Downey did not step on the mat against the NE backup. Downey was aggressive in his two matches but must have irritated something to warrant pulling him out. Colbray is really the only wrestler I'm scratching my head about. Looked totally un-interested with lackluster effort. I know coaches had high hopes for him this season so they must see something in practice that he did not show today. There is no way Simmons is not the new 125 pounder. He's going to be fun to watch. The other thing I was pleased with was most of the guys were in better shape especially the ones that cut extra weight.
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Good point. Must have been hungover frustration from finishing behind him last year.
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And Weatherspoon deserves credit for his win over Bernstein, as well. Bernstein was R12 last year (Medically forfeited his R12 match to Epperly) and is currently ranked 11th by Intermat. That was a good win. And given Kocer's other wins that loss isn't looking bad anymore. Weatherspoon is probably ranked about right at 10 or so right now.
And Weatherspoon deserves credit for his win over Bernstein, as well. Bernstein was R12 last year (Medically forfeited his R12 match to Epperly) and is currently ranked 11th by Intermat. That was a good win. And given Kocer's other wins that loss isn't looking bad anymore. Weatherspoon is probably ranked about right at 10 or so right now.
The team looked good overall with exception of Colbray. Simmons & Dane both had energy after dealing with the cuts.
Was told by Dane's mom that Dane hasn't weighed 165 since 7th grade. Very proud parents & they should be!
Was told by Dane's mom that Dane hasn't weighed 165 since 7th grade. Very proud parents & they should be!
Maybe you should post...errrr I mean tell your source (on HawkeyeReport) that he's giving out false info. LOL
OK, this weekend was a tad better IMO:
125 - Simmons?? I'm honestly surprised that both Simmons (3rd) & Vega (5th) beat Larson (DNP) as bad as they did. I'm left wondering was Larson healthy and feeling ok? IF so that's a great sign.
133 - Earl (2nd) - Loosing 5-3 to top 5 ranked guy isn't all bad. I'm sure Earl won't take it as a moral victory.
Ian Parker (3rd) - Bright future for FR.
Boston - Solid backup but needs to really improve this year or Parker/Simmons might take this spot next year. Was he really dinged up on his MFF to Yates? It would have been nice if he would have tried to turn that close SV loss into a win. What do you really have to loose if your the backup anyway????
141 - Storr (3rd) is showing promise and his future is bright but I really hope they keep him redshirted.
Wesley - Needs to continue to improve.
Hopefully Gabe can be a factor at 141 for us. Can anyone tell us when/if we can expect to see him wrestle this year?
149 - Briceno (4th) - Good to see him get the Fall against the kid who beat him on the front side. To be honest I've got pretty low expectations here 149. Maybe he will surprise me and be a tourney qualifier.
157 - RRS (5th) - 2 close losses. A bit underwhelming.
165 - Dane (Champ) - Great Job winning in SV! I was worried about the weight cut but this could be a good sign. I'll keep my optimism lower because it's going to be a long season for Dane. I give him a ton of credit for making the sacrifice to get down to this weight for the good of the team. Honestly, he could have stayed at 174 and tried to take Spoon's spot and no-one would have blamed him. He could be a AA contender at 174 IMO.
174 - Spoon (Champ) - Did what was expected! Great job! Also - Carson Powell (5th) solid backup performance.
184 - PD3 (MFF/DNP) - I hope it's not a serious injury. No real backup here? Swalla? What about the club guy that won a few matches?
197 - Colbray (DNP) ???? - Got beat by the 5th & 6th place guys. Very underwhelming...This makes me questions pulling his RS even more. IF he doesn't even qualify for the NCAA's what was the point? Joe Teague the RSFR from Algona made it almost as far on the backside before loosing to the 4th place guy.
HWT - Can anyone give us an update on Quean? Stowe & Seiberstein (sp?) both need to improve a lot before making us competitive here.
OW Performance goes to Dane IMO...I'm hoping he can handle the cut and keep his gas tank. Winning a SV in the championship match is a great sign. Earl & Spoon did what was expected. Surprise performances goes to Simmons (atta boy) and Colbray (uh ohhh).
Mysteries that need to be solved include Gabe, Quean and PD3's health. Any insight or feedback is welcomed. Also - how about the health of C Strickland?
125 - Simmons?? I'm honestly surprised that both Simmons (3rd) & Vega (5th) beat Larson (DNP) as bad as they did. I'm left wondering was Larson healthy and feeling ok? IF so that's a great sign.
133 - Earl (2nd) - Loosing 5-3 to top 5 ranked guy isn't all bad. I'm sure Earl won't take it as a moral victory.
Ian Parker (3rd) - Bright future for FR.
Boston - Solid backup but needs to really improve this year or Parker/Simmons might take this spot next year. Was he really dinged up on his MFF to Yates? It would have been nice if he would have tried to turn that close SV loss into a win. What do you really have to loose if your the backup anyway????
141 - Storr (3rd) is showing promise and his future is bright but I really hope they keep him redshirted.
Wesley - Needs to continue to improve.
Hopefully Gabe can be a factor at 141 for us. Can anyone tell us when/if we can expect to see him wrestle this year?
149 - Briceno (4th) - Good to see him get the Fall against the kid who beat him on the front side. To be honest I've got pretty low expectations here 149. Maybe he will surprise me and be a tourney qualifier.
157 - RRS (5th) - 2 close losses. A bit underwhelming.
165 - Dane (Champ) - Great Job winning in SV! I was worried about the weight cut but this could be a good sign. I'll keep my optimism lower because it's going to be a long season for Dane. I give him a ton of credit for making the sacrifice to get down to this weight for the good of the team. Honestly, he could have stayed at 174 and tried to take Spoon's spot and no-one would have blamed him. He could be a AA contender at 174 IMO.
174 - Spoon (Champ) - Did what was expected! Great job! Also - Carson Powell (5th) solid backup performance.
184 - PD3 (MFF/DNP) - I hope it's not a serious injury. No real backup here? Swalla? What about the club guy that won a few matches?
197 - Colbray (DNP) ???? - Got beat by the 5th & 6th place guys. Very underwhelming...This makes me questions pulling his RS even more. IF he doesn't even qualify for the NCAA's what was the point? Joe Teague the RSFR from Algona made it almost as far on the backside before loosing to the 4th place guy.
HWT - Can anyone give us an update on Quean? Stowe & Seiberstein (sp?) both need to improve a lot before making us competitive here.
OW Performance goes to Dane IMO...I'm hoping he can handle the cut and keep his gas tank. Winning a SV in the championship match is a great sign. Earl & Spoon did what was expected. Surprise performances goes to Simmons (atta boy) and Colbray (uh ohhh).
Mysteries that need to be solved include Gabe, Quean and PD3's health. Any insight or feedback is welcomed. Also - how about the health of C Strickland?
Gabe is cleared to go, but they have a plan as far as how much mat time before they send him out. Trust in the shoulder is important.
Meeks is supposedly going to a Open in Michigan this weekend with a few others. He is good to go.
Meeks is supposedly going to a Open in Michigan this weekend with a few others. He is good to go.
I hope so for both guys, because if they pull Storr's RS, I might fly off the handle.
No-one made it past the first two minutes with PD3. Tell your source that Hillary lost fair and square and to suck it up.
I'm all for more wrestling discussion, because God knows we sure don't have enough posters on this site that actually care about the team, but let's keep political crap out of here.
Hope Pat gets healthy here soon, team needs him.
Yeah, not going to put out the exact nature of his injury for all to see.
We'll know more tomorrow, after his MRI. Not going to rush anything. Too much at stake this year.
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