Nick loses 2-2 on criteria. He is wayyyyyy too defensive. He needs to develop some offense in freestyle or he'll never be successful.
Senior Nationals - Dec 20-22
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That was a pretty passive match from Nick. He wasn't very aggressive that match. But I didn't really see Vito pushing the action like the ref saw.
Pretty weak match from both wrestlers. Freestyle scoring and rules are awful. Suriano needs to be more aggressive and offensive. Maybe he doesn't care where he finishes and just wants top 5 to qualify, which he still can. May not have wanted to wrestle Lee.
Maybe/Definitely his corner had no idea he was losing in a 2-2 match??
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Which goes to my comment about the awful freestyle rules. I don't know how anyone take it seriously when criteria is who scored last as if that matters. Freestyle is a joke. Decide it on the mat and go to OT. Criteria like this is absurd.
It did seem that way. At the end of the match he seemed confused. I'm still having a hard time wrapping my head around some of these freestyle rules all these years later. I understand you want to force aggression but having rules preventing it being decided on the mat sucks.
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Freestyle rules are indeed awful. The fact that ties and criteria is an immediate thing just about ruins for the sport for me.
They understood the rules. Strategy and Tactics cost Nick. Just like in the Seth Gross match. He learns well, and should still place. He needs a lot more free style competition before April, however.
I agree wrestle till you drop.............training your ass of for years, and years, and you lose because the ref thinks you weren't active enough...that's bullshit in my opinion
The officials opinion had nothing to do with loss..The rules state the last person that scores has criteria...Vito scored a 2 last and won on the rule.
He had plenty of time to know what he had to do...like I said.... No Excuses...he lost...
Hes still alive tonight...Top 5 move on..Nick will have to beat Zane Richards and then probably Cruz to get into the consi semi with a shot at being in top 5..Nashon Garret is sitting in consi semi if he makes it there and beats him he qualifies..if he loses there he would need to win 5th place bout
All done tonight..Nick will face Darrion Cruz tomorrow morning
There are no ties in freestyle. Someone is always winning the match, so the whole match is like OT.
how can anyone expect Nick to win a big match when he is cornered by his dad. His dad needs to give up his ego and let Nick be trained by real coaches. The kid has so much potential and it will be a shame if he doesn't achieve his dreams.
They're a joke
Pretty dumb rule. Doesn't matter who scored first or second as it was a tie. Freestyle rules suck and are a big reason many don't care. Change the rules.
I did it odd that he doesn't wrestle for NJRTC. Agreed that he's always done his own thing.
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And there is Nick , sitting behind the scorer's table watching the very last Greco-Roman match, the last match of the night. lol. He's a student of the game, for sure. Guess it's better than going back to the hotel. Pretty sure they have to weigh in again tomorrow morning, so a late night meal probably out of the question.
If I got it right...Nick will get Darian Cruz tomorrow 11 am. Suriano is 2-0 vs Cruz in Folk Style in College. Winner gets Nashon Garrett, who Suriano beat last month . Winner of that match wrestles for 3rd, loser wrestles for 5th and last spot. 2 more wins and Suriano qualifies for the Olympic Trials.
If I got it right...Nick will get Darian Cruz tomorrow 11 am. Suriano is 2-0 vs Cruz in Folk Style in College. Winner gets Nashon Garrett, who Suriano beat last month . Winner of that match wrestles for 3rd, loser wrestles for 5th and last spot. 2 more wins and Suriano qualifies for the Olympic Trials.
Maybe he's studying for a movie role?
A lot of rules to know and understand for someone inexperienced in the corner. Buxton knows rules/challenges and has reputation that refs respect
Suriano wins 10-0 vs Darian Cruz
1 more win to qualify
I haven't watched mush freestyle, how good is Nick's defense?
Seems like everyone has a problem scoring on him
1 more win to qualify
I haven't watched mush freestyle, how good is Nick's defense?
Seems like everyone has a problem scoring on him
Suriano with 10-0 TF over Darian Cruz to move onto Consi Semis. Needs one more win to qualify for Olympic trials.
Saying on Flo bracket Suriano in 3/4 bout FF by Garrett
Suriano’s defense is exceptional almost to a fault where he will not take a risk. Think it hurts him sometimes.
Suriano's next opponent, Nahshon Garrett, has injury defaulted out of the tournament. Nick Suriano has secured a place in the Olympic Trials! If the seeding holds true, Nick will face Vito Arujau again - this time, in the third place match.
