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To continue your earlier posts: John Smith claimed to have beaten every World/Olympic rep in training camp matches in the general vicinity of his own Olympic weight. This streak supposedly continued until Jamill Kelly defeated him in 2004 training camp. Whether this actually happened is unknown, but it is what he told Kelly. No word on whether that was true or Smith was trying to psych Kelly up.

Amine also.

Chris Perry? Does he still get on the mat?

John Smith didn't win a gold while relocating his family, selling his farm, his wife's juice bar, and his cows. Not to mention a decidedly weird training environment at PSU. Already allegedly on the outs with Nickal, Brooks won't be happy, how will Cael feel about things?

No problem. I enjoyed your thoughts on the matter.

Yes, that's why I said 50% chance of wrestling FOR a medal. Your points are all good. Hidlay has a couple of age group medals. Brooks is clearly better, but also a nightmare matchup for Hidlay. All of Hidlay's strengths are completely negated by Brooks (strength, gastank, underhooks). Hidlay has a fairly good shot of top 5, and has wins over medalists.

Mark McKnight?

Yes, PJ Duke if I recall. He has been to many Worlds as a training partner of both Cox and Snyder.

Exactly.

If so, he's probably a 50% shot at wrestling for a medal. That would be my guess.

I know a lot of guys absolutely love Mike Macch and practically fight over him to be their training partner. Would he ever fit into something like this?

Isn't PJ Duke a Dake guy?

The best move would be to keep Coleman Scott on staff. He actually has experience running a program, and would be a tremendous asset to Taylor. Taylor understands the wrestling side of it, but will need someone who can actually navigate the administrative side of things. Scott might be the best guy for this job. He's got experience, he knows the kids, and he's a Cowboy. Unfortunately, there might be an air of weirdness that would prevent this.

Really reflective in how he trashed concussed Yianni!

I made a similar post before seeing yours! Total agreement!

I love how a month ago people were saying that DT would never leave State College 'because he has M2, and cows, and a juice bar!' lol

This reminds me of Roy Batty's "tears in the rain" monologue in Blade Runner. "I've seen things you people wouldn't believe... Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion... I watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in rain... Time to die."

Someone has to run M2.

Smith allegedly was arguing for Scott late in the game.

Not to mention the Taylor twitter snarky attacks on Cox.

Much shorter, more coherent response. I will respond to your silliness. I like how you caught me on 2002 not being 20 years ago. Good job, I was wrong. Doesn't change the fact that you had no idea the US didn't go to Iran for Worlds. I also love how you are critical of my math/recollection of years, yet say that 1972 was 50 years ago!!! Maroon and hypocrite. Waiting for your apology. I'm also very pro-athlete, personally knowing someone who was denied a shot in 1980. I'm so pro-athlete that I want them to stay safe and live live.

The theory was that Vince was giving him more time to develop than others might have. Vince allegedly really wanted to see things work out so badly, that he gave him more time than he might have given others. This would make sense as to why they kept him around so long.

Weight cuts. Alertness. Fight through fatigue. Increased aggressiveness. Probably missing out on a bunch. I mean, I take gels with added caffeine on long runs/races for some of the same benefits. Prob less of an effect with caffeine though.

Richie Figs tweeted hinting that Parco and Schultz are sell-outs. Schultz aunt fired back.

It is how I remembered it, but not 100% certain. Was hoping for some help!