Wresting: No. 1 Penn State vs. No. 3 Iowa

Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier ^ | 2-1-13 | Steve Batterson

[FlJoePa]

For anyone that appreciates wrestling, this is just an epic match-up. Tonight 9PM (EST) on the b1g network.

[Mr. Jeeves]

...nine who are currently ranked in the top five in the country will compete.

Is this "fuzzy math" or social promotion run amok? :)

[FlJoePa]

There are 10 weight classes in NCAA wrestling, thus all the rankings and All Americans:

125 lb
133 lb
141 lb
149 lb
157 lb
165 lb
174 lb
184 lb
197 lb
Heavyweight (183 lb to 285 lb)

[HereInTheHeartland]

Still mad that we (Iowa State) lost Cael.

[FlJoePa]

Well, all I can say is Thank You. I don’t think people know or understand Cael’s record (wrestling, not coaching). It really rivals anything in sports. The fact that he’s transitioned into such a great coach isn’t surprising, but appreciated. I would think that even with 16,000+ seats, tickets will be hard to come by for this one.

[NormsRevenge]

Go Gophers! I used to wrestle (hockey cheerleaders) in high school. My wrestling name was CanvasBack.

[brivette]

I attended Iowa State U. back in 1970.

[CriticalJ]

Is it on anywhere besides the big ten network?

[BO Stinkss]

I'm sorry. I tried to resist this "Penn State wrestling" post - but I couldn't

[FlJoePa]

I think you can stream it (free) from the B1G Network’s website. I don’t think there’s any other coverage.

[Conscience of a Conservative]

The fact that he’s transitioned into such a great coach isn’t surprising, but appreciated

Not at all surprising. I went to a clinic he put on a few months after he won his last NCAA title, and it was one of the best wrestling clinics I've ever seen. Great teacher.

[HereInTheHeartland]

I was at most of his college meets; was on his list to get passes into to the meets.
He became a family friend when he came to Iowa State.

Good guy; have some good stories about him.

[ObozoMustGo2012]

Jerry Sandusky was clearly coaching the wrong sport.

[T-Bird45]

As a fan of college wrestling and specifically as an Oklahoma State fan, I welcome Penn State back as a power. Prior to the last two years, it had been since 1953 for a championship and 1993 as a runner-up for Penn State. It looks like the national championships will be tough for all with just a few matches making the difference in points as they advance or go to the consolations.

[MuttTheHoople]

Pedd State coaches and players have LOTS of experiences grabbing crotches and throwing boys down.

[FlJoePa]

8th grade humor is so funny. It would be even funnier if you said it to Cael Sanderson’s face.

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Is it on anywhere besides the big ten network?

Check their website for your area and provider.

[Mase]

Penn State has, by far, the deepest bench in the NCAA. Their back ups would be starters at all but a few other schools. This is just one of many reasons why they're the best team. These guys come to PSU to wrestle for Cael. Cael has been the best recruiter for PSU wrestling ever, and most of these guys come as walk-ons. Pennsylvania is the best wrestling state in the country and, in the past, their best talent went elsewhere. Not anymore. This will be a great match watching the Iowa style of defend, push, shove and stall vs. the explosive offense of PSU.

If the PSU top tier guys (Taylor, Ruth, Wright) can score lots of bonus points, PSU wins. if not, it could be close. Look to the 174 lb. match as the key (Brown vs. Evans).

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Pedd State coaches and players have LOTS of experiences grabbing crotches and throwing boys down.

Interesting observation. What does it have to do with wrestling? Penn State wrestling? Iowa wrestling? Anything?

[Mase]

As a fan of college wrestling and specifically as an Oklahoma State fan

I grew up in Stillwater, and my dad taught at OSU. Back then, you had four choices: football, baseball, basketball or wrestling. That was it. Wrestling was huge, and there was nothing like going to an OSU match, especially if OU or ISU were in town. It was crazy, and I remember as a young boy absolutely loving the sport and the rabid crowds.

Our youth wrestling program was sponsored by OSU, and many members of the team earned extra money coaching us. We moved to NJ some time later, another great wrestling state, and I was far ahead of the competition in skills thanks to the coaching by those OSU NCAA champions and All Americans.