Rutgers wrestling competed last night in the heavily promoted "Garden State Grapple", where they were scheduled to have a highly anticipated showdown with nationally ranked University of North Carolina.
What was a dual meet expected to be loaded with matchups between ranked wrestlers, resulted in back up wrestlers, a forfeit, and a disappointment. North Carolina sat four of their starters, giving an easy path to victory for Rutgers wrestling in an underwhelming dual.
North Carolina's lineup decisions brought more attention to what has been a growing issue in college wrestling. Whether you call it ducking, protecting, or resting, the lack of star power in college dual meets has become an increasing issue in the sport.
Here is TKR's take on the Garden State Grapple, and the current college wrestling landscape when it comes to lineup decisions.
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What was a dual meet expected to be loaded with matchups between ranked wrestlers, resulted in back up wrestlers, a forfeit, and a disappointment. North Carolina sat four of their starters, giving an easy path to victory for Rutgers wrestling in an underwhelming dual.
North Carolina's lineup decisions brought more attention to what has been a growing issue in college wrestling. Whether you call it ducking, protecting, or resting, the lack of star power in college dual meets has become an increasing issue in the sport.
Here is TKR's take on the Garden State Grapple, and the current college wrestling landscape when it comes to lineup decisions.
Garden State Grapple shines light on continued problem in College Wrestling
College Wrestling has a serious issue and the recent Garden State Grapple shined more light on the problem.
