beaner2 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 hour ago, SWINfan said: Holy crap! Mendez got a takedown with 4 seconds left in OT to take a 3-2 lead and then let him up to tie at 3. But Byrd had chosen down and took 17 seconds to escape. Mendez chose neutral so Byrd had no riding time and Jesse gets the win. Personally, I don't like that rule and how it can be manipulated. If riding time is the tie breaker, I don't think you should be able to choose neutral. Nonetheless, kudos to Jesse and OSU for taking advantage of the rules in place. And KUDOS to him for getting the late takedown when Byrd chose to retreat rather than wrestle. We discussed that and the often negative results that happen too often. Congrats, All-American Jesse Mendez! Jesse does it again under the same scenario, also had Labriola not got the late TD, would have been the same situation. This rule needs fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleJimmy Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) They’re gonna be making 30 for 30s about tonight and I’ll be watching from ShadyAcres. Both about Purdue. Crazy. The Ramos post match interview was Vision Quest material. Bummed for Rooks.#BigFan Bummed for Lee..and momma Lee. The sport is just brutal. Can you imagine thinking your going to a coronation to make history and making history…but in the exact opposite scenario you thought….damn. The lees experienced the one thing 99.9% of all wrestling parents feel…that hopeless feeling you get knowing all your kid put into it for months/years/decades, and not coming out on top. A most humbling part of the sport. But a part nonetheless. Edited March 18, 2023 by UncleJimmy Thor, navy80 and beaner2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWINfan Posted March 18, 2023 Author Share Posted March 18, 2023 Damned impressive performance for Mason Parris!!! Quick, easy tech fall in the semis! Thor, Stew and beaner2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaner2 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Thanks for the commentary SWINfan on this whole thread, pre-shade-it. SWINfan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Spires Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 BREAKING NEWS: Mason Parris’ application with the Iowa adoption agency has gone through! As of March 17, 2023, Mason Parris is officially Tony Cassioppi’s father. BrodyHardcastle, Thor and IU89 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Spires Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 And way to frickin’ go on this weekend, Jesse. Three straight overtime grinders against very, very quality opponents in the three highest stake matches of his season. Grinding out all of the overtime matches really shows both an incredible gas tank and confidence for a freshman facing multiple former AAs. And even avenging two of his losses this season in the process. Incredible freshman season for one of Indiana’s finest ever, I’m still on cloud 9 that my favorite program is the one that landed him. BrodyHardcastle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaner2 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 13 minutes ago, Caleb Spires said: BREAKING NEWS: Mason Parris’ application with the Iowa adoption agency has gone through! As of March 17, 2023, Mason Parris is officially Tony Cassioppi’s father. No reason at all to spout such idiocy. Mason had a good game plan and was the aggressor today, despite his close match during the regular season with Cass. Mason is very humble when he wins, and loses. Maybe learn some sportsmanship from him. alibaba812 and BrodyHardcastle 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 20 minutes ago, beaner2 said: No reason at all to spout such idiocy. Mason had a good game plan and was the aggressor today, despite his close match during the regular season with Cass. Mason is very humble when he wins, and loses. Maybe learn some sportsmanship from him. Lame BrodyHardcastle, D-train, IU89 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaner2 Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 29 minutes ago, Thor said: Lame 3m TA3 Thor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleJimmy Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 How do we feel about Spencer lee not weighing in? Unless he’s hurt I would hope he wouldn’t just give up. MUSKEEWRESTLER 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILUV2PIN Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) I don’t feel too badly for the Lee’s. That whole family is used to nothing but winning. It’s about time he feels the sting of defeat like the rest of us mortals. On the real though, Spencer is an all time great. Perhaps age and injury got to be too much for him? Lee is still a legend of our sport. Edited March 18, 2023 by ILUV2PIN BrodyHardcastle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleJimmy Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) Concur. That’s why I don’t think he should default out. He deserves a hand raised and standing ovation..even if not as champ. I’m disappointed he’d quit…unless injured. I also totally forgot that he lost his last high school match in epic fashion. What a documentary in the future. Edited March 18, 2023 by UncleJimmy maligned, MUSKEEWRESTLER and KLH 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maligned Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, UncleJimmy said: Concur. That’s why I don’t think he should default out. He deserves a hand raised and standing ovation..even if not as champ. A not disappointed he’d quit…unless injured. I also totally forgot that he lost his last high school match in epic fashion. What a documentary in the future. Great point..wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galagore Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Funny, I came here to give him credit for getting up off the mat, shaking hands, and moving away. Saw a lot of laying and sulking yesterday, and I am always impressed when someone in complete athletic devastation has the respect for their opponent, themselves, and the sport to just get up, shake hands, and do whatever is needed to cope behind closed doors. We shouldn’t hope Spencer Lee is injured, but I agree, we should hope he didn’t just throw in the towel. UncleJimmy and MUSKEEWRESTLER 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maligned Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Ramos is interesting to watch because I have the feeling he can score on his feet anytime he wants when he's committed and fearless. But if he's facing a lesser or "equal" opponent, he seems to fall into a standard conservative approach that leaves behind much of his toolbelt. Then he can be beaten. If he approaches Glory like an equal, he'll get dominated tonight. If we see his fearless version, it will be an incredible match. BrodyHardcastle, RAJR and Thor 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrodyHardcastle Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 What happened to the Iowa phrase “Get the next best thing” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrodyHardcastle Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 The style matchup makes me nervous for Ramos against Glory. RAJR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILUV2PIN Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Not the first time an Iowa wrestler under Brands laid an egg in a career defining match… Metcalf and Caldwell for those that remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maligned Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 32 minutes ago, bigballerb said: The style matchup makes me nervous for Ramos against Glory. Yeah, we definitely shouldnt be fooled because of the upset. Glory is the clear favorite. Ramos will need to produce another special performance. RAJR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Word is Spencer Lee pulled out of medal round due to medical FF. Sadly no final mat farewell for his college career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrodyHardcastle Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Just now, MattM said: Word is Spencer Lee pulled out of medal round due to medical FF. Sadly no final mat farewell for his college career. Saw some Iowa people saying he’s been hurt since mid-season. Sounds like this was all or nothing coming into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 minute ago, bigballerb said: Saw some Iowa people saying he’s been hurt since mid-season. Sounds like this was all or nothing coming into it. Guess it depends on the injury if going more today could potentially make it worse or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrodyHardcastle Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 1 minute ago, MattM said: Guess it depends on the injury if going more today could potentially make it worse or not. I guess so, I mean he’s wrestled on two torn acl’s before and his saying was “Excuses are for wussies”, wonder what changed this time? tangarrray, manchwrestlingdad and MUSKEEWRESTLER 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAJR Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 Obviously, don't know what's going on behind the scenes with Lee or Iowa. Seems like somethings been up all season to me. I thought he would FFT last night after the loss. If he won, bet he would be wrestling tonight. Some "funny" comments I have seen: - I guess excuses are for wusses unless you lose. - He's with his mom getting new glasses. - He's too good for wrestlebacks. Bottom line, hope he is ok and loved watching him compete. One of the most dominant of all time. Wish it would have ended differently, but honestly, he doesn't owe us anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted March 18, 2023 Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) Like seeing Jesse battle back in the consols and look make adjustments in rematches vs past opponents. Definitely signs of great things to come for this kid. Edited March 18, 2023 by MattM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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