FINAL X...

[Antitroll2828]

1 hour ago, Truzzcat said:

Mostly agree. I think Luke is just really fast not sure Spencer looked slow. I have been super pessimistic about our 74kg guys even after carr beat Takatani but he seems to be his best when the moment matters the most I do wonder how what’s going on with Ben impacted Mitchell. I do not think anyone at 79kg this year was a top 10 in the world caliber wrestler which is a shame. Wyatt is really hard to predict I don’t think any of his main international opponents present the issues Trent did but at the same time Trent is probably 0-2 bbq at worlds. I’m expecting 5 medals but I think our 2027 and 2028 teams will probably be the best we have have ever had I will add I think yianni was the better wrestler currently for 70kg and I think he would have medal’d I do not think PJ will.

For the last 7 years every time yianni loses it’s the same story , oh he was the better wrestler , oh he would ve medaled but the other guy won’t , he’s made 2 teams in 7 years and medaled once  ..every time he loses people just make the same excuses 

[Truzzcat]

1 minute ago, Antitroll2828 said:

For the last 7 years every time yianni loses it’s the same story , oh he was the better wrestler , oh he would ve medaled but the other guy won’t , he’s made 2 teams in 7 years and medaled once  ..every time he loses people just make the same excuses 

Do you really think after those 3 matches PJ will do better against the field? If you do then I can not refute you I think yianni out wrestled him for the most but I absolutely think pj is the future.

[Antitroll2828]

5 minutes ago, Truzzcat said:

Do you really think after those 3 matches PJ will do better against the field? If you do then I can not refute you I think yianni out wrestled him for the most but I absolutely think pj is the future.

I have no idea but I’m sure people said they same exact thing when Synder took out Varner for the spot ,PJ Duke was in high school literally last week  , he ll have the next few months to train with team USA and the NLWC and there isnt really any tape on him for people to gameplan against and I’m sure he ll wake up tomorrow more confident then he’s ever been, the sky is the limit for him right now 

 

yianni clearly out wrestled him in match 1 but duke scored 15 straight on him in match 2 and match 3 they wrestled close until Duke pinned him off a single ,something u see in JV match so I think they were equal today if anything 

 

not hating on yianni it just seems disrespectful to the guys that beat him that it always get written off like yianni just had an off day or something and not the other just going and taking it 

 

[de4856]

4 hours ago, BAC said:

Snyder looks smooth, though I'm not sure Zillmer had much for him.

Does anyone have much for Snyder domestically (at this point in time)? 

[de4856]

5 hours ago, bnwtwg said:

Coming soon to a theater near you: World Champ Spencer Lee

Hopefully 

[de4856]

12 hours ago, D3 for LU said:

65kg: Marcus Blaze vs. Brock Hardy

Marcus Blaze future World/Olympic Champ or medalist? I think so. 

[Antitroll2828]

10 minutes ago, de4856 said:

Does anyone have much for Snyder domestically (at this point in time)? 

We’ll find out next year when Brooks moves up

[lu_alum]

6 hours ago, DiverDownBrian said:

Classless by Barr to not shake hands … 

Delete.  Comment already made by others.

Edited June 15, 2025 by lu_alum

[Eagle26]

6 hours ago, Antitroll2828 said:

For the last 7 years every time yianni loses it’s the same story , oh he was the better wrestler , oh he would ve medaled but the other guy won’t , he’s made 2 teams in 7 years and medaled once  ..every time he loses people just make the same excuses 

I wouldn’t say those are excuses. I think Yianni looked like the better wrestler but he made some sloppy mistakes. Duke capitalized so he was the better wrestler today. I think we all just see the potential in Yianni and it’s frustrating to see him lose matches that it appears he could’ve won. Doesn’t take away from Duke at all! What he did was amazing! He’s the future here and I’m excited to see what he can do.

[Doublehalf]

I doubt he would ever do this but what are the chances for 2028 he wrestles for Greece? I feel like he's a guy that if he just make the tournament anything could happen... I mean look at Rivera, no one would have guessed he was going to bring in the hardware that he did but with a lucky draw and a good day anything can happen... Yianni smoked him to when they wrestled.

I guess my point is I just want to seem him back in a world championship or Olympics to see what he could string together, he always does better oversees anyhow.

