Mr. PeanutButter

I think you must be referring to the post in the "Who mans 184" thread by a poster named "blcoach80". That's not Gabe's father. His handle on HR is "ao_coachphil".

In the first half, I felt that ISU squarely outwrestled the hawks. Things changed a bit after the break. However, I'm not certain it's clear which corner coached better. ISU had some weird moments (not challenging the end of 141, the 174 decision) but the Brands didn't totally outshine them either. Why didn't Woods choose top? Is part of Voinovich's inability to at least fake offense a result of a lack of pressure from the corner? It was hard to hear and pay attention to everything not to mention I've been drinking so take all of this with a bag of salt

this looks pretty damning if reaction time didn't exist. Rewatching it like a million times on video replay, Woods rolls and catches a leg right after this still. It's definitely close though. Way too close.

Big fan. I do think we should change majors to a 10 point differential seeing how just one move (Takedown + 4 nearfall) can get you nearly all the way to bonus point territory. We also might need to rethink techfall barriers at some point, idk. Carr definitely majored Caliendo today and demonstrated he was several levels above. I was surprised, however, to see how quickly and how close he got to a techfall because in my totally unbiased eyes Caliendo wrestled really tough while being totally outwrestled (if that makes sense). I didn't feel like I was watching a techfall take place but maybe I should get my eyes checked.

There is rumbling online about a "situation" with Swafford. I think his status is in doubt. I feel like I see you, @nhs67, write more often about Swafford than anyone else. Is there a connection there? I think Kennedy scores about as many points at 174 as he does at 165. That is, it's draw dependent. This is assuming his knee doesn't hold him back. As exciting as it was to see Gabe win, I don't really think a win over Feldkamp is a good indicator for potential success at 184. Feldkamp had a solid tournament last year but he also had some head scratching losses. I don't see him as the 6th best 184. Furthermore, Feldkamp was able to move Gabe around quite a bit, it's just that Arnold did a really solid job of circling back in. I don't think a match against someone like Keckeisen looks pretty. At 174, I feel real good about Gabe against anyone outside the top 4. Overall, I think Gabe scores more points alone at 174 than he and Kennedy score combined across 174 and 184. Sucks for Kennedy if he can't crack the lineup. I really like him.

OK nvm

Bastida looking kinda slow. As if he might have the flu or something. Bradley Hill is not good, Bastida should be blowing him out of the water

Broderson didn't even try to win the dual for his team

That first period stalling was a brainfart but Gabe otherwise looked very savvy out there

Gabe has the bulk but Feldkamp looks a head taller

That was painful to watch.

Wondering what Kennedy's cardio might be like given the time off and weight bump

I guess the rumors of Kennedy getting his knee scoped recently might be true given the very large padded knee sleeve that he is sporting

I wasn't expecting a win. I was hoping Caliendo would make it more competitive though

Why can't they call stalling like this all the time

This dual is insanity. Cyclones overall seem to be more focused out there

I kinda get it but I think that is selling Max short. He would have taken an actual shot in the 3rd period when down by a takedown

Never should have gone that far. Props to the wife beater

I'd like to say that, had Teske finished one of those shots, it would have been a different match but Frost knew how to use his length

That sucked

Frost has some good length on him

My predictions are wrong one match in and I am fine with that

What sort of talent do the respective programs have waiting in the wings?

I'm not sure Brooks is putting on an act. He seems very genuine. Although Brooks has said some pretty controversial stuff Ferrari has actually nearly killed people, has made death threats on video and has has made some pretty disgusting comments towards women, also on video. There is no comparison.

I'm surprised so many are picking Ayala over Terukina. I know Barnette can be like a rollercoaster with his performances sometimes but Terukina looked very good while Ayala just lost. 125 - ISU dec 133 - IA dec 141 - IA maj 149 - ISU dec 157 - IA dec 165 - ISU dec 174 - IA dec 184 - ISU dec 197 - IA dec 285 - ISU maj 16-16 tie to be decided by criteria