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The Wasteland Invitational became an instant classic

reporter: "is this the last of Steve Mocco?" Mocco: "I didn't take my f*cking shoes off..."

Nor do we need three f'ing threads about the same thing...

Mark Hall played the recorder during one interview with Shane Sparks: https://www.instagram.com/b1gwrestling/reel/CvfllFNgZ2w/

It comes down to the finals for the title. It doesn't get more intense and exciting than this! J&W - 75.5 Wartburg - 74.5 Augsburg - 74 They each have 2 in the finals. None of them wrestle each other. ----- J&W: #1 Fry at 125 vs. #2 (Fry has won the 2 matches, at nationals in 2023 and 2024, by TF and MD.) #1 Brown at 149 vs. #2 (no matches) ---- Wartburg: #1 Endene at 197 vs. #2 (no matches) NS Williamson at 285 vs. #8 (no matches) ----- Augsburg: #3 Willis at 165 vs. #1 (no matches) #3 Bombard at 184 vs. #5 (split matches this year)

"I just trusted in the Lord. I looked up and said, Jesus, whatever your will is for my life I trust it 100 percent." - Every wrestler -

100% Sammy brooks interview when I think he won B10’s…. Comparing a big 10 championship to growing a mullet

which of his comments are the funniest? Determining the funniest comments from Kentucky_Mudflap’s posts is subjective, but I’ll highlight five that stand out for their absurdity, crude humor, or unexpected tangents—hallmarks of his brash, irreverent style. These are chosen based on their potential to amuse through exaggeration, shock value, or sheer randomness, while acknowledging that his humor often leans into the crass or chaotic. Here’s the rundown, with explanations: Top 5 Funniest Comments Entry 22: Trouble Gents Text Snippet: "Hombres bad news reel bad news my new old ladies now my ex old lady caught my best hand Wallace from up to Tiffin with his hand in the cookie jar covering that when I come home from Caseys with a bucket of fried chicken and a case of PBR now Im the jealous type gents aint never concealed that from you so you know it warnt pretty shot out the back window of his Kia while he was heading down the rode..." Why It’s Funny: The over-the-top escalation from infidelity to shooting out a car window over fried chicken and PBR is absurdly dramatic. The casual confession of jealousy paired with the cartoonish violence (and the image of Wallace fleeing in a Kia) makes it a darkly hilarious soap opera in a single run-on sentence. Entry 9: Iowa-Illinois Grades from Mudflap Text Snippet: "Friends heres the Voice of Wrestling coming at you with the good the bad and the ugly from the Illy meat took my new gal pal her stage names Easi Swallows found her working in the chicken plant down to West Liberty grubstaked her to some H size aftermarket accessories some blondy hair and a wax job shes prime now gents starting out dancing up to Davenport you cant say Mudflaps not a mentor gents brings em up rite..." Why It’s Funny: The introduction of "Easi Swallows"—a name so blatantly ridiculous it’s almost performance art—combined with Mudflap’s proud recounting of her "upgrade" (from chicken plant worker to stripper with "H size aftermarket accessories") is peak absurdity. His self-congratulatory "mentor" claim adds a layer of delusional humor. Entry 43: Midlands Protest and Woman Trouble Gents Text Snippet: "Now gents took the stabbin cabin north to Branson from Dallas spent Christmas with the hands there to Dolly Partons but gents down to Dallas got myself a painted lady for the weekend reel clean cut gents if you know what I mean and you do know what I mean but hombres got myself a case of bullhead clap first them blisters and then green and yellow shankers and a long way aways from my regular Doc down to Columbus Jctn any of you gents know some temp remedies or something help me get by..." Why It’s Funny: The nonchalant shift from a holiday road trip to a graphic STD confession ("green and yellow shankers") is jarring and grotesque, yet his plea for home remedies—like it’s a casual forum topic—pushes it into absurd comedy. The "you know what I mean and you do know what I mean" wink is a cherry on top. Entry 39: Sell the Kids, Mortgage the House, Bet Iowa Ain’t Gonna Cover Text Snippet: "Friends right there to the window placing my bet run into some old bag hocking her tix to the game give me some sob story telling me her old mans in the hospital and shes got to get a grubstake to hit the tables to pay for the cremation and all that bull**** tells me she wants $50 for each of six or $300 beat her down to $120 or $20 each for six for some of you gents what aint up on ciphering sure made my day to beat that ****bag down sure she might have been truthful but thems the brakes the Lord Giveth and Mudflap Taketh Away thats my motto..." Why It’s Funny: The heartless haggling with a grieving widow (real or not) over tickets, followed by the smug "Lord Giveth and Mudflap Taketh Away" motto, is so callous it loops into dark comedy. His pride in the deal—and the unnecessary math flex—adds a layer of ridiculousness. Entry 38: Mudflap Update Text Snippet: "she fit me like a flesh tuxedo friends so I sunk her with my pink torpedo left her there snoring on the couch" Why It’s Funny: The rhyming bravado of "flesh tuxedo" and "pink torpedo" is a masterstroke of crude poetry, delivered with such casual swagger it’s almost endearing. Leaving her "snoring on the couch" deflates the machismo just enough to make it laughably human.

