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Not so much the record as the ability to get in deep and not finish. Gulibon could do that like no other. But Facundo is worse at riding. He wouldn't be able to ride cars if it weren't for seat belts.

Facundo may be Gulibon v2

PSU in 1st and undefeated at 125. Iowa has most point potential after 1st session. https://www.pennstatewrestlingclub.org/content/tournament_team_score.php?id=29&type=team

What about nuts?

I *want* Gary Steen to beat Lee in the finals and win 125. I know, I know. Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk

Hamiti has become my favorite wrestler to watch. Watching him wrestle is like watching Ali. Floating like a butterfly stinging like a bee. I've already labeled some of his opponents - Kennedy the dangerous plodder is Frazier, Amine is Chuvalo, Carr is Ken Norton, O'Toole is George Foreman. I not sure where to put my homer favorite Facundo. Maybe Larry Holmes.

I was consistently voted most likely to be injured and lived up to the hype. Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk

put coaches in a mat-side Plexiglas booth, open and close air holes at the refs discretion

In order to perfect his form, Gomez needs to kick the leg higher

Forget the Hodge. A wrestler that can dominate a match from the bottom deserves a better award. Maybe call it the "Rented Mule Beats the Ass Ass Beating" Trophy.

So you're saying you really enjoyed the done with the really enjoyed era?

There is no religion litmus test among wrestlers at PSU. 'nuff said.

Marinelli picked the wrong religion. As a Hindu the Bull would have been untouchable.

Actually PSU gave up 125 for Lent. Every year.

Star maybe outgrowing false bravado and replacing it with mature confidence?

Kennedy The Bull v2. Hamiti The Matador.

Barlett scores 5 against Filius! An offensive explosion!

In that regard Sophomore (ineligible era) = redshirt freshman (today's era). I'd argue that winning as a Sophomore (ineligble era) is an equivalent (or more impressive*) accomplishment than a Freshman redshirt (today's era). Add the year at the end of career instead of the beginning, and it becomes arguable that most of the 3X'ers would have won the 4th. *Arguably more impressive in the Freshmen ineligible era because 1st year wrestlers did not have the advantage of numerous tournaments, RTC competition, etc. For the most part, they were limited to room competition. Now, 4X'ers winning in their true freshman year is a more impressive accomplishment and a different story. (e.g., Dake > Cael)

Wogenrich may not be George Plimpton but he was and still is a competent old-school (Morning Call for almost 30 years) regional sports writer. Wogenrich's words "possibly challenge" are not exactly a Joe Namath level guarantee.

Would the pronouns on Zac's name tag be "III and I"?

The debate over brash and humble continues - godless, crazy, a**hole, wild, flawed, poor sport! I'm old enough to remember the Cassius Clay controversies when I was a kid. And I'm aware of controversies that predate Ali. The thing is that Ali and others had the talent, skills and charisma to help tilt the cultural bandwagon, making brash the acceptable (and for many the most desirable) cultural choice of later generations. But the occasional humble athlete and the old timers (culturally not necessarily age; in my case both) keep the debate alive. If Cater were on an opposition team he'd be on my villain list for sure. But since I'm a PSU fan I won't pearl clutch on this one. As long as he doesn't go criminal (almost did but coaches stepped in thankfully), I'll sit back and enjoy his wrestling. Over the course of a college career, some colorful personalities turn out alright (e.g., DeSanto) and some not so much (e.g., AJ). Here's to hoping Carter threads the needle and continues his career as colorful and not criminal.

for those who did not see the exchange

https://www.collegian.psu.edu/sports/penn-state-wrestling-s-carter-starocci-gets-revenge-against-indiana-rival-amid-social-media-trash/article_a3f97d36-a5ab-11ed-a41d-87f093c81ae0.html

Iowa fans' comments are savage. A PSU great who once slumped can relate! Hang in there Warner!

It's telling how PSU and Iowa fans can watch the same match and have opposite takes on who was stalling and boring and who would benefit from more aggressive stall calls, who shows promise, etc. Although I'm more with this guy ( Iowa stalls link), I can appreciate the good points raised by Iowa fans as well as be amused by the more myopic rants. Thanks for the good reads.