Wrestling 2025 NCAA Tourney thread

[KidDagger]

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Where is NYGoobler that used to post here on Sammy’s behalf lol.. in all seriousness I’m happy for Sammy and wish he woulda stayed somehow. Glad Sammy was able to make it work.

 

[KidDagger]

To be fair, there's a plethora of micro moments that could have changed the outcome of his tournament. These are the moments in life when we must learn to take ownership of our faults, instead of blaming others. Bottom line is that Stevo rode Dean the entire match and Dean had zero response to it.

The coaches probably saw something that we didn't see from the angle that we were all watching. If they lost (which is probably what they were thinking), then we wouldn't have had the ability to throw the brick when they gave Stevo 3 in the last 30 seconds. Dean was up at the time and had the momentum. His body language changed after that.

Losing Dean would certainly suck. But if it's any consolation, Dean did share an RU post after he re-tweeted (or whatever they call it now) that persons comment.

Also, these are the times we live in now with NIL. He may very well go, or it might be a powerplay move to get some money. That said, the going-rate for someone who hasn't AA'd can't be as high as someone who has, even though I think he's right there with most of the guys.

I’d be gutted if we lost Peterson.. but can’t blame him if the brick thing is true and it costed him… first we lose a team leader bc he quit on the team bc he couldn’t take it anymore and now maybe lose another team leader bc of coaching decision.. could only imagine the team morale if this happened…

 

[SCNJ]

I think it’s weird how much time you guys focus on the Aragona’s of the world and not the multiple AAs that have been here for a decade plus. Yeah we’ve had flops, but we’ve also had success stories. 20 years ago this program basically didn’t exist.

We’re literally generations behind the Penn States of the world. Thats no one’s fault.

 

[Leonard23]

I know this Leonard, I pay attention to which elite recruits work/dont work for other teams.. and I’m telling you all these elite recruits all have impressive resume… but it all mostly comes down to the mindset.. who’s ready to truly become a student of the game or who’s ready to just be w.e. We don’t have a great record when it comes to identifying the “right guys” when it comes to elite recruits.

You might have made a good point of us taking more risk on the elite recruits that no big schools want tho for the price.

Our record is fine and no worse than others. We've had to take more risks and settle on guys because we couldn't get our top choices.

 

[Leonard23]

 

[MS-RU]

Losing Dean would suck, especially when he is so close to becoming an AA at a minimum. Hopefully the coaches are able to reconcile whatever issues are outstanding.

 

[SCNJ]

He put Poulin in neutral danger and I think they should have thrown the brick.

Since the challenge brick became a thing, I have never once seen an official call a reversal because of neutral danger.

 

[SCNJ]

Losing Dean would suck, especially when he is so close to becoming an AA at a minimum. Hopefully the coaches are able to reconcile whatever issues are outstanding.

I hope he stays, but for years I’ve heard stories about him being a diva which I’ll gladly share if he transfers out. Hopefully cooler heads prevail but I wouldn’t be shocked if he holds a grudge.

 

[KidDagger]

I think it’s weird how much time you guys focus on the Aragona’s of the world and not the multiple AAs that have been here for a decade plus. Yeah we’ve had flops, but we’ve also had success stories. 20 years ago this program basically didn’t exist.

We’re literally generations behind the Penn States of the world. Thats no one’s fault.

I literally named all the elite recruits we ever recruited and u said bad examples. Most of our AA have been through transfers or were dark horses no one expected to succeed.

Stop comparing us to Penn state and then blaming NIL is the reason.. we finished in the 30s… there’s about 20 more programs ahead of us that we have more resources then before we reach that mythical top 10.

 

[UnderHooks]

Something doesn’t add up, just a month ago Bill said we made a comparable NIL offer to Bassett as Iowa. But we apparently don’t have NIL? If you are a top recruit and you have a chance to go train with James Green every day, or Kemerer, or Imar or make any national champ, world medalist etc, orrrrr potter, mytech. Where would you choose? Maybe we would have more NIL money contributed if our staff was better. And we knew the money would be used to generate more AAs. You think penn state had an influx of talent before Cael? Good coaches recruited good staffs which in turn brings good talent/recruits. This staff has done a good job, but if you are expecting more with what we have, …. Then you can hope and 1 hand and shit in the other and let’s see which one fills up faster

 

[Bobbynieds]

Dean is a good wrestler, but has no one to blame but himself for the loss.
Not getting out on the bottom will cost u a match anytime.
He has been at RU for 4 years, IMO he owes RU nothing.
Would love to have him back next year, but if he leaves, will root 4 him against everyone except RU

 

[Leonard23]

 

[njsportsphan]

I hope he stays, but for years I’ve heard stories about him being a diva which I’ll gladly share if he transfers out. Hopefully cooler heads prevail but I wouldn’t be shocked if he holds a grudge.

exactly

 

[Bobbynieds]

exactly

Dont really need stories.....
Sometimes it is better to take high road

 

[SCNJ]

I literally named all the elite recruits we ever recruited and u said bad examples. Most of our AA have been through transfers or were dark horses no one expected to succeed.

