Penn State - Indiana dual thread
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157: Levis Haines vs. Zack Rotkvich (ZR)
Per 1
Levi in on a single, but ZR breaks it, nothing. Haines in on a low single, to a double and gets behind for a TD, 3-0. Haines locks one leg and he's working various combinations to try to get a tilt. He switches to locking the left leg and is really cranking. Stall warning on ZR. Haines working a 2-on-1. ZR is doing nothing other than staying flat. End RT @ 2:17 for Haines
Per 2
ZR takes neutral. Haines in on a low single, to a double and after a scramble he gets the TD, 6-0. Haines working a bow and arrow but can't get swipes. He gets 2 swipes, then 4 swipes, so it's 4 NF, 10-0. Another bow and arrow and Haines gets swipes. Ref is holding 4, and Haines is close to a pin, but the buzzer sounds. 14-0.
Per 3
Haines takes neutral. Haines had a TD but he released it as he didn't want just a TD. He's trying to lock a cradle. Stoppage for PD as the right knee was getting torqued. Haines gets behind for the TD, and with 4:02 in RT it's a 17-0 TF @ 6:05
22-0, PSU
Per 1
Levi in on a single, but ZR breaks it, nothing. Haines in on a low single, to a double and gets behind for a TD, 3-0. Haines locks one leg and he's working various combinations to try to get a tilt. He switches to locking the left leg and is really cranking. Stall warning on ZR. Haines working a 2-on-1. ZR is doing nothing other than staying flat. End RT @ 2:17 for Haines
Per 2
ZR takes neutral. Haines in on a low single, to a double and after a scramble he gets the TD, 6-0. Haines working a bow and arrow but can't get swipes. He gets 2 swipes, then 4 swipes, so it's 4 NF, 10-0. Another bow and arrow and Haines gets swipes. Ref is holding 4, and Haines is close to a pin, but the buzzer sounds. 14-0.
Per 3
Haines takes neutral. Haines had a TD but he released it as he didn't want just a TD. He's trying to lock a cradle. Stoppage for PD as the right knee was getting torqued. Haines gets behind for the TD, and with 4:02 in RT it's a 17-0 TF @ 6:05
22-0, PSU
Burn it, Cael, burn it.
That was one HELL of a shuck by MM. it looked like he pull started him.
Mesenbrink's a stud. Looks like he potentially a bit of an upgrade at 165.
This is incredible. I dare say, Bo/Nolf like. The guy thinks things are going his way then wham.
165: Mitchell Mesenbrink vs. Tyler Lillard
Lillard is ranked #23 -- the last ranked wrestler in Indy's lineup for today's dual
If Mesenbrink wins, it will lock the dual for PSU
Per 1
Mesenbrink in on a double, elevates, and gets the quick TD, 3-0. Mesenbrink working an arm bar from the right, and a PD stoppage as the arm came too high. Mesenbrink gives the esc, 3-1, before the restart. Mesenbrink with a quick TD, 6-1, and Lillard needs a stoppage for his left knee. He appears to be in some discomfort. He's finally to his feet, and wants to go. Mesenbrink has the option on the restart and takes bottom. He's to his feet and is out, 7-1. Mesenbrink in quickly but they scramble, they are nearly OOB but Mesenbrink pulls him back in and then Mesenbrink gets the TD, 10-1. Another stoppage for injury for Lillard, and he is flat on his belly. The ref is taking the anklets off of Lillard, so this will be an injury default @ 2:06. Lillard is hobbling as he is helped to his feet.
28-0, PSU
Lillard is ranked #23 -- the last ranked wrestler in Indy's lineup for today's dual
If Mesenbrink wins, it will lock the dual for PSU
Per 1
Mesenbrink in on a double, elevates, and gets the quick TD, 3-0. Mesenbrink working an arm bar from the right, and a PD stoppage as the arm came too high. Mesenbrink gives the esc, 3-1, before the restart. Mesenbrink with a quick TD, 6-1, and Lillard needs a stoppage for his left knee. He appears to be in some discomfort. He's finally to his feet, and wants to go. Mesenbrink has the option on the restart and takes bottom. He's to his feet and is out, 7-1. Mesenbrink in quickly but they scramble, they are nearly OOB but Mesenbrink pulls him back in and then Mesenbrink gets the TD, 10-1. Another stoppage for injury for Lillard, and he is flat on his belly. The ref is taking the anklets off of Lillard, so this will be an injury default @ 2:06. Lillard is hobbling as he is helped to his feet.