Lehigh's Rob Rohn was trailing 14-2 late in the third period and mixered OK's Josh Lambrecht for the fall in 2002. 4 pins in a row in the NCAA championships.

Shane Griffith - really deft handling of the pending thresat to cut Stanford wreslting. He may not get enough credit for turning the tide. Impressive poise for a wrestler coming off the mat in the NCAA finals.

Iowa - in order of most likely to make a final: Caliendo, Ayala, Buchanan In order of most likely to win: Ayala, Buchanan, Caliendo

Kentucky_Mudflap is a loud, brash, and narcissistic persona—likely an ESTP with high extraversion, low agreeableness, and a penchant for risk. He’s a partial troll, blending genuine wrestling passion with provocative antics to grab attention. His intelligence is practical but unrefined, and his reasoning leans emotional despite a veneer of logic. Emotionally detached and status-driven, he thrives on chaos, projecting a hyper-masculine, working-class identity. While not a deep thinker, his bold style and insider claims make him a memorable, if polarizing, figure on the forum. Here’s a detailed personality analysis of the user "Kentucky_Mudflap" based on the 57 forum comments provided. The assessment follows the framework you outlined, integrating observations across all comments to form a cohesive profile. General Observations Tone: Informal, brash, and often sarcastic with a mix of humor and aggression. Frequently uses exaggerated colloquialisms ("hombres," "gents," "reel," "stabbin cabin") and boasts about his status as the "Voice of Wrestling." Emoji Use: None observed. Relies heavily on text-based emphasis (e.g., "reel," "gratest") rather than emojis. Post Length: Varies widely—some are short (Entry 1: 8 words) while others are extremely long and rambling (Entry 7: 614 words). Long posts dominate, often packed with tangents and personal anecdotes. Personality Analysis Are They a Troll? Assessment: Likely a troll with a mix of sincerity. Mudflap’s posts are provocative (e.g., crude sexual references, insults like "weak sisters," "purse puppies"), disruptive (e.g., off-topic rants about personal life), and occasionally insincere (exaggerated claims like breaking major stories). However, his consistent focus on wrestling suggests some genuine passion, tempering full troll status. Evidence: Provocative: "KJs more bitter than my ex old ladies about Downey" (Entry 15) and "shot out the back window of his Kia" (Entry 22). Disruptive: Long tangents about "Captain Morgan," roofing, and womanizing derail wrestling discussions (e.g., Entry 9). Insincere: Claims of insider knowledge ("I brake all the big ones," Entry 15) often feel performative rather than factual. Verdict: Partial troll—seeks attention and stirs the pot but isn’t entirely detached from the topic. Estimated IQ Assessment: Average to slightly above-average (100-115). Reasoning is practical but lacks nuance or sophistication. Vocabulary is limited and repetitive ("hombres," "gents," "reel"), though he grasps wrestling strategy (e.g., Entry 50’s breakdown of Taylor’s weaknesses). Evidence: Shows basic analytical ability in match predictions (Entry 2) and coaching critiques (Entry 20), but arguments are simplistic and rely on anecdotes over data. Spelling/grammar errors ("gratest," "warnt," "ciphering") suggest limited formal education, though this could be stylistic. Verdict: Functional intelligence suited to his domain, not exceptional. Dark Triad Traits Narcissism: High. Brags constantly ("Voice of Wrestling," "I brake all the big ones") and seeks attention with self-aggrandizing tales (e.g., Entry 15’s "truth serum" boasts). Machiavellianism: Moderate. Shows some strategic manipulation (e.g., Entry 19’s advice to rough up Penn State wrestlers), but it’s not deeply calculated—more impulsive than cunning. Psychopathy: Moderate. Displays callousness (e.g., mocking Morry Adams’ downfall, Entry 15) and enjoys conflict (e.g., "Ill call you a liar," Entry 20), but lacks extreme cruelty. Verdict: Strong narcissistic tendencies with hints of Machiavellianism and psychopathy, fitting a brash, self-centered persona. Positive or Negative Tone? Assessment: Predominantly negative. Critiques coaches, wrestlers, and fans harshly (e.g., "Tommy aint won it in 7 years," Entry with little uplift. Occasional positivity emerges in praise (e.g., "Sorenson’s a national champ," Entry 9), but it’s rare. Verdict: Critical and cynical overall. Reasoning: Data or Emotion? Assessment: Mostly emotion-driven with some data. Relies on gut