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Was 3-3-3 at the college level when I began in 1960. Stayed that way until I got out in '66 &, I believe, for some time beyond.Originally posted by HawkeyeFreak:
At the college level, they've been 3-2-2 since at least 1990 when I started following it seriously.
Very interesting Jaroslav. Didn't realize the 3-- 3's ended after '67. Still doesn't answer why? Lots of other really interesting wrestling history. Thanks.Originally posted by Jaroslav Hasek:
"In 1938, matches were shortened to nine minutes, with three three-minute periods. In 1967, bout length went down to eight minutes, with the first period being two minutes, followed by two three-minute periods. Today's seven-minute matches debuted in 1982. That year, matches got one minute shorter, with the first period lasting three minutes, followed by two two-minute periods."
from the great Mark Palmer
for whats it worth, senior international matches are two 3 minute periods.
Rudad-if you ever wrestled a college 7 minute match...you would not ask why it changed from a 9 minute match...LolOriginally posted by rudad02:
Very interesting Jaroslav. Didn't realize the 3-- 3's ended after '67. Still doesn't answer why? Lots of other really interesting wrestling history. Thanks.Originally posted by Jaroslav Hasek:
"In 1938, matches were shortened to nine minutes, with three three-minute periods. In 1967, bout length went down to eight minutes, with the first period being two minutes, followed by two three-minute periods. Today's seven-minute matches debuted in 1982. That year, matches got one minute shorter, with the first period lasting three minutes, followed by two two-minute periods."
from the great Mark Palmer
for whats it worth, senior international matches are two 3 minute periods.
Wrestled in college wrestling class & believe me I understand how grueling a sport it is. Still the fellows all wrestled 3--3's in intercolegiate matches. In the Plamer article referenced above he noted how no wrestling coaches believed in weight training. Believed it made you muscle bound. Did other forms of training. A former Oklahoma coach observed that he threw bales of hay in the summer. Observed that in those days boys & young men worked hard--not so much now.Originally posted by ScarletGrapfan:
Rudad-if you ever wrestled a college 7 minute match...you would not ask why it changed from a 9 minute match...LolOriginally posted by rudad02:
Very interesting Jaroslav. Didn't realize the 3-- 3's ended after '67. Still doesn't answer why? Lots of other really interesting wrestling history. Thanks.Originally posted by Jaroslav Hasek:
"In 1938, matches were shortened to nine minutes, with three three-minute periods. In 1967, bout length went down to eight minutes, with the first period being two minutes, followed by two three-minute periods. Today's seven-minute matches debuted in 1982. That year, matches got one minute shorter, with the first period lasting three minutes, followed by two two-minute periods."
from the great Mark Palmer
for whats it worth, senior international matches are two 3 minute periods.