Curt Foley

Thanks Threadkilla. Been a little busy lately.

Can anyone give a timeline as to when the Brooks situation surrounding the Olympics will be resolved? Personally, I am hoping DT is training but my guess is, at this point, it is nowhere near as regimented as if he knew he was going to be our representative.

Great post. Thanks Maligned!

Peanut: You're probably right but I read a quote recently about how much JB has focused on this last run. The need to re-dedicate to being hungry. I'm going to stick with my pick. Thankfully he's one of the best to have ever done it.

I'm going with an inspired Burroughs to make the Olympic team. He is truly an exceptional athlete and his skills will be on display!

Anyone know when we'll be able to view them. I assume after weigh-ins?

You're a good man Vak and so is Brands. It's easy to forget the strength of bonds between a coach and athlete when typing on the internet. Not so easy in real life. Good on you for acknowledging it as a reality.

Great athlete and coach! Not always the funnest to communicate with!

Care to expound? I know you're a Haweye faithful.

I think Damion Hahn deserves some notice.

7 ET, 6 Central right? Can someone confirm?

Kaboom. Are you sure you want to use the word "pathetic"? Seems quite accomplished to me.

Thanks Shuck!

I appreciate it. From NCAA.com: Session 4 (6 mats - “dog bone” format): Semifinals on inside two mats, consolation 4th round matches on outside four mats. Start time: 7 p.m. ET. TV channel: ESPN.

Says 7 ET. What's up???

Starocci with the big brace on.

Just want to give a few shout outs while I wait for quarters to begin. First and foremost to my old friend Shane Sparks. Love you Brother, love the passion and love the commitment to this sport! Also, I want to thank ESPN. My coverage has been incredible. I do the matcast with Shane on TV and have individual mats up on the computer for matches of exceptional interest. Have not made the trip to NCAA's in awhile and am very thankful to the ones responsible for bringing it to me. Thank you!

Lewis has to wrestle to win imo. If this match is determined by mat wrestling and Lewis can't get out, Starroci wins 4. I think Starroci is hurt beyond his ability to beat Lewis. Lewis 4-1.

Any thoughts? So impressed with this Watters kid. Man, talk about skills and gifts.

Great thread! Thanks Strange! Enjoyed them all so far with the exception of the Metcalf loss. Hat's off to Caldwell but I lost the pool to my brother over that match.

My personal favorite. I am biased because I consider Jayson a friend but truly an amazing match!

Thanks crossface!

So what time will they come out? Anyone remember? I'm getting old and forgetful. Thanks

Do a little history. Study first the Cuban missle crisis, then the fake Minsk agreement and move on to NATO parking at Russias door, Ukrainian corruption, the Ukraining atrocities toward Russian speaking citizens of the Donbas region. I am sure a detailed, objective look at the situation (with the help of history and without the media's account) and you will come to an appreciation of Putin's absolute restraint concerning this issue. So yes, reward Russian athletes by letting them compete. It's the principled thing to do!

No one should care one bit what the Ukrainian leader does with his athletes. I say let the Russians compete and if Ukraine stays at home, so be it. Tired of hearing what Ukraine wants, needs, dictates. They have phenomenal athletes so it would be a shame but the rest of the world should not punish the Russian athletes for the Ukrainian decision.