RU/MARYLAN WRESTLING PREVIEW
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"Smith was colorful in describing his third win over Dawson Peck. "He likes to run his mouth but where I come from, when we beat you three times, you call me daddy."
Smith had beat Peck twice at The Midlands
Smith had beat Peck twice at The Midlands
That Maryland guy did talk a lot, and did not participate in the post match handshakes. What was his problem?
Ashnault really has to shake this mid season slump. He HAS to score in the first period! If he wrestled these guys in Nov and Dec these are all majors and tech. I really do think it's a mental thing. Needs to start pulling the trigger often. Also he needs to stop getting taken down. He is so much better then these guys on there feet but doesn't show it.
I would have thought that Pritzalff would have been a big help for Ashanult, right now it looks like Ashnault is getting slower, and less aggressive with each match. At this rate he will be a quick exit at both the Big10s and Nationals.
Somehow, Coach G has to light a fire under him. Way, way too tentative now.
Somehow, Coach G has to light a fire under him. Way, way too tentative now.
I think Donnie spends alot of time in AA's ear,which may have an effect on his mindset.It's like when the same person tells you a story over and over again,you get not only burnt physically but mentally.Just hope this doesn't turn out too be another Scott Winston/Mario Mason routine,where the kid comes in dominant for the first year to year and a half and then he becomes stagnant for the remainder of his career.This also not a poke at either Winston or Mason.I've met both kids,and they are probably the nicest young men and cordial too all the fans.But lets be frank here. Goodale took a lot of heat for not developing these kids mentally and physically ,and it was a pattern for a couple of years.I do have too agree with wng on this one though.AA might just be a little burnt,and there was no reason for AA to "get all up" for this match,because the kid was not a feather in AA's cap.That's not too say,that AA may see one of these guys in the NCAA quarters or even semi's, who knocked off a top or higher seed.I would say sit him for awhile too rest and recoup,but we got Michigan and Wisconsin coming up ( not looking past Princeton) and we need him.Maybe Scott and Donnie will rest him before Drexel and Big 10's too let him get his mojo back.
JMO, I think we are being a little picky with AA. From what I saw last night the kid he was wrestling was short and stocky which created problems for Anthony. AA did take several shots and got in on his leg but this kid was strong and was able to defend the shot. He also did nothing but back up and stall on his feet. I think AA did what he had to do to win and avoid putting himself in a bad position. Sometimes you have to wrestle a different match based on what your opponent is giving you.
Also, I was very impressed with Gravina last night. This is not a kid I would want to piss off.
Also, I was very impressed with Gravina last night. This is not a kid I would want to piss off.
Ashnault does appear to be a step behind where we've seen him at his best, but Bannister is a tough kid. 36th overall 2014 recruit according to D1CW.
its a long season, kids are going to have their ups and downs. 9 out of 10 against a Big 10 team should have everyone feeling pretty good.
its a long season, kids are going to have their ups and downs. 9 out of 10 against a Big 10 team should have everyone feeling pretty good.
Honestly they were less than ok. I finally had enough and turned the sound down when one of them claimed that AP lost a fall opportunity because 'he only had one foot in the circle'. I think its important to at least know the rules, they're not that hard to learn.
Maybe I'm just being hyper critical...
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