That kid showed character to keep going when he knew he was in tough with Bastida. Even though he got smoked, he's my pick for WVU game ball.
Dual this week (WVU Friday 2/2)
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someone more astute on moving weights, lineup changes enlighten me to options at 197…
Nando/Helgeson/Hagerty don’t produce more than what JB has shown of late?
Anyone at HWT cut to 197 or an 184 go up? I mean JB hasn’t been “right” for a long time and it’s overstating the massive hole we have there…
Nando/Helgeson/Hagerty don’t produce more than what JB has shown of late?
Anyone at HWT cut to 197 or an 184 go up? I mean JB hasn’t been “right” for a long time and it’s overstating the massive hole we have there…
My take: it’s February. If a better option was there, we would have seen it by now. Injuries could play a role? I don’t know. But it is what it is at this point and at 97 we’re just going to have to wear it.
Nando was limping around in a leg immobilizer last night along with using a crutch. Typically one you see used when you’ve had surgery on a torn ligament in the knee.
One other note. WV wrestlers were classy. After losses, they shook hands with our wrestlers and some even came over to our bench to shake hands with our coaches.
He was also showing that kid a ton of respect by not touching that ankle after that
And helping him up after the match. YB is a really easy kid to root for.
Someone earlier made a casual reference to making the mat larger. Seriously. Why don't we have another strip on both the north and south sides? There is room on the hardwood floor. Right now, the edge of the mat is too close.
Or, even more immediately, why don't we do a better job of flattening out the edge of the mat near the scorer's table? The entire length was folded up last night. At one point, the WV wrestler couldn't resist the temptation and grabbed it.
Seems like they could have run a piece of tape underneath that edge, tying all the mat pieces together, and kept it down.
Or, even more immediately, why don't we do a better job of flattening out the edge of the mat near the scorer's table? The entire length was folded up last night. At one point, the WV wrestler couldn't resist the temptation and grabbed it.
Seems like they could have run a piece of tape underneath that edge, tying all the mat pieces together, and kept it down.
Lots of classiness last night, even in serious competition.
It has to be a little bit humiliating to go up against Bastida knowing he's just going to practice his takedowns and let you out of them so he can get in another one on you, for an entire match.
The style of wrestling that Iowa State has is pretty special. I remember us giving up late period takedowns all the time. I remember us gassing late in matches and opponents doing takedown clinics on us. We were always getting stall calls against us.
It is the total opposite now. Fast pace and constant attacking is our strong suit now!!
You could see the West Virginia guys start off strong, then just keep fading and us maintaining our pace or getting stronger as the match went on!
It is the total opposite now. Fast pace and constant attacking is our strong suit now!!
You could see the West Virginia guys start off strong, then just keep fading and us maintaining our pace or getting stronger as the match went on!
149 wanted no part of Casey late in the match. Our pace is relentless.
Congratz on the win and the good crowd!
ISU has a very good wrestling program. WVU, when it entered the Big 12, had no wrestling facility, just some mats on an old basketball gym. the building leaked and water dripped on the wrestlers and what few fans were in attendance when it rained.
WVU's baseball program was a joke too. High school fields were nicer. there was no visiting locker room, and opposing players couldnt shower and had to change on the bus.
Oliver Luck built a new stadium, one of the nicer ones in the country, and shelled out money for a new coach. WVU won the big 12 baseball title last year regular season and has the best player in all of college baseball on its roster in jj weatherholt.
Back to wrestling. Luck's 1st wrestling hire was a bust. his second was a guy who turned a small school into a national power. 6 years in, wvu is ranked, which is a huge leap. but WVU isnt yet ready to beat ISU, OU. Oklahoma State, or Mizzou. Just dont have the talent.
the 125 kid though just ran out of gas. I'd like him to win if he wasnt coming off injury and in shape. 149 is a freshman. he'll make more noise as he gets another year under his belt.
Hall is a tough kid, but Carr just has his number. Not sure what he has to do to beat Carr. he's had several shots but it just isnt happening.
Titus is a wildcard. he's talented, but i think he's still undisciplined. he's strength and endurance let him turn disaster into points.
ISU has a very good wrestling program. WVU, when it entered the Big 12, had no wrestling facility, just some mats on an old basketball gym. the building leaked and water dripped on the wrestlers and what few fans were in attendance when it rained.
WVU's baseball program was a joke too. High school fields were nicer. there was no visiting locker room, and opposing players couldnt shower and had to change on the bus.
Oliver Luck built a new stadium, one of the nicer ones in the country, and shelled out money for a new coach. WVU won the big 12 baseball title last year regular season and has the best player in all of college baseball on its roster in jj weatherholt.
Back to wrestling. Luck's 1st wrestling hire was a bust. his second was a guy who turned a small school into a national power. 6 years in, wvu is ranked, which is a huge leap. but WVU isnt yet ready to beat ISU, OU. Oklahoma State, or Mizzou. Just dont have the talent.
the 125 kid though just ran out of gas. I'd like him to win if he wasnt coming off injury and in shape. 149 is a freshman. he'll make more noise as he gets another year under his belt.
Hall is a tough kid, but Carr just has his number. Not sure what he has to do to beat Carr. he's had several shots but it just isnt happening.
Titus is a wildcard. he's talented, but i think he's still undisciplined. he's strength and endurance let him turn disaster into points.
Nano is out until next fall. Helgeson was wearing a leg brace. So next up Hagerty who may be a better option but does he want to lose his RS? May want to given we have a top 197 coming in next year and more than likely a top transfer.
I was impressed by WVU. Wrestlers were classy competitors and there is some good talent on that team.
Also seemed like WVU has some real long and lanky guys, so weight classes moving forward will be interesting.