28-0, PSU
Mesenbrink reminds me of Nolf. Always looking to score with no mercy. He’s brutal.
174: Starocci vs. Robert Major (RM)
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Major usually goes 165. CStar with a quick TD, and he cuts him, 3-1. OOB with 2:28 left. CStar with a head outside single, gets behind and gets RM to the mat, 6-1, and he cuts him, 6-2. CStar in again but RM has the leg. CStar moves off the edge and gets the TD, 9-2. And he cuts RM, 9-3. OOB with 1:34 left. RM in on a single, CStar sprawls and works a crotch leg and gets behind for the TD, 12-3. CStar now goes to work on top, but a stoppage for PD with 0:43 sec left. Olympic restart and RM gets the quick esc, 12-4. RM sort of shoots, nothing. CStar with a head outside single and he swings behind for the TD, 15-4. OOB with 8 sec left. End. RT @ 1:01 for CStar
Per 2
CStar takes top. RM up returned, and eventually flattened. CStar with an arm bar. Gets the other wrist and he's cranking, and is getting swipes. RM gets to his belly. With NF and RT awarding, it's a 20-4 TF @ 3:42
33-0, PSU
Per 1
Major usually goes 165. CStar with a quick TD, and he cuts him, 3-1. OOB with 2:28 left. CStar with a head outside single, gets behind and gets RM to the mat, 6-1, and he cuts him, 6-2. CStar in again but RM has the leg. CStar moves off the edge and gets the TD, 9-2. And he cuts RM, 9-3. OOB with 1:34 left. RM in on a single, CStar sprawls and works a crotch leg and gets behind for the TD, 12-3. CStar now goes to work on top, but a stoppage for PD with 0:43 sec left. Olympic restart and RM gets the quick esc, 12-4. RM sort of shoots, nothing. CStar with a head outside single and he swings behind for the TD, 15-4. OOB with 8 sec left. End. RT @ 1:01 for CStar
Per 2
CStar takes top. RM up returned, and eventually flattened. CStar with an arm bar. Gets the other wrist and he's cranking, and is getting swipes. RM gets to his belly. With NF and RT awarding, it's a 20-4 TF @ 3:42
33-0, PSU
Technical question for those who know wrestling: Should Carter get hit with a potentially dangerous call when he steps on the mat?
Illness is why Truax is out, Jeff Byers says.
A look at Haines en route to his TF
Starocci making quick word of Major, who bumped up from 165 with Washington out:
184: Josh Barr vs. Roman Rogotzke (RR)
Truax is ill, which is why he's not wrestling today (per Byers)
Per 1
Stoppage early for ?? Barr in on a single to a double and gets the TD, 3-0. RR works to his base, then to his feet and is out, 3-1. Barr shoots but they were both shooting so they bounce off each other. Barr on a really low single, RR locks around the body, and a stalemate with 45 sec left. End
Per 2
Barr defers, so RR takes bottom. RR to his feet and hits a roll for an esc, 3-2. Barr in on a single to a double for the TD, 6-2. RT works to his feet, is lifted, but he escapes on the return, 6-3. A bit of a flurry on their feet, but nothing. RR has a front headlock, Barr grabs a leg, they scramble, then Barr trips RR to the mat with 15 sec left fo the TD, 9-3. RR to his feet but can't get away. End RT @ 1:15 for Barr
Per 3
Barr takes neutral. RR shoots, blocked. Barr with a bit of a headlock, then Barr gets behind, RR hits a roll from his feet but Barr stays with hm and gets the TD, 12-3. RR to his feet and Barr cuts him. 12-4. RR gets a front headlock and Barr is extended. Barr has a lock on one leg, and a stalemate with 19 sec left. Caution on Barr on the restart. RR shoots, Barr tries to counter, they scramble. End
With 1:30 in RT, it's a 13-4 MAJOR for Josh Barr
36-0, PSU
Truax is ill, which is why he's not wrestling today (per Byers)
Per 1
