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Okay, this will probably be my last post on the subject. I have produced a very nice "pin collage" from the high definition video posted by 1032004 above for your viewing pleasure. The ILLINI are owed 18 match points! What is interesting is that this same set of officials reffed the ILLINI/Maryland dual. They gave Braxton Brown near fall, but after a Poeta challenge, reversed the call. Then, they gave Maximo 2 points near fall, had their own bench conference, and wiped away Maximo's near fall. Before the match, they asked the announcers to "go easy on them." Well, no.

I've got a complete, quick and exhaustive recap of the ILLINOIS/Maryland dual here at the ILLINI Wrestling Blog and Forum and Beyond. A SAMPLE from the recap: Finally, in the spirit of ionel's original post, here is a picture of Maryland's mascot, which, LOL, is food:

Thanks for this! BTN rendered this version in high definition. My dude was pinned for about three seconds. In defense of the ref, DeAugustino kicked away from the ref three times to obscure the fact that he was pinned.

You are wrong. BTN uploads a two-hour match within a couple of hours of its completion. Do you suppose they produce it in high definition? Of course not. They are interested in a speedy upload, not Minolta-picture quality. I can assure you that I produced what they had in the highest possible definition with my software (PowerDirector) and then processed it in HD on YouTube.

ORDER After hearing argument on Twitter, Instagram and Intermatforums.com, and after hearing from expert witnesses who were former ILLINI wrestling greats, this court has reached a final decision. FINDINGS OF FACT: Michael DeAugustino, the party of the first part, would have gotten four back points if he hadn't already been pinned by Maximo Renteria, the party of the second part. THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Northwestern must forfeit the match, change their official school name to "Nerdwestern," and bring us a shrubbery. One that looks nice, and not too expensive.

Thanks to the folks here and on Twitter for correctly pointing out to me that the danger rule only applies in neutral. Just know that I will not waffle on the pin.

He wasn't bridging defensively, he was pinning offensively. Just need refs with the agility to get in position to call it and the courage to call it against the home team. On another note, I mentioned above that Maximo visibly pushed off with both feet to get DeAugustino's shoulders to the mat. I know refs look at who initiates the action in freestyle. I also know it doesn't matter in folkstyle except for this: It should be a Bat Signal to refs that the bottom man is going for the defensive fall. Get in position! Final question: Can you be awarded near fall points while you are pinned?

P.S. Maximo is on top of DeAugustino's chest. Do you think DeAugustino's chest is more or less than four inches deep? Crazy call.

I blame the crappy BTN video. They buy their electrons for their electronics on the black market from Hong Kong. Nothing jumps around or gets fuzzier than a BTN+ replay. The fact that neither of Maximo's shoulder blades are close to the mat goes to emphasize the fact that both DeAugustino's shoulder blades were glued to the mat. Cheers!

First, let me note for the record that I am the biggest homer around. The ILLINI are always right. You, who are not ILLINI, are always wrong. That's a true fact. Second, the broadcasters of the ILLINI/NW dual were fooled. One of the broadcasters is a Northwestern wrestler on their team. The ref actually awarded four back points to DeAugustino. This came at a crucial time in the dual--the last match-- with the ILLINI winning. DeAugustino would go on to get a major decision and tie up the final score at 17-17. Third, it appears that Maximo Renteria pushed off with his feet to put DeAugustino in danger. Fourth, it appears that Maximo then reached back with one, then both, hands to elevate DeAugustino's head. This served to move the Wildcat's shoulder blades onto the mat. Fifth, DeAugustino's shoulder blades were flat on the mat for more than the requisite time for a pinfall. Maybe two. Sixth, I don't believe that Maximo's shoulder was ever on the mat! Finally, I realize a defensive fall call in the other team's gym is a long shot. But, I also know the refs have really emphasized the danger rule. If not a fall, then didn't Maximo put DeAugustino in danger? I thought the ref was very fair the entire match, but he got this call wrong. What do you think?

From my just-published preview of the Maryland dual: "LOL. Their mascot is food."

Recap of the Wisconsin dual for ILLINI fans and Wisconsin masochists here. SAMPLE: "So many great stories, so many heroes, so many reasons to believe. It was bigger than the program turning a corner, though it was that. It was more like a new star was born in the center of the galaxy. From the near-miss against #2 Iowa on the road to the rousing win over a ranked Wisconsin at home...."

I don't know if it matters in a dual with ILLINOIS, as Lucas Byrd is 3-0 against Burwick with a major and 5-0 and 5-2 decisions. Now, Lamont's overall losing record even before facing RBY and Byrd might have caused Bono a twinge of regret. What matters here is that Wisconsin has not allowed Burwick to wrestle attached for Nebraska. Did the Nebraska football coach steal some players from Wisconsin's football team? That doesn't make sense, though, because it would be like a homeless person stealing bags from a bag lady.

