KCMO2

Wasn't expecting Maxx Mayfield to beat MM, but Stranger Things have happened.

I don't think that's much of a factor. They've been making weight all season and they've had 2 weeks to make sure they don't have to do the last minute cut.

I'm with Gus. If you choose to enter a sport with specific rules, don't expect the rules to change just for you.

They're all counter and defensive wrestlers, although Eierman evolved some. Every match Jacques had against decent guys was like 1-2 or 2-3, or OT. He could keep everything close, but couldn't score off his own offense. I think people have figured this out vs Mauller too. Against weaker guys, he's a scoring machine, but against better wrestlers he reverts to his old ways. He'll be down in the 3rd and won't even take a decent shot until it's too late. And the bump to 157 didn't help. Not sure what the hell he was thinking after his RS year at that weight.

KCK is the butthole of the midwest. There's nothing there and you'll get shot. Some of the surrounding areas like Olathe and Lenexa, KS are nice areas, but when you hear people talk about KC it's 100% Missouri.

Chris Taylor

Muzaffar Abdurakhmanov was a 2x champ at Colby Community College in 2003 and 2004. After transferring to American University in 2005 he had the #4 seed but had to forfeit out due to injury. In 2006 he was the #3 seed at 165 and ended up taking 3rd. His teammate Eric Luedke was a 2x national champ at Colby and a 2x AA after transferring to Iowa.

Ok, I was responding to a post about who could make the finals, not who would AA.

The Easter bunny's roots can be traced back to ancient paganism, and the deity Eostra. The goddess of spring, rebirth, and fertility, her icon was the rabbit, thanks to its ability to quickly procreate. Some historians believe Christians named Easter after Eostra.

Fritz's is still there. Crown Center across from Union Station.

Is that the same Caliendo who just got teched bad at Big 10's by MM? He has an outside chance to see the semi's, but the only way he sees the finals is if he buys a ticket. I'd say #7 Olejnik has a better chance, even though he won't beat MM either.

Definitely a tough one. That was his closest match of the year, but also his worst. After a very uninspiring 1-6 first period, KOT outscored Hall 7-1 the rest of the way, which I think is probably more indicative of how close the two are. That match almost guarantees though that KOT will not look past him next week.

I would recommend staying away from Westport. There are some decent bars and restaurants, but violence and shootings there are not uncommon. River Market is a very cool area, and Zona Rosa (up I-29) and The Legends (west on 70) are neat shopping, dining, and drinking areas about 20 minutes from the arena. The Power and Light district around the arena though is the best area in the city for food drink and fun, and everything is within walking distance. Ameristar Casino is also very nice, about 15 min. north. Also, all streetcars and buses in the metro are free. If you happen to get lost, don't stray too far east of the Power and Light-Midtown-Plaza strip. Some of those neighborhoods can get real sketchy real fast.

KOT and Carr are 2-2 over the last 14 months vs each other. I think KOT will win 165, but 99% confidence with Carr, MM, and Hamiti there is just slightly dumb..

And Santa Claus is better than the Easter bunny, but who gives a shit, neither one helped you win a Big Ten title.

Sincerely, I don't care about their religious beliefs and don't want to hear about them. And if someone gave all glory to satan, I think a lot of you would show your hypocrisy.

Nothing against Carl because this is what you try to do as a coach. But anyone outside of PSU can see that this is terrible for the sport.

You like coaches who fight for their guys, but the SDSU coaches look like jerks arguing every call.

You think fans bought their tournament tickets to watch 2 Mizzou guys wrestle in the consolation bracket.

Looked like they banged heads. Titus went through a quick concussion test on the mat and couldn't continue.

I understand that there has to be some penalty for a late entry, but giving the wrestler the 14th seed is just stupid. It can screw up the whole bracket if that seed is way off, and it has the potential to royally screw the #3 seed who should ostensibly be wrestling the worst guy on the bracket in the first round. (Sorry, just saw that whole other thread about this.)

This remains to be seen. Wasn't he round of 12 last year? And he's ranked right around there this year. He could finish anywhere from high AA to DNP and it wouldn't be a surprise. No, he went 1-2 at natties, losing to the #19 and #20 ranked guys. Flo had him at #21 at the end of last season. Right now they have him at #8.

Damn, that's one of those no win/no lose situations. I trust Smith, and I think Hawks has a better chance to AA. Just wish Smith would have made the call earlier.

Noah Surtin

Kessell? Oh wait, you said wrestlers.