feelings and personal anecdotes (e.g., "I been thinking so hard my head hurt," Entry 20), but sprinkles in match scores and predictions (e.g., Entry 2’s detailed breakdown). Verdict: Leans emotional, using facts as garnish rather than foundation. Big Five Traits Openness: Moderate. Shows curiosity about wrestling strategy (Entry 50) and unconventional ideas (Entry 19), but his worldview is narrow and practical, tied to roofing and drinking. Conscientiousness: Low. Posts are rushed, sloppy (spelling errors, tangents), and he admits to laziness (e.g., "Mudflap dont scratch a poor mans ass," Entry 39). Extraversion: High. Energetic, engaged, and socially assertive—constantly invites "gents" to join him (e.g., Entry 39’s posters party). Agreeableness: Low. Harsh, argumentative, and dismissive (e.g., "Ill call you a liar," Entry 35; insults like "purse puppies," Entry 32). Neuroticism: Moderate. Generally stable but shows moodiness under stress (e.g., Entry 22’s jealous outburst over Wallace). Verdict: Extroverted, disagreeable, and disorganized with middling openness and emotional stability. MBTI Personality Type Introversion (I) vs. Extraversion (E): Extraversion (E). Outgoing, talkative, and thrives on social interaction (e.g., "look me up," Entry 2). Sensing (S) vs. Intuition (N): Sensing (S). Detail-oriented about wrestling moves (Entry 50) and grounded in concrete experiences (roofing, drinking), not abstract theories. Thinking (T) vs. Feeling (F): Thinking (T). Prioritizes logic in wrestling analysis (e.g., Entry 12’s scholarship math) over empathy, though emotions seep in. Judging (J) vs. Perceiving (P): Perceiving (P). Flexible, spontaneous, and open-ended—posts lack structure, and he embraces chaos (e.g., Entry 9’s rambling). Verdict: ESTP ("Entrepreneur")—bold, practical, sociable, and impulsive. Emotional Intelligence Assessment: Low to moderate. Shows some awareness of others’ emotions (e.g., noting KJ’s bitterness, Entry 15), but his adaptability is limited, and he’s often insensitive (e.g., mocking struggling wrestlers, Entry 7). Verdict: Rudimentary EI, overshadowed by self-focus. Leadership Tendencies Assessment: Moderate. Decisive and guiding in wrestling critiques (e.g., Entry 19’s strategy), but not inspiring—too abrasive and self-serving to rally others effectively. Verdict: Leads by force of personality, not inspiration. Motivated by Social Status? Assessment: Yes. Seeks respect as the "Voice of Wrestling" and competes for recognition (e.g., "I brake all the big ones," Entry 29). Verdict: Status-driven, craving validation from his "family" of readers. Risk Tolerance Assessment: High. Bold and comfortable with uncertainty—bets $10k (Entry 39), shoots at cars (Entry 22), and brags about reckless behavior (Entry 43’s STD anecdote). Verdict: Thrives on risk. Moral/Ethical Framework Assessment: Utilitarian with low empathy. Focuses on what works (e.g., firing bad coaches, Entry 20) but shows little fairness or compassion (e.g., exploiting a widow, Entry 39). Verdict: Pragmatic and self-interested. Cognitive Biases Assessment: Confirmation Bias: Sees his predictions as prophetic (e.g., "I was rite," Entry 18). Black-and-White Thinking: Labels people as winners or losers (e.g., "dont got ****," Entry 20). Verdict: Prone to oversimplification and self-confirmation. Creative or Conformist? Assessment: Moderately creative. Original in style (e.g., "stabbin cabin," "truth serum") but conforms to a macho, blue-collar persona. Verdict: Creative within a conventional archetype. Attachment Style Assessment: Avoidant. Distant in relationships—treats women as disposable (e.g., "sunk her with my pink torpedo," Entry 38) and values independence over connection. Verdict: Avoidant, emotionally detached. Response to Stress Assessment: Lashing out or withdrawing. Shoots at Wallace’s car (Entry 22) but also drowns sorrows in alcohol (Entry 32), suggesting a mix of aggression and retreat. Verdict: Volatile under pressure. Cultural Influence Assessment: Strong rural American influence—colloquialisms ("hombres," "PBR"), references to roofing, and a hyper-masculine ethos hint at a Midwestern/Southern blue-collar background. Verdict: Deeply rooted in working-class culture. Midwit or Loser Think Behavior? Assessment: Some midwit tendencies—overconfident in simplistic takes (e.g., "bad coaches kill programs," Entry 20) without deep insight. Not a "loser" per se—too brash and successful in his niche (roofing, storytelling). Verdict: Midwit swagger with a winner’s bravado.

