Ben Askren, who brings a touch of pro wrestling braggadocio to the world of amateur wrestling, made a quick transition from NCAA champion to Olympian. After winning at Trials, he guaranteed Olympic gold.
He specifically referenced Saitiev (who he noted as his 2nd favorite wrestler ever, and expressed a wish that he could get some extended training in with him), Mavlet Batirov, Farniev, and Dudaev as guys he watches and admires.
haha.. Ben has been like this since when we were little kids. A big part of it is him trying to gain a psychological advantage over his opponents. He has a huge fascination with Ali who was notorious for playing mind games.
I think it's just fine... of course I wore a shirt before a match that said, "It ain't braggin' if you back it up" after telling everyone on a forum I'd beat the kid.... I probably regret doing that, but it's a funny shirt at least.. lol
I used to dislike Askren strictly due to the mop top but the more I watch him and listen to him and read his blogs this guy is a breath of fresh air and he should be our olympic champion with all the US behind him
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Re: Askren confident as can be
Originally Posted by Schlottke
I think it's just fine... of course I wore a shirt before a match that said, "It ain't braggin' if you back it up" after telling everyone on a forum I'd beat the kid.... I probably regret doing that, but it's a funny shirt at least.. lol
Askren confident as can be 
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