Stop comparing us to Penn state and then blaming NIL is the reason.. we finished in the 30s… there’s about 20 more programs ahead of us that we have more resources then before we reach that mythical top 10.

I never once mentioned NIL

 

[Leonard23]

 

[Bobbynieds]

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Wow, 1 TRUE Freshman

 

[SCNJ]

So pretty much 24 all Americans that in all likelihood should have graduated already. I don’t blame any of the wrestlers whatsoever but the NCAA completely botched the COVID rules

 

[KidDagger]

So pretty much 24 all Americans that in all likelihood should have graduated already. I don’t blame any of the wrestlers whatsoever but the NCAA completely botched the COVID rules

At least it’s over now.. Mcnelly coulda won it this year if Cstar/Keckeisen wasn’t in the field.

 

[dollarbill]

Wonder what the Lenny Pinto market looks like now? $$$$

 

[MitchLL]

Oh Jesus can't wait to watch someone who wrestles from their knees the entire match.

Whatever it takes to win...

Results, baby.

 

[koleszar]

Whatever it takes to win...

Results, baby.

No, wrestling from your knees should be viewed as passivity and stalling.

 

[koleszar]

So, the best and most anticipated match goes 1st? Who picked this lineup?

 

[SCNJ]

So, the best and most anticipated match goes 1st? Who picked this lineup?

I don’t mind it. Anyone who put this on tv out of curiosity isn’t going to watch 2-3 hours of wrestling. Give the people a show to start.

 

[wngarbarini]

No way Dean could challenge danger as he was on bottom not in neutral when you put opponent in danger. Coaches were correct. Know the rules.

 

[SCNJ]

Losing a challenge should either be a point or a stall call. Tired of seeing brick after brick every time a coach doesn’t get their way.

 

[koleszar]

How can you challenge a stall call? Hell Ayala should have been called for another one about 2 mins. ago.

 

[KidDagger]

No way Dean could challenge danger as he was on bottom not in neutral when you put opponent in danger. Coaches were correct. Know the rules.

Make sure to let Dean know this otherwise he might think the coaching staff screwed him.

 

[Leonard23]

125 and 133 were very boring and not getting the casual fans to continue watching. Should've hit all of them for stalling multiple times. Thankfully, 141 was entertaining.

 

[KidDagger]

125 and 133 were very boring and not getting the casual fans to continue watching. Should've hit all of them for stalling multiple times. Thankfully, 141 was entertaining.

Why did it start at 184 then jump to 125?

 

[Leonard23]

Why did it start at 184 then jump to 125?

ESPN wanted to start with 184 to generate interest, and end with Gable. Definitely unconventional, but they thought it was best for TV/entertainment.

 

[SCNJ]

I think Lovett got away with an illegal scissor over Henson’s head.

 

[rubigtimenow]

To briefly interject…. I saw Donny Pritzlaff on the side of the mat Friday about 45 minutes before the session started so I went and said hi, thanked him for all he did for our program, and towards the end asked if he’s coming back to RU at some point. He laughed pretty hard and we left it at…you never know.

 

[SCNJ]

Failed challenges need to be a stall

Touching the floor off the mat should be a stall

And reversals should be 3 points

 

[koleszar]

Failed challenges need to be a stall

Touching the floor off the mat should be a stall

And reversals should be 3 points

I agree, reversals need to be worth more. If it was 2 takedown, 2 reversal it should now be 3 takedown, 3 reversal.

 

[SCNJ]

Buchanan seems like such a likable guy that doesn’t fit the culture of Iowa at all

 

[koleszar]

Wow Gable goes down. Late takedown by Wyatt does it

 

[SCNJ]

That legitimately might be the greatest moment in college wrestling history

 

[LETSGORU91]

Stevenson loses. My day is complete.

 

[newell138]

What a Finale!