BuckyBadger

That’s true and I agree. But what about when it works and it just makes us worse off? For example, constant updates on the phone whether it’s text/twitter etc are actually rewiring our brains and arguably leading to depression. And for what purpose? So we can see who liked a pic we posted.

Having grown up in the 80s I am old enough to have experienced life without the internet, smart phones (or even dumb cell phones), instant updates etc. While there is no arguing how certain technological advancements have made our lives easier and less burdensome in many ways I often wonder if it truly makes life better. The 80s or some time adjacent seems like a peak in terms of balancing living more comfortable lives because of technological advancement but not becoming such dependent, non-thinking, overly depressed people so fractured as a society in the way we are today. There is some inflection point we passed a while back with technology. Now, a lot of people wish AI would go away, myself included.

Cory Cooperman, Scott Schatzman, David Hirsh, Bill Hyman are a few others. Not sure about Eric Tannenbaum

Brawler physical types seem to give him more trouble. But it’s hard to gauge since his losses last year seemed to involve head injuries.

How about it Jimmy, what’s your wrestling story?

Setting aside fan interest, tournaments are important for wrestlers to get used to the grind of making weight multiple days in a row and wrestling 3-4+ matches a day. This is one of the most grueling aspects of nationals and if you haven’t done it during the season you are at a potential disadvantage.

Can you expand on this? Are you saying there isn’t much financial support outside of what the university puts into the program?

While this list has grown over the years it’s still a pretty exclusive club, which is why it’s surprising that another 4 timer is not listed here….the very first one.

Arnold doesn’t even sound confident in his call out. He actually looks a bit nervous. This is not going to go well for him.

Teemer, Shapiro, Figueroa, maybe Crookham and others are all highly ranked and were out a long portion of the season. Many of these guys haven’t wrestled a tournament this season due to injury, and most likely won’t before post season. I could see this being a real disadvantage come nationals when being used to the grind of multiple weigh ins/matches over multiple days is a good measure of wrestling shape and prep for Nationals. Have there been other high ranked guys who missed the first half of the season and won?

The real bet is whether PSU will have 10 AAs.

Good point. Asfar as me getting caught off guard. Well, let’s just say my tax bracket doesn’t quite get me to the muni discussion.

This will never pass, who do you think are the main owners of muni bonds? People in the highest tax brackets who want to minimize their taxes —> people who are more likely to have voted for Trump. Just because the idea was floated doesn’t mean it’s likely.

I called a couple schools a month ago or so and if you didn’t put your name on the list by a certain date they didn’t have any tickets left. So when they release their allotment I think the best I can hope for is the prices on Ticketmaster come down from current levels.

I just care about getting in anywhere for a reasonable price. But I think the $400-$500 tickets are gone at this point?

I’m guessing you got on a list and bought directly from a university when they became available? If not, would you be willing to share your source? I’m still looking.

Where are you seeing those prices? That’s much lower than what I’m seeing.

Much appreciated

Thanks

Hey @PortaJohn, this is shaping as a last minute trip so I don’t have reservations yet, but most of what I see available is around 3 miles directly north of the arena. Is there decent transportation to/from that area?

How is the public transport downtown?

If a school like UW, which is in a much better position than most programs, is reduced to club level then we are in for a very bleak landscape for college wrestling. Something like DI men’s gymnastics, where there are like 11 or 12 DI programs.

I guess it’s not too surprising. Both he, and to a lesser extent Rogotzke are so reliant on going for the pin with high risk moves that they are relatively easy to game plan for. They each have some nice wins over really good guys, and then lots of losses to mediocre guys.

What’s the over/under on number of back points in this match?

Those staying in hotels, how far are you from the Wells Fargo Center? Right now, what i see available for a reasonable price Is 2-3 miles away.