Gilman's mo has been slow starting all season. I wonder if we scouted this kid from WV or not? Not ready to go.Originally posted by Hercuhawk:
I think what we saw there was a kid who had the "eye of the tiger" which is what Iowa wrestlers used to have. NO one is afraid of us anymore. Our kids wrestle passive, afraid to attack. I really miss the gable years right now.
I don't want to be too hard on Thomas, the kid's a warrior for sure. That said, his downfall when he loses, is he does absolutely nothing from his feet in the 1st period. He and Brandon Sorensen are a lot alike, they both CAN be deadly from their feet, are good sized for the weight class, and basically don't have to take shit from anybody. But both come out like they just got out of bed.Originally posted by 255:
Gilman needs to learn that attacking first is the only path to championship.
And I choose to give it to you now. He lost but has shown he can compete and beat the best in class.......Nashon, Dance, Tomasello, Delgado...........anyway, he's as SOPHOMORE an no, he's not winning it this year, but do you really want credit picking the field against him. He's won multiple world team spots and at least one World medal.Originally posted by Hawknado:
Everyone gave me s$&t when I said Gilman will never win it because he can't win when it matters. Idc about some midlands win where he wasn't the starter either. Kid needs to wrestle every match like he does against the 25th ranked guy in the nation.
Dude, semis his sophomore year (first national tourny). Beat the third seed in quarters. Has 2 years left to win nationals. Will you come back to eat your crow if he proves you wrong? I just think you are a bit quick on the draw and maybe overreacting a bit.Originally posted by Hawknado:
Everyone gave me s$&t when I said Gilman will never win it because he can't win when it matters. Idc about some midlands win where he wasn't the starter either. Kid needs to wrestle every match like he does against the 25th ranked guy in the nation.
Truer words were never spoken. That is quite amazing.Originally posted by depelland:
Certainly didn't think we would see 2 freshman in the finals at 125 this year considering all the talent at this weight class.
Can some of you people even comprehend how dumb these posts are? This board is a complete embarrassment right now.Originally posted by Hawknado:
Everyone gave me s$&t when I said Gilman will never win it because he can't win when it matters. Idc about some midlands win where he wasn't the starter either. Kid needs to wrestle every match like he does against the 25th ranked guy in the nation.
I probably hate them more than you do. Everyone loves a winner which is why some of these idiots are always mad at themselves.Originally posted by Gobblin:
I hate you idiots. I wish some of you jagoffs had the balls to tell Thomas how bad he sucks to his face.
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Hawknado hasn't posted anything but troll posts. You got to remember, the trolls like to come out of woodwork after every loss.Originally posted by 1stplacehawk:
Can some of you people even comprehend how dumb these posts are? This board is a complete embarrassment right now.Originally posted by Hawknado:
Everyone gave me s$&t when I said Gilman will never win it because he can't win when it matters. Idc about some midlands win where he wasn't the starter either. Kid needs to wrestle every match like he does against the 25th ranked guy in the nation.
That's why I "ignore him".Originally posted by Chuck C:
Hawknado hasn't posted anything but troll posts. You got to remember, the trolls like to come out of woodwork after every loss.Originally posted by 1stplacehawk:
Can some of you people even comprehend how dumb these posts are? This board is a complete embarrassment right now.Originally posted by Hawknado:
Everyone gave me s$&t when I said Gilman will never win it because he can't win when it matters. Idc about some midlands win where he wasn't the starter either. Kid needs to wrestle every match like he does against the 25th ranked guy in the nation.
Too bad Dan only wrestled 6:50Originally posted by dhm47:
exactly what i was thinking, and that was after dan dennis told the coach Slaton couldn't go 7
Thomas has won a lot of matches that "mattered". It takes him awhile to get going on occasion. This particular match was an aberration. He found himself in a bad spot and couldn't get out if it. He's not the first, won't be the last. As previously stated, the kids a warrior and he's done some really good things and will do more.Originally posted by 1stplacehawk:
Can some of you people even comprehend how dumb these posts are? This board is a complete embarrassment right now.Originally posted by Hawknado:
Everyone gave me s$&t when I said Gilman will never win it because he can't win when it matters. Idc about some midlands win where he wasn't the starter either. Kid needs to wrestle every match like he does against the 25th ranked guy in the nation.
Bingo. This is the problem from my point of view. We used to take guys that couldn't even win their own high school championships, but a few years later could win the national championship because they were a different breed.Originally posted by Hercuhawk:
I think what we saw there was a kid who had the "eye of the tiger" which is what Iowa wrestlers used to have. NO one is afraid of us anymore. Our kids wrestle passive, afraid to attack. I really miss the gable years right now.