I just watched the video of this match on Flowrestling. The last minute of the video was the best. It was great to see Lewis jump over Marinelli and get the take down in the last seconds to win but the best part was when he went across the mat and pointed at Brands and mocked him for talking all match - hysterical. It is well worth watching
Richie Lewis vs. Marinelli consoloations
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I really would like to know what Brands is saying that he gets this reaction from so many opposing wrestlers. We all know he has no class at all, but its still somewhat unusual.
Agreed. Normally, I would be critical of a wrestler for doing this, but it seems like so many of them engage Brands, that there has to be something more than just "coaching" going on.
What are some other examples of others doing this? I didnt know Brands had this reputation, I know he's a bit of an oddball but he talks shit to wrestlers? I always thought he was a respected figure, even outside of Iowa. I just thought he was passionate about wrestling to a degree not many people are.
Any chance someone has the gift of making GIF's. Obviously asking to make the Lewis finger point and Brands stare down. Please and Thank You
Massa said something and motioned to the Iowa corner after his 1st win over Marinelli in this same tournament before Lewis wrestled him. That's why when Lewis did it, I really didn't get upset or post anything about it in the tournament thread. One guy doing it, something with the wrestler. Two guys doing it in the same tournament from different teams? The coaches have to be doing something to provoke that type of response.
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"Seems to me like Brands is gonna get popped by another coach one day".quote from AreYouNUTS
It has been reported that Pritzlaff and Brands got into it in the tunnel after the match. Can WNG or Rondi (who Bill refers to as Diane) tell us what happened or deny that they exchanged heated words? They are said to be insiders.
It has been reported that Pritzlaff and Brands got into it in the tunnel after the match. Can WNG or Rondi (who Bill refers to as Diane) tell us what happened or deny that they exchanged heated words? They are said to be insiders.
Rac, “rondi” stands for my husband, Ron, and me, Di(ane). I have no inside info and I’m sorry if I gave you (or anyone) that impression. We are both just diehard RU fans & alumni who fell in love with the RU wrestling program @ 2010. There was a “buzz” around the program and we decided to check it out. We were sold day 1. We went to the NCAAs in Philly the following year, which was quite an experience. Been season ticket holders ever since. It’s been really fun. The RU coaches/athletes represent the university very well & make us very proud alum.
When I go to the NCAA preview meeting, I will ask Richie or one of the coaches. On a side note, I sit mat side right next to the visiting coaches...it gets to me sometimes when I hear snide remarks (because I’m just so close). But, normally, I rarely (if ever) hear jawing directly at our wrestlers. They primarily just coach/instruct their wrestler and/or yell at the ref by name to manipulate the calls.
Go RU!
Diane
When I go to the NCAA preview meeting, I will ask Richie or one of the coaches. On a side note, I sit mat side right next to the visiting coaches...it gets to me sometimes when I hear snide remarks (because I’m just so close). But, normally, I rarely (if ever) hear jawing directly at our wrestlers. They primarily just coach/instruct their wrestler and/or yell at the ref by name to manipulate the calls.
Go RU!
Diane
I sat next to the Iowa bench a few years back when Iowa visited Piscataway. All I can say are that the Brands brothers are hysterical with the fans sitting near by, joking around, walking around everywhere, yelling stuff to other coaches and even wrestlers, and even the media folks. These guys are a mix of intensity, comic genius, glad handlers and lunatics. For more insight, check out Flo Wrestling's feature 2 part video article on them from last year. They promoted the hell out of it, with Tom (or was it Terry) accidently getting shoulder bumped by another team's much bigger wrestler, he turns around and says ' get out of my way buddy, I'll take you down'. I think it was part joke, ala Vince McMahon.
I also think Richie Lewis's 'twitter ' friendship with Pat Downey, may have caught the Brands Brothers eye, as well, lol.
Now that I think of it, sat by the Wisconsin bench as well, the coach who just announced his retirement, he was great with the fans sitting nearby as well.
I'm sure Diane has some great stories as well, sitting next to the visiting bench, but she's much more tight lipped than I am, lol.
I also think Richie Lewis's 'twitter ' friendship with Pat Downey, may have caught the Brands Brothers eye, as well, lol.
Now that I think of it, sat by the Wisconsin bench as well, the coach who just announced his retirement, he was great with the fans sitting nearby as well.
I'm sure Diane has some great stories as well, sitting next to the visiting bench, but she's much more tight lipped than I am, lol.
Richie with the spin - beautiful move
Can you please add another 10 seconds to the clip - the 2nd best part is missing where he's telling off Brands.
I agree with you. I don’t think the Brands brothers take themselves too seriously and neither should anyone else. And yeah, they are great with the fans. I think they actually enjoy taking verbal beatings. from the fans. To them I think they love seeing passion and interest in the sport. After the PSU/Iowa dual brands commented that he heard the fans yelling to him that it was going to be a long night for him. Just then his guy got pinned and Brands turned to the fans and said it’s not going to be so long now. Lol.
I went to see Olympic trials in Philly during 1996. During those years they seeded the wrestlers in ladders. So if you were seated 8th you would have to move up the ladder to earn the spot. Therefore, the number 1 seed only had to win one match to represent US. The weekend of the trials in Philly had matches from 8th seed up to 2 seed. The following weekend had the finals. I saw the 3 rounds in Philly and the last round was basically a semi final to see who would wrestle number 1 seed. I find my seat for the semi finals and who comes and sits next to me and its Dan Gable. I'm bull shittin with Gable the entire round until Brands wrestles. It seemed like Gable was moving more than Brands during the match he was so into it. Gable was a really nice guy to talk to.
You guys are all pathetic. All season I would see comments that doubted Richies decision to bump up to 165. Doubted his work ethic. Doubted this, doubted that. Now you guys want to say that e actually has a chance to compete for a national title?!? Pathetic. All of you nay sayers that are jumping back on the bandwagon. Shows how quick you are to leave RU wrestlers in the dust unless they are shining.
The Rutgers fans in this thread may or may not have changed their minds about Lewis’s chances. Why don’t I know which it is? Well, because not a single one of them has discussed that in this thread. So not sure why you’re going off about it.
Btw, I’ll go on record and say Lewis will not win a national championship. I’m thinking anywhere from 4-DNP.
very bold prediction. I personally see him finishing anywhere from first to DNP but thats just imo.
That’s a stacked weight class. Should have just said no better than 4th and left it at that. Guess I just wanted the guy to know I could easily see him not even reach the podium.
There's a difference between leaving "in the dust" and questioning if bumping a weight class is a smart decision after coming back with a gold medal at U23's. Support from core wrestling fans will remain after some of us are finished being armchair quarterbacks. I love being proven wrong when the guys are over performing. Just questionable at the time and hats off to Richie for putting the doubters in their place.
NCAA seeding is not as easy as you may think. There is a formula used where points that add up 100 based on different percentages given to about 8 criteria with different percentages to each criteria based on importance. Don’t be surprised if the outcomes are different then you might expect. One year John Boyle from American was 5 seed. He was not even ranked in the coaches poll in the top ten. Did not win league and no real big wins. No one could figure it out. JMO from experience. Also head to head only come into play when seeding is done if a wrestler is s spot below who he beat. So don’t expect major jumps based on prior wins.
Ummmm I believed in RL Savage all along.. he has the heart of a champion
Great catch by flo. Just sounds like a passionate coach caught in the moment to me. And from the video, it seems that he just appreciates good, hard wrestling and was applauding both guys effort at the end of the last match. Brands seems like a decent guy from the interviews I have listened to. Great job by Richie to use it as motivation. Love his passion.
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