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I mean I probably wouldn't say it to his face

I take the other approach: Proceed until apprehended. Wrestling is fighting for its life as a sport. Heavily penalizing LR for this would be a very short-sighted idea. However, I think incorporate stricter enforcements in the future would be very wise.

Maybe we can keep the baby while draining the bathwater

on the other hand, they've been the best brand new program in NCAA wrestling in the last generation so maybe rolling heads would be over the top

Whether or not he's allowed to compete is one thing. I think the main takeaway is how to preserve the integrity of the broader system. I don't have any easy solutions. One off the top of my head is that teams who fail to self-govern and are caught by another team or media source are prevented from participating in NCAAs for one season (something severe like that)

I would also highly encourage out of towners to purchase a soft pretzel from a street venor. they are not dry like others. they are much more dense while also having more moisture inside. they are the best soft pretzels anywhere in the world.

Burger eaters who have some form of mobility need to check Charlies. It's an institution. I went their my whole life and my dad and grandfather before me. best smashburgers and milkshakes in town (get the black and white) https://charlieshamburgers.com/

So funny you say that. I don't remember the switch from square to circle, but looking back at old videos of myself, it's always the square! I think a circle makes more sense.

I'm turning 40 on the Saturday night of NCAAs

River Wards are a cool area, but far from the arena. Port Richmond in particular has amazing polish food. You can get peirogis from someones babushka who barely speaks english

I've known some people to attempt the Philly Taco. You go to Jim's on South Street to get a cheese steak, then go across the street to Lorenzos to get a giant slice of pizza. Wrap the pizza around the cheesesteak and enjoy! lol

I feel like the forum average is probably around 40. but based on nothing but a guess

I don't have a specific favorite. I do tend to favor Lehigh because I started wrestling in the Lehigh Valley back in the day. If I consider Lehigh my favorite, then Northern Iowa is my second favorite. I appreciate things like grit and humility which they tend to exhibit and all while consistently overachieving.

If I was their dad I would hate that. Of all the draws!

I don't believe in strategizing for a seed in any event. If you want to win, I think most of all you need to back yourself in all situations. If you're trying to game the situation, there is a part of you that doesn't believe in yourself

@PortaJohn - thank you sir! This was the first and only place that i have viewed the brackets

I'm sorry I even asked. unfortunately I'm not surprised

being the 1 seed is good. having Figs in the quarters is not a great prize

I was once the subject of a VEWL weight-gate in which I showed up 2 minutes late for the weigh in. Stepped onto the scale with my boots and winter jacket, still made the weight by over a pound. All the coaches in VEWL voted on whether or not I could wrestle - it went one vote against me participating. The weight in question was 48 pounds lol Also as others shave mentioned, by the time you're cutting a lot of weight in middle school, you're usually weighing in naked to save the extra couple ounces. I was unaware that there was an underwear requirement

Any chance they awarded it to Starocci based on being a four time champion while also winning a better conference? Even if thats not the real reason, maybe they could rationalize it

Honestly I'm shocked that Gavin Hoffman still has eligibility either, but I don't think he's in the same exact situation. I think it' pretty incredible that someone like myself, who spent a significant time combing through wrestlestat records over the years - had never identified this issue earlier. It' remarkable that it took so long to uncover.

Curious what sort of roster verification process takes place in the first place? Was this just an oversight?

great list. thank you! only one I question if they are the same person is Austin Cooley:

I'm not even playing dumb - I actually am. How does Romero play into it when his final year was alongside Hoffman in the starting lineup?

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