Originally Posted by Gold

Great match. Kind of makes me question the scoring system though. In the third period, Reader had two takedowns and a reversal. Lewnes had 4 escapes and then got a takedown to tie it. At that time, it just didn't seem right for it to be a tie because Reader had clearly been better the whole time.

Seems like Mack might have been lacking some confidence early and didn't really attack until he was down a lot.

Yes!!!

I've said stuff like this in the past but it has been more or less dismissed by lifelong folkstylers. Glad someone else sees the potential difficulties int he scoring.

I'll also repeat what I've said about Lewnes before, based on the admittedly limited video I've watched of him his defense just isn't solid enough. Stands up way too high, lets guys in on his legs easily- can get away with it against most guys but not the best of the best.

i too was wondering where kerber was? sorta the match there. eh?

Originally Posted by Zapp Brannigan

Reader looked very good today, but the absolute housing Ruth put on Lewnes is on another level. I would predict a Reader win, most likely, due to experience and mat skills, but Ruth appears to have improved so dramatically from the beginning of the season and every time he goes out there, who knows? He may be unbeatable by NCAA"s.

That was actually my "gut"sort of feeling but thanks for the feedback. If the top 4 seeds actually meet in the semis it should be the best tandem of matches any weight class has to offer @ NCAAs, though 41 & 49 could line up nicely as well.

Originally Posted by Herkey#1

Where was Kerber? Possibly too busy watching Kr's webcast of the drubbing Penn St put on Iowa?

I admire the creative ways you come up with to continue to beat this drum. I can assuredly look forward to more tidbits like this for months, no wait, for years to come....they might prove awesome fodder come March.

Originally Posted by arm-spin

Yes!!!

I've said stuff like this in the past but it has been more or less dismissed by lifelong folkstylers. Glad someone else sees the potential difficulties int he scoring.

I'll also repeat what I've said about Lewnes before, based on the admittedly limited video I've watched of him his defense just isn't solid enough. Stands up way too high, lets guys in on his legs easily- can get away with it against most guys but not the best of the best.

I was surprised to see how easily Reader's head snap worked on Lewnes to get the right leg. And even when Mack countered, Reader kept at it & got him down with a leg sweep. I thought Lewnes would have bounced a little more or thrown a whizzer in or fought hands or something. Reader must have watched film from the Scuffle.