That was incredible!
Schultz came out like, "Imma slap you around, little man"
Then Pitzer was like, "Giddy up, buckaroo!"
Schultz quit with a minute to go. Just laid there defeated. So awesome
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Schultz came out like, "Imma slap you around, little man"
Then Pitzer was like, "Giddy up, buckaroo!"
Schultz quit with a minute to go. Just laid there defeated. So awesome
So Pitt has four in semis:
Matthews, R. Heller, Stout and Pitzer
Matthews, R. Heller, Stout and Pitzer
Another big test (pun intended) tomorrow for Pitzer in #4 Trent Hillger.
#1 Cole gets unseeded Saul Ervin of SIUE
#2 Reece gets #3 Anthony Carman of WVU
#4 Mac gets #1 Braxton Amos of Wisconsin
#1 Cole gets unseeded Saul Ervin of SIUE
#2 Reece gets #3 Anthony Carman of WVU
#4 Mac gets #1 Braxton Amos of Wisconsin
Hearing Pitzer will be going to USC next year @Eric_Knopsnyder
@Eric_Knopsnyder I saw in your latest article that Pitt was ranked 7th in the intermat tournament rankings. I’m assuming that’s without Pitzer.
Putting him in the lineup with what we just saw, how far up does that move us? Would this push us into team trophy contention?
Putting him in the lineup with what we just saw, how far up does that move us? Would this push us into team trophy contention?
If they all wrestle the tournament of their lives, yes, but that's a big if. The hard part with Pitt's lineup is there isn't a guy that you can say, yes, he's a guaranteed finalist (or top four). Nino's been there before and has been wrestling really well, but '97 is brutal.
Cole is No. 1, but he's always going to be in really tight matches and that can go south in a hurry. Same with Micky.
The Hellers are hella fun to watch, but the go-for-broke style can also backfire.
Cheez isn't looking like a round-of-12 guy right now.
So, if you put Nino and Cole in the finals, get Micky, Reece and Pitzer on the podium and get some wins throughout the lineup? I'm not great with tournament math, but I think that would have them in contention.
Pitzer looked unbelievable. Pull hos redshirt.. Cooley hurt his ankle on the first takedown and was hobbling until his coach called it, i wouldn’t say he dismantled him..
I love how they got Pitzer on the front of Flo, get some more exposure. Can’t wait till tomorrow.
Ryan Michaels wins five matches on the back side (fall, fall, 3-1 SV, 3-2, and a medical forfeit in the R12) and has clinched a podium spot. Great tournament for that young man!
Badgett had a nice win over former top recruit Jude Swisher of Penn. He's got a Princeton wrestler who I'm not familiar with in the R12.
Pitt went 1-6 at 157, with Mancini getting the only win.
Our semifinals at 197 and 285 are both against Wisconsin who are currently leading the team race (Pitt 3rd after day 1).
Badgett had a nice win over former top recruit Jude Swisher of Penn. He's got a Princeton wrestler who I'm not familiar with in the R12.
Pitt went 1-6 at 157, with Mancini getting the only win.
Our semifinals at 197 and 285 are both against Wisconsin who are currently leading the team race (Pitt 3rd after day 1).
Michaels is the quintessential KG guy. Works super hard and grinds as hard as anyone. I bet KG loves him to death. I will say that the weight cut looks to be taxing him. He gassed in the third in a few of his matches. Would have beaten Alvarez if he hadnt gassed out.
I think Pitt splits the Wisconsin semi matches. I expect Pitzer to win and Mac to drop a hard fought, close match.
Cole wins 4-0, which seems like a blowout for him. Typical Cole effort: Unshakable on top, gets an escape, cuts the corner for a takedown, picks up riding time point.
Reece on to the final as well, with a fall over Carman. Rough first period, as he got taken down and ridden out, but he locks up a cradle for the fall in the second.
Its quite obvious that guys are not going to shoot on him. Im a little surprised that Cole hasnt started shooting more to try to engage in some scrambles
You don't pull a freshman's redshirt to AA unless the team is competing for the top step and as good as he is wrestling right now he will not be in the mix for an NC in March.
That was crazy! He was pinned twice before the ref finally called it. I think Dayton took some things for granted in this match, especially on bottom. Hopefully he learns quickly because Davison is exactly the kind of HWT that will give him problems. Davison is the kind of physical specimen that Pitzer will be in the future. Not sure if this is one he can pull off right now. What a statement though if he does. Wow
I couldnt disagree more. Not even sure how he wouldnt be in the NC conversation right now. Does he have things to work on? Yes, but he can consistently beat all but a few current heavies right now. Plus, with Phillippi and Nino on their last runs, now is the time to take a shot for the team
Just realized I got too excited and was posting on the link to my preview article. 😂
So Pitt goes 3-for-4 in the semis.
141-Cole Matthews with a 4-0 win; will face Josh Edmond (Mizzou unattached)
184-Reece Heller with a fall; will face Jaritt Shinhoster (UW-Whitewater)
285-Dayton Pitzer with a fall; will face Lucas Davison (Northwestern)
So Pitt goes 3-for-4 in the semis.
141-Cole Matthews with a 4-0 win; will face Josh Edmond (Mizzou unattached)
184-Reece Heller with a fall; will face Jaritt Shinhoster (UW-Whitewater)
285-Dayton Pitzer with a fall; will face Lucas Davison (Northwestern)
IMO his ceiling is 3rd this year behind Paris and Kerkvliet and could be lower depending on seeding and pulling his redshirt season his means has Kerk to deal with for 3 of his 4 seasons. It is natural for fans to get excited about individual results but Shultz is not healthy right now and Hilger is 10th in the country.
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It is a pretty educated opinion and we are talking about a weight class where true freshmen rarely have AA level success.
I am curious where you honestly believe he would finish in march.
A long shot title or at least a top 3-5 finish. A non title may not mean much in the long run but it should really resonate on the recruiting trail.
I do think that Pitt wins the ACC this year with Pitzer in the lineup
Congrats to Cole Matthews on his title! Hopefully a precursor to NCAAs in a few months
Also have to give props to Tyler Badgett and his 5th place finish. He wrestled his ass off and earned everything he got. He is turning 149 into a pretty solid spot in the lineup. Happy for him. He is an easy guy to root for
Reece Heller wins 7-5! What a match! Heller's scrambling ability was the difference. I am shaking! Lol
Mac falls to Davison 4-1. What a great tournament for him. 197 is set and STRONG for the next 4 years
Still want to pull that RS, Lucas Davison will not be threatening for an NC this year.
