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Theres no excuse to lose to anyone other than Cenzo.he got screwed with draw. Best wrestler in the field but had to run the a gauntlet no one else did.
And your guy was counting lights twice vs the guy who lost to #8 and #5.When you lose to the #8 and the #5, you gotta stop complaining about the seeding.
Some guys are made for March and some guys aren’t.
When you lose to the #8 and the #5, you gotta stop complaining about the seeding.
Some guys are made for March and some guys aren’t.
Yeah, but he’s in the finals for the third year in a row. I would bet my left nut that Bull would take that trade.And your guy was counting lights twice vs the guy who lost to #8 and #5.
I doubt you have a left nut!!!Yeah, but he’s in the finals for the third year in a row. I would bet my left nut that Bull would take that trade.
Nah, he'll take the wins over the Penn State guy who ducked him....Yeah, but he’s in the finals for the third year in a row. I would bet my left nut that Bull would take that trade.
This is where I'm at. If Lewis beats Cenzo then I'll concede that he only had one bad loss this tournament. Marsteller was gassed early in the second period and Alex still didn't get it done. Alex's biggest problem is that if you're an elite guy and you get to his leg, you're almost assured a takedown because he's a sub-par scrambler. His head hands need to be flawless if he's in a close match, which they haven't been at times this tournament.Theres no excuse to lose to anyone other than Cenzo.
When you lose to the #8 and the #5, you gotta stop complaining about the seeding.
Some guys are made for March and some guys aren’t.
How many NCAA Finals have you competed in? Definitely disappointed how things went for him but I'm not gonna bad mouth a guy that competes at a high level in a sport as demanding as wrestling for probably a partial scholarship.We should switch Marinelli's nickname during the ncaa tournament. He's no Bull this weekend. Maybe bullpup. Sad just sad.
This is where I'm at. If Lewis beats Cenzo then I'll concede that he only had one bad loss this tournament. Marsteller was gassed early in the second period and Alex still didn't get it done. Alex's biggest problem is that if you're an elite guy and you get to his leg, you're almost assured a takedown because he's a sub-par scrambler. His head hands need to be flawless if he's in a close match, which they haven't been at times this tournament.
I would also like to remind people that the person who started this thread is a Penn State troll, and his post is tongue and cheek.
Same as bullHow many NCAA Finals have you competed in?
Is there video of the match with Massa anywhere? Can’t find it on Flo and looked through twitter for a while. Want to watch the match and obviously the end.
Thanks!The session replays are all available on ESPN. Look for the Mat 3 feed and fast forward.
I think Ironside hit the nail on the head in saying that Marinelli hasn’t looked himself this whole tournament.
He wasn’t getting in guys’ face, moving laterally, and being brutal with his hands to get guys out of position to take his shots — it was unusual. Who knows why, but Bull will always be the man regardless.
He might have been the best wrestler going into the tournament, but he didn't prove it. We can bitch and moan about the draw, but to be the best you have to prove it when it counts most. Bull still has work to do in that area.he got screwed with draw. Best wrestler in the field but had to run the a gauntlet no one else did.
This. Pretty sure he would say the same thing.all this whining about the Bull is BS. If he's the best it doesn't matter who he wrestles.
Maybe I’m blind, but Marinelli STILL has a huge knee brace on...I didn’t hear anything about off season surgery? I know he said it’s pr cautionary but I recall a certain NCAA champ ditching his last year after it being precautionary. I think there’s more than than meets the eye...and a lot meets the damn eye. That’s credit to Alex and how truly special he is. He’s not 100% but he has dogged the 2x (probably 3x after tonight) defending champ in their only two meetings. Not making excuses, I’m just stating some facts. It’s scary to think if he were fully healthy he would be better. Curious what’s up with his knee, tbh.Style-wise, I kinda disagree. He was still aggressive as hell in all positions and looked like he was emotionally distressed if he was not heavy-handing someone’s head every second he was in neutral. He was constantly pressing. While it hurts he lost, at least he lost looking like he had a sense of urgency.
Technique-wise he did look more one-dimensional, and I agree, not the Marinelli we saw in duals. He lead the team in pins most of the season and his hallmark was that hammerlock-to-out-front-to-cow-catcher combo. Pretty much every promotional shot from our duals or of him on social media was a picture of him in some stage of that combination. I saw him start that against Steitert with about 15s left in the match. I don’t recall that he even tried to get it going against anyone else he wrestled. Granted, you take what opponents give you, have to be situationally-aware, etc., but to see that move disappear from his arsenal almost entirely at NCAA’s was a head-scratcher. The diving roll seemed like a new addition I did not recall from the season. Also a head-scratcher. Not blaming injury, illness, coaching, Cael, or conspiracies. He just seemed like he decided to surprise the field with a different playbook and live and die in neutral.
Whatever the reason was, starting today, he has one year to get better and try again for the National Title we know he can win. I hope he makes the most of it.
Martellar seems to play a little possum, act all tired and sand bag to save up for quick bursts. He is every bit as good as the top guys in the class. He was close with Joseph, the cradle loss to Wick a bit of a fluke/bad match up.
I would also like to remind people that the person who started this thread is a Penn State troll, and his post is tongue and cheek.
The Virginia Tech kid is damn solid. Doesn’t generate much of his own offense but good on reshots and tough to finish on. An aggressive guy like the Bull has to be able to finish.
Marstellar just plain beat him at his own game. When Chance is on, his shots and finishes are so crisp and clean...and he was on this tourney.
Technique-wise he did look more one-dimensional, and I agree, not the Marinelli we saw in duals. He lead the team in pins most of the season and his hallmark was that hammerlock-to-out-front-to-cow-catcher combo. Pretty much every promotional shot from our duals or of him on social media was a picture of him in some stage of that combination. I saw him start that against Steitert with about 15s left in the match. I don’t recall that he even tried to get it going against anyone else he wrestled.
VT kid is very good at fighting off shots. I feel like the bull is the best at the weight with straight up takedowns. He couldn’t take Lewis down. I think VJ wins but it’s going to be tight. Wouldn’t at all be surprised to see Lewis win it with a similar strat. You still in pgh chief? Or any other hr members..Iowa he members that is. Would love to say hello.The Virginia Tech kid is damn solid. Doesn’t generate much of his own offense but good on reshots and tough to finish on. An aggressive guy like the Bull has to be able to finish.
Marstellar just plain beat him at his own game. When Chance is on, his shots and finishes are so crisp and clean...and he was on this tourney.