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[dvpoke25]

I think he answered the question and to your point. It doesn't grow the sport. It's a gimmick. If others think that is the best direction, then go for it. Honestly, if you want to pick on a bad guy in all this, then pick on the NCAA. They have this crazy and arbitrary limit to how many competition dates a team can have. Why?

Completely disagree. It’s same thing as what is going on in professional golf. The more times you can get the top teams together, the more eyeballs it will draw which grows the sport. Doesn’t have to be recognized as a national championship in my opinion; just create competitive matchups.

 

[oklahomaglory]

Maybe we should take a look at him next year for HWT if he is interested

 

[SlickWillie2018]

The CC news is… something. Hope he’s doing okay mentally.

 

[tom_v31]

Paycom/Chad Rich coming through.

200k to the winner
150k to 2nd/3rd
75k to 4th

20k to each of the 16 participating teams

I don’t know about you guys, but Money inspires me

 

[tom_v31]

Completely disagree. It’s same thing as what is going on in professional golf. The more times you can get the top teams together, the more eyeballs it will draw which grows the sport. Doesn’t have to be recognized as a national championship in my opinion; just create competitive matchups.

I have always felt the wrestling should mirror the PGA layout. I was talking about senior level, but hey, why not college too.

 

[tom_v31]

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The CC news is… something. Hope he’s doing okay mentally.

He’s a head case. He would benefit going to a smaller program like Arkansas Little Rock or may be a lesser division. Some people don’t do well under the spotlight.

 

[AtownPoke]

I don’t know about you guys, but Money inspires me

lol I feel inspired

 

[DEWrestlingFan]

Paycom/Chad Rich coming through.

200k to the winner
150k to 2nd/3rd
75k to 4th

20k to each of the 16 participating teams

This is definitely great for promoting the sport! Anyone that says it isn't, well let's just say I disagree with them.

 

[OState_02]

This is definitely great for promoting the sport! Anyone that says it isn't, well let's just say I disagree with them.

the Dual format is better for drawing new fans, it makes more sense to those who haven’t been involved in wrestling their entire lives than the normal tournament format does. If you’re looking to grow wrestling and bring in more/new fans the national duals is a great start. Teams and coaches who would skip on this if invited certainly don’t have growing and strengthening the sport on their list of priorities, which is sad seeing what it has provided them.

 

[dvpoke25]

Ooof. Not sure he should have shared that opinion.

 

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Ooof. Not sure he should have shared that opinion.

Well…that was in fact an interview.

 

[tom_v31]

Well, if Iowa can beat Penn state this year, I won’t say a derogatory word about them, their coaches, the facilities not their fans for the rest of the year.

 

[chasepollard]

Well, if Iowa can beat Penn state this year, I won’t say a derogatory word about them, their coaches, the facilities not their fans for the rest of the year.

I think your safe, but I still wouldn’t risk that.

 

[MALOS]

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Ooof. Not sure he should have shared that opinion.

WOW. I am the biggest Hawk fan in the world and that was not very smart. I don’t fault the kid for believing it but, some things are better kept to yourself. I guess he better back it up. I’m not sure how he got so confident from beating the number 19 kid in the country in SV

 

[SlickWillie2018]

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Ooof. Not sure he should have shared that opinion.

Great. Now we’re going to have to see Starocci post more about his piss and grave kinks. Just why

 

[tom_v31]

WOW. I am the biggest Hawk fan in the world and that was not very smart. I don’t fault the kid for believing it but, some things are better kept to yourself. I guess he better back it up. I’m not sure how he got so confident from beating the number 19 kid in the country in SV

I love the confidence though

 

[bwel9339]

WOW. I am the biggest Hawk fan in the world and that was not very smart. I don’t fault the kid for believing it but, some things are better kept to yourself. I guess he better back it up. I’m not sure how he got so confident from beating the number 19 kid in the country in SV

Can he even beat his teammate Ferrari? Not smart and he will probably pay the price.

 

[SlickWillie2018]

They’re either hiding Arnold to protect his seed, or Arnold lost to Ferrari in a wrestle off. Chicken crap if it’s the former, embarrassing for Arnold if it’s the latter.

 

[DEWrestlingFan]

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They’re either hiding Arnold to protect his seed, or Arnold lost to Ferrari in a wrestle off. Chicken crap if it’s the former, embarrassing for Arnold if it’s the latter.

Definitely the match I want to see between the two is Ferrari vs Starocci. I am glad it is happening!

 

[osu2082]

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They’re either hiding Arnold to protect his seed, or Arnold lost to Ferrari in a wrestle off. Chicken crap if it’s the former, embarrassing for Arnold if it’s the latter.

Wild! Especially after Arnold ran his mouth at the press conference.

 

[oklahomaglory]

Duck season? PSU ducked Ayala. And Iowa ducked Carter.

 

[Chasingthirty-five]

Wild! Especially after Arnold ran his mouth at the press conference.

He already knew lol that’s why he ran his mouth

 

[Chasingthirty-five]

Parco just cost him by not bailing and taking the three fast. Looks like Spratley lol and he’s gassed now

 

[Harleycowboy]

Parco just cost him by not bailing and taking the three fast. Looks like Spratley lol and he’s gassed now

Penn. St. is dominating Iowa with Lilledahl getting a tech against Cruz, Ayala teched McHenry Bartlett gets a decision over Schriever, Van Ness majors Parko, Kazak decisions Teemer. Be honest Penn. St is our real enemy because we can compete with Iowa but we can't against Penn. St. If they wrestle everybody, we might not score a team point against them.

 

[DEWrestlingFan]

Mesenbrink is the most impressive wrestler in the nation by far. The dude goes through everyone like they are not even there. Pound for pound the best in the nation.

 

[Harleycowboy]

Mesenbrink is the most impressive wrestler in the nation by far. The dude goes through everyone like they are not even there. Pound for pound the best in the nation.

I agree, a real good wrestler Caliendo number 2 appeared powerless against Mesenbrink. He wins by tech. Haines wins by easy decision over Kennedy. Ferrari lost a close decision to Starocci, Ferrari gave up a stalling point in the 1st period but gained confidence and stuck with Starocci after that. Angelo was very impressive. Buchanon beat Barr 5 to 1 with a takedown at the end of the match. I think Thompson beat Barr in high school in close matches. Barr is up to 197. Kerkvliet beat Keuter by major. Penn. St. appears to be unbeatable.

 

[Harleycowboy]

I agree, a real good wrestler Caliendo number 2 appeared powerless against Mesenbrink. He wins by tech. Haines wins by easy decision over Kennedy. Ferrari lost a close decision to Starocci, Ferrari gave up a stalling point in the 1st period but gained confidence and stuck with Starocci after that. Angelo was very impressive. Buchanon beat Barr 5 to 1 with a takedown at the end of the match. I think Thompson beat Barr in high school in close matches. Barr is up to 197. Kerkvliet beat Keuter by major. Penn. St. appears to be unbeatable. Do I wish we had Angelo Ferrari? Yes, I do.

 

[okokzach]

Mesenbrink is the most impressive wrestler in the nation by far. The dude goes through everyone like they are not even there. Pound for pound the best in the nation.

Maybe the most visually impressive, but definitely not the pound for pound best. 165 is not one of the toughest divisions, so he can't even prove himself to be one of the best p4p. Plus Gable Steveson is wrestling this year.