Don't most tOSU wrestlers suffer the same? High end recruits that have their best results early in their career. Rumor has it that Micah Jordan still hasn't gotten off of bottom.

Gunner Filipowicz is pretty close to the perfect name for an Army Wrestler

"Past few years?" They've wrestled 58 duals, the first in 1954 but almost every year since 1977 after Gable changed Iowa. There was little to no Big 10 competition back then.

If you want to win the D1 championship, go to a D1 school and enjoy the D1 grind and follow the D1 eligibility standards

Portal Opens up on Wednesday, going to be interesting who ends up in the portal next week!

Michael Orlandoni wins the national title in sudden victory by stall call. Johnson and Wales wins the team title.

Gabe Johnson avenges his earlier season loss to Jesuroga as he defends his national title. Jesuroga's first loss of the season

I don’t expect to see any more comment on weightgate, I assume that was considered resolved during B12’s

Surprised nobody has mentioned Gadsen and his ice cream. or Dake and his steroid comment after his freshman title. I always enjoyed Gabe Dean saying he turned down a football scholarship from GA Tech so he could wrestle at Cornell … only for him to backtrack and say that didn’t happen the next match.

I picked him just because...Mendez did him so dirty last year. I've seen SO many non-Wrestling fans use the Gif of him...at his lowest...just sitting there...in agony. It'd be nice to see him win a title if for no other reason than that.

If "The Point" is that you suffer from a severe learning disability, no one missed that fact.

When did we become the Mustard Yellow & White?

Welcome to the Braunagel experience

I wore ONLY my headgear

Here I showed up to write a post, and you did it far more succinctly than I would have.

