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Think it was less Robie and the coaching and more on the wrestlers

This was really a classic upset where the favorite just didn't prepare for what the upsetting team could bring. Coaches hammer on this all the time, especially about let downs right after a draining win like we had vs NCSU. But all sports are hard and wrestling may well be the hardest of all. Players/wrestlers here the coach but they just can't get there. Happens all the time across lots of sports. I would guess that if one could really get Robie to talk truthfully he would say he could see this coming in practice. As for shot attempts, they are not worth any more than missed basketball shots or missed passes on 3rd down. Championships and big wins can be accomplished in wrestling by really good defense and being really good on top and bottom. It may be boring to some or most, but it can win.
Posted: 01/29/2023 at 05:57 PM ET
(In response to this post by HokieToph)

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And that is what happens when you think you have the team title wrapped up
HokieToph 01/27/23 09:44 PM ET
Think it was less Robie and the coaching and more on the wrestlers
VTCALS72 01/29/23 05:57 PM ET
I'm on board with the 2nd half of your comments, but not the first.
CTDad 01/28/23 02:25 PM ET
We need to find a replacement for Brady it seems like
OrangeHokieFan 01/28/23 10:23 AM ET
I disagree. He's got lots of talent and is very good on his feet when he
HokieToph 01/28/23 01:18 PM ET
Agreed
Hikinghokie 01/28/23 08:55 PM ET
I don’t think that’s a bad idea
OrangeHokieFan 01/28/23 01:28 PM ET
This is a young team, especially at 125. I think at this stage you want to
Sportn 01/28/23 11:42 AM ET
I didn’t even see a fake shot from fillipi
GreenvilleVT 01/27/23 09:51 PM ET
Because Fillippi can ride. I didn't mind the call
HokieToph 01/28/23 01:21 PM ET
Catka also**
Palmetto Hokie 01/27/23 11:52 PM ET
Same logic in both cases
samistone 01/28/23 07:12 AM ET
You're right about the logic but wrong about the riding time.
nvpbrown 01/28/23 11:42 AM ET
You're right**
samistone 01/28/23 09:38 PM ET
Sam got out in about 15 seconds in over time. **
GreenvilleVT 01/28/23 08:25 AM ET