Lleynor

Let’s be real. We wish the USA would be better in freestyle. But could you picture some of these guys getting under some of our best folk riders?

The Yaz-Taylor competition over the past decade has been great. We, as fans, have been so privileged. Off the mat, both of these gentlemen have been absolute class acts. Again, us fans have been given a treat.

Snyder beat the puffy version of Sad, not the filled-out 97 version, that pinned him. He may be called our Captain America, but we’re the only nation that may see it that way sadly.

I mean his M4, or whatever it was called, training site.

Honestly, I'm still suprised none of Taylor's students followed him to Stillwater.

I don't see him being capable at 157, and he's definitely not winning 165. Probably not beating Haines at 174 either, so my question was does he stay or go. Why did Haines not want a RS?

My question is him staying down to 157.

If Facundo doesn't beat out Mess or Haines, does he transfer at Christmas?

No one is saying College Wrestling won't be fine. It obviously will. I'll still support it, and still continue going to each Championship. However, I do wish we'd dominate at the International level better. I look at Lee, and think what could've been. He got a Silver in his first International big-level tourney, at age 25 to a Veteran-level Beast, at 28. He was the can't miss future of American Wrestling, and is just now at the Senior level shooting his shot. I just want to see our elite be elite longer.

Zain was a World Champion at their age as well. And he became an all timer in college. Granted, he did win a World Title, but in a non-Olympic weight. He didn't do well at all in his Oly debut. I said this about the two because it doesn't always translate over. I'd rather see us dominant Internationally than seeing some Freshman win a college Title again.

Ask anyone that wrestles if they would give up their NCAA title for an Oly Gold, 100% would say yes. I'd love to see some of these guys go that route, and pursue FS from Day 1.

Everyone belittled this post, but it aged like a fine wine. Sadly, it was spot on. Outside of 57 and possibly 86, I hope we get new reps everywhere. Never in my wildest dreams would I thought that I would be praising our Women over our Men.

Any chance Dake leaves his shoes on the mat if he wins?

He made a career off a blast double. I definitely would not call him a superior technician.

The USA needs to back off Folk and get our big guys going straight to Free. Look at our Women. Elor is 20. All of us Americans had the biggest pair of Red, White, and Blue goggles on going into these Olympics for our Men. We have seen our true colors this year. We are officially behind 3 countries at least.

That much was almost bs how they were doing everything to gift Yaz. I hate it he got hurt, but at what point do you credit the other guy? And the Bulgarian should've attacked the right arm. I'm sorry, this is for Gold. You do what it takes, legally, to win. Glad he did win.

I disagree with this completely. Lopez winning Gold made him the best Wrestler in his weight, maybe not the best Wrestler overall even. No one on this board has ever stated he's the current P4P guy. Career though? Wow, obviously up there. But Phelps winning 6 Gold and 2 Bronze in 2004 showcased him as one of the best Olympians ever. His dominance in all facets is equal to a Wrestler competing in FS and GR. Is that against the rules? And then 2008 happened.... that is easily one of the highest achievements in Modern Sports History. He is all alone on a mountain with that record; 8 Golds and zero losses. I love Wrestling like all of us do obviously. But let's not get ahead of ourselves. 23 Gold Medals my friend. 23....

Won't lie. Got emotional watching a true legend walk away. I'm honored to have watched one of the greats. He will be missed.

Appreciate you friend

I'm at work, but got Peacock app on standby....

I don't know if anyone is getting realistic expectations of being a 4-time Champ. That is simply unrealistic. He will definitely contend. How would he do, right now, in 141 or 149?

I guess it's my turn to play Devil's advocate. Personally, I don't see him as an ideal coach. His positioning was sound, and his defense was corollary to his superior athleticism. But what does he bring to the table from a technique standpoint? And true defensive skill? What was his go-to move? His guarantee shot setup? No ankle picks, Hi-C's, or blasts. He held center well, but that was more to his truly superior athleticism. FWIW, I hope he crushes it. After meeting him once, I knew I had just met an exceptional human being. So, theres,obviously no character flaws.

I am not sure if I agree with this.

Let's be real. Cael at PSU was the perfect storm. In today's Wrestling world, what he's doing is insane. How many schools have Blue Chip-prospects waiting on their turn? Legendary status for him.

I'm intrigued of the PSU logjam. What if Cartet doesn't go 197? Does their 157 Champ, Haines, take his shirt? And if so, who goes there? What about Facundo? Lots of questions.