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30-35 years ago I was at the Wilkes Open just watching. Haselrig was there looking at the brackets on the wall. He looked at me(might have recognized me from ncaas) and asked me "how do the consolations work?" I told him, first you have to lose!

Sounds like my honeymoon

Lol, imagine the headlines in State College

My wife asked me just now if I wanted some popcorn. I replied that I don't think it goes with my overly generous pour of Macallan 12.

13 guys in the blood round that lost in the first round. Great demonstration of strength of character by these guys

Thats called Low T. Happens to all of us middle agers.

Carr/Hamiti

I love Shane Sparks. I know he's is not everyone's cup of tea but the guy genuinely loves wrestling and it shows when he's working. I cannot criticize a guy with as much passion as Shane has. He is my favorite wrestling commentator.

I'm saving this for the evening. I'm sure at least one person (@ionel) can appreciate a superior single malt on a Friday night

Hendrickson

I can give you a Bock and whisker

Put on his crown of thorns too tight.

“I choose top” is the new “I choose down”

Austin Gomez ain’t got no problem with loyalty!

I thought so too

Ok this is probably a dumb question from someone who used to be a hardcore fan but hasn't paid attention in years. How is Fix still wrestling? I know 2020 was a COVID year but he was already redshirting

Ragusin got shafted. I hope Vito bonuses Fix.

The way Vito has turned it on these past two days, he'll beat the brakes off of Fix. D3

These reviews are taking way too long. Put them on a clock to decide.

Little Rock has its first ever AA. Awesome for Bailey

Officially the biggest Michigan fan for the next 7 minutes

The rarest of occurences, a #1 seed who does not AA. Happens between 1 and 2% of the time.

I'm very sorry you have to watch this on your mom's wifi.

Bastida with the adult-onset acne accompanying a huge weight gain and being part of the Cuban Olympic program

2 total working legs going on in the 174 semi finals top bracket.

Pumped for Welsh

Rocco Welsh!!! He's a DOOOGGGGG

I'd say your anger is a touch misdirected.

I like that strategy - knock him out, send his consciousness to another plane of existence, then win by riding time.

Because you used an absolute ('never') I fear you have jinxed yourself. We all have no choice but to pick up the slack. I am breaking the liquor cabinet open and drinking 11 half gallons for you before I even break in to mine. In other news, I have fourteen 3lb new york strips and a 50lb bag of idaho potatoes already cooked up. Thirteen tubs of sour cream, eight whole onions, and two full hogs-worth of bacon. L!F!G!

D3

Just want to give a few shout outs while I wait for quarters to begin. First and foremost to my old friend Shane Sparks. Love you Brother, love the passion and love the commitment to this sport! Also, I want to thank ESPN. My coverage has been incredible. I do the matcast with Shane on TV and have individual mats up on the computer for matches of exceptional interest. Have not made the trip to NCAA's in awhile and am very thankful to the ones responsible for bringing it to me. Thank you!

Did the announcer just say "Muy bueno!" after mentioning Echemendia? Bwahahahaha!

Thank god my roommate is gone this weekend - just yelled "THAT'S THREE" and clapped like a madman for McNeil. That is THRILLING

Simultaneous fireworks

SPLADLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not very Christlike of Davis to get upset like that.

Obviously, Starocci v Lewis has the most star power, but I’m guessing it’s going to be mainly a defensive battle. A few I think will be great matches are Hamiti v Carr, Haines v Robb, Andonian v Scott, Arrington v Gomez, Mendez v Hardy, and Noto v Ramos.

Vodka and cocaine...

In my view, David Taylor offers the best technical insights about positions, technique, and strategy. And he is able to keep to the action and also make relevant asides. He's a true professional. And, of course, I realize he is now in the final stages of trials preparation so he probably won't be there. Borroughs will probably be fine in his commentary.

Where is LI Marty?

As important as Starocci/Lewis is, I think it has high potential to be boring. The hot quarterfinal is Carr/Hamiti

Without question

I saw that punk acting the heel after beating Doucet earlier this year. He's a fat slob, a mediocre wrestler, and a punk. I don't think he's making OU or Kish look all that great with his infantile behavior.

you still don't know the definition of average.

I would love to see a new rule next year: A three second count when wrestling from a knee or both knees and then a stalling call. Wrestling from the knees is itself essentially stalling. Rarely is it ever justified. It is extremely difficult to take someone down when they are wrestling from their knees.

ESPN coverage is pretty poor in my estimation: 1. WAY, WAY too many commercials (in the middle of matches or as matches are ready to commence) 2. They cut away from interesting matches or don't show key sequences because they are focused on fan and coach reactions or interviews 3. Too little insightful analysis about the matches (they substitute emotional responses) 4. Too much talking about other unrelated topics 5. They need to find someone like David Taylor to provide technical insight. Grade D

Anyone else have Biggie Smalls Who Shot Ya playing in the background on the matcast?