One arm, one hand I will say one thing more. Clark is the man.
If Clark wins tonight, it will be an almost super human accomplishment.
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Absolutely.
This is the grittiest performance by a wrestler I have witnessed in a long time.
A Clark win will leave me with a smile driving home tomorrow
This is the grittiest performance by a wrestler I have witnessed in a long time.
A Clark win will leave me with a smile driving home tomorrow
Almost as good as Clark.
Congrats on your NC Hawks! CC with a great throw onTB. He knows how to have fun!
I really doubted that Clark could do well with all the injures. I could not be more happy to be wrong. loved the throw!!!
I asked in another thread: where does this rank amongst the greatest tournament performances ever by a Hawk? Gotta be near the top.
Right in front of, or just behind Jesse Whitmer, IMHO.
Right up there with these:
Gibson's HR when he could barely walk.
MJ 'flu game' scores 38 points.
What did Jesse Whitmer do so impressive that causes his tournament to be way better then Clarks? I'm not trying to be a smarty or disagree with you, I just don't know what Jesse did.
Okay, just looked it up. Sorry, I don't know a ton about early Hawkeyes history. Jess Whitmers story seems like a great one. Underdog his whole career, and finally gets the championship at the end. That's awesome, and I really wish I was old enough to be there and remember it. But, after hearing a little about his story, I don't think his tournament was that much more impressive then Clarks if at all. Being doubted his whole career and finally wrestling as a redshirt senior and upsetting the #2, #3, and #5 seed on the way to a tile is very impressive. But, I think what Clark did was just as impressive in his own way. Clark, with a severely damaged left shoulder and wrist beat the #1, #2, and #5 seed on his way to the NCAA championship. While also avenging a B10 finals loss, and delivering Iowa their only champ on the night (over a former teammate as well). Jesse Whitmer is the ultimate underdog story and had a great run to the finals. But IMO, Cory's road to the title in probably the second hardest weight class is more impressive, but that's just me.
That was Crash Davis (*Jake Taylor) busted up knees, game winning single type of stuff!
(FYI, thats a Major League reference as a segue to Cleveland next year!)
(FYI, thats a Major League reference as a segue to Cleveland next year!)
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To each their own Wduck, I put these forward
1. records Cory 20-3 Jess 19-6
2. Big10 Cory 2nd Jess 4th
3 seeds Cory 4th Jess 6th
4. Seeds beaten Cory 1,2&5 Jess 2,3&5
5 AAs beaten. Cory 1(3rd) Jess 2(3rd&5th)
Cory was a much better wrestler then Jesse ever was. They both showed extreme mental discipline and toughness their 5th years. Cory with his injuries and senior year expectations. Cory being a 3 time AA vs a 1st timer at nationals cannot be understated.
Jess w sitting 4 years behind Mena, staying at Iowa and pressure from Gables last dance.
I'm happy for both. I have follow Clarks career more then Jesse, as todays info is easily available.
I wish more guys would take the route of Whitmer vs looking for glory at a D3 or Juco schools.
1. records Cory 20-3 Jess 19-6
2. Big10 Cory 2nd Jess 4th
3 seeds Cory 4th Jess 6th
4. Seeds beaten Cory 1,2&5 Jess 2,3&5
5 AAs beaten. Cory 1(3rd) Jess 2(3rd&5th)
Cory was a much better wrestler then Jesse ever was. They both showed extreme mental discipline and toughness their 5th years. Cory with his injuries and senior year expectations. Cory being a 3 time AA vs a 1st timer at nationals cannot be understated.
Jess w sitting 4 years behind Mena, staying at Iowa and pressure from Gables last dance.
I'm happy for both. I have follow Clarks career more then Jesse, as todays info is easily available.
I wish more guys would take the route of Whitmer vs looking for glory at a D3 or Juco schools.
Yup, someone got their catchers mixed up.
The Whitmer story was great because of his perseverence and staying the course. When it was his turn, he grabbed ahold of the opportunity and made a dream come true.
Clark made the dream come true by battling adversity with injuries. Personally rate the Clark saga more impressive due to physical limitations; yet staying within his game plan and wrestling his style which brought home a NC.
I still love the Whitmer story, but battling through injuries was an amazing run.
Clark made the dream come true by battling adversity with injuries. Personally rate the Clark saga more impressive due to physical limitations; yet staying within his game plan and wrestling his style which brought home a NC.
I still love the Whitmer story, but battling through injuries was an amazing run.
Both feats were super impressive, why is it necessary to pick one over the other?
Oops! Was picturing Jake Taylor running down the first base line, definitely got my catchers mixed up! I think I'll watch Bull Durham and Major League to refresh my memory!
I'll blame it on a long weekend in St. Louis and a long travel day home!
Go Clark and Go Hawks!
