I would much rather have Gomez than Desanto. Excited to see these two go head to head next year. Hopefully Gomez is good at defending arm bars
It's doubtful they wrestle again, but Parker is a more complete wrestler at this point in their careers. DeSanto's season was better statistically, but he racked up a lot of wins versus chumps. Parker had to get his knee scoped 3-4 weeks before the post season, after beating a two time NCAA champ. He hand fights better, controls ties better, and mat wrestles better than DeSanto. Plus his motor is better. DeSanto was a bit of a Flo hype machine. By the end of the year people had watched him and figured out how to control ties and keep him out of his wheelhouse positions, and he had a lot of trouble adjusting. Plus his weaknesses on bottom were exposed. Iowa may be a good place for him to make gains, but he will have to make some big mental and technical adjustments.Their seasons went in opposite directions after that. With the training partners at Iowa and this kid's raw talent he will become a hammer--IF he can mature. I've heard he is Iowa bound.
It's doubtful they wrestle again, but Parker is a more complete wrestler at this point in their careers. DeSanto's season was better statistically, but he racked up a lot of wins versus chumps. Parker had to get his knee scoped 3-4 weeks before the post season, after beating a two time NCAA champ. He hand fights better, controls ties better, and mat wrestles better than DeSanto. Plus his motor is better. DeSanto was a bit of a Flo hype machine. By the end of the year people had watched him and figured out how to control ties and keep him out of his wheelhouse positions, and he had a lot of trouble adjusting. Plus his weaknesses on bottom were exposed. Iowa may be a good place for him to make gains, but he will have to make some big mental and technical adjustments.
Flo didn't get him to the quarters at nationals.
Yeah, and I’ve made this point before too, but the kid is good. I don’t really see the need to disparage his results as a wrestler.
I don’t like DeSanto, but he has gotten results against AA’s and finalists. The “hype” argument is stupid.
However, he seems like a ticking time bomb that can’t control his emotions. I understand he has a condition but if it’s affecting him to the point where he’s going to seriously injure other athletes then he shouldn’t be out there.
Of course you did.
Not a hawk fan tho, are ya mitch
It's doubtful they wrestle again, but Parker is a more complete wrestler at this point in their careers. DeSanto's season was better statistically, but he racked up a lot of wins versus chumps. Parker had to get his knee scoped 3-4 weeks before the post season, after beating a two time NCAA champ. He hand fights better, controls ties better, and mat wrestles better than DeSanto. Plus his motor is better. DeSanto was a bit of a Flo hype machine. By the end of the year people had watched him and figured out how to control ties and keep him out of his wheelhouse positions, and he had a lot of trouble adjusting. Plus his weaknesses on bottom were exposed. Iowa may be a good place for him to make gains, but he will have to make some big mental and technical adjustments.
Would it be too much to ask for you to just go post over on your own fan site?He made the quarters at the NCAAs as a true freshman. Did the Flo hype get him there? He's going from Drexel to a room where he will be the Brands, Gilman, Clark and Lee on a daily basis. On the flip side 133 is tough and the guy has some serious issues between the ears. It will be intruiging to see how and if he develps.
If I recall, he lost to Chaz Tucker at EIWAs. Then, his first match at NCAAs was a forfeit due to a skin condition, then he beat Mueller (who closed the season in a slump) to get to the quarters and then lost to Delvechio. So, he went 1-2 at nationals in matches he wrestled. Time will tell, he had deficiencies on the mat and from neutral if you don't underhook him he gets frustrated easily.Flo didn't get him to the quarters at nationals.
I loved listening to all the Hawk fans ripping DeSanto after his antics at the NCAA's, just like everyone else in the country, and rightfully so.
Now it's crickets though. Brands must be getting desperate trying to beat Cael by bringing in guys like Downey and DeSanto.
If I recall, he lost to Chaz Tucker at EIWAs. Then, his first match at NCAAs was a forfeit due to a skin condition, then he beat Mueller (who closed the season in a slump) to get to the quarters and then lost to Delvechio. So, he went 1-2 at nationals in matches he wrestled. Time will tell, he had deficiencies on the mat and from neutral if you don't underhook him he gets frustrated easily.
Yeah I remember Iowa State fans spitting venom at Metcalf when he was at Iowa for his antics too. Happens everywhere.
Just stop it. Nothing he has said in this thread is out of line. You guys piling on the "Iowa fan" thing all the time is what's annoying.Would it be too much to ask for you to just go post over on your own fan site?
Just stop it. Nothing he has said in this thread is out of line. You guys piling on the "Iowa fan" thing all the time is what's annoying.
Agree...and I personally don't care if posters on here are Panther fans, Hawk fans, or Cyclone fans. Good wrestling conversation, sharing opinions, and "insider info" is why I visit this forum. As long as there isn't straight out bashing of our program, I welcome most posters. If it's about bashing KJ when he was coach, I was calling for his head several years before it actually happened too. I liked him as a person, but didn't think he was doing well (in many areas) as a college coach. I voiced that opinion on this message board several times for years. Maybe I had a softer approach? Either way, the constant bashing of a poster for being a Hawk fan is extremely silly in my opinion.Just stop it. Nothing he has said in this thread is out of line. You guys piling on the "Iowa fan" thing all the time is what's annoying.
Agree...and I personally don't care if posters on here are Panther fans, Hawk fans, or Cyclone fans. Good wrestling conversation, sharing opinions, and "insider info" is why I visit this forum. As long as there isn't straight out bashing of our program, I welcome most posters. If it's about bashing KJ when he was coach, I was calling for his head several years before it actually happened too. I liked him as a person, but didn't think he was doing well (in many areas) as a college coach. I voiced that opinion on this message board several times for years. Maybe I had a softer approach? Either way, the constant bashing of a poster for being a Hawk fan is extremely silly in my opinion.
I haven't piled on anyone at anytime about being an "Iowa fan" other than this time. It is warranted in this case with him because a huge majority of his post are positive Iowa posts and negative ISU posts. I don't care if hawk fans post here - I do care if hawk fans who pose as ISU fans post here - thats what is annoying to me.Just stop it. Nothing he has said in this thread is out of line. You guys piling on the "Iowa fan" thing all the time is what's annoying.
Agree...and I personally don't care if posters on here are Panther fans, Hawk fans, or Cyclone fans. Good wrestling conversation, sharing opinions, and "insider info" is why I visit this forum. As long as there isn't straight out bashing of our program, I welcome most posters. If it's about bashing KJ when he was coach, I was calling for his head several years before it actually happened too. I liked him as a person, but didn't think he was doing well (in many areas) as a college coach. I voiced that opinion on this message board several times for years. Maybe I had a softer approach? Either way, the constant bashing of a poster for being a Hawk fan is extremely silly in my opinion.
Except that he is a hawk fan. And you never see him here unless it’s to talk about them and defend them.