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HokieToph
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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.
Posted: 03/09/2025 at 08:20 PM ET
(In response to this post by Hokiemacho)

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Been awhile since I said it, but I think it needs to be brought up again
HokieToph 03/09/25 03:52 PM ET
Smith has gotten much better during his career. Went from delivering pizzas
TartanHokie 03/09/25 05:33 PM ET
I’d like for them to give Robie the budget to get one
OGHookie 03/09/25 04:10 PM ET
100% Facts
Stewcrew6 03/09/25 04:16 PM ET
This should be a private conversation.**
TartanHokie 03/09/25 05:01 PM ET
What
Stewcrew6 03/09/25 11:27 PM ET
You're good Stew. Post was fine**
HokieToph 03/10/25 10:10 AM ET
Catka took a big step last year he just got beat out by Mullen.
Hokiemacho 03/09/25 04:06 PM ET
I don’t think so
Stewcrew6 03/09/25 11:29 PM ET
Sorry expressing an opinion is considered whining
HokieToph 03/09/25 08:20 PM ET
I never understood the decision to sit Sonny. He was performing very well**
ChEHokie78 03/09/25 04:45 PM ET
He is hurt
Stewcrew6 03/09/25 11:31 PM ET
Perspective
Smoky Mtn Hokie 03/09/25 04:20 PM ET
It’s a valid opinion even if you disagree
MExpos27 03/09/25 04:15 PM ET
Yep... continuing pattern except for Mullen**
Palmetto Hokie 03/09/25 04:06 PM ET
Sasso
ForgeHokie 03/09/25 03:58 PM ET
One would hope ... but we will see.**
HokieToph 03/09/25 03:59 PM ET