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And also lost to #17 on Friday…

@BruceyB the statement of Ono at 141 was partially on my mind in the other thread about Bo’s ground game. When I was watching him putting it on Stanich, I thought “who can compete with this guy?!”. And Ono came to mind (if he’s at 141). I’m sure Bo would push mat work against Ono, but I don’t think he wins against Ono just on the feet.

I meant more of when Bo was on top, he didn’t try to advance his position, work for a breakdown, etc. Just kept cutting him. Which is understandable considering how elite he is on his feet.

This is purely speculation and what I’ve read, but I believe Bo is known for his stamina. He works extremely hard to never get tired. He was sweating like a son of a gun at the end of the match (no judgement here…I start sweating from picking up a beer). I only say that because my thought was he got comfortable with his lead and maybe let off the gas/got sloppy vs. actually getting tired. Your guess is as good as mine, though…

That’s a good point. I don’t know if Bo lightened up or got sloppy towards the end, but Stanich scored with much more ease than I expected. It made me think he was too conservative at the beginning, but likely Bo wasn’t giving anything. I’m super interested to see the adjustments at the all star Classic.

Once Stanich actually started shooting, the tables turned. Bo is obviously a superstar but I think his mat game is gonna need some work.

Side question about Flo on Roku. I had issues with some FloFilms having audio issues. Every 10 seconds or so, it was like the sound skipped. It was weird because it was only on certain films (Terry, Budapest, etc), but others like Young Bucks and Funky 2.0 don’t do it. I sent Flo a message and they said they’d never heard of that and I should upgrade my Roku. So I bought the latest and greatest and still have the problem. But, when I watch on my Sony or Samsung Smart TV, I don’t have the issue at all. Anybody else experience this with Roku?

Assuming everyone attends, these are the ranked wrestlers on the teams that are participating. Matches to look forward to, if they happen... 125 - Any of V-Rob, Ventresca and Anthony Knox 133 - Seidel and Van Dee 141 - Bo and Zan (or at least Mizzou fans are looking forward to) 149 - Any of Caleb Henson, Ech, and Mendoza 157 - Trelle and Gaj 174 - Minto and Steed 197 - McDanel and Sasso 2027_KeystoneClassic.xlsx

Just read an article on Flo. Looks like Stillwell and Bambinelli are both injured (last paragraph). https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/16350271-a-different-feel-a-familiar-standard-for-missouri-wrestling

That’s great. I’ll look for that interview…sounds interesting. If you haven’t seen the FloFilm “Prepared to Fight: The Yarygin”, I highly recommend it. Bader does a great job and man does that cold in Siberia look awful!

I don’t disagree at all about Gable and Cael being the best coaches of all time. But is Mount Rushmore about the wrestlers themselves or coaching? I personally think a Mount Rushmore is about their personal wrestling accomplishments vs. their protégés. Up for interpretation, I guess…

I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing. The Yarygin started around 1990, I believe. Part of the difficulty I know has always been the travel. Where was the Tbilisi hosted? Another interesting fact (and I think I saw it in one of the documentaries about Dave Shultz) is that a lot of Russians not only respected him for his wrestling, but he went out of his way to learn Russian so he could communicate with them. He apparently had a hard time remembering anything (had to write on his hand to pick up the kids so he didn’t forget), but learned Russian. Pretty cool.

Andddddd then I just realized it’s a Flo production lol. Oh well…glad to see the new content either way! Sorry for not linking…watching on the TV.

Just starting this now. I LOVE that another program is following in the Stilly Boys path! Thank you to these programs for giving us a behind the scenes look!!

I think you’re spot on. Like others, I hope Heiser finds his way into the 165 spot, but I’m doubtful. I thought Fugitt and Rath looked fantastic. Mendoza and Steed wasted no time putting away their opponents. I personally think, barring injury, we can get at least one AA out of Mauger/Walker, very likely mid AA’s out of Fugitt and Mendoza, and for sure AA’s out of Steed and Sinclair. If Rath and Geog can get close or squeeze onto the podium, and Conway/Stoner get a few points, we have ourselves a shot at a team trophy. Hope we see the full squad at NDI.

You and me both, brother.

Mizzou has definitely been down the last couple of years, and I was concerned about this year also, but…with Smith announcing his retirement after the season, plus watching the aggressiveness at the MO Duals, I’m much more optimistic than I was going into this season. Hoping they can send Smith out on a high note!

Congrats, Coach Smith, on a great career. Thank you for giving us something to be proud of!

I don't think anyone can surpass John Smith. He only lost 8 freestyle matches in his entire career, and the 6 consecutive has not been done. Did he lose a match from '86 on? I wish the Yarygin was around before he retired. Snyder definitely has to be there, even now. 3 Yarygin golds (youngest American ever to win it and only American man to win more than one). 5 world golds. Oly gold. It's a toss up with Bruce (2 Oly, 3 worlds) and Burroughs (1 Oly, 6 worlds). I think Helen belongs there, but has 1 Oly and 4 worlds. Factor in what she's done for women's wrestling and that may push her past ol' JB.

I was thinking of George Mehnert as Birth. Development = Gable, or Cael, or DT.

No he didn’t. He said Bouzakis was #3 at 132. And in answer to this question, he said Mendez was 138.

That’s right. Was Mendez also 132? I believe he filled the 133 spot his true freshman year. Still a bit aggravated that Flo didn’t do a follow up series when these guys became seniors. Young Bucks is one of my favorite Flo Films.

I’m sure Tee doesn’t want to hear it, but he should be thanking his brother for getting him to tOSU and the education. And Antonio should be thanking himself as well. Not to be a jerk, but Tee fizzes out on the wrestling team before the end of his sophomore year, and Antonio is a career backup. I pray they both get a degree out of this; best case scenario and love that for them.

What was he recruited as? Legit question. I believe it was 141 but I may be wrong. If that’s the case, makes me wonder how he went from a high big boarder to this. Coaching issue?

Heiser over Steed?