DeLuca wins NCAA Wrestler of The Week
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Awesome! That win was one of the best ones I've seen in a long time from a RU wrestler. It ranks way up there with Ash winning the B10 title; Winston's win against a kid from UNC (another nice comeback win); Gravina's win against Dudley of Neb.; and Langle had few awesome wins... Hope DeLuca keeps up the good work!
I was thinking this morning. The best thing that could have happened to ED was not getting the fall on the first throw. If he did, it can be chalked up (even in his own head) as a fluke pin. Doing it twice shows him (and the team) there are no flukes when you train right.
What do you think, was not getting the fall a good thing?
What do you think, was not getting the fall a good thing?
Well, I for one would have loved it if ED had pinned him right there. But the drama factor increased exponentially with the 2nd throw with seconds left in the match, down 1. Wow. It's truly an unforgettable match - one of the top matches I've seen in my life rooting for a wrestling match.
My first one was at Palestra watching our Tom Tanis wrestle to win the conference title.
I agree overall that it is a confidence building match.
Hayes was totally gassed at the end. He knew the second throw was coming, because Deluca tried it and then had to tighten his grip and then he successfully hit it again. Hayes still couldnt do anything to stop it.
I hope the team says screw it and just tries to chuck everyone around the mat tonight. Maybe we lose, but it'll be fun lol
