It’s all about nationals which is what they have preached. See you all in Philly!
Big12 Tournament
- Thread starter Chasingthirty-five
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That was about the worst way to win a conference title you could draw up, but I am not going to overreact to one bad day. We still won and have everything in front of us.
Cam will surprise in nationals. Dean Wasn’t the true top seed but he showed he belongs. Surber will perform better at nationals.
All I got is WOW to this comment.
I'm a huge Dean Hamiti fan and I would not have called him the favorite against KOT. You seem like you wandered over here from the football board. We get those guys on our board as well.
Don’t disagree with some of what you said. As far as “everyone wrestling tight” - thought Plott let it rip against Keck. Probably the best effort of their 6 matches.
If Hamiti was tight, so was O’Toole.
Frustrating, yes. Solid efforts by both OSU wrestlers against All-Timers.
Good, Bad, and Ugly…this was an important next step in the process.
It is essential that OSU compete for and win the Big 12 every year. As OSU has become less competitive in the past few years, it has shown in this Tournament as well as Nationals. In some ways, an ugly win is a big positive. There have been plenty of ugly losses. Good to win despite adversity.
It’s also important to understand that the Big 12 has come a long, long way. There are some All-Timers at certain weights. Seeing a bunch of 2nd Place finishes - that is what OSU is right now. It feels like they got the most out of this group. It looked like Hamiti had KOT for a moment. That would have been over the top. All that said, the Roster will turn over and improve from where it is. Look for OSU to have 2 guys at almost every weight next year who can go. Likely a highly ranked youngster along with a coveted portal transfer.
As annoying as he can be, you have to give it to Schwab. What he has done with that program has been remarkable. Should be the COTY IMO.
It is essential that OSU compete for and win the Big 12 every year. As OSU has become less competitive in the past few years, it has shown in this Tournament as well as Nationals. In some ways, an ugly win is a big positive. There have been plenty of ugly losses. Good to win despite adversity.
It’s also important to understand that the Big 12 has come a long, long way. There are some All-Timers at certain weights. Seeing a bunch of 2nd Place finishes - that is what OSU is right now. It feels like they got the most out of this group. It looked like Hamiti had KOT for a moment. That would have been over the top. All that said, the Roster will turn over and improve from where it is. Look for OSU to have 2 guys at almost every weight next year who can go. Likely a highly ranked youngster along with a coveted portal transfer.
As annoying as he can be, you have to give it to Schwab. What he has done with that program has been remarkable. Should be the COTY IMO.
They wrestled really well. They also got the benifit of 3 forfeits in the consolidations Sunday morning.
Score would not of been as close without those.
Wrestling seed:reality differential
Troy +4.5
Reece -11.5
Tagen +6
Travis +13
Fish -1.5
Amine -1
Hamiti +0.5
Plott +4
Surber -1.5
Wyatt +6
I know it’s obvious but getting bonus was pretty huge for this team and by the way DT talks it was his main priority for the tournament.
Really bummed for Reece. He is a top 33 wrestler and I think he misses out because of this. Hope I’m wrong and he squeaks in.
Troy +4.5
Reece -11.5
Tagen +6
Travis +13
Fish -1.5
Amine -1
Hamiti +0.5
Plott +4
Surber -1.5
Wyatt +6
I know it’s obvious but getting bonus was pretty huge for this team and by the way DT talks it was his main priority for the tournament.
Really bummed for Reece. He is a top 33 wrestler and I think he misses out because of this. Hope I’m wrong and he squeaks in.
I see the usual idiots are out.
This tournament was won because of the bonus points put up on the first 3 sessions. Not because of 1 ISU wrestler winning a finals match. I believe there were at least 20 bonus points wins including Fish with the pin yesterday morning.
Everyone is disappointed with the Finals, but the amount of vitriol against the wrestlers and coaches from keyboard warriors is pretty pathetic.
This tournament was won because of the bonus points put up on the first 3 sessions. Not because of 1 ISU wrestler winning a finals match. I believe there were at least 20 bonus points wins including Fish with the pin yesterday morning.
Everyone is disappointed with the Finals, but the amount of vitriol against the wrestlers and coaches from keyboard warriors is pretty pathetic.
The guy he lost to is a two time national champ. Give me a break. Toss up all the way.
Some people are going to feel really stupid about their post when they sober up this morning.
I can't think of more than three other guys who are a tougher out than KOT. MM, CStar, and Gable. Maybe AJ.
