Roll Call - who’s still up and going to watch Spencer?

[anon_0pi0cv8t1ggvb]

And all those who came down on him and questioned his heart and were ripping on him at that time can, today, f*ck right the h*ll off.

Yep. All the idiots criticizing him for not wrestling back for 3rd at NCAAs or finishing that one freestyle tournament a month after NCAAs look really stupid right now. Well they always looked stupid, but this validates it.

 

[AFHawk86]

For sure. This tournament was indeed a blessing to prepare him for the Olympics.

I’m kind of glad Richard’s didn’t qualify at Pan Ams although I still hate our process for making the team. It needs to be earlier so we send our best the first time.

 

[GableBeer]

I just want a Micic v Lee gold medal match this August is that too much to ask for.

 

[artradley]

Yeah, sorry about that, lol. Fat-fingered and hit post before I meant to. Edited as fast as possible, but not quick enough apparently....

I think at this point the term “BOOM!” on HORT is universally recognized.

 

[anon_0pi0cv8t1ggvb]

I just want a Micic v Lee gold medal match this August is that too much to ask for.

Speaking of that. Here's Micic's prediction on who would qualify at 57kg from the US.

TLDW: He predicted Gilman. Then said Vito was second most likely. Listed Fix 3rd. No mention of Spencer Lee at all until the host asked him about Spencer, and even then didn't seem to take Spencer very seriously. Essentially doubted him vs the field of other guys including Suriano and Zane Richards.

 

[GableBeer]

Speaking of that. Here's Micic's prediction on who would qualify at 57kg from the US.

TLDW: He predicted Gilman. Then said Vito was second most likely. Listed Fix 3rd. No mention of Spencer Lee at all until the host asked him about Spencer, and even then didn't seem to take Spencer very seriously. Essentially doubted him vs the field of other guys including Suriano and Zane Richards.

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That’s why I want the match for Spencer. Said Spencer wasn’t proven. I think he proved himself plenty.

 

[Grip220]

Speaking of that. Here's Micic's prediction on who would qualify at 57kg from the US.

TLDW: He predicted Gilman. Then said Vito was second most likely. Listed Fix 3rd. No mention of Spencer Lee at all until the host asked him about Spencer, and even then didn't seem to take Spencer very seriously. Essentially doubted him vs the field of other guys including Suriano and Zane Richards.

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Micic is a clown, he will be humbled also, but I dont expect him to make it very far

 

[Grip220]

Spencer would toy with Ramos right now, he not even in the conversation. He was at the right place at the right time nothing more, anyone who would dispute this is a fool at best!

 

[GableBeer]

Micic is a clown, he will be humbled also, but I dont expect him to make it very far

Micic is giant at 57, he had an amazing run at world championships, I think he will make it far, just hope Spencer Buzzsaws him.

 

[dgordo]

 

[Grip220]

Micic is giant at 57, he had an amazing run at world championships, I think he will make it far, just hope Spencer Buzzsaws him.

My take is Micic will not medal, we shall see.

 

[GableBeer]

My take is Micic will not medal, we shall see.

Micic, Rei, and Uguev are the big 3 at the weight. I want to see what Spencer’s looks like against them. Micic cut has to be brutal, he dwarfed Higuchi in the world championships.

 

[CRIA7415]

Sorry if i missed but does anyone know what time finals start?

 

[GableBeer]

Sorry if i missed but does anyone know what time finals start?

They don’t wrestle finals. Top 3 qualify so they just wrestle semis and repechage.

 

[Grip220]

Micic, Rei, and Uguev are the big 3 at the weight. I want to see what Spencer’s looks like against them. Micic cut has to be brutal, he dwarfed Higuchi in the world championships.

We will see

 

[GableBeer]

 

[tbebell]

And all those who came down on him and questioned his heart and were ripping on him at that time can, today, f*ck right the h*ll off.

Absolutely! So many terrible people were saying terrible things about a great kid/man that has done nothing but represent the University of Iowa and wrestling in an outstanding fashion.

 

[el dub]

Spencer would toy with Ramos right now, he not even in the conversation. He was at the right place at the right time nothing more, anyone who would dispute this is a fool at best!

Well, you did put him in the conversation.

 

[burk11]

For those who may have missed ..

 

[praguehawk]

That was some definite 3rd tier shit wrestling from Spencer. He should probably just skip Paris.

