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Where does Jason Tsirtsis come out in 3 pts or less? He always comes to mind as a guy who was aiming for rideouts as soon as the match started. Sent from my SM-S936U using Tapatalk

Always funny when they travel across the world just to wrestle US guys. At least he'll get an international opponent in the finals. Sent from my SM-S936U using Tapatalk

J'den Cox was disqualified for a similar incident. Should've been a relatively easy DQ call as he clearly intentionally shoved Minto off the elevated stage. Sent from my SM-S936U using Tapatalk

The suspension on that thing truly felt like a boat riding the water on a calm day. Sent from my SM-S936U using Tapatalk

I had a 1989 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in the early 2000s. White with maroon leather interior. In rather good shape. I did not appreciate that car the way I should have. What a ride. Sent from my SM-S936U using Tapatalk

Sure. But will he be wrestling or just there to support his teammates? Sent from my SM-S936U using Tapatalk

Because he's old and boring. People like new and flashy. But make no mistake, he can beat any and all of those guys on any given day. He's as, or more, technically sound as anyone at the weight. It's fun to have a weight with so much parity because everyone is world class rather than because it's a weak weight. Sent from my SM-S936U using Tapatalk

Yep. The neutral danger rule made scrambling tolerable. Beyond that will just be over regulating what wrestlers are allowed to do. Saying a guy can't counter with a leg pass isn't any different than saying they can't sprawl. We just need an emphasis on calling stalling when guys are actively avoiding wrestling. If a guy is on one knee and not engaging, then call stalling. If a guy repeatedly dives for an ankle and holds on for dear life with no attempt to work through the position? Call stalling. Sent from my SM-S936U using Tapatalk

Getting to watch the match on YouTube, I think Travis wrestled well, but would have been better off taking more fake shots to force a couple stall calls. He kept getting in deep and then stopping allowing Larkin to work defensively which made it seem like he was actually doing something. Larkin did absolutely nothing the entire match, but wasn't close to getting called for stalling. With Larkin's length and defensive abilities, nothing good will come of taking shots you can't finish quickly or get a leg up in the air. Sent from my SM-S936U using Tapatalk

Yes, please. Sent from my SM-S936U using Tapatalk

Cael threw a chair after J'den beat DT at the WTT. The Mongolian coaches handled a controversial loss better than he did.

Two guys using a year of eligibility no matter what. You start the better guy. Travis may not be a world beater, but he's had better career results. I've gotta assume that Smith would have told him he'd have a chance to earn the spot, or he wouldn't have transferred the last semester of his senior year. It would've been nice to see a bigger difference vs. common opponents, for one or the other, though.

Not sure I see it this way. It just makes sense to let Edmond finish out his last year of eligibility and preserve Mendoza's RS. Edmond will qualify and earn some points. Even if Mendoza is better right now (definitely has a higher ceiling), the added points at NCAAs won't make much difference as the team still won't be in the running for a trophy (or likely even a top 10). Mendoza will have the year to continue to improve and then 4 years as the starter (barring injury or transfer portal). Travis, on the other hand, can't red shirt. If he's the better guy, you start him. Or what was the point of bringing him in?

I hope so. I'm a fan (and wish he had gone to Mizzou). I'd love to see him get a chance. It's hard to say he'd be an upgrade at this point, but we have limited reference points. Again, I think he'll have to run through this tournament if he wants to make a case.