Wrestej

I agree with 125 assessment but things have a way of working out. Iowa had several 125 studs at the same time (McDonough, Clark etc.) but they found a place. Never have to much talent.

Such a shame his career has been riddled with so many major injuries. I thought for sure he would be a multi time world and Olympic champion. Now I hope for him he just gets to experience going. So many people talented people in all sports don’t get to pursue their dreams because injuries, hope he doesn’t get added to that list. Imagine if his body wouldn’t have betrayed him.

Who’s headed to the Hearns Friday night for the West Virginia dual?

McDonough was hurt the year he threw his trophy for second or third, can’t remember, in the trash after the picture of the podium at big ten tournament. Can’t remember year. 2007 or 2008? Somewhere in that Time frame. Shoulder.

Those are all good questions. There is some good talent at 157 in the room. Would like to see how Steed develops, plus Fisher and Gioffre are tough but need to take another step. Mauller wrestled 157 last year but I thought he was small. Whiting has great positioning but needs to work on attacks. Sinclair is a stud but I have not seen him go so I can’t give any thoughts in honesty. Depends on his transition to the next level. Cliché I know, but some can make the jump and others it takes awhile. Hawks I would love see get a shot at 184. Any of our 184 guys going up by next year are going to be undersized. More to ask coach, see if he will give any insight. There’s always a plan but you well know in wrestling lots can happen. Thinks don’t always shake out how we would like.

Will do

Tell you what the next time I’m there I’ll ask Brian and let you know what he says. That good for you

Wrong.

Do you not remember what their bracket was like, or just not know. I didn’t say I didn’t think he wouldn’t win, I did. The consensus was that 1-8 had a legit shot at winning. Guess your memory is bad or you don’t pay attention

So I guess having three guys separate themselves as legit title contenders is deeper than eight.

Except Carr was at 157 not nearly as deep as 165, either year. Of course, all of this is relative because it’s just my opinion, which doesn’t mean shit.

I get it you would like Mocco to drop. I would like to win lottery. Odds are probably similar for both.

Funny you say this because in a different thread I agreed Mauller needs to come up with his own offensive attacks. When what I really think it is is that he is not nearly as comfortable with his own attacks as trying to use his opponent’s attacks against themselves. Not Brock’s fault it was how he was taught from an early age and what he is more comfortable with but until he starts initiating his own attacks to keep his opponents more off balance or wondering it is going to be difficult. I believe his attacks are adequate now but it doesn’t matter what I think or feel because I’m not the one on the mat. My choice of words were poor in the other thread. He doesn’t need to develop his attacks as much as believe in them more. When he does will open up a lot more opportunities for himself. You are right, these kids know more moves and techniques than I ever will but when it is all on the line and one mistake could cost them they are definitely going to go with what is in their comfort zone. This is where having a good room comes into play and doing it enough when who cares if you don’t come out on top that it becomes second nature and become comfortable in high leverage situations.

Definitely agree he needs to develop his own attacks.

He is cutting to get to 174

O’Toole isn’t going down for Mocco to wrestle 165. No way is Mocco sucking to 157.

Absolutely he is better on his feet and on the mat, both top and bottom. I have watched over 50 matches of his and I have never once seen him in a position on the mat where he looks nervous or somewhere he is not in complete control. I truly don’t think he loses another match in college, which means he will finish with one loss. Best thing is we get to watch while he’s doing it. He is must see. Very few come along like him.

So you don’t think Mauller AA’s?

I doubt very seriously Dresser let’s Carr wrestle O’Toole more than twice this year outside of AA’s. Regardless of how many times they do wrestle O’Toole will add to Carr’s loss column. Barring an injury during match O’Toole wins. Only way Carr wins is if he doesn’t let him touch him for 2 1/2 periods and some way gets a td at the end. I don’t see that outcome though. O’Toole is just better in every position.

I think he majors Carr. Lots of people probably don’t realize just how good this kid is. He shut it down in the all star match. He doesn’t stop just keeps going keeps scoring. Special

Just my opinion. We will see how the year goes.

O’Toole will not lose this year and quite possibly not another college match, barring injury. This kid is special. I’ve watched him wrestle a lot and he is always in control. He went through a gauntlet last years Championships with a broke ankle. Nobody is going to stop him and to be honest I don’t even think it is close. If he put his mind to it I think he could bonus everyone this year including Carr. O’Toole will go down as an all timer. I think the only thing that keeps him from going up to 174 and taking on Starocci is staying in closer range to 74kg for Olympic weight.

Zero chance Mocco ever sees 157. Hell two years ago he was at 165 and O’Toole was 157 for less than a month and both bumped up to where they are now. I think he has grown into the weight pretty well. He never looks undersized in comparison to his competition. I thought he beat Lewis last year but they didn’t award 2 at end of regulation. Ended up losing in sudden victory. Tells me he’s right there with the top in the weight class. He hasn’t seen 157 since 3 years ago and that year ended in November for him, tore up his knee in route to his victory over Carr. Happened right in front of me. Felt awful for him but he gutted out the rest of the match and held on to win. If all goes right at Championships I think he can AA.

Zero chance Mocco ever sees 157. Hell two years ago he was at 165 and O’Toole was 157 for less than a month and both bumped up to where they are now.

I meant all schools are back in person. So athletics are back to normal or before 2019.