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@MedicineMan inspires...

Every returning National Champion.

My immediate theory about the blue wave from Biden’s immigration policy was that the next generation of illegals would turn the country Democrat forever. I couldn't fathom any other practical reason. Give it 20 years, and all those birthright babies, plus their families getting voting rights, would stack the deck. I was off by 20 years. There is a claim that SSNs for non citizens went up 2M during Biden's term, and confirmations that some voted. (this begs for validation... it doesn't clearly mention 'Federal' but its occurred before: https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/19-aliens-charged-voter-fraud-north-carolina-following-ice-investigation)

The Hodge was specifically created to bring the Heisman-like award to wrestling. Mike Chapman wrote in a W.I.N. Magazine piece celebrating 20 years of the Hodge, “We wanted to give wrestling its own Heisman Trophy, something to honor the best of the best.”

22% compared to 10.5% baseline. (2.1x) - Carter 48% compared to 21.0% baseline. (2.3x) - Wyatt Hendrickson still comes out on top. It is interesting that Heavyweights have won the majority of the Hodges (twice the amount of other individual weights). There is a shallower depth and athleticism. As a counter, the heavyweights would consistently dominate the best of the lighter weights... Wyatt would dominate Carter.

That's cool, and... a lot of work. How will you handle the smaller bracket sizes of the past? Just take the later rounds of the recent era to shrink it down?

Economists don’t universally agree on much.

Love this result. This season, not career!

My portfolio swung from a year’s salary gained (as of Jan 23) to a year’s salary lost (as of today). For the long-term prosperity, we need leaner, smarter governance. That’s what he’s attempting to deliver. Short term pain is worth it...

A real champ uses 'State' rather than 'States.' They use 'Pin' in casual conversation while using 'Fall' to document formal results. 'Pinfall' is for the self-righteous zealots sipping Michelob Ultra from wine glasses. Contrarians are holding the wine glass... pinkies up...

@cowcards - Will you update https://wrestling.guru/college-men/ncaa-d1/ncaa-d1-database/? @Wrestleknownothing - What points do you have for David Taylor in 2011? Was it 18.5? That would give Taylor *100, which is indeed higher than Nolf. *30.5 rather than 29.5 in 2012.

Taylor had 30.5. 31 was possible when the NCAA gave a point for a win after a bye. Match-by-Match Breakdown Round 1: Bye Advancement: 1 point (awarded when he wins his next match after the bye). Bonus: 0 points. Total: 1 point (deferred to Round 2 win). Round 2 vs. Corey Lear (Bucknell): Result: Pin at 1:40. Advancement: 1 point (win) + 1 point (bye advancement from Round 1 credited here). Bonus: 2 points (fall). Total: 4 points. Round 3 vs. Brandon Wright (Chattanooga): Result: Pin at 1:52. Advancement: 1 point. Bonus: 2 points (fall). Total: 3 points. Quarterfinals vs. Robert Kokesh (Nebraska): Result: Pin at 0:30. Advancement: 1 point. Bonus: 2 points (fall). Total: 3 points. Semifinals vs. Bekzod Abdurakhmonov (Clarion): Result: Pin at 4:44. Advancement: 1 point. Bonus: 2 points (fall). Total: 3 points. Finals vs. Brandon Hatchett (Lehigh): Result: Technical fall, 22-7 at 5:56. Advancement: 0 points (finals covered by placement). Placement: 16 points (1st place). Bonus: 1.5 points (technical fall). Total: 17.5 points. Total Points Calculation Advancement Points: 1 (bye + Round 2 win) + 1 (Round 2 win) + 1 (Round 3) + 1 (Quarterfinals) + 1 (Semifinals) = 5 points. Placement Points: 16 points (1st place). Bonus Points: 2 (Round 2 fall) + 2 (Round 3 fall) + 2 (Quarterfinals fall) + 2 (Semifinals fall) + 1.5 (Finals TF-1.5) = 9.5 points. Grand Total: 5 + 16 + 9.5 = 30.5 points.

Did Mason Manville make the World Team in Greco before he started attending PSU?

Keep buying.

I support the man in the arena... over the bystander and conformists.