If that happened it would probably be the best job Brands has ever done, as they would need to significantly outperform their seeds (not an Iowa trait under Brands), combined with the worst job Sanderaon has ever donw, as they would need to significantly underperform their seeds (not a PSU trait under Sanderson).

Oh yeah, lol. I guess he's been entrenched in my memory as NC so long that the trail got dusted over. Yeah, counting him that's 5.

Real somethin'

Seems like OkSt has wrestled iowa the past few years, that’d be a tough dual schedule with iowa and Penn st on the non conference schedule

Big Red fans would be wondering... "what about us?" ??? D3

Watching 141 at the NCAA's is like watching the 65Kg wt class at the Olympics/Worlds FS... Hang on to your hats folks... it will be a wild one. D3

I'm a sentimental softy and a homer to boot... Sheldon Seymour for this B&W diehard! D3

OSU doesn't need help getting people to show up and promote the sport. But it would be great if they schedule each other.

Any of the PSAC schools. They are hemorraging students and most have given up any spending on wrestling but Edinboro was recently a top 10 program, Clarion has a history of individual champs, Lock Haven is the current best of the state schools. Bloomsburg is barely hanging on. A team title for any would mean so much to their future.

... so am I. D3

just more loserthink or is it lobsterthink

BINGO! GO BEAVS!

A resurrected University of Washington.

UNI

Recollections from my six total years in Philly, the last NCAA tourney there and some other generic spitballing... Definitely recommend the SEPTA Orange Line to get to the arena. The trip from City Hall is not very long, but do plan on an hour given crowds on the train and crowds getting into the arena. And, Philly is a relatively inexpensive big city. Everyone has their favorite neighborhood, so I won't make a specific recommendation. But, if you stay east of the Schuylkill River and south of Spring Garden/Northern Liberties/Fairmount you will find a wide variety of bars and restaurants at various price points. Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell are east of Center City and also readily accessible by the SEPTA Blue Line. That being said, I think you will find it inefficient to go back and forth from the arena to your hotel in between sessions. Xfinity Live will definitely keep you hydrated. A couple other recommendations if you're feeling adventurous: Call an Uber and have them take you and your group to Pat's/Geno's for the mandatory cheesesteak taste test. If you're looking to do something really different, Eastern State Penitentiary is amazing, and the Fairmount neighborhood is really cool. I'm partial to my old campus. Penn has the Palestra, Franklin Field, College Hall (the model for the Addams Family, mansion) and people will be generally nice enough to let you in to take a look around. (Franklin Field is almost always open to runners.) I plan on being at Reading Terminal Market for "breakfast" on Saturday to keep my streak of missing Session 5 alive. It's the largest food hall you can imagine, for lack of a better term. Enjoy your trip!

mcilravy v marianetti 1995 along with many posted here

Still Larry Owings beating Dan Gable & ending his High School to College undefeated folkstyle winning streak.

Bill Kelly the original spladle over Penrith

He has red hair, hasn't he been through enough? Let him wrestle.

“I just want some ice cream man”

One of the things I really like about D3 is that there are tournaments throughout the year at which the entire team wrestles. Starters and backups all getting in the mix. If guys are going to commit to wrestling in college, it is nice that they give them ample opportunities to mix it up. I am also surprised by the credentials that some of these kids have. Multiple time State Champs, placers and qualifiers from all over. If you think about it, there are very few kids that have find their way to D1. It is good to know that hundreds of others can continue to do something they really love after high school.

An interesting story i came across in D3: Zach Beckner of Ferrum qualified for his 2nd straight and 3rd overall D3 tournament. Not super interesting. What is? The 1st one he qualified for was way back in 2017 where he was a National Finalist. From what I can gather, he left school after that until re-enrolling in 2023. Maybe just as interesting, he wasn't even going to wrestle in 2016 either! He had committed to Virginia Tech out of HS, but decided he didn't want to wrestle anymore, and enrolled in a community college without wrestling. One contact led to him transferring at semester to wrestle the 2nd half of the season.

Richie Figs to Iowa