vito pepperelli Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 If placing a friendly wager and your only options were one wrestler or "the field." If you're willing to take the one wrestler over the 15, that's a lock IMO. Would enjoy reading other thoughts on what their definition of a lock is and who their locks are this weekend. MOWrestler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegionRoyalty Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Pretty good definition. If that's what we are using as the criteria then there are 4: B. Lee J. Lee A. Davison M. Parris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrestling Scholar Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Per Websters a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form: TRUDiabetic, vito pepperelli, bog190 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Mr_Coach_Kline 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vito pepperelli Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 MattM, the post clearly asked for a definition, not a picture. Please follow directions and make sure to write in complete sentences. MOWrestler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) MattM, the post clearly asked for a definition, not a picture. Please follow directions and make sure to write in complete sentences. Wrestling Scholar posted a clear definition above. I figured I'd help the visual learners out too. Edited February 15, 2017 by MattM vito pepperelli, Mr_Coach_Kline, MOWrestler and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Spires Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I've always assumed the definition of a "lock" is somebody that, avoiding injury or illness, has virtually no shot at losing their bracket. Parris and Brayton are the only two that I absolutely cannot fathom losing this weekend assuming they're both at full health. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vito pepperelli Posted February 15, 2017 Author Share Posted February 15, 2017 I've always assumed the definition of a "lock" is somebody that, avoiding injury or illness, has virtually no shot at losing their bracket. Parris and Brayton are the only two that I absolutely cannot fathom losing this weekend assuming they're both at full health. Joe Lee? I agree with RegionRoyalty's list, but it's a tough call between Davison and the field when the field includes Stewart and Tonte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitonthemat Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 I agree, I am sure Davison is good, but there is no way I would say he is a lock. There is a lot of talent in that weight class! Plus, the Friday night upset last year would worry me too much to bet the farm. Injuries aside, I don't see anyone coming close to Parris. The way he manhandled McClane(who is a very good wrestler) was crazy! Brayton Lee would be a distant second when it comes to confidence. I think he is going to win, but I don't see him dominating the field like Parris. FCFIGHTER170 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piscis1956 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Appropriately, Merriam-Webster also defines lock as "a hold in wrestling secured on one part of the body." That said, if we are going with Vito's initial definition, I would go with Braydon Lee, Joe Lee, and Parris. I probably wouldn't give the lock status to a 3rd ranked wrestler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrester Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 (edited) Per Websters a mechanism for keeping a door, lid, etc., fastened, typically operated only by a key of a particular form: That's not even the first definition Webster has listed: 1: a tuft, tress, or ringlet of hair I think in this instance, we're looking for: 4: one that is assured of success or favorable outcome https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lock Edited February 15, 2017 by Forrester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backtothemat Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Joe Lee? I agree with RegionRoyalty's list, but it's a tough call between Davison and the field when the field includes Stewart and Tonte. Sleeping on Shaffer at 195 are we? He did major Wilderman last week (15-4) who beat Tonte at Team State in 2016. Just sayin'. vito pepperelli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galagore Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 I think sometimes "lock" gets confused with "clear favorite" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Humble Jr. Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 (edited) watch the end of this match Edited February 16, 2017 by Barry Humble Jr. ACMSBagubas and gogoplata89 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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