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The plateauing early in careers
Isn’t uncommon at many programs.
Especially with the kids that have gotten more eligibility from Covid. Constant improvement while fending off injuries or recovering from injuries is tough.
These guys have wrestled since they were young kids. And the sport is brutal. So even maintaining is tough over many years in college. Cutting weight isn’t fun and when you’ve been sacrificing for a decade or more it can be brutal.
That’s why it’s great to see Andy still improving. That’s something we should be proud of as fans. I hope he continues to improve and peak in March.
As for the panic over a dual match, I’d bet our guys aren’t especially right after the end of the falll semester, finals etc. The reason you put teams like Oklahoma state on the schedule is to test the guys and see where they are. Mission accomplished. It would have been great to do better, but these guys are headed home for some needed rest knowing they need to get better before March.
As I’ve said before I’ve never heard a former D-1 wrestler talk about their dual meet record. Not even conference titles. All focus on the ncaas in March.
Panic all you want, but I don’t think that’s even a thought with our coaches or wrestlers.
Thread Replies (10)
Put me on the side of panic after the dual. Biggest issue with the program
-- HokieRat
Dec 19, 2024 at 11:25 PM ET
HokieRat
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12/19/24 11:25 PM ET
The plateauing early in careers
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-- GreenvilleVT
Dec 20, 2024 at 08:51 AM ET
GreenvilleVT
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12/20/24 08:51 AM ET
Last time I felt like this after a dual was 2015
-- Hikinghokie
Dec 20, 2024 at 12:04 AM ET
Hikinghokie
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12/20/24 12:04 AM ET
Caleb and Korbin are really the anomalies...
-- Palmetto Hokie
Dec 20, 2024 at 09:53 PM ET
Palmetto Hokie
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12/20/24 09:53 PM ET
A well though out response, not to many issues there.
-- Jerseyhokie29
Dec 20, 2024 at 05:21 PM ET
Jerseyhokie29
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12/20/24 05:21 PM ET
Good post. Robie and co. have shown ability to get our guys ready for NCAAs
-- MC4VT
Dec 20, 2024 at 08:09 AM ET
MC4VT
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12/20/24 08:09 AM ET
I'd guess this is directed towards Sam and Big Cat more than a broad
-- Wilmington Hokie
Dec 20, 2024 at 07:34 AM ET
Wilmington Hokie
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12/20/24 07:34 AM ET
Mekhi is an exception. Covid screwed him over one year. Wetsel from Pitt
-- ChEHokie78
Dec 20, 2024 at 09:43 AM ET
ChEHokie78
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12/20/24 09:43 AM ET
AND a TRUE gentleman and teammate!!!**
-- wasris
Dec 20, 2024 at 01:38 PM ET
wasris
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12/20/24 01:38 PM ET