 

[PSUWrestling2425]

I’m kind of glad Richard’s didn’t qualify at Pan Ams although I still hate our process for making the team. It needs to be earlier so we send our best the first time.

That is a great point I hadn't thought of. This worked out well for Spencer. The match with China will help him prepare for Paris. Even the other matches just help get him into the flow, even though they each lasted about 30 seconds!

 

[cphawkinthelou]

For those who may have missed ..

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Thanks, Burk!!!

 

[AFHawk86]

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This speaks volumes, especially since the first two never won an NCAA title (although I can see how that cuts both ways).

 

[Descat1]

I just want a Micic v Lee gold medal match this August is that too much to ask for.

Yes, I wonder if Micic thinks Spencer is "seasoned" enough now?

 

[AFHawk86]

32 par terre points in four matches! Thats 8 points per match on average. Someone correctly pointed out the match with China would have ended in the first period if Spencer didn’t run out of mat during the leg lace sequence.

 

[Descat1]

I just want a Micic v Lee gold medal match this August is that too much to ask for.

I would like to see a Lee vs. Miccic match first round.

 

[Grip220]

I would like to see a Lee vs. Miccic match first round.

Lee will dismantle Micic! Micic is second tier thats why is not representing the US.
His run has been okay and as much as people say he beat the best guys, well look at the matches. I compare it to Richards run, right place right time and his competition were not at their best.

 

[dtripp26]

Any updates on Zain?

 

[Pennstate1985]

Late to the party but congrats to Spencer. He rocked it today. Obviously the Chinaman is the real deal too as the 1 seed. I feel great about Spencer’s chances in Paris.

 

[Pennstate1985]

Any updates on Zain?

He is in repachage tomorrow. Must win 4 times to go to Paris. Has a reasonable chance

 

[The-Dude-Abides]

 

[HerkHawl]

Lee will dismantle Micic! Micic is second tier thats why is not representing the US.
His run has been okay and as much as people say he beat the best guys, well look at the matches. I compare it to Richards run, right place right time and his competition were not at their best.

To many, it's been said Micic never really weighed in during WC in Serbia. And that he may have weighed close to 150lb in some matches. I can't confirm and photos might tell others something. I don't mind saying this being he is not an "American" wrestler

 

[DeadHead11]

Points per par terre opportunity would be a great stat to track.

Congrats to Spencer! Good luck Zain!

 

[Nashville_Hawkeye]

Holy crap, unbelievable Spencer Lee!!

Speaking of that. Here's Micic's prediction on who would qualify at 57kg from the US.

TLDW: He predicted Gilman. Then said Vito was second most likely. Listed Fix 3rd. No mention of Spencer Lee at all until the host asked him about Spencer, and even then didn't seem to take Spencer very seriously. Essentially doubted him vs the field of other guys including Suriano and Zane Richards.

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Says he would love to wrestle Spencer Lee. Who in their right mind would want to wrestle Spencer Lee when it matters? I weigh 100 pounds more and I don't want any part of the kid. 😂 😂

 

[Nashville_Hawkeye]

He is in repachage tomorrow. Must win 4 times to go to Paris. Has a reasonable chance

Great day for Lee! Super happy for him! Hope tomorrow is an equally great day for the Zain Train!

 

[dtripp26]

Says he would love to wrestle Spencer Lee. Who in their right mind would want to wrestle Spencer Lee when it matters? I weigh 100 pounds more and I don't want any part of the kid. 😂 😂

Yeah but you're probably old and out of shape like me!

 

[Nashville_Hawkeye]

Yeah but you're probably old and out of shape like me!

Yep!

 

[moug]

He is in repachage tomorrow. Must win 4 times to go to Paris. Has a reasonable chance

Disclaimer- nothing is a given. That said, I like him in the first 3. The true 3rd will be tough regardless of who it is. The further off the scale the better for him though.

 

[artradley]

Speaking of that. Here's Micic's prediction on who would qualify at 57kg from the US.

TLDW: He predicted Gilman. Then said Vito was second most likely. Listed Fix 3rd. No mention of Spencer Lee at all until the host asked him about Spencer, and even then didn't seem to take Spencer very seriously. Essentially doubted him vs the field of other guys including Suriano and Zane Richards.

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He really missed the mark on that prediction. You know what I mean?

 

[artradley]

SIAP but I haven’t seen this here.