match. 

That's what I like to hear!

I've never had good expensive scotch. 

[pokemonster]

2 minutes ago, Pinnacle said:

I just realized I am drinking Buchanan's 18 year old Scotch. Gonna have to switch prior to the 197 match. 

I've got my pinky up with the red wine... keepin it classy

[NormMacDonald]

Boiler UP!!!!

Love ya Nebraska but its been a long time for an Indiana school.

[nhs67]

9 minutes ago, 1032004 said:

You including Starocci in this?

Actually no.

Guy has earned my respect, titles aside.

I was just a bitter old man from him stalling his ass off against ThugMassa G a few years back.

[pokemonster]

C'mon boyz lets get some freaking offense going and show the nation what this sport is about

[LowLeg]

3 minutes ago, goheels1812 said:

Add me to the group. I’m really disappointed with some of the athletes wrestling tonight and representing the sport. Compare the Keck/McEnelly 4-1 to the 125/133/149 matches. The former were two gladiators that left it all on the mat and the latter were dudes taking advantage of sumo style wrestling rules. 

Agreed. Particularly it being lightweights...even the announcers are discussing how more action/stall calls/wrestling not shoving is needed. Felt like Byrd was just running Ayala out of bounds but maybe I'm out of touch

[jchapman]

2 minutes ago, NormMacDonald said:

That's what I like to hear!

I've never had good expensive scotch. 

Either has Pinnacle

[pokemonster]

How many times are they gonna say Marcus Blaze? 

[goheels1812]

1 minute ago, LowLeg said:

Agreed. Particularly it being lightweights...even the announcers are discussing how more action/stall calls/wrestling not shoving is needed. Felt like Byrd was just running Ayala out of bounds but maybe I'm out of touch

Felt the exact same way. The “head down, half-ass double under hook, drive straight forward until opponent physically can’t circle in anymore” technique really needs to be looked at this offseason. That’s stalling too in my opinion. 

[MidniteToka]

12 minutes ago, PSULou64 said:

I'm not bashing individual wrestlers here not do i blame them for using the current system to their advantage but am I the only one not happy with the product we are currently seeing?  Is this the style of wrestling we want to be working towards?  Maybe I'm in the minority here but it just doesn't feel right.

Agree.  Don't hate the player.  Hate the game.

Edited Sunday at 12:55 AM by MidniteToka

[Idaho]

WAY TO GO IDAHO!!!