Research... Jason Nolf scored the most points across four NCAA tournaments. (98) Ed Ruth with most NCAA tournament wins (21) Ed Ruth with most wins in a career (136) Ed Ruth and David Taylor with most wins in a season (38) David Taylor scored the most points in a single NCAA tournament. (30.5) David Taylor with the most Gorriaran awards (2) David Taylor with the most Outstanding Wrestler awards (2) David Taylor with best senior level success (Olympic Champion) Zain Retherford had the season with the highest domination score (5.56) Zain Retherford had the highest bonus rate over his career. Zain Retherford with the most dominant season awards (3) David Taylor and Zain Retherford with the most Hodge awards (2) Aaron Brooks and Carter Starocchi with the most titles over four seasons (4) Carter Starocchi with the most titles (5) Bo Nickal with the most pins in a season (18) Bo Nickal with the highest pin percentage in a season (58% - 18 pins in 31 matches) Bo Nickal with the highest pin percentage in a career (48% - 59 pins in 123 matches) Mitchell Mesenbrink with the most technical falls in a season (18) Mitchell Mesenbrink with the highest technical fall percentage in a season (67% - 18 TF in 27 matches) Mitchell Mesenbrink with the highest technical fall percentage in a career (51% - 27 TF in 53 matches) In 2012, David Taylor was the first Penn State wrestler in 21 years to claim the Most Outstanding Wrestler Award. Cael and David kicked off the dominant PSU run. Best College Wrestler: Zain Retherford takes the title. His 5.56 peak domination score (highest), 3 Most Dominant Awards (most), 3 NCAA titles, 2 Hodge Trophies, and 94-0 finish over three years reflect unmatched consistency and dominance. David Taylor’s 30.5-point tournament, 2 MOW Awards, and 2 Gorriaran Awards are impressive, but his 2 titles and lower bonus rate place him behind. One more title and David's legacy puts him into first place for college. Carter Starocci’s 5 titles and total NCAA points are strong, but his lack of Hodge/MOW awards and lower bonus rate degrade his case. Nolf’s 98 NCAA points and Ruth’s win totals are notable... Best PSU Wrestler Overall: David Taylor. His Olympic gold, World titles, and unparalleled senior-level success, paired with a stellar college career (30.5-point NCAA tournament, career points, 2 Hodge Trophies, 2 MOW Awards), make him the clear choice. Zain Retherford’s college dominance is unmatched, but his senior-level career (1 World title, no Olympic medal) doesn’t compete with Taylor’s. Aaron Brooks’ Olympic bronze is promising, but he’s early in his senior-level career compared to Taylor's legacy.

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Taylor’s career bonus rate is higher than MM’s current year, and Taylor frequently won by pin.

Is MM better than Taylor was in college?

No one sane is voting blue so that males can compete in female sports.

What I hear is that auto shops can expect more business and parts will be more expensive. Youtube creators will make more money because more people watch DIY ads. Buy stock in part suppliers whose price is beaten down. Owners will hold on to their cars for a longer period. I do agree; the price of used cars will increase. Or maybe no one buys cars and the prices drop. Or maybe someone takes their head out of their ass and offers a bare bones model at an affordable price like they do overseas… and they used to here.

I have a 2008 F150 and will put $10K into it before considering to buy another used car. I don’t know if I will ever buy a new car… but I could. My income is upper middle class… A price increase is more reason to buy used.

Rulon Gardner lost a toe in an accident… and came back to wrestle. He knocked off Byers and the finished 10th at Worlds. —- Byers had the takedowns but kept fleeing… 120 kg/264.5 lbs. 1st Match: Dremiel Byers (Colorado Springs, Colo./U.S. Army) dec. Rulon Gardner (Cascade, Colo./Sunkist Kids), 3-2 First Period At 1:10 Byers 3pt arm spin throw, 3-0 At 2:39 Byers passive, no scoring Second Period At 3:54 Gardner takedown, 3-1 At 4:52 Byers passive, no scoring At 5:31 Byers cautioned, 3-2 2nd Match: Rulon Gardner (Cascade, Colo./Sunkist Kids) dec. Dremiel Byers (Colorado Springs, Colo./U.S. Army), 3-2 OT First Period At 1:07 Byers passive, no scoring At 2:27 Gardner passive, no scoring Second Period Begins in clinch, Byers takedown, 1-0 At 4:58 Byers takedown, 2-0 At 5:36 Byers passive Overtime At 6:27 Gardner takedown, 2-1 At 6:58 1pt to Gardner on caution for fleeing, 2-2 At 7:01 1pt to Gardner on caution for fleeing, 3-2 Series is tied 1-1 3rd Match: Rulon Gardner (Cascade, Colo./Sunkist Kids) dec. Dremiel Byers (Colorado Springs, Colo./U.S. Army), 2-2 OT criteria First Period No Scoring Second Period Begins in clinch At 3:52 Byers takedown, 1-0 At 4:15 1pt to Gardner on caution for fleeing, 1-1 At 4:45 Byers passive At 5:45 1pt to Gardner on caution for fleeing, 2-1 Overtime Begins in clinch, Byers takedown, 2-2 At 7:58 Byers passive Decision goes to Gardner on criteria, cautions against Byers. Gardner wins the series 2-1 https://content.usawmembership.com/results/16121

This is exactly my thoughts. I do not hate Biden but I don’t respect him or his policies. Can’t stand the policies his people put in place, the lack of accountability, the lack of reason, the culture…

Who buys a new car when they are struggling to make ends meet?