Stoppage early for ?? Barr in on a single to a double and gets the TD, 3-0. RR works to his base, then to his feet and is out, 3-1. Barr shoots but they were both shooting so they bounce off each other. Barr on a really low single, RR locks around the body, and a stalemate with 45 sec left. End
Per 2
Barr defers, so RR takes bottom. RR to his feet and hits a roll for an esc, 3-2. Barr in on a single to a double for the TD, 6-2. RT works to his feet, is lifted, but he escapes on the return, 6-3. A bit of a flurry on their feet, but nothing. RR has a front headlock, Barr grabs a leg, they scramble, then Barr trips RR to the mat with 15 sec left fo the TD, 9-3. RR to his feet but can't get away. End RT @ 1:15 for Barr
Per 3
Barr takes neutral. RR shoots, blocked. Barr with a bit of a headlock, then Barr gets behind, RR hits a roll from his feet but Barr stays with hm and gets the TD, 12-3. RR to his feet and Barr cuts him. 12-4. RR gets a front headlock and Barr is extended. Barr has a lock on one leg, and a stalemate with 19 sec left. Caution on Barr on the restart. RR shoots, Barr tries to counter, they scramble. End
With 1:30 in RT, it's a 13-4 MAJOR for Josh Barr
36-0, PSU
A look at Josh Barr in his Rec Hall debut:
197: Aaron Brooks vs. Gabe Sollars (GS)
Per 1
Brooks in on a single, to a double, they scramble, but AB with the TD, 3-0. He basically cuts him, 3-1. AB to a single, to a double, and gets the TD, 6-1. GS to his feet and AB cuts him, 6-2. AB has the head, circles behind and gets the TD, 9-2. AB working a 2-on-1, then switches to a tight waist and working his head into the armpit. AB switches to the other side, then GS sits out. End RT @ 1:27 for AB
Per 2
GS defers, so AB takes bottom. AB up quickly for the esc, 10-2. AB nearly has a foot but GSkicksk away. AB with a quick TD and a cut, 13-3, then another TD and esc, 16-4. AB with another AB with another TD and with RT it's a 20-4 TF @ 3:56
41-0, PSU
Per 1
Brooks in on a single, to a double, they scramble, but AB with the TD, 3-0. He basically cuts him, 3-1. AB to a single, to a double, and gets the TD, 6-1. GS to his feet and AB cuts him, 6-2. AB has the head, circles behind and gets the TD, 9-2. AB working a 2-on-1, then switches to a tight waist and working his head into the armpit. AB switches to the other side, then GS sits out. End RT @ 1:27 for AB
Per 2
GS defers, so AB takes bottom. AB up quickly for the esc, 10-2. AB nearly has a foot but GSkicksk away. AB with a quick TD and a cut, 13-3, then another TD and esc, 16-4. AB with another AB with another TD and with RT it's a 20-4 TF @ 3:56
41-0, PSU
285: Kerk vs. Nick Willham (NW)
251 vs. 229.6
Per 1
Kerk iin on a head outside single, has NW dancing, lifts him and gets the TD, 3-0. Kerk working a 2-on-1 and gets swipes. NW back to his stomach and 2 NF awarded, 5-0. OOB with 1:43 left. NW to his base, but Kerk flattens him. NW not doing much, but Kerk isn't working too hard to turn him. Stall warning on NW. End. RT @ 2:41 for Kerk
Per 2
Kerk takes bottom. Kerk to his feet and is out, 6-0. Kerk in on a low single, and swings behind for theTD, 9-0. NW to his base, and Kirk comes out in front. Kerk now back behind and NW is flattened. NW works to his base, and then to his knees, but then Kerk flattens him and a stall warning on NW makes it 10-0. End. RT @ 4:04 for Kerk (meaning it's locked)
Per3
NW takes bottom. Kerk with the Olympic start and NW out, 10-1. A flurry; nothing. Kerk on a double to a single and gets behind for the TD, 13-1. 1 min left. NW to his feet, and he's out, 13-2. Kerk with a double but NW blocks. End. With 4:43 in RT, its' a 14-2 MAJ for Kerk
46-0, PSU (I must have messed up the match score at some point)
251 vs. 229.6
Per 1
