Great assessment. I actually thought, that of the 4 Lehigh wrestlers yesterday, the only one that didn't look tentative was Stanich. Even Nate wasn't as aggressive as usual - though until that last shot - I thought he wrestled Schultz well. Nate had an awesome year - he's got two more years to get ...

Despite including some of what mookie mentioned, Ryan Crookham comes off as a genuinely nice guy in his interviews.

For example https://www.flowrestling.org/video/1228 ... 3lbs-title.

Appreciate your insight toast. Didn’t realize how much Penn is a hot button for some Lehigh fans. It is clear that Penn is getting very good recruits that are not jumping levels once they are in the room. Some actually regressing. The “movement” has stalled. They seem flat and clearly need a spark,...

Also, I've watched from abroad in recent years so I can't comment on the allegations of dirty wrestling or bad sportsmanship because I haven't seen it, but I do know that Lehigh fans have always had a hard-on for Penn going back the late 90's that they've never fully gotten over. Anyone who knows me...

Not a dig at their program but would love some opinions. Generally, this is not what anyone hoped for this season based on what was on paper in November and recent recruiting which has included multiples from the big board each of the past few years. My specific thoughts: 125. Good showing from a t...

Gotta disagree. Specialization in one sport is nothing new. There have been elite club/travel teams for 30 years in many or most popular sports. Ditto transferring to schools with better programs. Searching for a leg up is as American as apple pie. And if elite wrestlers want to go to Penn State and...

lu_alum wrote: ↑Fri Mar 01, 2024 6:55 pm Beat Zane Richards at the Pan Am Olympic Games Qualifier.

You love to see it!

Meanwhile, Nick Lee got hammered by Austin Gomez, competing for Mexico. We just can't seem to get our act together internationally at 65kg.

Oracle wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:29 pm Agree. I know him pretty well and you are right on.

I know him better than anyone, and even I'm not sure which mookie I'm going to get much/most of the time.

martinsilvestri wrote: ↑Sun Jan 28, 2024 2:32 pm
Probably most important outcome of the dual -- Shapiro is finding his rhythm. He'll be champ, just a matter of when.

He'll win it this year. Bet.