blueandgold Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 There have been a lot of unintimidated overachievers this weekend. I am happy to see it because it continues to prove true that anyone can be beat at any time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1prouddad Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 "Overachievers" Ouch!!! CCWPhwt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandgold Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 8 minutes ago, 1prouddad said: "Overachievers" Ouch!!! No need to be dramatic and say “ouch.” It’s not downplaying anyone’s efforts, but on paper, according to various credentials, talent levels, and experience, a lot of these guys “aren’t supposed to win,” but are doing so in convincing fashion. Thus, they are overachieving. It’s not a derogatory term, and I, along with several others from my time, were considered overachievers. Bulldog89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnpsulions Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Brandon Johnson as I noted in my preview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caleb Spires Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 (edited) Overachieving is a very relative term. What might be considered overachieving to one spectator could be a letdown for the actual wrestler. One example: I(very wrongly) had Elias Cressell ranked #8 in the semi-state. I’m sure all of Wabash county thought that was ridiculous, but for most of the state who didn’t get to watch him this year, it probably looks like he’s having the tournament of his life. To him, I would bet he was still distraught losing in the semis despite his ranking being much lower than his final placement. Edited February 17 by Caleb Spires 1prouddad, blueandgold, Dwilly and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandgold Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 8 minutes ago, Caleb Spires said: Overachieving is a very relative term. What might be considered overachieving to one spectator could be a letdown for the actual wrestler. One example: I(very wrongly) had Elias Cressell ranked #8 in the semi-state. I’m sure all of Wabash county thought that was ridiculous, but for most of the state who didn’t get to watch him this year, it probably looks like he’s having the tournament of his life. To him, I would bet he was still distraught losing in the semis despite his ranking being much lower than his final placement. Very true. I didn’t think about it like that even having been considered an overachiever myself despite knowing my result was a letdown. Thank you for pointing that out. I have to remind myself these are kids. Also, @1prouddad I meant no harm by my statement and I apologize. 1prouddad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueandgold Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 (edited) I was wrong to use the term “overachievers,” and after being presented with a new perspective, I will be changing the title of this thread if possible. Edited February 17 by blueandgold Dwilly and 1prouddad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1prouddad Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 15 minutes ago, blueandgold said: Very true. I didn’t think about it like that even having been considered an overachiever myself despite knowing my result was a letdown. Thank you for pointing that out. I have to remind myself these are kids. Also, @1prouddad I meant no harm by my statement and I apologize. All good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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