Emotional Metcalf talks Team Trials
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Tough one for sure. You already knew he poured everything into this and the video confirmed it.This interview really hurts to watch..
It sure the hello does. I am an avid Brent Metcalf fan, it really bothers me for him not to reach his goals.
This interview really hurts to watch..
No kidding.....wow. If you watched the 2 matches today you can clearly see both guys studied Metcalf's offense and scored off his shots. Frustrating to lose to counter wrestling.
Very class interview from metcalf. He has a tough decision to make. If he continues, he has changes to make and will be 34 next go around. He not, he has to make peace with this and use it to drive guys to be champions. I see him coaching either way. Everything he said was right.
That's a true champion staying classy win or lose. You guys should be very proud to call him a Hawkeye. He bleeds black & gold, and he will be your coach someday. Good luck Brent, and thank you for representing all of us for 8 years now.
"maybe it's just not in the cards..."
those were prolly the toughest words he had to say.
those were prolly the toughest words he had to say.
I know he may feel old but he is healthy. I would like to see him at least go for another team or two and get that world medal.
It is always difficult to watch a guy suddenly realize his career is nearing its end, regardless of sport or profession. That interview was even harder because he can't just try again in a week, a month or even a year, it is another four year cycle before he would have the chance to accomplish his goal. I can't imagine the mental and emotional stress, let alone the physical toll an Olympic athlete goes through.
Thank you Brent Metcalf, once a Hawk, always a Hawk.
Thank you Brent Metcalf, once a Hawk, always a Hawk.
This sport can really suck sometimes. What these kids and young adults go through for this sport, this hurts. Such few people get the ultimate high of winning a gold medal, while 99% pour blood, sweat, and tears into an unforgiving sport that destroys dreams. I will always remember the great moments you gave us BM, and look forward to you leading the hawks some day.
I don't think Metcalf should hang em up. I still think he is the best guy at this weight. He had an off day at a bad time but should go for that World medal next year. This was the best that Frankie will ever do. They need to get rid of this bullshit tie break rule.
Tough to watch, for sure.
I think Brent had everything right in that interview except one thing, and he was very, very wrong about that one thing. . . . He said he let down the Iowa fans, which is hogwash.
Sure, Iowa fans wanted like heck for him to win the spot. All of us have a sick feeling about the fact that he fell short of his goal. But I guarantee that each and every Iowa fan is no less proud of Brent than we were the day he showed up in Iowa City. He's a credit to the sport, he's a stand-up guy (and I guarantee that a lot of guys in his position wouldn't have made themselves available to the media unless absolutely forced to do so), he's a phenomenal wrestler, he's one of the greatest Hawkeyes ever, and I have no doubt that he's a tremendous husband and father.
He hasn't let us down at all. He lost a couple of heart-wrenching matches. Sure, it was tough to watch because we all wanted so much for him to get that elusive Olympic gold medal, but seriously -- big deal. In the big picture, big deal. Brent is a legend in Michigan high school wresling history, he's a legend in Iowa wrestling history, he's a terrific young man, he's a credit to the U of I, he's a credit to the HWC, he's a credit to the state of Iowa, and he's a credit to his family. Sure, some World and Olympic hardware would be fantastic, but the guy has made Iowa fans proud over and over again. No way has he let us down. . . or could he.
Brent, Iowa fans couldn't be more proud of you. Our hearts ache for YOU -- not for us. The only letdown for us is that we wanted this so much for YOU. I'm disappointed, but for YOU. Still couldn't be prouder that you're a Hawkeye. And the way you answered every question with dignity and respect, for the media and for your opponents, despite the pain you were feeling, makes me all the prouder.
I think Brent had everything right in that interview except one thing, and he was very, very wrong about that one thing. . . . He said he let down the Iowa fans, which is hogwash.
Sure, Iowa fans wanted like heck for him to win the spot. All of us have a sick feeling about the fact that he fell short of his goal. But I guarantee that each and every Iowa fan is no less proud of Brent than we were the day he showed up in Iowa City. He's a credit to the sport, he's a stand-up guy (and I guarantee that a lot of guys in his position wouldn't have made themselves available to the media unless absolutely forced to do so), he's a phenomenal wrestler, he's one of the greatest Hawkeyes ever, and I have no doubt that he's a tremendous husband and father.
He hasn't let us down at all. He lost a couple of heart-wrenching matches. Sure, it was tough to watch because we all wanted so much for him to get that elusive Olympic gold medal, but seriously -- big deal. In the big picture, big deal. Brent is a legend in Michigan high school wresling history, he's a legend in Iowa wrestling history, he's a terrific young man, he's a credit to the U of I, he's a credit to the HWC, he's a credit to the state of Iowa, and he's a credit to his family. Sure, some World and Olympic hardware would be fantastic, but the guy has made Iowa fans proud over and over again. No way has he let us down. . . or could he.
Brent, Iowa fans couldn't be more proud of you. Our hearts ache for YOU -- not for us. The only letdown for us is that we wanted this so much for YOU. I'm disappointed, but for YOU. Still couldn't be prouder that you're a Hawkeye. And the way you answered every question with dignity and respect, for the media and for your opponents, despite the pain you were feeling, makes me all the prouder.
I watched his interview on Flo and quite literally had a tear in my eye. What a great representative for Iowa and for the sport we all love. If your wrestling career is over Mr Metcalf, I toast thee. If not, I wish thee luck!!
Totally agree with you. I couldn't bring myself to watch it yesterday - I felt so bad for him. Class act for sure.
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