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The Decision
I am sure this decision was made at breakfast Saturday morning or at some point after Caleb’s win Friday night. Having coached at a fairly high level in Virginia, there are numerous times I have had this same conundrum. You need buy-in from the kid as well. We always say that for the most part, matches are won and lost on your feet! Caleb was in on four good shots. Stalling is so darn subjective. We had a referee who was not conducive to Caleb’s aggressiveness on his feet. A different referee may have hit Lovett due to one shot taken in 7 minutes, lol. Caleb did all the work, but did not finish on the one TD he needed. In hindsight, I am sure this was a decision made by Caleb, Robie, and Frayer.
Thread Replies (14)
Henson went with his strength. He clearly can get to Lovett's legs so you
-- HokieToph
Mar 24, 2025 at 05:58 PM ET
HokieToph
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03/24/25 05:58 PM ET
I trust the kid that has wrestled him three times before and beaten him
-- TartanHokie
Mar 24, 2025 at 08:47 AM ET
TartanHokie
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03/24/25 08:47 AM ET
It was the right decision. Lovett is a generational talent on top.
-- goodbadugly
Mar 24, 2025 at 08:22 AM ET
goodbadugly
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03/24/25 08:22 AM ET
Great point. Recall Bryce got 2 escapes on Lovett
-- Hokiesplatz
Mar 24, 2025 at 09:24 AM ET
Hokiesplatz
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03/24/25 09:24 AM ET
not illegal, just much easier said than done**
-- JoesterVT
Mar 24, 2025 at 09:37 AM ET
JoesterVT
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03/24/25 09:37 AM ET
He still needs a takedown at some point to win...I totally understand it**
-- JoesterVT
Mar 24, 2025 at 08:10 AM ET
JoesterVT
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03/24/25 08:10 AM ET
My only thought was I thought Caleb could have ridden him....
-- NovaHokie97
Mar 24, 2025 at 10:24 AM ET
NovaHokie97
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03/24/25 10:24 AM ET
that all assumes the odds are in favor of Caleb getting out and doing
-- VTCALS72
Mar 24, 2025 at 09:14 AM ET
VTCALS72
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03/24/25 09:14 AM ET
I also think Ridge being aggressive right off the whistle set the tone…
-- TartanHokie
Mar 24, 2025 at 02:36 PM ET
TartanHokie
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03/24/25 02:36 PM ET
I thought the same thing.
-- Mekhi4Mayor
Mar 25, 2025 at 10:25 AM ET
Mekhi4Mayor
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03/25/25 10:25 AM ET