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Ha you didn’t even pick that one!

I keep getting a message saying it starts at 7:00 PM but it’s 7:22…

This is pretty much me as well, although I never ended up starting for the postseason

No I don’t even know if it’s true he’s not wrestling. The statement was a general statement and not specific to VT. was this video from this year? Looks pretty healthy if so

Full media day here, but that was probably the most interesting answer (starting from a question about whether he liked the media which was interesting). https://gopsusports.com/watch/?Archive=8859&type=Archive I get his argument, but I agree with Askren on FRL that having stalling calls helps with making it more entertaining, because otherwise you'd probably see guys just turtle up after getting a lead. As Askren also said I too was surprised by Cael saying the new rules mean 'they're trying to get rid of mat wrestling" but then simultaneously saying he loved the 3 pt takedown, since I would think the 3 point takedown is contributing to "trying to get rid of mat wrestling"

For a D1 starter at a top 10 program sure, but while it seems Wilcox does a good job keeping matches close, he also has quite a few losses to backups

That stinks if no Andonian. It’s a shame that duals don’t matter…

Gallagher over Andonian and Wilcox over Brady would be IMO. I’d say the only one that fits the category you described would be D’Emilio over Henson

Noto vs Figueroa. Hopefully it happens. I have Figueroa if it does

The difference IMO is if he enjoys it and it seems he does. We've got multiple guys like Burroughs, Taylor and Dake that have been "grinding" since they were kids and are now in their mid-30's.

Shh, you're giving Jimmy ideas for a "Nate Jesuroga will be Iowa's first 4x champ" thread

Some of these would certainly be a surprise…

(using wrestlestat projected starters except I'm thinking it's Gonzales and not Bouzakis) Ventresca dec McCrone 3-0 VT Latona dec Gonzales 6-0 Mendez dec Church 6-3 Henson dec D'Emilio 9-3 Andonian maj Gallagher 13-3 Brady dec Wilcox 16-3 Lewis dec Kharchla 19-3 Shumate dec Fisher 19-6 Geog dec Smith 19-9 Feldman dec Katka 19-12

I was today years old when I learned that's not his real name! They were talking about his state finals match on FRL and how Ben thought the ref robbed him and were saying it's on Youtube, but I couldn't find it until learning that his real last name is Nebl. I did find a 15 year old video of him announcing a Wisconsin regional tournament where Alex Dieringer was a freshman 103-pounder though. Love Shane though, but I don't really agree with his hatred of the 3 point takedown.

I read your reply before what you quoted, and thought it was going to be Consuelos...

I agree I don’t think Minnow was who he was referring to as a “paid hater,” but if Minnow wasn’t on Brands’ radar before, I’m guessing he got on it with his tweets about the gambling suspensions… Edit: I actually think he was referring to Willie, but just speculation. I agree the Woods transferring episode was a little cringe but I wouldn’t really call Basch a “hater” overall, more just a PSU lover.

To be fair I think Spey was more just saying “you” don’t pay for FloArena (since anyone can access it without a subscription), not necessarily that Flo doesn’t use your money to pay for it. If this is now a Flo bashing/suggestion thread, the thing that bugs me the most is when they tease early rounds of events on YouTube, but then don’t even have announcers. I mean if you want people to watch those so that they subscribe, I would think you’d actually want to put some effort into the event.

Are we sure about Paniro? I thought there was chatter that he may be in the clear from the NCAA if the alleged infractions occurred while he was grayshirting? I know he’s facing actual criminal charges, but I wasn’t sure if that may be different and that he might be able to redshirt this year.

Lol I was being facetious, was pointing out how Basch likes to name drop all the people that are his marketing clients. I do like him with Willie or Cenzo outside of the PSU homerism though, but yeah, not crazy about the interviews

Not sure if you’ve heard, but Cael and Jordan Burroughs are some of his clients for Basch solutions. He’s kind of a big deal

Based on the new rule, both are stalling, unless it is doing something to set up a turn (of which breaking down the opponent qualifies) Yes. See above. Stalling if not working towards a turn. Yes, that is stalling on bottom.

“Squirming” sounds like they’re trying to get out, so not the bottom guy. If top is actually working powerhalfs, they are not stalling either. If they’re just playing with wrists, stalling.

Yes, of course bottom should be trying to get out. But not being able to get out doesn’t necessarily mean you’re stalling

Starocci is expected to be the starter? Phew, I wasn’t sure there for a minute

Ha I was almost going to comment on the religion being annoying too. But that seems to more come up on his interviews and not as much when talking with Willie. WCL is cool although I prefer more the podcast style than interviews in general. Although I think Clash of Combat does a good job on interviews but not crazy about their non-interview shows. FRL still the best overall I think. And maybe not the most in depth analysis but BEG is really entertaining IMO