Are in the top 10. Should a good measuring stick to see where he is at recovery wise.
Spencer Lee's next 4 opponents
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I wonder if he could tech them all out in less than 4:10…
Those are the guys but will Spencer wrestle in those matches?
Agree MN vs NW yesterday was a double FF at 125
Yes, and the theory I am running with is this was a courtesy move by Eggum wanting his guys to win it on the mat without free points. McKee travelled, weighed in and warmed up I believe.
It was a gesture I respect. However, it did not work out for us. This is not the thread for this, but the gophers are down in a bad way. Might be an ugly March unless we turn things around.
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I’d like to say that Mitch and I have developed at least a small amount of mutual respect, as we’re both generally realists when it comes to being a fan.
That’s idiotic if true.
It’s not what I would have done, but like I said, it’s inconsequential either way. We lost by 7.
Almost as good as the guy who thought SL was upset at DA the other day because he wouldn’t forfeit out and give SL the inaugural championship of the tourney, imo.
I think the answer is that SL is on an upward trajectory. He is pinning the best the weight class has to offer, rather than TF. We’ll get the proverbial “it’s a weak weight class.” To which I would respond, “really, how many have fled to 133?”
There is a distinct possibility he could pin his way through this years, Big Ten & NCAA Tournament.
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You’re talking up to 12 more consecutive pins?
Not in any alternate universe.
No way, you’re looking at him pinning the next four regular season opponents, what? 3 big ten opponents then every match in the ncaa championships. That’s not happening for anyone ever.
You’re talking up to 12 more consecutive pins?
Not in any alternate universe.
Spencer has already proven he lives in an alternate universe where ACL's don't matter.
I don't expect him to pin his way through the season, but I wouldn't dare bet against him. Especially now that he has a streak of pins, he's not going to want that streak to end.
I’d bet against that , it would be pretty easy money. Think every other ncaa wrestler ever and you think because he’s having a great run he’s somehow going to pin out the regular season and both tournaments?
It’s like predicting a perfect game or maybe a few triple crowns in a row . Maybe 5 Super Bowl victories in a row.
All have never happened. He’s one of the best ever and none of them ever approached that run.
You may be misreading that comment. Looked to me that he was saying Lee pins his way through the B1G and NCAA tourneys. Nothing about pinning out the remainder of the regular season in addition to the tourneys.
True, but pinning your way through both tournaments? I doubt it.
Lee is one of the best ever I enjoy watching him, but he’s not at that level . Even Shute got beat loool
I’d like to see him pin his way out.
I said a distinct possibility at Big Tens and NCAA’s, not a given or forgone conclusion.
McKee will be his toughest challenge as he has done a nice job of peaking at NCAA’s in years past (edit: McKee has done his damage from the consolation bracket) plus Spencer could wrestle him three times yet this year.
Glory would be tough providing he wrestles at 125. Spencer has a lot of incentive to shut his mouth.
What is most impressive is how Lee is working pinning combinations out of his tilts this year, instead of taking a TF.
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He’s fantastic and I love to watch him, it it’s so far out there. Remember Nickal and Martin in the finals? He hit that pin and the next year I think he failed to major next year’s opponent.
Lee is better overall career wise than Nickal but Nickal was a big one for bonus and pins.
At that level someone needs to make a mistake and/or completely overshadow the other person ability to get a pin.
Even though he’s great, it’s a stretch . Can he? Yep. He’s shown he can pin quality opponents.
But realistically I don’t count on best day ever best case scenario ever over an extended time.
That said I’d love to see it and wish Lee the best.
I am open-minded about it. Can’t think of a guy he is unlikley to pin, and he’s at the level right now to pin everything in sight. If he sees Glory, the timing could be key. Pinning him Sat night on full feed would be a tough ask, but earlier in the tournament, it is totally realistic.
Apparently you have limited knowledge of wrestling history. Five wrestlers have pinned their way through the NCAAs. I could give you numerous examples of feats similar to what Inthecircle has proposed. One amazing feat that comes to mind was when Dave Schultz pinned his way through the US Open (?), taking out all five opponents in an insanely short time...and his opponents were all-time greats such as Kenny Monday and Nate Carr. One of the greatest performances ever by any wrestler in any competition!
It’s a possibility, but it’s easy to get caught up in the hype when you see greatness. In investing it’s called FOMO, fear of missing out.
I used Nickal as an example , in 2018 he suckers Martin into that pin. The next year he beats Moore 5-1. Pins are hard to get at the tourney so I doubt it. There’s a reason why certain streaks only last so long. 56, 14-0, 2130, 2632 and other numbers mean something.
A pun streak at that level is a similar run. But until the streak is stopped , it goes on. It definitely be great to see.
Spencer Lee is a BAD MAN and at 125lbs he is wrestling on another level right now. I am not worried about pinning everyone as much as i am having him stay healthy and avoiding the cheap shots that often happen
Exactly, this is one reason why steaks end. A tweak here and there takes your ability down just enough that maybe you win but don’t pin.
Spencer is psychologically at the highest point I have seen in his career. It took a lot of guts to win his last two titles. His physical health seems strong. I did hold my breath when Barnett had the foot with the bent knee yesterday, hoping like hell he didn’t limp back to the middle.
We shall see where it all plays out.
Like most others I pray he just stays physically healthy.
We shall see where it all plays out.
Like most others I pray he just stays physically healthy.
It is hard to do, but a former Iowa wrestler pinned his way through the big tens and The NCAA tourney. Bruce Kinseth 1979.
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Something definitely looks different with him now. S.Lee with a chip on his shoulder is a scary man. I'd say anything is possible at this point. I've always hated all the roll through defense in neutral these days. So much f*n watching Spencer smash it.
Quality guys attempting to keep it close could end that streak. But most anyone going out and trying to actually compete against SL will end up getting pinned.
Bruce Kinseth orchestrated one of the most impressive postseason runs in college wrestling history.
In the biggest meets against the highest caliber of competition, the University of Iowa grappler provided Hawkeye fans with one of the most memorable performances, pinning his way to the 150-pound NCAA Championship in 1979 at Ames.
He also pinned his way through the Big Ten tournament, making Kinseth the only wrestler to accomplish the feat. (CR Gazette)
Not to mention it has been against the best the B10 has to offer against him. I really don't think it is that unrealistic that he could do it. He seems to be getting better every match when he was already way ahead. The field is in big trouble at 125.
I was at Ames watching him do it.
I thought the same…… he definitely put that knee to the test there….. was sure glad he wasn’t limping after the match
