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I saw mention of a huge individual backer for OK State. Is that true? What are the details?

This sucks. He screwed up. Big time. I’m sure he is in a degree of emotional agony. And there should be punishment (I’m not someone that will be calling the use of prostitutes victimless). That said, I sure hope all the asshats around here and off these boards just give the guy some space to deal with this with his family and learn and grow from it. Seems like a guy who is going to really suffer mentally from the pain he has caused and the embarrassment to friend, family and himself. It is a very severe punishment already. I worry for him - mental state and all. Back off folks.

Huh? I’m being defensive?

LOL. Right. You posted the post and thought — ‘this won’t make people curious, only those that know facts will see it and will reply. No one will dig in and no one will start posting about the topic.’ I can tell you are a deep thinker.

Yup, I read the article. Still want to see Dake vs both of them. Quietly wishing entertainment value had some weighting!

You rock. I wasn’t quite sure and I was watching on TV.

Starocci better be the 4 seed. Come on entertainment leadership. This is for entertainment right? I want to see Dake v Starocci. AND Dake v Marstellar.

Kylie Welker vs Reasco from Ecuador. Reasco got in deep. Welker defended impressively. Neutral. Now two TDs for Welker. To laces and it is done. 10-0. Reasko got 5th in the Olympics.

Valencia seems soooo much bigger than his opponent. Goring from Canada. Crazy visual comparison. Valencia with TD and 3 guts. 8-0. TD win. 10-0 in 1:30.

Jax handled Kramer earlier. 10-0 .. got a bit into second period. Ecuador woman shellacked the American just before the Jax match.

Woah — Lockett hand is raised. DQ on Garzon?? Cuba challenge obviously … Jason Bryant also super confused. Showing that spike on head was way OOB. Off the mat. Call stands.

Lockett is down 1-2 in second. wow — behind quad pod but could not get Garzon down. Desperation tries to pick him up and over but no go. Garzon bends down and grabs Locket’s feet and basically drives Lockett down on head. Way OOB. Lockett seems a bit stunned. (BTW - earlier Locket got out of a single leg by jumping away and his shoe came off …. No penalty for this in freestyle? Seems like a ‘tactic’ that could be used)

Love it. Some epic potential match ups.

Your data is stark and sad. I do not understand the reasoning for the free covid year. Not impacting eligibility. What was the logic? Can someone remind me? Seems poorly thought through.

What about Ruiz from Cornell? Not counting due to Grey shirt?

You missed THE most important part about the three styles. Your ability to cut weight really really hard right before a ‘fight’ and then rehydrate and bounce back a few hours before the fight. Just ask Yianni D and his Olympic Trials experience. He couldn’t do this part well and it is a really really big deal. Very practical in real life fights too. A key aspect of martial art skills.

I think Dake is amazing. That said, I don’t think he’ll be our 86kg rep in 2028. Father Time is undefeated. I think he is on his down slope athleticism wise. My 2 cents.

Guy deserves a LONG standing ovation and a big congrats and thank you when he retires. See the thousands that really have appreciated him. Wonder if there will be that opportunity.

If I was an Iowa fan, I’d be damn happy with that TD differential.

Since when do they call it that often? I would be pleased. More like 1 out of 10 it seems.

Ahh, ok. Good to know. Thanks. Not much of an age gap then.

Wait, how old is this Miller guy? UWW saying he is 18. Ok, let’s pls stop highlighting that he is a Sophomore. Let’s consider him a senior in HS.

Vito had a post saying both retired same day (yesterday?) and expressed gratitude to both. I loved watching both wrestle. College into seniors. Both phenomenal.

https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/ozempic-amateur-athletes-3fc9e0bf?st=MDcCJp&reflink=article_copyURL_share WSJ article saying in small doses it is helping weight sensitive athletes. Example of being able to gain muscle mass. Also has examples of caution. Not working well. Seems mixed in end.

Wick due to a late TD and multi lace