Luther Open Preview (Which TFR will be in the Open Division?)
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I believe that answer will suffice. Thanks!Well, since you asked......
It obviously captures the moment right after Lee “lost” to DeSanto when going for his 4X state title and an undefeated HS career. Fighting on one leg, mono wore him out, he still wanted to go for it and push himself to a new height of achievement. You could even argue that the 2 was after the whistle, and I wouldn’t look at you sideways.
To me, this photo captures an inflection point for our program—the precise moment in time that our current lull of misfortune turns around. This is Lee’s Larry Owings moment—the burning seed of resentment that grew in Gable’s heart until it burst out in full bloom as he blew through the ‘72 Olympics and no one scored even a point on him. You don’t have the greatest tournament run in wrestling history without the sting of that final NCAA loss.
So Lee has a stinger in his soul now, too. That final last loss that he couldn’t quite (and no one could or should, let’s be clear) pull off. But he is savvy enough and driven enough to use it to fuel an incredible run through his NCAA career, and we’re all along for the ride. He doesn’t ever want to feel that way again.
So as terrible a moment and as bitter a defeat as it was for Spencer, and we mourn it right along with him, I think it was quite possibly the greatest thing that could have happened to the Hawks in a long while. So I celebrate it as the catalyst for our next title.
Go Hawks. FREE THE LEE.
Looking at the brackets, it is possible to have a match-up of Stickley vs. McFall. That match MUST end in a pin!
"Supposed to be"...really? Says whom, Mr. Know-It-All?
And winning Sr Nationals with a torn meniscus, placing 5th at the NCAAs with a broken rib, up a weight a class and maybe a dozen matches under his belt. Oh, and lets not forget beating 5 All Americans, including Dean, thereby placing 5th at the Open and qualifying for the WTT, when he wasn't even in a room, but merely chasing chickens on a farm with Ben Provisor. You've got to be the biggest tool on this forum.
Exactly, anyone who thinks the coursework is easier just because its online is an idiot.
Pretty certain TnT wants PD3 to get his school work done and get his tail to practice. I’d rather have a 84 national NCAA champ than a GV champ.
I wish! Owen Meany is a helluva book. Thanks, fellas.
Just another die-hard Hawks wrestling fan who appreciates greatness when he sees it. You know how Iowa City is.....you can’t throw a rock in this town without knocking some frustrated writer’s glasses off.Plus he just wrestled in a tournament against senior level world class guys. He wasent going to get that at GV.
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I took three 8 week classes online to include stats. Big mistake. I had a paper a week, plus trying to learn statistics on my own. It's hit and miss with instructors...some can be hard asses with the grading and others, you're not sure they even look at it. I happened to get two hardasses for the in depth writing courses. Probably the worst though is group projects online. I learned just to do it all in case somebody was late or just didn't do it.
I loved group projects. Thankfully I was paired with people like you... lol
It’s Saturday night. Shouldn’t you be watching some porn or something?
That only takes a couple minutes. Still plenty of time to post.
Correction: The Gilman vs Moisey match was just under a minute. Unless he has it on repeat.
Much harder than some tools think. There's no hand holding and it requires a lot of self discipline and time management.
Best of luck to your son on finishing his studies. I for one, am very glad he is on the team. I got to witness a 5 minutes discussion between Pat and Tom a month or so ago. Very enlightening on his attitude and work ethic.
I look forward to Pat wrestling for Iowa
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Why doesn't it surprise me that you wouldn't pull your weight.
Thanks...that makes at least two of us. Its utterly mind numbing how some people think they know so much about someone or situations, when if fact they don't know their ***** from a hole in the ground. SMH
As funny as you are, I thought you were more than deserving of it.
Please don't let a message board skew your perception of Iowa fans' support. There are a whole lot of Iowa fans pulling for Pat to have a tremendous experience at Iowa and great success on and off the mat. Add me to the list. I'm sure it's a long one, and I have no doubt that the supporters far outnumber any detractors.
I can say I'm pulling for the kid. Some posters on here act like their kids or themselves were/are perfect angles. Until I see Downey do something wrong while representing the Hawks, I will root for him like any other Hawk. Good luck to your boy PD2
All kidding aside you seem like a good guy. At the very least you can give as well as take. I also think you are the only one left that doesn't have me on ignore. Some people can't take a little ribbing. Wonder who coined that phrase? It's hell getting old
Talked to Pat for a while the night of the NOC and a cpl times before a workout. Very well spoken and funny. Enjoyed visiting and think he is going to get everything accomplished to enable him to have a great final year. Hoping things go well with his classes and he finishes as a Hawk.
Is perfect a 90 degree or 45 degree?
Interesting question. As the 90 degree angle is the right angle, I would have to assume that it is also the perfect angle.
Should police be capitalized?
Only if he’s talking about the band.
Well.......everybody knows that........
But then he should also add quotation marks when appropriate!
Gosh.........I love punctuation........don't you???
And by people with little to no sense of humor. Or for you know scents of humor.
Well.......everybody knows that........
But then he should also add quotation marks when appropriate!
Gosh.........I love punctuation........don't you???
As a past ESL instructor, yes I do!
I smell an incident about to take place.
Kwik,.,.,.,.,call and Officer...(officer?)
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We are not sure 100%, but it doesn't make any difference. If the "real Pd2" is reading this board, he'll get the message.
I'd really be shocked if any Iowa fan is not rooting for Pat in: schoolwork, on the mat, and life results. That's just now being an Iowan.
