Lee, I've never seen him this chippy.

[Sett1997]

It's like every match he's out for blood. It's like another level , if that's even possible from his past years.
I like it, freaking scary! He's obviously feeling good and wants to destroy everyone.
We've all seen him chirp a few times in the past but he looks like a different animal this year.
100% focus.
Advice to opponents:
Don't take him down. Settle back and take the loss that's coming. 🤣

 

[artradley]

What’s funny is he apologized yesterday for showing his emotions so much after the match.

I would love to know what he said to Ramos when they shook hands…

 

[Doodads and Hoohah]

What’s funny is he apologized yesterday for showing his emotions so much after the match.

I would love to know what he said to Ramos when they shook hands…

"Nice throw"

 

[artradley]

"Nice throw"

That is what it looked like to me. But it looked like there was a quick follow up, which could have taken it a while different direction.

 

[js8793]

That is what it looked like to me. But it looked like there was a quick follow up, which could have taken it a while different direction.

i believe he said "good throw" twice

 

[Kwoodhawk]

That is what it looked like to me. But it looked like there was a quick follow up, which could have taken it a while different direction.

Doubt it went a different direction. Not his style or persona. Guys run from him on the mat. Ramos came to wrestle. He respects that. Most likely complimented him.

 

[cidhawkeye]

The head but to the curtain was out of character as well

 

[so cal hawkfan]

That is what it looked like to me. But it looked like there was a quick follow up, which could have taken it a while different direction.

I watched the post meet interview with Lee and he said he told Ramos “nice throw” and complimented him on being ready to go.

 

[wyldhawk9]

It's like every match he's out for blood. It's like another level , if that's even possible from his past years.
I like it, freaking scary! He's obviously feeling good and wants to destroy everyone.
We've all seen him chirp a few times in the past but he looks like a different animal this year.
100% focus.
Advice to opponents:
Don't take him down. Settle back and take the loss that's coming. 🤣

I disagree with this take. My opinion may be just be wrong here - I haven't seen as many matches this year as I normally would have by now, but I'd rather not see a regularly-chirpy Spencer. IF that's happening more often than not, it could be a warning sign. He's normally very workmanlike in his demeanor, respectful toward opponents, and lets his performance during the match do the talking. If he's all of a sudden chirping and jawing at opponents after matches when he didn't do as well as he liked, or because the opponent took it to him more than he expected - that's not good at all. It could indicate he's not handling well the pressure he's under (most likely from himself).

This is my subjective take IF this is happening with increasing frequency.

 

[sdvike]

Ramos got some respect from me. He joined a very small group that has not danced away from Spencer from the get go. Off the top of my head, I only remember Nato, Suriano and Picc.

 

[ChiPackHawk]

I think this was a perfect "wake-up" call for Lee. Unlike most of his opponents, Ramos came to wrestle. Lee has been very aggressive in his previous matches, coming forward at will and this time it cost him with a take down and a feet to back throw. I think now that he has had this happen he knows it can be done. I look for an even better Lee. All of course in my humble opinion as a feet up on the couch expert.

 

[Lambertt]

Your entitled to your opinion but I don’t agree.

I disagree with this take. My opinion may be just be wrong here - I haven't seen as many matches this year as I normally would have by now, but I'd rather not see a regularly-chirpy Spencer. IF that's happening more often than not, it could be a warning sign. He's normally very workmanlike in his demeanor, respectful toward opponents, and lets his performance during the match do the talking. If he's all of a sudden chirping and jawing at opponents after matches when he didn't do as well as he liked, or because the opponent took it to him more than he expected - that's not good at all. It could indicate he's not handling well the pressure he's under (most likely from himself).

This is my subjective take IF this is happening with increasing frequency.

 

[TarpHawk]

I disagree with this take. My opinion may be just be wrong here - I haven't seen as many matches this year as I normally would have by now, but I'd rather not see a regularly-chirpy Spencer. IF that's happening more often than not, it could be a warning sign. He's normally very workmanlike in his demeanor, respectful toward opponents, and lets his performance during the match do the talking. If he's all of a sudden chirping and jawing at opponents after matches when he didn't do as well as he liked, or because the opponent took it to him more than he expected - that's not good at all. It could indicate he's not handling well the pressure he's under (most likely from himself).

This is my subjective take IF this is happening with increasing frequency.

I tend to agree he's under a lot of pressure and it's manifesting in ways we haven't seen before. Gotta get to the end of Mar and all will be well.

 

[SPOONER]

What’s funny is he apologized yesterday for showing his emotions so much after the match.

I would love to know what he said to Ramos when they shook hands…

He’s probably referring to the head butt to the curtain support after the match. It was hysterical.

 

[el dub]

The head but to the curtain was out of character as well

I think it was a pole supporting the curtain? Lol

 

[Redm18]

I got 99 problems and Spencer Lee is not one of them.

 

[cheaptilt42]

Ramos got some respect from me. He joined a very small group that has not danced away from Spencer from the get go. Off the top of my head, I only remember Nato, Suriano and Picc.

How could you leave Courtney from ASU off this list. Did you not see the finals last year? Lol! I'm pretty sure he was spotted running track for the Sun Devils last spring. He more than proved he can run fast. However, he does run backwards.

 

[HawkMachine]

You guys clearly missed him head butting his dad in the chest.

Also prior to the curtain he was slapping his face really hard with both hands. Screamed at his teammates.

Then head butted the curtain.

And then was screaming at the crowd.

LOL

 

[Chips28]

Another thread? Do we have to scrutinize everything this guy does? Can’t we just enjoy the greatness, only another 12-15 matches left in an Iowa singlet.

