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I think it's pretty disrespectful to Delgado... you got beat fair and square, man up and take your second place medal. I understand the "runner up is the first loser" mentality Iowa has, but to act like you are too good for second place after being dominated for the second time is arrogant and a display of poor sportsmanship toward your opponent. I've read that he has requested for the medal to be returned, so it sounds like he regrets the decision, but a fifth year senior who's been wrestling at such a high level for so long should know better. Delgado has had to stand below McDonough on the podium in the past, and now it's McDonough's turn. Gable didn't pull a stunt like this in public after he lost the final match of his college career.
I don't believe Delgado gives a crap what McD does with his award.... Awards are just a reminder of the event and him tossing that medal in the trash doesn't change the beat down Delgado gave him.... Might have been better served to crawl into the trash can himself