2022 NCAA Tournament, Session 6 Thread

[My Master]

@Tom McAndrew I will be unable to make any further posts today, so please fill in the perfunctory match information in this thread as you normally do. @GregPickel if Tom is preoccupied with other familial obligations, please chime in with support as you typically do to cover his ***.

For now, I am just going to provide a few story lines that we all are thinking about:

• Will the close matches that went PSU's way for RBY and Lee in the semi-finals go against them in the finals?
• Will Mekhi Lewis supplant Kyle Dake as the destroyer of his PSU opponent's wrestling championship dreams?
• Does Max Dean get a double wrestling orgasm by not only getting his first NCAA championship, but destroying Iowa's only opportunity to get one?
• Will Aaron Brooks avenge his loss to Amine?
• Will PSU win another title or do they collapse and let Michigan win the title?

We ARE...

 

[LookSharp]

According to Penn State's official wrestling Twitter account, the program improved to 45-5 in semifinal bouts since 2011.

NCAA Wrestling Championships 2022: Penn State Nears 10th NCAA Wrestling Title - Sports Illustrated Penn State Nittany Lions News, Analysis and More

 

[LookSharp]

@Tom McAndrew I will be unable to make any further posts today, so please fill in the perfunctory match information in this thread as you normally do. @GregPickel if Tom is preoccupied with other familial obligations, please chime in with support as you typically do to cover his ***.

For now, I am just going to provide a few story lines that we all are thinking about:

• Will the close matches that went PSU's way for RBY and Lee in the semi-finals go against them in the finals?
• Will Mekhi Lewis supplant Kyle Dake as the destroyer of his PSU opponent's wrestling championship dreams?
• Does Max Dean get a double wrestling orgasm by not only getting his first NCAA championship, but destroying Iowa's only opportunity to get one?
• Will Aaron Brooks avenge his loss to Amine?
• Will PSU win another title or do they collapse and let Michigan win the title?

We ARE...

Well done. But next time please use the 'who, what, when, where, why' format. Thank you.

 

[My Master]

Well done. But next time please use the 'who, what, when, where, why' format. Thank you.

Who the hell are you to tell me when or where to write what I know to be a valid format to explain why events will unfold as they will? You're welcome!

 

[Ernst]

This should be a happy day for Penn State wrestling and its fan base.

 

[LifeLongLion]

Kerk wins, game over.

 

[LifeLongLion]

half a point away...

 

[amalone]

It was over when the tournament started. Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Of course it was for whom ever stands in our way. Americans, Penn Staters... are all the same... WINNERS.

 

[psu0408]

One gripe about seeding. I hope next year, they stop seeding 1-loss PAC 12/ACC wrestlers over 2-3 loss Big Ten wrestlers who face top 10 competition in dual meets and tournaments.

 

[anon1727191756]

One gripe about seeding. I hope next year, they stop seeding 1-loss PAC 12/ACC wrestlers over 2-3 loss Big Ten wrestlers who face top 10 competition in dual meets and tournaments.

Agreed. Big Ten had 6 teams in the top 10.

 

[Alphalion75]

It was over when the tournament started. Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Of course it was for whom ever stands in our way. Americans, Penn Staters... are all the same... WINNERS.

Germans?

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Germans?

Think "Animal House," for the context.

 

[Sunshinedynomite 1]

It’s official!

 

[WTNuke]

It’s official!

 

[furrdogg]

Who’s gonna be in Little Caesar’s tonight? We’re in section 225.

 

[AK1967]

Let’s EVERYONE get their tickets and be at the Social after the finals. Get your tickets at the NLWC site. It’s $30 which is well worth celebrating a team title…..Let’s NOT make no mistake. Just like Cael said we need a Ton of noise getting on the Refs starting at 7:00. Several toss up matches. Let’s ALL help our guys fulfill their dreams they worked so hard for their entire lives. Especially the people here in Detroit who can make a difference. Let’s Go RBY get it started.

 

[AK1967]

Let’s Shatter the Record audience on ESPN starting at 7:00 for the Sport. Calling out for all Nitt Lion fans throughout the Country from Cali to Phila and above and below. Spread the word please.

 

[watoos]

Who’s gonna be in Little Caesar’s tonight? We’re in section 225.

120 with some PS and loud Minny fans, all are anti-Iowa.

 

[EricStratton-RushChairman]

It was over when the tournament started. Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Of course it was for whom ever stands in our way. Americans, Penn Staters... are all the same... WINNERS.

