Dark Energy

Fair points …. And good things. But if you are a stud and want to perform well at NCAAs … I’m suggesting that there are several (perhaps many) other schools that also have a lot going for them. Basically, I’m just surprised they are doing well with recruiting given their recent track record.

Hearing they have a good recruiting class. #1? How? They’ve sucked. Great recruits have done meh. For extended period of time. What is drawing the best guys there still? (Yes, this is over the top - but you get my point)

You are warping what I wrote. There are not only two outcomes possible - win or lose by tech/pin. My point, which I believe is clear, is I am surprised some seem to not try all that hard to win. They seem to concede the loss. I would think they would keep trying to win and be willing to take risks even if the risk means that they may lose by a wider margin - perhaps by tech or pin. At least they gave themselves a chance to win. You seem to feel that it is common to simply give up. Admit being outmatched and try to save some pride. I would suggest that giving up is not achieving that.

Rings a bell. Something about being content to lose by a certain amount. I have admitted defeat, let’s not let the defeat look worse. Sound right?

Sounds right. But it is a reason to actually do something to try to win. Even to the point of taking big risks. Agree?

Crazy and sad. Wishing the best for Mr. Sasso. And hoping they find the culprit and put in jail for a long time.

‘Most dominant’ may very well be a title she has earned. I see others arguing P4P, sure. Ok. But this woman is destroying all comers at this point.

A school’s athlete bet on same school’s teams over 500 times? What the? oh, it was for less than $5 a bet. That’s ok. Read the rules idiots. Waste of time to punish. These rules are bendable and breakable. Let’s ignore this kind of behavior to make this very clear. And let’s set plenty of precedent such that punishing anyone else for activity in the ballpark might very well be due to racism or some other ‘cism since they let this 500+ guy off. (So freaking frustrating how many people make excuses for others and expect no personal accountability)

My goodness. This woman needs more discussion. She just wiped the mat with other women in her age group (U20) … not surprising since she is already world champ at U23 and the big show - seniors. Very very rarely a close match. Need some pros to give insights on her style. Also, is she going to challenge Gray for the Olympic spot?

She was backpedaling hard. I get the call. Sad, but I get it.

Just watched a wrestler, down by many points, do a whole lot of nothing in last minute of a match. Kinda danced in tie ups. Always surprises me. Your losing. Who cares if you lose by tech or pin or by points. It is a tourney — you are losing. Do something to win!! Try something. Go for it!!

Thanks for this. I can see this. I believe I’ve seen TDs that occur and legs are already laced and then a lace turn occurs and 2 points are again given. Total of 4. Seemed like this was a similar situation but I’m guessing I’m not appreciating something.

Shapiro the only gold medalist for us so far. Tough battle. Was down 0-4. Next scramble got a bit hectic. Took a long time for corner to stop blood on Shapiro. Came back to win by 5 (see above).

I believe it was a TD with an interesting leg hold. Clear 2. Then he used the hold to cause a turn. My view of things.

Just watched Bouzakis lose to Mohit. Bouzakis was constantly firing early. Worked early. But could not turn Mohit when on top. Mohit was slick and long. Wrestled well. Seemed to turn Bouzakis without much effort. Was back and forth. I thought Bouzakis had a TD and a turn at the end but only 2 points were given. Kinda confused on that. Bouzakis was exhausted by end. Kept fighting but he wore himself out. Mohit looked much fresher. Think it was 12-11 Mohit at the end.

Just watched the close Shapiro match. Got first TD. Opponent got in deep, Shapiro tried to tie it up but in process gave up two exposures. 2-4. Got TD with <1 min left to be up on criteria and then got another TD.

Shapiro had a close one in quarters. Read that he had to score 2x in last minute to win 6-4. Going off of memory on reading that an hour or so ago. Then he handles the Russian cadet world champ 8-0. Saw scramble for first points. Felt a bit bad for the Russian’s right leg …

All 5 US Mens freestyle wrestlers that wrestled today are in the Semis!!! Impressive.

Glad you all can understand the question … ‘Is this the last year of 12th student athlete?’

Because they read the original post in the thread.

Jail time coming up if proved guilty. Can’t drive a 2000+ lbs hunk of life-threatening metal down the road impaired. Not right. Feel the same about passing on a blind hill / curve. Unacceptable. Need severe penalties as deterrent for other a$$holes%.

Ok, let’s assume you are right. Now, let’s do some math …. (the point you are making about how uninspiring his WWE appearances have been is not being debated in my note)

Well said. And the seeking of a crutch to argue, no matter it’s feebleness, seems to be a sport for some.

This is crazy. BigRedFan has pointed out the right thing to do. Others are saying ‘No, I don’t care what you say. And since you appear to be Ivy educated I’m going to try to make your point sound stupid.’ A fun back and forth.

@nhs67 probably doesn’t return shopping carts. Leaves in space next to his car. I picture him snapping his fingers and saying ‘I’’ll do what I want!’ as he sashays away. LOL