And that is why I want him to get on his offense against Mess when they meet. He has to set aside some of that respect for Mess’ talent and go after him. Love Caliendo!!Cali can make a really good wrestler look bad.
Illinois was doing anything to keep things close and they were coached to do so, how many shots did they take the entire match. Parco had some difficulty with Websters length but Webster did not make one attempt at offensive until the last 10 sec and usually he has a high attack rate.Parco was the only one that surprised me. The rest of the Hawks who won their matches wrestled very smart in my opinion against very respectable opponents. I wanted to see Parco open up, but I reflect back to Brandon Sorensen. If Parco keeps them close and wins with great defense like BS did then I’m good.
His name says Italian, his hair says Irish.Caliendo is Italian — hate to ruin your post. 😂
Agree on all fronts my friend.Illinois was doing anything to keep things close and they were coached to do so, how many shots did they take the entire match. Parco had some difficulty with Websters length but Webster did not make one attempt at offensive until the last 10 sec and usually he has a high attack rate.
Parco could have done more and was clearly frustrated at the end of the match. Look what Illinois did at 174 and 197 the only thing these guys wanted to do is keep it close to save face, at least teams like Army and Stanford came to wrestle!
The thing with MM is he is so high octane that it puts Cali in a defensive mode which is not his style and takes him out of his game. I know Cali is smart and will game plan. Almost all PSU matches are going to be great but Cali vs MM is going to be must see.And that is why I want him to get on his offense against Mess when they meet. He has to set aside some of that respect for Mess’ talent and go after him. Love Caliendo!!
Were you unable to attend in person?I was watching on BTN Friday night and couldn't help but notice a LOT of empty seats at Carver. Any ideas as to why? Seems like a Friday night dual, televised, good weather, neighboring state team, etc. the place would be packed.
Even the commentators mentioned the lack of attendance and atmosphere. Any insight?
Students are gone and don't fill their allotment so that end is always light. The sides were pretty packed. Guessing 12k or so butts in seat.I was watching on BTN Friday night and couldn't help but notice a LOT of empty seats at Carver. Any ideas as to why? Seems like a Friday night dual, televised, good weather, neighboring state team, etc. the place would be packed.
Even the commentators mentioned the lack of attendance and atmosphere. Any insight?
It's also very hard for most high school wrestlers and wrestling coaches to make it to a Friday night dual, unless they live pretty close to Iowa City. My son and his girlfriend used our tickets but as a coach on the western side of the state I can't make Friday night duals.Students are gone and don't fill their allotment so that end is always light. The sides were pretty packed. Guessing 12k or so butts in seat.
Is there any indication at all that Parco can make 141? It's been 4 years since he was at that weight, and by the end of that year, he moved up to 149 bythe end of the season for the Big 12's and NCAAs. This seems like a fever dream.Cruz
Ayala
Parco
Estrada
Teemer
Caliendo
Kennedy
Arnold
Buchanan
Keuter
Maybe just a dream but if viable only leaves Cruz as a weak spot. And Cruz is gaining ground it seems. Estrada looking very tough.
Is there any indication at all that Parco can make 141? It's been 4 years since he was at that weight, and by the end of that year, he moved up to 149 bythe end of the season for the Big 12's and NCAAs. This seems like a fever dream.
Yeah, that jumped out at me right away. Parco down a weight where he hasn't been for years to make room for Estrada, who just had a nice win no doubt but isn't exactly the second coming of Spencer or Stieber? For what? To endure a ridiculous cut so that he can move into a weight where Mendez and Alirez are lurking just so a mid-level prospect true frosh can maybe qualify for NCAAs? None of that made any sense to me.LOL. i didn't pick up that he was trying to move Parco down.
We can end this discussion with immediacy. Parco CANNOT make 141. I mean, i guess he could, but it wouldn't be pretty.