***West Virginia Dual on Sunday 1/21/18***
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Crowds have been about that size all season, but today's was by far the most vocal.
WV COACH went after the ref following the end of the meet still fuming about stalling calls in 197 match. Ref listened, explained all he could, patted the WV coach on the butt and sent off for his nappy and bottle. If you saw the ref pat the coach on the butt in dismissing him, say so. It happened.
That was fun today. Brought a friend to his first ISU wrestling match. He loved it. Considering getting season tickets with me next year. As this team grows, we need to do our part in getting more butts in those seats!
It was after the hwt match when the WV coaches all surrounded the ref.
If on the coaches, it was after the dual. I saw the ref hold his arm out towards WV side. But it could have been Smith yelling at ref after his match.
I think the call was right. Smith back straight off the match in the OT
Great win for the program right now! Progress starts with little steps like this...
Why would you even ask this question. There is no doubt. This is their team.
Absolutely was the right call. Smith was stalling all of the 3rd period and didn't do much at all since the middle of the 2nd. He didn't try to circle at all towards the edge, Sammy definitely benefited from being the aggressor.
THAT is the passion and energy I've been looking for! I didn't even necessarily care that we won, but that intensity is what I've been looking for! We never had it with Jackson. I'm hoping Dresser and crew can bring it out. SHOW THAT YOU WANT TO WIN.
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Does anyone hope that Jennings takes over at 165? Breitanbach has some good moves but man he gets pinned way to easy and often in my opinion. Just wanted a couple others thoughts. Happy for Colbray and Bush.
I've been very critical of Colbray..still not fully buying in yet, but that was a HUGE win for him. Not only to prove (mostly to himself) that he can beat top ranked kids but also that if he keeps buying in and pushing the pace and action, his talent will only be magnified. REALLY hope this is him turning the corner!
That was one of the more fun duals I have watched at ISU for awhile. Hilton is going to be a blast in 3-4 years and beyond. Program is in the right hands.
That was one of the more fun duals I have watched at ISU for awhile. Hilton is going to be a blast in 3-4 years and beyond. Program is in the right hands.
Hope? No, I'd hope that Breitenbach could get things sorted out. But do I think he might? Yeah, he doesn't have any big wins or anything but he's racked up wins at the last two opens since moving up a weight so you might as well see what he can do when the lights are on. Honestly though I think a Diblasi that isn't trying to hold certification at 157 is probably our best option at 165 right now.
I am with you. Some of it may be just because I like the idea of having Iowa kids in the lineup.
Impressive that the team found a way to win this dual. Would not think that they’d win many when losing not 33 and 41. Great job by the rest of the team getting some big wins and bonus points.
Colbray's grit and sheer determination was greater than his opponents skill/wrestling ability......
Great match by Colbray. He finally thought he could win if he pushed the pace and did.
This is a different Marcus than we have seen in past years. Never would have thought he would get after it so early in the match.
Straw just keeps coming at you with pressure and heavy hands and wins matches in the 3rd.
My negative is I think we lost the 1st takedown in every match from 125 - 165.
This is a different Marcus than we have seen in past years. Never would have thought he would get after it so early in the match.
Straw just keeps coming at you with pressure and heavy hands and wins matches in the 3rd.
My negative is I think we lost the 1st takedown in every match from 125 - 165.
