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ESPN+ wrestling announcenrs - so bad I just turn the sound down

2nd ish? Ceiling is 2nd. Iowa should be content with 2nd as its ceiling, if it is being realistic.

I assume PSU uses an AI model to mine all of the wisdom from the intermat college wrestling forum and other similar august collections of old wrestler wisdom. But don't tell the other programs as this is the real secret to their success!

You may be right, but PSU coaches probably mix up partners and training methods like use of play wrestling to ensure everyone is progressing. Guessing, but too big/quick a cut might be the bigger factor. Also credit to Cannon who might be the biggest reason for the score.

Maybe to keep it fair for the competitive wrestlers at top programs not in the lineup, the NCAA should keep a few NCAA tourney spots at each weight and let them wrestle unattached w no points for the team race! Like the Russians in the Olympics.

I prefer to have strong opinions about things I know little about, but I do not have an opinion on this yet. Interested in the opinions of others and reasons they offer. I will say it is probably more important to have accurate seeding of the top 8 than if you stop at 16. So I am not completely without related opinions.

Mean Gene called and wants a wrestle off.

Was suprised at how dominant Cannon was in this match. Not sure if Sealey is not as far along as I would expect or Cannon is that good.

Like SVN against Lovett and a few moments of Davis v. Bouz, Lille was too quick and comfortable in wrestling in his opponent's favorite positions. Possible that lessons are learned and will be overcome. Seems PSU has some smart coaches? From a very old clinic Dave Schultz gave: in a big match wrestle in your ties/positions and try to dictate the pace of the match. This might be easier said than done for most. Even the most accomplished NCAA wrestlers have to be aware of how hard Ohio State drills cradle set ups and finishes and plan to avoid. Might be good for Lille to review some tape on Ramos, who also has some tricks.

DeJean also wrestled in Iowa as a youth - have not seen video yet.

Penn's DiBatista was 2x NCAA champ (1940's) and also played football. Several in the modern era as well, including Joey Allen (285 and LB) and the Ron Dayne of sprint football (fka lightweight football), Tim Ortman (yardage record as RB and EIWA champ). Ortman had 363 yards in one game against Navy. I only saw him wrestle - was good!

love these guys!

thanks D3 - apologies to Mr. Trephan. He looks beast and I hope he has a good EIWA and NCAA tourney.

Have not studied it, but my casual impression is that Penn competes directly with Lehigh for many recruits and at the least has held its own in recent years. A big exception is the portal, where Lehigh got at least Beard and Trepham as a grad student (according to the ESPN+ commentators). Lehigh and non-Ivies have more flexibility in the portal as transfers can compete as grad students. I do not recall any impact portal transfers for Penn in recent years.

I thought 9 was a little much