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Originally Posted by Sorter
Definitely agree with more weight classes.
I feel bad for Ramos but am happy for Dennis (probably because I'm not an Iowa fan).
Think Scott should have kept going with his gut at the end of his Ramos match but his silly finish attempt cost him. Bummer, as I think he'd have been getting at minimum a bronze this cycle (sidenote, his RH duck with elbow-control transition from his overtie series against Colon was wicked. Really interested to see if anyone else can start using his techniques from there considering how many of US guys just hang out in collar ties).
Felt bad for Metcalf as well, as I don't think there's a chance in hell Molinaro places.
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I'm not really an Iowa fan either, but catch myself rooting for some of their guys sometimes because well, I watch them wrestle more than I watch other guys... And some of them are kids I know personally. Some of the kids who have committed there have been total douchebags. I'm thinking or guy, Steven Holloway, will be the man at 197 for Iowa next year. That will be pretty cool.
Metcalf' post-elimination interview was heartbreaking. Especially when his voice cracked when he said, "maybe it's just not in the cards." I don't know Metcalf personally or anything, but by all accounts, he is such a hard-working, passionate athlete...so it's pretty tough to see that. I always liked the way he wrestles.
Agree with you about CS. Dude is so freaking good. Speaking of his match vs. Colon...man, I would have never guessed Colon would have stepped it up at the D1/International level the way he has. I've watched him wrestle for years...just didn't see it coming. His brother Jake just won NAIA this year. If their youngest bro, who is a Senior in HS steps it up in college the way they have, then I'll be convinced that it is a biological thing...because my Soph bro has majored, pinned or teched him every time he has wrestled him... Kid did get 2nd at state this year. I thought Colon was a potential sleeper in the trials.
I think Nahshon Garrett is going to just wreck shit in the next Olympic Trials. Ramos doesn't stand a chance of beating him in the trials in 4 years. Ramos will probably be better off giving MMA a try. $$$$$$$