SLDchamp Posted February 17, 2013 Share Posted February 17, 2013 Was anyone else shocked with Hughs not taking top in the 3rd?? Best leg rider in the state.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontherise219 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 its a tough call chasing points losing that ;45 seconds at the end of the 1st changes the match then wilson chose neutral if it was 0-0 he might have had to go under. Wilson had a nice game plan and with no stall warnings it s tough either way. Drew is a very smart wrestler and is well coached and had 2 guys who won under the lights in the chair. Hind sight is always 20/20. other then that I think Drew is the best wrestler in the state on top. I know he will be back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLDchamp Posted February 18, 2013 Author Share Posted February 18, 2013 I was told that his coaches told him to take top, but he instead chose bottom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerchamp Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Wilson had some of the slickest takedowns at state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrior140 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Is there ever an instance, such as this one where the coach should over rule the wrestler. I figured strength vs. strength. Wilson seemed to get the best of Hughes on his feet. It seemed Hughes best chance was to take top to use his strength vs. Wilson. At the very least, if it did not work at least he would have been in his best position (strength). I thought for sure Hughes was going to choose top. Only one or two guys this year that have not got turned or pinned by hughes in that position I do believe. Very impressed with Hughes and take my hat off to him. He will be back and only can imagine if he ever is in that predicament again he will choose top. Great job... Region fan... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyandky Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I would have also like to see him take top. Have watched drew wrestle since he was about 5 and has always been tough on top. But you never know.. don't know if deondre has been turned this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCard Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 My theory is you have to get to your best position sometime during the match, did not happen this match. Hats off to WC coaches for making the correct call of neutral in second period. Thought Phillips should have elected to do the same in the semis. OTR, one turn ties the match up as opposed to the two scores of escape and takedown. Some would have to wonder there even if you are not as tough on top as Hughes is, do you pick top anyway given that you have been beat twice on your feet and would need that TD for the tie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daddio Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 the kid is a stud!!! Fun to watch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpectatorOfWrestling Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Ref several of this kid matches hes a stud and very humble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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