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Things are looking pretty piss poor to me. One thing the equity market hates is uncertainty. And with Trump's desire for trade wars, pursuit of inflationary policies, and alignment with Putin, there is a ton of uncertainty. That is why we have seen the recent sell off. It is a risk off trade. But that said, I am the ultimate long term investor. Recent price action will not dissuade me from staying long, and getting longer, stocks.

They are talking about LJB and Mike Parrish

Amen. Imagine having to explain the rules to the refs the day before the tournament?

Yes, I love this quote I found in the only 2 pages of the guide I could locate from that season: The 18th annual National Collegiate Wrestling Championships were held at Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pa., Friday and Saturday, March 19 and 20, 1948. Unlike the usual tournaments, Olympic Rules were used and both contestants and spectators were greatly confused over the technicalities. However, the tournament was witnessed by capacity crowds and after the Friday sessions much of the difficulties were straightened out and Saturday's finals went along on scheduled time. It is the consensus of opinion of all concerned that a much better tournament would have been had under our American rules. However, after the final Olympic Tryouts it was the general opinion that the tournament under Olympic rules was a help to the college men and officials. The experience was worth while for the contestants and officials. Olympic weight classes as well as rules were used. A clinic for officials was held the evening of the 18th of March.

One can never be sure about old info, but the NWHOF has him listed at 36-0 all-time in NCAA matches, which also fits with the amount of wrestling they did in that era. In 1946 they have him 9-0. The NCAA wrestling guide shows the team as 5-0-1 in duals. Add in three NCAA matches and 9 adds up. In 1947 they have him 11-0. The NCAA wrestling guide shows the team as 5-0-2 in duals. Add in four NCAA matches and 11 adds up. In 1948 they have him 13-0. I have not located the NCAA wrestling guide for that year, but based on the prior two, I will guess it is accurate.

First round of NCAAs last year. Andrew Sparks got the first takedown of the match before losing 6-12

I am a glass half full kind of guy.

Turns out it was 50/50. Koll won 3 matches in 1943 before leaving to fight in WWII where won the bronze star. Then returned to college and won 33 more in a row.

Most of those were freestyle. They used to wrestle NCAA and AAU back in the day.

Yes, I should have said 6-2. Win first round, then take two losses of any kind. I believe it is moot, though. Didn't Lehigh enter Lopes?

I know you want to believe I am a democrat.

It didn't, and still doesn't, deserve an answer. Ask the question of someone who made the statement.

You should only ascribe to me things I have said. Maybe next time.

If by winning you mean paying more for a Honda. Sure.

Did they enter Carter Young or Teague Travis? Edit: confirmed

Another abuse loophole that needs closing.

They do not come out until Wednesday this year. It is a change from previous years when they did come out on Monday.

What is nanc?

From #31 at 157 to #5 at 149. Like a rocket.

In thinking about dark horses I originally wanted to limit it to guys outside of the top 8 as they are already ranked for AA. But then I got to thinking about the 9 - 12 group and how they are only a blood round win away (in theory), from AA. So I decided to limit myself to 13 and higher. The higher the darker. Then I looked for guys with some rankings momentum. Here is what I have: I love that there are guys from Northern Illinois, Central Michigan, Campbell, Bucknell, Navy, Army, and Bakersfield that are rallying into their conference tournaments. Those are the guys I am pulling hardest for.

When looking for Greg's obituary I came across this tweet about him that I really enjoyed, so thought I would share.

Or his family and friends. The idea that Solana, Ripple, or Cardano would be included in a crypto strategic reserve is one of the dumbest things I have ever heard. And yet here we are. Trump is on social media stating these coins will be part of a strategic reserve: “directed the Presidential Working Group to move forward on a Crypto Strategic Reserve that includes XRP, SOL, and ADA.” These coins are not like Bitcoin or Ethereum. They are pseudo-equity in platforms for developers. Or they are just a gambling game (opinions vary though no development of note goes on, so take that for what it is worth), But they are not digital gold like BTC or ETH. This looks and feels like market manipulation. And maybe Trump is the one getting manipulated here. Which might be worse than if was doing it for himself.

McEnelley has a tier 1 win (Berge) and two tier 2 wins. Plott's highest win is tier 3.

Better win %, higher quality wins score, better common opponents. Similar RPI right now, not sure which way that goes after conference tournament, ditto coaches' rank. Push on head to head, and conference finish (assuming they are both second).