Germans?

 

[henrymale]

Germans?

Eric Stratton - rush chariman, was Bluto wrong??? After all these years, I've forgotten!

@My Master - I'm thinking you missed a body or two in your opening post. I could be wrong....well when I'm home with my wife, I am wrong. Right now I'm at work, so the odds just went in my favor!!

 

[watoos]

Been a fantastic trip. 8 year old grandson is 3-0 at Nationals, including Cleveland and Pitt.
He got to meet his hero Bo, when Bo pinned MyMar grandson said Bo Nickal saved the day. He is the proud owner of a huge white board with Bo’s pic and signature on it.
As Cael said last night, we have more wrestling to do.

 

[BaccaFarmer]

Here we are 3 hours before GO time. I’m taking a little spin in the workout center of a small downtown club ….. and a certain PSU finalist comes in for a little sweat. I’m not gonna say who, but, he was funny, loose, and completely at ease.

 

[Parks22]

Who’s gonna be in Little Caesar’s tonight? We’re in section 225.

226! Though the last few sessions we have spread into 225 bc they haven't been filled. 226 and 227 all psu!

 

[Tom McAndrew]

Please use this thread for all pre-Session 6, in-Session 6, and post-Session 6 discussions.

When: March 19, 7 pm EDT

Where: Little Caesars Arena; Detroit, MI

TV: ESPN, if that's part of your cable package.

Streaming: EPSN3.com (I believe you have to have ESPN as part of your cable package). If not, check out the ESPN app. Note: you can control the mat/match you watch with this.

Radio: The radio PBP with Jeff Byers will be streamed for free via LionVision. The pre-Session will start at 6:40 pm EDT, with the competition at 7 pm EDT. You can access the radio PBP at:

NCAA Championships - Session 6

Video: NCAA Championships - Session 6. Wrestling

gopsusports.com

Live Brackets: You can follow the brackets on TrackWrestling at:

https://www.trackwrestling.com/Login.jsp?TIM=1647476933977&twSessionId=ddzxuhdeku

Note: The Penn State Wrestling Club also has live brackets at: https://www.pennstatewrestlingclub.org

Team Scoring: PSU has already wrapped up the Team Title. The Penn State Wrestling Club is usually the fastest with that info. Their team scoring information can be found at: https://www.pennstatewrestlingclub.org/content/tournament_team_score.php?id=27&type=team

PBP: By tradition, I don't do PBP during the finals matches. It's been that was for years, and I don't want to mess with tradition. I encourage everyone to participate in discussing each match, providing your insight, asking your questions, and expressing your frustration with a move, with a ref's decision, with the outcome, etc. @GregPickel will also be providing information.

Let's enjoy winning the 2022 Team Championship, and also enjoy watching five PSU wrestlers compete in the championships!

 

[Tom McAndrew]

PSU matches in the Finals

133: #1 seed Roman Bravo-Young vs. #2 seed Daton Fix (Okla. State)

141: #1 seed Nick Lee vs. #15 seed Kizhan Clarke (UNC)

174: #1 seed Carter Starocci vs. #2 seed Mekhi Lewis (VT)

184: #2 seed Aaron Brooks vs. #1 seed Myles Amine (Michigan)

197: #1 seed Max Dean vs. #6 seed Jacob Warner (Iowa)

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

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[WTNuke]

Are we really that much better than every other program?

 

[Tom McAndrew]

 

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[Chris92]

 

[SRATH]

Are we really that much better than every other program?

9 of the last 11! 3 medalists on this years Olympic team. 20 finalists, 25% of them are PSU. We have 5, only Princeton and UM have 2 each.

Yes, yes WE ARE that much better than everyone else.

If it were football, we are Alabama, Clemson, LSU and Georgia........combined. Only OSU and FSU have won in the last 11 years.

 

[furrdogg]

Are we really that much better than every other program?

In the words of the ever wise magic 8 ball: All signs point to yes.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

If it were football, we are Alabama, Clemson, LSU and Georgia........combined. Only OSU and FSU have won in the last 11 years.

Did you get stuck in your comparison?

 

[lobolion]

Germans?

I'm pretty sure that, regardless of age, all posters are required to know each and every Animal House reference.

 

[Tom McAndrew]

I'm pretty sure that, regardless of age, all posters are required to know each and every Animal House reference.

Atlanta sports teams fans, which @Alphalion75 is, aren't all that versed in film and cultural classics.