Jimmy Cinnabon Posted January 17 Posted January 17 Brands on why Patrick Kennedy did not wrestle Levi Haines last night: “Best thing for Patrick Kennedy. Best thing for the team,” said Brands of tonight’s decision. “Patrick Kennedy is our 74-pounder.” Does this mean it was a quack quack?
mr.nonothingatall Posted January 17 Posted January 17 Definitely a quack sandwich if I had to guess Full of un-bias blasphemy.
RawDog Posted January 17 Posted January 17 We've seen that match several times now, it always ends with Haines getting bonus points. Arnold held Haines to a decision. Tom made the right call.
Nak21 Posted January 17 Posted January 17 I don’t know the reasoning, but the result was closer due to stalling, backing up, grabbing fingers and generally refusing to wrestle. Iowa may have saved a team point but we all lost having to watch that.
Psalm 1 guy Posted January 17 Posted January 17 The TV shot of Kennedy almost looked like he had watery eyes. I would imagine he was really bummed at not wrestling. It probably was extra hard on him being a big home dual against Penn State, especially since this is his last season.
Pinnacle Posted January 17 Posted January 17 9 minutes ago, Psalm 1 guy said: The TV shot of Kennedy almost looked like he had watery eyes. I would imagine he was really bummed at not wrestling. It probably was extra hard on him being a big home dual against Penn State, especially since this is his last season. He came to Iowa to wrestle in big events like last nite, but instead his head coach sat him and said it was right for him and the team.
Greenwave Posted January 17 Posted January 17 Classic Brands answer. Turning Iowa into laughing stock of D1 wrestling, did he think the match would have mattered either way.
Jimmy Cinnabon Posted January 18 Author Posted January 18 2 hours ago, Psalm 1 guy said: The TV shot of Kennedy almost looked like he had watery eyes. I would imagine he was really bummed at not wrestling. It probably was extra hard on him being a big home dual against Penn State, especially since this is his last season. Kennedy probably wouldn't have won, but I guarantee he would take more than the 0 shots that Arnold took.
ionel Posted January 18 Posted January 18 3 minutes ago, Jimmy Cinnabon said: Kennedy probably wouldn't have won, but I guarantee he would take more than the 0 shots that Arnold took. Maybe why the coach benched him? .
GV4444 Posted January 18 Posted January 18 Kennedy is held up as the exemplar for Iowa wrestling. Tough, fearless, will wrestle any weight class to help the team. Then you bench him for the biggest dual of the year. I wonder how he feels about it. BTW, Kennedy was 0-3 against Haines, but only one was MD. It makes no sense not to send your Senior warrior out there unless you thought Arnold could win. If it was to protect his mental state or seeding, Brands should have held Caliendo out, too. Is it possible he was dinged up and Brands wouldn't mention it? Dispassionate Penn State grad and fan.
Nak21 Posted January 18 Posted January 18 1 hour ago, GV4444 said: Kennedy is held up as the exemplar for Iowa wrestling. Tough, fearless, will wrestle any weight class to help the team. Then you bench him for the biggest dual of the year. I wonder how he feels about it. BTW, Kennedy was 0-3 against Haines, but only one was MD. It makes no sense not to send your Senior warrior out there unless you thought Arnold could win. If it was to protect his mental state or seeding, Brands should have held Caliendo out, too. Is it possible he was dinged up and Brands wouldn't mention it? Just a bad look all around whatever the reasoning. And the BTN flashing over to him on the bench, the look on his face, I feel for the kid.
Tyler Posted January 18 Posted January 18 Feel bad for PK. It a crappy move on Tom’s part. Tom doesn’t come off as being the brightest guy around
headshuck Posted January 18 Posted January 18 Yeah, imagine if Gable had benched Brands in front of the home crowd to save him from a certain defeat.
Gene Mills Fan Posted January 18 Posted January 18 3 hours ago, headshuck said: Yeah, imagine if Gable had benched Brands in front of the home crowd to save him from a certain defeat. mic drop emoji
nhs67 Posted January 18 Posted January 18 I think it is B.S. that PK didn't get to wrestle Penn State at home the last chance he'll have the opportunity to do so. "I know actually nothing. It isn't even conjecture at this point." - me
Jimmy Cinnabon Posted January 18 Author Posted January 18 8 minutes ago, nhs67 said: I think it is B.S. that PK didn't get to wrestle Penn State at home the last chance he'll have the opportunity to do so. I'm sure he wasn't happy about it. He looked downright depressed when they showed his face during the match.
nhs67 Posted January 19 Posted January 19 7 hours ago, Jimmy Cinnabon said: I'm sure he wasn't happy about it. He looked downright depressed when they showed his face during the match. You're once again being dramatic and stating false things. Do better. Be better. "I know actually nothing. It isn't even conjecture at this point." - me
Hammerlock3 Posted January 19 Posted January 19 On 1/17/2026 at 6:05 PM, Greenwave said: Classic Brands answer. Turning Iowa into laughing stock of D1 wrestling, did he think the match would have mattered either way. its not his job to make things worse. Don't be so mean spirited its not a good look. "Half measures are a coward's form of insanity."
Hammerlock3 Posted January 19 Posted January 19 (edited) 11 minutes ago, nhs67 said: You're once again being dramatic and stating false things. Do better. Be better. He's just made his boy Davis is gonna need another few plagues to get his 4 titles. Edited January 19 by Hammerlock3 "Half measures are a coward's form of insanity."
Gene Mills Fan Posted January 19 Posted January 19 Sometimes you don't see what's best for you. Gabe also didn't get to go a couple times which was best for him and the team.
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