Sorry expressing an opinion is considered whining
Having said that, Catka may have grinded out round of 12 last year, but offensively he had very little going for him. How many low scoring matches did he lose because he couldn't get a takedown.
I can easily make the argument that Andy is not wrestling as well as he did last year. He has regressed into winning by a last second takedown.
Regardless of injuries and TJ's offense looks very one dimensional at the moment. I'd argue that there aren't enough guys in the upper weights, to include coaching, that promote the idea of offense and creating angles. He practices with Wolak and Smith. I can see a pattern that has changed in his style as a result.
All of our upper weights have done very little with respect to creating angles this season. A lot of that starts with the habits formed in the practice room and resembles the style of our upper weight coach. I love Haught, but his style, while it worked for him, is not what is needed in today's wrestling. Takedowns are worth 3 points now and if you don't have much offensive strategy on your feet, you will suffer ... as a lot of our heavier guys have.
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Been awhile since I said it, but I think it needs to be brought up again
-- HokieToph
Mar 09, 2025 at 03:52 PM ET
HokieToph
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03/09/25 03:52 PM ET
Smith has gotten much better during his career. Went from delivering pizzas
-- TartanHokie
Mar 09, 2025 at 05:33 PM ET
TartanHokie
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03/09/25 05:33 PM ET
I’d like for them to give Robie the budget to get one
-- OGHookie
Mar 09, 2025 at 04:10 PM ET
OGHookie
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03/09/25 04:10 PM ET
This should be a private conversation.**
-- TartanHokie
Mar 09, 2025 at 05:01 PM ET
TartanHokie
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03/09/25 05:01 PM ET
You're good Stew. Post was fine**
-- HokieToph
Mar 10, 2025 at 10:10 AM ET
HokieToph
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03/10/25 10:10 AM ET
Catka took a big step last year he just got beat out by Mullen.
-- Hokiemacho
Mar 09, 2025 at 04:06 PM ET
Hokiemacho
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03/09/25 04:06 PM ET
Sorry expressing an opinion is considered whining
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-- HokieToph
Mar 09, 2025 at 08:20 PM ET
HokieToph
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03/09/25 08:20 PM ET
I never understood the decision to sit Sonny. He was performing very well**
-- ChEHokie78
Mar 09, 2025 at 04:45 PM ET
ChEHokie78
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03/09/25 04:45 PM ET
It’s a valid opinion even if you disagree
-- MExpos27
Mar 09, 2025 at 04:15 PM ET
MExpos27
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03/09/25 04:15 PM ET
Yep... continuing pattern except for Mullen**
-- Palmetto Hokie
Mar 09, 2025 at 04:06 PM ET
Palmetto Hokie
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03/09/25 04:06 PM ET
One would hope ... but we will see.**
-- HokieToph
Mar 09, 2025 at 03:59 PM ET
HokieToph
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03/09/25 03:59 PM ET