Kerk iin on a head outside single, has NW dancing, lifts him and gets the TD, 3-0. Kerk working a 2-on-1 and gets swipes. NW back to his stomach and 2 NF awarded, 5-0. OOB with 1:43 left. NW to his base, but Kerk flattens him. NW not doing much, but Kerk isn't working too hard to turn him. Stall warning on NW. End. RT @ 2:41 for Kerk
Per 2
Kerk takes bottom. Kerk to his feet and is out, 6-0. Kerk in on a low single, and swings behind for theTD, 9-0. NW to his base, and Kirk comes out in front. Kerk now back behind and NW is flattened. NW works to his base, and then to his knees, but then Kerk flattens him and a stall warning on NW makes it 10-0. End. RT @ 4:04 for Kerk (meaning it's locked)
Per3
NW takes bottom. Kerk with the Olympic start and NW out, 10-1. A flurry; nothing. Kerk on a double to a single and gets behind for the TD, 13-1. 1 min left. NW to his feet, and he's out, 13-2. Kerk with a double but NW blocks. End. With 4:43 in RT, its' a 14-2 MAJ for Kerk
46-0, PSU (I must have messed up the match score at some point)
Pretty rare for any team to not allow a takedown.
Ironhead interviewing AB
Q: talk about where you're at, and what you're feeling
- I feel blessed. God blessed me at an early age. matches are different than practice; this is fun
Q: talk about the young guys
- they love it. All 3 of them are all for the competition. Davis and Kasak taking out ranked guys at Oregon State was impressive
Q: give me a feel for the camaraderie of this group
- it's cool. we're all close. Every year we find something to bound over. The young guys keep me laughing, and we mentor them
Q: talk about your mindset in the final go-around
- it's an exciting year. I remind myself to be present in each match. Whatever happens happens
Q: Talk about your relationship with Carter
- we both came in freshman year in summer session. I could tell he wanted it the way I did. It's a blessing
Q: talk about where you're at, and what you're feeling
- I feel blessed. God blessed me at an early age. matches are different than practice; this is fun
Q: talk about the young guys
- they love it. All 3 of them are all for the competition. Davis and Kasak taking out ranked guys at Oregon State was impressive
Q: give me a feel for the camaraderie of this group
- it's cool. we're all close. Every year we find something to bound over. The young guys keep me laughing, and we mentor them
Q: talk about your mindset in the final go-around
- it's an exciting year. I remind myself to be present in each match. Whatever happens happens
Q: Talk about your relationship with Carter
- we both came in freshman year in summer session. I could tell he wanted it the way I did. It's a blessing
Ridge Riley Award Winner was Tyler Kasak
It's really hard not to temper expectations, he's looked dominant
TBD. They have the Mirasola twins and Zach Ryder projected at the upper weights, but they will all be true freshman. I think the portal is a legitimate possibility.
Kirk has a COVID year option available, so he may well be manning the spot next season.
Lucas Cochran and AJ Fricchione are the only guys on the current roster that could man 197.
Connor Mirasola is coming in (he's a HS senior) before next season, and Cole Mirasola (also a HS senior) is joining him. The expectation is that Connor will wrestler 197, and that Cole will wrestle 285.
As @LB99 mentioned, Ryder is in the mix. He opted out of his wrestling in his senior year of HS to train this year with the NLWC. He won the US U-17 championship this past summer at 80 KG (176 lbs), so 197 may be a bit of a stretch for him. Though without him competing in HS this season, there is almost no info about what he currently weighs, how he's doing, etc.
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