WTT Senior Brackets out

[Jackhawk87]

And Hats off to all those who predicted a Gilman run to the championship.

 

[AFHawk86]

By the way, the kids are having fun in Omaha. They are lined up forming a gauntlet for the wrestlers as they enter. Nice to see their excitement as they check out the big screen to see if they're on tv.

 

[Gusaford]

Maybe a minority opinion, but I like Frank with the bad haircut better than Frank with the full Kojak.

 

[MonteHawkeyeSS]

I don't like Frank.

 

[WWDMHawkeye]

Hats off to Thomas. Great day for him. What a stud.

Glad Ramos was gracious in defeat. I loved Ramos as a Hawk, was pretty disappointed in him after the way he handled himself when he left, and now I feel he has redeemed himself somewhat. I hope he and Tom can mend fences.

Very happy for Thomas, and very proud of Tony for his grace in defeat. It's amazing how redemption can be found even in the toughest of circumstances. I'm more proud of Tony in this moment than if he'd gone on to win a world championship. Hats off to him.

 

[HawCory]

I don't like Frank.

I gave you a like here because it was funny. I like to root against him too, but I still dropped $50 on his gofundme to help his family get to Rio, along with several others.

Edit: Now that I read it, my comment came across as a #subtlebrag. That wasn't the intent. The intent was to get the point across that once these guys earn a spot on the World Team, allegiances change.

 

[rossel 33]

I don't like Frank.

I don't either, but I have to say I've mellowed a bit in my dislike after his beating Metcalf and grabbing his junk. Maybe it's because I don't typically root for Retherford. Or maybe it's Frank ditching the ugly haircut.

Regardless, these two are the best right now.

 

[Chuck C]

Actually good sportsmanship or sarcasm?

 

[MonteHawkeyeSS]

I don't like him but I'll root for anyone representing the U S of A.

 

[AFHawk86]

Zain wins 6-0 to force a third match. Got chippy at the end.

 

[HawCory]

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Thank you for that.

 

[rossel 33]

Zain wins 6-0 to force a third match. Got chippy at the end.

Yeah, a lot of clubbing each other's head at the end. Then Frank stopped, as if to concede, but Zain gave him another shot. lol!

 

[1stplacehawk]

Gilman suggests they meet in the parking lot

 

[AFHawk86]

So far we have NC State, Iowa, tOSU, and F*** State represented on this world team.

I think Nebraska joins the fold after the 70kg final.

 

[wasdt21]

i am sorry thomas gilman, i picked tony to win. i felt like he had the advantage of sitting all day while you ran a gauntlet of national champions and i felt like tony has been wrestling world level competition for 3 years, i am sorry i douted you and i will now donate $50 to hwc for me being a dumba$$.match me

 

[gonegolfing]

Great job Gilman and great job Ramos!

 

[Sett1997]

Listen to Frank actually speak in an interview, he's very humble and a likable guy.

 

[AFHawk86]

Green with another TD to an immediate lace to take the 6-2 lead at the break.

 

[AFHawk86]

Green cashes his ticket to Paris, France with an 8-5 victory over Kennedy.

F*** Fact:

 

[bakerbulldogs]

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I don't know what to think. Ramos was one of my favorite Hawks, then I hated him for his whining after his loss and now I almost like him again after he took that defeat with class. With that said... great job Gilman for backing up your shit talk. Made my day!

 

[AFHawk86]

Taylor leads on criteria 2-2 at the break.

 

[AFHawk86]

Going to a third match at 86kg as Cox wins 4-3 over David the Magicman Taylor.

 

[IAHWKGUY]

Taylor 4-0 after 1

Burroughs with a great comeback effort to tie it 6-6m but Dake wins on criteria with the 4-point move.

Not a fan of criteria. Let them wrestle to break the tie.

Also, even if determined by criteria, I think the one with more consistent moves should win, not the one with the one big move.

Just my .02 cents.

 

[anon_0pi0cv8t1ggvb]

Yeah, a lot of clubbing each other's head at the end. Then Frank stopped, as if to concede, but Zain gave him another shot. lol!

I love that Zain has the nicest demeanor, but is still a ****ing killer when it comes to wrestling. He doesn't take that shit from anyone. He's the PSU face musher representative.

 

[AFHawk86]

I love that Zain has the nicest demeanor, but is still a ****ing killer when it comes to wrestling. He doesn't take that shit from anyone. He's the PSU face musher representative.

Zain "The Club" Retherford

 

[AFHawk86]

Kid Dynamite up 3-0 over the King at the break.

 

[lookleft goright]

I sure hope Dake doesn't win the spot. He is hard for me to like.

 

[AFHawk86]

Somehow Burroughs keeps from being exposed to hold on for a close win. It's going to a third match!

 

[lookleft goright]

I get so sick of Dake always complaining to officials. At least it looks like he is complaining.

 

[Chickenman Testa]

I love that Zain has the nicest demeanor, but is still a ****ing killer when it comes to wrestling. He doesn't take that shit from anyone. He's the PSU face musher representative.

He's a hard working farm boy. Little not to like about that kid. I will miss him captaining my team

 

[lookleft goright]

I don't either, but I have to say I've mellowed a bit in my dislike after his beating Metcalf and grabbing his junk. Maybe it's because I don't typically root for Retherford. Or maybe it's Frank ditching the ugly haircut.

Regardless, these two are the best right now.

The guy has some crazy hair styles. By the way, he does not have a good looking head. That man should not be bald. Great improvement over the last hair cut.

 

[AFHawk86]

No surprise that Snyder convincingly sweeps 97kg with two TF's over Gadson.

Zain - Molinaro III starting now.

 

[lookleft goright]

Zane looks way smaller than Molinaro and Burroughs looks way smaller than Dake. Or is it just me?

 

[AFHawk86]

4-2 Zain at the break. Molinaro caught with his hand in the cookie jar. He doubled down on the singlet grab.

 

[AFHawk86]

This is an all out brawl. The Clubber, with blood streaming down his face, wins match #3 7-4.

Zain is the U.S. WTT member at 65kg.

 

[lookleft goright]

We have some very good young guys in this country and some grew wrestlers. Bourroughs, Molinaro and Cox all going to the 3rd match. 3 top 5 or better guys in the world are getting beat by other Americans. I guess I am starting to enjoy freestyle wrestling.

 

[lookleft goright]

You're a dangerous man. "Thanks" great response, but Gilman still has the quote of the day. Thinking gets you in trouble.

 

[anon_0pi0cv8t1ggvb]

This is an all out brawl. The Clubber, with blood streaming down his face, wins match #3 7-4.

Zain is the U.S. WTT member at 65kg.

haha the interviewer to Zain: "You're a dangerous man".

Zain's response: "thanks"

 

[Chickenman Testa]

This action kicks ass. When it finishes I've got the finale of the Wire to watch (took me a while to watch the show)

I'm a Single dad and ex has the boys for the night = 8+ hours of sleep, all the message-boarding I could want, and no interruptions.

 

[AFHawk86]

Cox leads 3-0 at the break, but Cox in pain on the mat after Taylor drives him out in the second. Looks like a knee. I'll be surprised if this match continues.