The ILLINI agin the stinking Badgers: 125. Wisconsin heavy favorite. 133. ILLINI heavy favorite. 141. Depends. If Zargo, toss up, but that would mean he ducked PSU. If no Zargo, ILLINI solid favorite. 149. Wisconsin heavy favorite. Kevon Davenport has tried to toss folks in ~30% of his matches this year, including Sammy Sasso. Think a toss happens here. 157. This was a Wisconsin solid favorite, but now there's Mikey ******* Carr. 165. Wisconsin heavy favorite. 174. ILLINI heavy favorite. 184. ILLINI solid favorite. 197. ILLINI slight favorite. Zac beat Warnerov, Amos got smashed by Dean. Does Bono ducks his wrestler to avoid three straight losses? 285. Wisconsin heavy favorite. BTN @ 3:00 (Central). Before the addition of Carr, Wisconsin wins via more bonus points. Now?

While he discovered and named the Multiverse working side-by-side with Dr. Joseph McKenna.

I don't know. Hope to find out soon. Still getting over the shock of seeing Carr walk out onto the mat. Cheers!

Cardani had surgery in the off-season. Maximo is super talented, but has been slowed down by injuries and illnesses. And speaking of injuries ... ... Mikey Carr had an amazing redshirt freshman year, wrestling in the B1G finals after beating Nick Lee handily in the semis. And those weren't my favorite moments of that year. My favorite moment came in his first varsity match against Jaydin Eierman when he shot a double and picked him up and carried him around the mat on his shoulders until the ref called him for stalling. Ha! Who even does that? Then, injuries tore him apart. As a model student and citizen, he's the perfect reason for medical redshirts.

It's not ILLINI Time. Soon, it will be ILLINI Time.

Iowa is going with all of their expected starters, although there's one "or" wrestling: Either Teske or Schriever: 125. Maximo Renteria vs. Spencer Lee 133. Lucas Byrd vs. Brody Teske/Cullen Schriever 141. Danny Pucino vs. Real Woods 149. Kevon Davenport vs. Max Murin 157. Anthony Federico vs. Cobe Seibrecht 165. Danny Braunagel vs. Patrick Kennedy 174. Edmond Ruth vs. Nelson Brands 184. Dylan Connell vs. Abe Assad 197. Zac Braunagel vs. Jacob Warner 285. Matt Wroblewski vs. Tony Cassioppi Wisconsin has more "ors" wrestling: 125: Maximo Renteria vs. Eric Barnett 133: Lucas Byrd vs. Taylor LaMont or Nicolar Rivera 141: Danny Pucino vs. Joseph Zargo or Felix Lettini 149: Kevon Davenport vs. Austin Gomez 157: Anthony Federico or Luke Odom vs. Garrett Model or Drew Scharenbrock 165: Danny Braunagel vs. Dean Hamiti 174: Edmond Ruth vs. Josh Otto or James Rowley 184: Dylan Connell vs. Tyler Dow 197: Zac Braunagel vs. Braxton Amos 285: Matt Wroblewski vs. Trent Hillger or Peter Christensen I don't think the Iowa "or" is much of a drop off. It might even be an improvement. Time will tell. Four of the Wisconsin "ors" are major drop offs. Poor Maximo. Beset with injuries and illnesses and now gets his first two B1G dual starts against Spencer Lee and Eric Barnett. Could be a decent match with Barnett if the Badger is pulling as much weight as I think he is.

If you are including this from the lost Covid year: 2020 NWCA All-American (First-Team) I agree with you 100%. Those count in my eyes. That change has been made to the preview. Thank you. As for your second point, would you be willing to give a statement under oath to our investigators, the Hardly Boys and Encephalopedia Brown?

Good point about Purdue, Mr. PeanutButter. Will Spencer's knees be ready for a brash and tricksy Matt Ramos, though? Will be interesting to see what Brands/Lee decide. I thought I saw that Assad had won Soldier Salute. Didn't know about the tweaked knee. Assad has been an ILLINI-killer, so we scoured the state for somebody who could beat him, much like the Soviet Union searched their country top to bottom for an anti-Gable for the Olympics.

Then, after Iowa, the ILLINI face the stinking Badgers. That preview is here. This could be interesting based on who didn't show up to the Midlands for Wisconsin, and who got injured there. No Gomez, and injuries to Zargo and Hilger and Hilger's backup. This could be a nail biter like The Mystery of the Mysterious NPO.

A preview of the Iowa match is here. Does Spencer Lee wrestle? I think with it being at home and the first B1G dual of his last season, he will. On the other hand, it could be that he needs more than a week off after four live matches in two days, which he hasn't done in a calendar. I've got Lucas Byrd and Edmond Ruth as favorites and the ILLINI at 125 if Spencer is a no go. The upper weights should have some good matches as well. Danny Braunagel and Kennedy in a toss up. Up and comer Dylan Connell against Assad, the latter being the solid favorite, but Connell is starting to believe. Zac Braunagel versus Jacob Warner.

Thanks for the answers! It would've taken me two hours on Google before I gave up looking for the answers.