BrennanFan 122 Posted February 25 Was the Kyle Todrank that just got pinned by Jason Nolf the same guy that wrestled for Gibson Southern in high school!? 1 WrestleMan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrestleMan 39 Posted February 25 Yes that was the Kyle Todrank that started at Evansville Reitz and ended up at Gibson Southern. He's a popular guy now. 1 Jayruss reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrennanFan 122 Posted February 26 I wonder why he did that little dance after he reveresed Nolf?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyle Ayersman 109 Posted February 26 2 minutes ago, BrennanFan said: I wonder why he did that little dance after he reveresed Nolf?!? He was just having a little bit of fun with the sport, there was zero disrespect intended. 1 1prouddad reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MattM 861 Posted February 26 Nolf was just upset he got cut instead of get time to do some bottom work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
backtothemat 295 Posted February 26 12 hours ago, MattM said: Nolf was just upset he got cut instead of get time to do some bottom work. I disagree. I think the dance upset Nolf. Pin by cradle came within 15 seconds after that dance. Todrank is a good kid though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BackyardChamp 21 Posted February 26 Dumb move on his part, and was embarrassed instantly after Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
backtothemat 295 Posted February 26 1 hour ago, BackyardChamp said: Dumb move on his part, and was embarrassed instantly after I don't know about that. He's got a great story to tell his kids. He was only down 10 when he got pinned in the 3rd. Much better than Nolf's typical opponent. If you saw the handshake after the match, Todrank was very respectful. 1 WrestleMan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BackyardChamp 21 Posted February 26 36 minutes ago, backtothemat said: I don't know about that. He's got a great story to tell his kids. He was only down 10 when he got pinned in the 3rd. Much better than Nolf's typical opponent. If you saw the handshake after the match, Todrank was very respectful. Do you really think this guy is going to tell his kids a story about how he was "ONLY down by 10" when he got pinned by Jason Nolf as if that will be his greatest accomplishment? Lol wow, I hope not. The fact of the matter is when you are in a wrestling match, taunting an oppenent is unnecessary, especially when you're losing... 2 piscis1956 and BrennanFan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyle Ayersman 109 Posted February 26 44 minutes ago, BackyardChamp said: Do you really think this guy is going to tell his kids a story about how he was "ONLY down by 10" when he got pinned by Jason Nolf as if that will be his greatest accomplishment? Lol wow, I hope not. The fact of the matter is when you are in a wrestling match, taunting an oppenent is unnecessary, especially when you're losing... He did reverse Nolf and he was wrestling up two weight classes, give the kid a break. It was not meant as a taunt, again he was just trying to have fun with the sport (talked to him personally). Also, as someone stated already, he shook hands and was not disrespectful at all. 5 FWwrestling1996, Dwilly, backtothemat and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brickfor6 262 Posted February 26 1 hour ago, Kyle Ayersman said: He did reverse Nolf and he was wrestling up two weight classes, give the kid a break. It was not meant as a taunt, again he was just trying to have fun with the sport (talked to him personally). Also, as someone stated already, he shook hands and was not disrespectful at all. what did he say to nolf at the end of the match? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyle Ayersman 109 Posted February 26 1 hour ago, brickfor6 said: what did he say to nolf at the end of the match? Good job and congrats on a great career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FCFIGHTER170 679 Posted February 26 anybody ever think he was just excited he scored on one of the greatest wrestlers of this era? who cares if he did something silly... it's him out there getting hammered and competing not us so who are we to judge? 6 sstark, Mattyb, loscoz and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWINfan 678 Posted February 27 6 hours ago, BackyardChamp said: Do you really think this guy is going to tell his kids a story about how he was "ONLY down by 10" when he got pinned by Jason Nolf as if that will be his greatest accomplishment? Lol wow, I hope not. The fact of the matter is when you are in a wrestling match, taunting an oppenent is unnecessary, especially when you're losing... Yeah.... if you subtract "as if that will be his greatest accomplishment" which you conveniently added to further your point. Nolf will go down as one of college wrestling's all-time best. I agree that it wasn't necessary, but it shouldn't be off-putting or offensive. He scored on Jason Nolf and immediately cut him. Who does that? He's wrestling up a weight or two (most of his matches this year have been at 141) and got thrown to the wolves because it was more important for Buffalo to send their starter (and a couple others) to the Mat Town II Open to wrestle two matches and MFF out of the tourney, than to send them to compete in a dual at the #1 team in the country. That's two years in a row Buffalo came to PSU and left a good part of their lineup at home. And I do think it pissed off Nolf, but can't be sure because I am sure because letting Kyle slip out of the cradle and reverse could have been all he needed to be pissed. If you go back and look at it, when Nolf got the next quick takedown they butted heads and I think Todrank felt the effect of that. But I also think he knew his role in that play and acted accordingly without just laying down so Nolf could get a pin in his final match. No harm no foul. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bsisson 66 Posted February 27 Not my greatest wrestling memory but I tell the story of getting booed out of Rec Hall. I was wrestling heavyweight at 205 and lost 6-2 to 2 time AA and MMA fighter Pat Cummins. I was just trying to survive and stalling a lot. I can still here those boos and that wasn't in their strongest years.😂😂 I'm sure he will one day tell the story because it is a good story. The other funny part of that trip was when Greg Schafer and I were in the van together he said "Sisson I liked you when you were wrestling 184 but the minute you started wrestling heavyweight I hated you. I hate all heavyweights!" My feelings would have been hurt if the giant Mt Dew I was drinking and Doritos I was eating at the time didn't taste so good. 3 6 sstark, JoeCoffey, jlittlejohn and 6 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyFanMD 45 Posted February 27 (edited) He was gonna get pinned anyways even if he didn’t mock Nolf Edited February 27 by PhillyFanMD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlaskanMountie 27 Posted February 27 Not anything egregious but Todrank sure looked like a jackass pulling that crap down 10+ points. I don't think I've ever seen a JH, HS, or college wrestler act like a nob when they're down by that much. Personally, I thought it was funny and I admire the stones it takes to showboat like that when you're getting your ass handed to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyle Ayersman 109 Posted February 27 53 minutes ago, AlaskanMountie said: Not anything egregious but Todrank sure looked like a jackass pulling that crap down 10+ points. I don't think I've ever seen a JH, HS, or college wrestler act like a nob when they're down by that much. Personally, I thought it was funny and I admire the stones it takes to showboat like that when you're getting your ass handed to you. 🙄🙄🙄 1 Dwilly reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bash513 21 Posted February 27 I've watched the match a couple times now. I loved how game he was and that he didn't stall out or lay down. He was attacking the best wrestler in the country relentlessly and was smart to slow play the escapes (even though he got dinged a couple times for stalling) to avoid the cradles. He wasn't ever going to win but that didn't stop him from trying like hell. 1 piscis1956 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrennanFan 122 Posted March 1 I think it’s cool how a high school wrestler from here has the opportunity to wrestle D1 and face the best in the country. Just a shame he might be remembered from that match. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SWINfan 678 Posted March 1 41 minutes ago, BrennanFan said: I think it’s cool how a high school wrestler from here has the opportunity to wrestle D1 and face the best in the country. Just a shame he might be remembered from that match. He's 3-11 on the year so better to be remembered for something.... 2 AlaskanMountie and BrennanFan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
