Alduflux Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 I noticed on themat that lots of people refer to Howe as being boring to watch. The announcers even mentioned him being limited on offense. Is that how people really think of him or is it just a byproduct of wrestling Moriningstar? Also, what kind of Olympic potential does Howe have? Is London a possibility? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Brigade Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 People say the same thing about Varner and Dustin Schlatter. Andrew wins by being almost impossible to score against. He's not a staller, he's just very methodical. He's looking to join Teyon Ware and Schlatter as the only true freshmen to win NCAA titles the past 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooth34 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 People say the same thing about Varner and Dustin Schlatter. Andrew wins by being almost impossible to score against. He's not a staller, he's just very methodical. He's looking to join Teyon Ware and Schlatter as the only true freshmen to win NCAA titles the past 10 years. I agree. Howe is definitetly not limited on offense, his takedown defense is just so far ahead of most true freshman that he uses it to his advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Campbell Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Howe has learned how to win against the best. Now he will only get better and better. Strategy is an important part of being a champion. He has it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naco228 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire77 Posted March 21, 2009 Share Posted March 21, 2009 good interview. great demeanor, nothing shakes him. congrats to Andrew and best of luck, take the GOLD. by the way he is very fun to watch imo. he will only get better and more explosive and he gets older. he has the patientce to not throw crazy moves since he knows he can wear down his opponents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boom444 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Howe definately pushed the pace in his final match. I do not know how that other guy did not get warned for stalling in the 1st or 2nd period. I think people have only seen him wrestle M* on TV and they think he wrestles every match like that, but in reality it is M* who makes everyone look like a passive wrestler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickS Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I noticed on themat that lots of people refer to Howe as being boring to watch. The announcers even mentioned him being limited on offense. Is that how people really think of him or is it just a byproduct of wrestling Moriningstar? Also, what kind of Olympic potential does Howe have? Is London a possibility? The thing is with Howe, and this is just by watching the limited matches that I've seen from him (high school and college). He's a very bruising, brawler type of wrestler. It looks as if he'd much rather just pound and wear on you than put points up. Not trying to be negative, just making an observation. He doesn't have a wide range of attacks from what I've seen. But what he does have, he does very very well and rarely is ever out of position. These could be reasons why he appears limited offensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-train Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Howe definately pushed the pace in his final match. I do not know how that other guy did not get warned for stalling in the 1st or 2nd period. I think people have only seen him wrestle M* on TV and they think he wrestles every match like that, but in reality it is M* who makes everyone look like a passive wrestler. there should def. been stalling called on king. he was running away the last whole minute, protecting his lead. this match deserved to go to o.t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dingo Brigade Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 Howe isn't very tall or long limbed and it does affect what kind of offense he can successfully initiate. Although I'm sure he is very disappointed right now, 2nd place in a stacked weight as a true freshman (or even a redshirt senior, for that matter) is a rare and amazing accomplishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golden_dome1 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 only with m* does he not score takedeowns. think he won 4-0, 7-3. and 7-3 in his other matches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefthanded Headlock Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I noticed on themat that lots of people refer to Howe as being boring to watch. The announcers even mentioned him being limited on offense. Is that how people really think of him or is it just a byproduct of wrestling Moriningstar? Also, what kind of Olympic potential does Howe have? Is London a possibility? The thing is with Howe, and this is just by watching the limited matches that I've seen from him (high school and college). He's a very bruising, brawler type of wrestler. It looks as if he'd much rather just pound and wear on you than put points up. Not trying to be negative, just making an observation. He doesn't have a wide range of attacks from what I've seen. But what he does have, he does very very well and rarely is ever out of position. These could be reasons why he appears limited offensively. I agree. When you play the "you can't take me down game" you play w/ fire. Unfortunately this time, Howe got burned. I believe there shoudl've been a stalling in the second period, but unfortunately, that didn't happen. That's ok...He will end up a 4 time finalist I think. He makes me proud to be from Indiana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparticus Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 NICE FINISH ANDREW. CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU NEXT SEASON. KEEP UP THE HARD WORK AND I HAVE CONFIDENCE YOU WILL TAKE IT ALL HOME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpd096 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I can't remember the last time I was so upset with an official. The obligatory stall call with 8 seconds to go was a complete and utter joke! I would have rather the official NOT call stalling at all, that way he would have been consistent. There was nothing different from period 1, 2, or the final 8 seconds...why call stalling then? That official will feel like crap after he watches the tape...as well he should. Andrew came forward for 3 periods and one stall call with 8 seconds to go! Give me a break...I haven't yelled at the T.V. for a long time but I was going off on that one! (Yes, I am biased, I admit) This is the NCAA finals and you could see how disgusted Andrew was after the match... I have seen Andrew wrestle since before he entered high school and for anyone to believe that he is "boring' should look at his competition and see if it is "their" style that is slowing things down...the point about Andrew scoring takedowns leading up to the Morningstar match was a good one, Andrew has tremendous offense but its mighty difficult when a guy is backing up, blocking, and STALLING. It is the responsibility of the OFFICIAL to recognize this and act on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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