 

[MVPFAN]

What’s funny is he apologized yesterday for showing his emotions so much after the match.

I would love to know what he said to Ramos when they shook hands…

He said nice throw.

 

[Nashville_Hawkeye]

How could you leave Courtney from ASU off this list. Did you not see the finals last year? Lol! I'm pretty sure he was spotted running track for the Sun Devils last spring. He more than proved he can run fast. However, he does run backwards.

During those 7 minutes Courtney ran more than a marathoner could run in 2 hours...

 

[blcoach80]

Being amped up after his matches is just fine by me. He is abusing his opponents on the mat, not verbally afterward. If he was mad at anyone yesterday, it was himself for getting exposed early in the match. He respected what Ramos did afterward and told him so. Are you not entertained!?

 

[HawkMachine]

Are you not entertained!?

 

[Grip220]

Im happy to see Spencer with a bit of an edge, its the world vs him its the world vs the Hawks. Just like many that came before him, its there, just rarely shown and I dont mind when it comes out. I loved when Bull brought the hammer out and love when Spencer brings out the HEAD BUTT!

 

[Southermostwrestlingfan]

He verbalized his 'Journey' in the post match interview. The young man is finally free and he has leveled up. Absolutely incredible to witness

 

[HawkMachine]

After being down 8-1, did anyone even feel that nervous?

I was nervous when he was on his back, but once he got to his belly I knew he would win.

All he needed was an escape and a td and then game over.

Was going to win by back points or a fall.

Any other wrestler out there I would have been worried.

Not this kid.

Nope.

Not one bit.

 

[Redm18]

After being down 8-1, did anyone even feel that nervous?

I was nervous when he was on his back, but once he got to his belly I knew he would win.

All he needed was an escape and a td and then game over.

Was going to win by back points or a fall.

Any other wrestler out there I would have been worried.

Not this kid.

Nope.

Not one bit.

Agree nervous when he was on his back after that no not at all. I was talking to my dad at the SS about how it crazy that Spencer can get 12 back points in a period and some guys who are decent wrestlers can go all season without scoring 12 back points.

 

[MVPFAN]

After being down 8-1, did anyone even feel that nervous?

I was nervous when he was on his back, but once he got to his belly I knew he would win.

All he needed was an escape and a td and then game over.

Was going to win by back points or a fall.

Any other wrestler out there I would have been worried.

Not this kid.

Nope.

Not one bit.

My only concern was if he was going to hit the gas tank wall like he did vs ISU and the Wyoming kid but he seems to be settling into the cut and getting his shape back.

 

[evashevsky58]

After being down 8-1, did anyone even feel that nervous?

I was nervous when he was on his back, but once he got to his belly I knew he would win.

All he needed was an escape and a td and then game over.

Was going to win by back points or a fall.

Any other wrestler out there I would have been worried.

Not this kid.

Nope.

Not one bit.

Same. Once he was off his back I thought he would get the pin (and I wasn’t too worried even if he lost bc I knew he would win when it counts).

 

[NothingMeaningful]

My only concern was if he was going to hit the gas tank wall like he did vs ISU and the Wyoming kid but he seems to be settling into the cut and getting his shape back.

You could tell he is getting his shape back by watching him wrestle less than three minutes? Doesn't one have gas tank issues in, say, the third period?

 

[manatree]

You could tell he is getting his shape back by watching him wrestle less than three minutes? Doesn't one have gas tank issues in, say, the third period?

Given the price of gas, many people can only afford to put in enough for one period.

 

[MVPFAN]

You could tell he is getting his shape back by watching him wrestle less than three minutes? Doesn't one have gas tank issues in, say, the third period?

The last two guys Murin wrestled had issues in the first period also guys who fight off their back often times have an tendency to gas if there is an issue.

 

[sdvike]

The last two guys Murin wrestled had issues in the first period also guys who fight off their back often times have an tendency to gas if there is an issue.

Unless you're Cobe. Then you just flip the script and put them on their back to show them what it feels like.

 

[Sett1997]

My only concern was if he was going to hit the gas tank wall like he did vs ISU and the Wyoming kid but he seems to be settling into the cut and getting his shape back.

That was me too, I was worried about the gas tank if it was tight in the 3rd.

 

[Iron Doc]

It's like every match he's out for blood. It's like another level , if that's even possible from his past years.
I like it, freaking scary! He's obviously feeling good and wants to destroy everyone.
We've all seen him chirp a few times in the past but he looks like a different animal this year.
100% focus.
Advice to opponents:
Don't take him down. Settle back and take the loss that's coming. 🤣

Ain't it Great!

 

[comment1283]

You could tell he is getting his shape back by watching him wrestle less than three minutes? Doesn't one have gas tank issues in, say, the third period?

This would be a good point if you hadn’t watched him wrestle a month ago.

 

[Sett1997]

Ain't it Great!

Indeed it is. To clarify a little too, I wasn't talking about the jawing and such as much as I was the fire.
Love it!!

 

[NothingMeaningful]

This would be a good point if you hadn’t watched him wrestle a month ago.

I hadn't. Did he run out of gas in the first period in his prior matches?

 

[TarpHawk]

Spencer has been tested this year, and it will help him. In 7 matches he's been taken down 4 times, reversed once, and thrown to his back once. And he still won all 7 by bonus. He's shown he can pin top guys and come back when he's down.

He's got 4 top-10 opponents over the next 4 weeks. I feel much better about him running that gauntlet now than I did a month ago.

 

[82bordeaux]

He's got 4 top-10 opponents over the next 4 weeks. I feel much better about him running that gauntlet now than I did a month ago.

Agreed. he looks 100% ready to run this thing back.