Hes kind of like the Bengals, they shoot themselves in the foot but you know when they make the playoffs they are as dangerous as anyone haha

[1032004]

Maybe not the right thread but what’s the story with the KD training center?  I’ve seen some people claim he’s a scammer but maybe that’s just sour grapes for some reason.
 

Was Duke the only PSU/NLWC guy to wear a singlet other than NLWC or TMWC?

[bnwtwg]

I hope everyone saw why Lilledahl will become the rep sooner than later. Lee is a medal lock as long as he is able to make the team, but I also hope we don't miss out on LL's world-level quickness during what is typically a shorter max-prime period for 57s. 

[PortaJohn]

1 hour ago, 1032004 said:

Maybe not the right thread but what’s the story with the KD training center?  I’ve seen some people claim he’s a scammer but maybe that’s just sour grapes for some reason.
 

Was Duke the only PSU/NLWC guy to wear a singlet other than NLWC or TMWC?

What scam are people saying he's running?  His former club members speak highly of him and he's had high level talent come through his club: Duke, Rocco Welsh, Jayden James, Zack Ryder.  

Edited June 15, 2025 by PortaJohn

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

25 minutes ago, PortaJohn said:

What scam are people saying he's running?  His former club members speak highly of him and he's had high level talent come through his club: Duke, Rocco Welsh, Jayden James, Zack Ryder.  

My understanding is that KD's genius is that he is able to attract top talent and get them to push each other and train hard.

[de4856]

10 hours ago, Antitroll2828 said:

We’ll find out next year when Brooks moves up

I expect Snyder to win in 26, but I think by the time 28 rolls around I think it’ll be Brooks 

[Le duke]

Maybe not the right thread but what’s the story with the KD training center?  I’ve seen some people claim he’s a scammer but maybe that’s just sour grapes for some reason.
 
Was Duke the only PSU/NLWC guy to wear a singlet other than NLWC or TMWC?

He’s coached Zack Ryder, Rocco Welsh, PJ Duke and Jayden James.


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[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

4 hours ago, Doublehalf said:

I doubt he would ever do this but what are the chances for 2028 he wrestles for Greece?

Zero.

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

35 minutes ago, Le duke said:

He’s coached Zack Ryder, Rocco Welsh, PJ Duke and Jayden James.


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And more than that before he left Iowa Style/Empire to start his own club.

[MPhillips]

35 minutes ago, Le duke said:

He’s coached Zack Ryder, Rocco Welsh, PJ Duke and Jayden James.
 

 

1 hour ago, PortaJohn said:

Duke, Rocco Welsh, Jayden James, Zack Ryder.  

 

[de4856]

So, what does Dake do now? Does he drop back to 79? Does he follow DT into coaching? Personally I would love to see Dake get into coaching, I think it would really energize college wrestling even more. I know it DT’s first season but wow what a success. 

[Mr. PeanutButter]

23 minutes ago, de4856 said:

So, what does Dake do now? Does he drop back to 79? Does he follow DT into coaching? Personally I would love to see Dake get into coaching, I think it would really energize college wrestling even more. I know it DT’s first season but wow what a success. 

I don't see a reason why he stops competing now. Yes, failing to make a team this year was a roadblock but it was clear that him moving up to 86 instead of 79 was an indication that he is working for that Olympic gold

[MJD]

32 minutes ago, de4856 said:

So, what does Dake do now? Does he drop back to 79? Does he follow DT into coaching? Personally I would love to see Dake get into coaching, I think it would really energize college wrestling even more. I know it DT’s first season but wow what a success. 

He's way too old; no chance at next olympics. He should go into coaching ASAP.

[D3 for LU]

I. myself, can't see him bulking up muscle wise and at his age, to make much of a difference.

But that's my opinion... getting that Oly-gold medal may be his motivation, but is that enough?

IF anything... getting ANY medal at 86Kg in the next Olympics would be an outstanding achievement alone!

(But, I don't see it happening... Chris Campbell in '92 Barcelona got bronze at 37 was indeed, an outstanding achievement.)

D3

Edited June 15, 2025 by D3 for LU

[OMW]

12 hours ago, Antitroll2828 said:

yianni clearly out wrestled him in match 1 but duke scored 15 straight on him in match 2 and match 3 they wrestled close until Duke pinned him off a single ,something u see in JV match so I think they were equal today if anything 

 

 

or in the NCAA finals (I know, it was off the other guys shot, but still) 

[d3grappler]

Is real woods the only guy on this team without a world level medal?