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► Add to the Discussion Page 1, 2, 3, 4  Next Discussion Topic: Mendez v Bouzakis Hank Kornblut added to this discussion on June 6, 2022 Finals of U20 WTT's at 61k. Unbelievable. These guys put up about 60 points in their 3 match set which Bouzakis won 2-1. Constant attacks and scoring. Obvious respect between the two future teammates. The highlights are on Flo. The Bucks have two incredible talents arriving in the fall. Throw in that D'Emilio just made the challenge tourney finals at 65kg and Bucks are well positioned moving forward at 133-141. Jordan Decatur, who took 4th at 65kg, is also in the picture. I should also mention that Mendez was coming off a 3rd place finish at the WTT's for a senior team...a tourney where he was beating Seth Gross by 9 points before falling. All Gross did this weekend was win Final X over Daton Fix. And to think Nick Feldman is considered to be the prize of this recruiting class.        Discussion Topic: Mendez v Bouzakis Jack Muni added to this discussion on June 6, 2022 What's the saying, steel sharpens steel?        Discussion Topic: Mendez v Bouzakis Brian Mathews added to this discussion on June 6, 2022 Definitely the highlight of the U20 tournament. Two contrasting styles made for a very interesting matchup, even before the added intrigue of future teammates competing. Mendez wants to beat you with movement and pace. Bouzakis will pick his spots and wants to go straight through you. Despite the wild scorelines, it was a very close series. In the end, Bouzakis' ability to turn 2 pts into more was the difference. Considering Mendez took the first match before dropping 2 and 3, one has to wonder whether going through the challenge tourney took a bit of a toll on him. On the other hand, you could argue Bouzakis had to wake up after coming in cold. Classic rest vs. rust scenario. Regardless, both of these guys are absolutely elite, and very closely matched.        Discussion Topic: Mendez v Bouzakis Jim Kessen added to this discussion on June 6, 2022 Did anyone else think Bouzakis looked bigger then Mendez or was it just me?        Discussion Topic: Mendez v Bouzakis Hank Kornblut added to this discussion on June 6, 2022 I am super impressed with both but esp. Mendez. He wrestled four matches before going best 2 of 3 with Bouzakis. He never looked tired. Mendez did a lot of quality wrestling over the last few weeks and his only losses were to Seth Gross and Bouzakis. And Bouzakis had a huge advantage. If Mendez showed a flaw it was par terre defense and knowing when/how to shut down a match defensively. Correctable issues. That said--college folk is a different sport. I do think Mendez probably has the eaiser cut to 133 so he's more likely to be the starter. But mat wrestling is brutal. Hopefully, he can get out on bottom. I'd love to see a group of four with Mendez, Bouzakis, Decatur and D'Emilio.        Discussion Topic: Mendez v Bouzakis Scott Clemmons added to this discussion on June 8, 2022 I happened to check YouTube today for these matches, and all three were just posted by USA Wrestling: Rd 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXGqOFZD_jA Rd 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCWse6Wshgc Rd 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1eVzIptX0w        Discussion Topic: Mendez v Bouzakis Jack Muni added to this discussion on June 9, 2022 They are both great on their feet. It will be interesting to see who will be the better mat wrestler. With so many points coming for laces and back exposures it's hard to figure which will be the better folk style wrestler. Hopefully they both will be great at different weights.        Discussion Topic: Mendez v Bouzakis Mark Niemann added to this discussion on June 9, 2022 Quote from Scott Clemmons's post: "I happened to check YouTube today for these matches, and all three were just posted by USA Wrestling: Rd 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXGqOFZD_jA Rd 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCWse6Wshgc Rd 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1eVzIptX0w" Dude. Wow. Thanks, Scott Clemens.        Discussion Topic: Mendez v Bouzakis Jeff Streu added to this discussion on June 9, 2022 Quote from Jim Kessen's post: "Did anyone else think Bouzakis looked bigger then Mendez or was it just me?" Mendez is obviously taller but Bouzakis is definitely stockier. Bouzakis may be bigger now, but Mendez's frame may have more potential to put on weight and move up.        Discussion Topic: Mendez v Bouzakis Justin Hayes added to this discussion on June 10, 2022 Uhm, they're pretty good.        Discussion Topic: Mendez v Bouzakis J.P. Barner added to this discussion on June 11, 2022 If they're the same weight, how are we going to get both in the lineup?        Discussion Topic: Mendez v Bouzakis Mark Niemann added to this discussion on June 11, 2022 Quote from J.P. Barner's post: "If they're the same weight, how are we going to get both in the lineup?" In Tom We Trust. Jaggers is almost smart too. ;-) :-) (Hi, coach!)        Discussion Topic: Mendez v Bouzakis Nick Lecklider added to this discussion on June 11, 2022 The plan is for them to wrestle off this year and the winner will not redshirt. The winner of this match is probably an all American this year. Then mendes will put on some weight and move up to 141 more than likely.        Discussion Topic: Mendez v Bouzakis J.P. Barner added to this discussion on June 11, 2022 Quote from Nick Lecklider's post: "The plan is for them to wrestle off this year and the winner will not redshirt. The winner of this match is probably an all American this year. Then mendes will put on some weight and move up to 141 more than likely." Thx to you both.        Discussion Topic: Mendez v Bouzakis Brian Mathews added to this discussion on June 13, 2022 Quote from Nick Lecklider's post: "The plan is for them to wrestle off this year and the winner will not redshirt. The winner of this match is probably an all American this year. Then mendes will put on some weight and move up to 141 more than likely." Hard to pencil in a true freshman as AA. It won't be easy at 133 next year. RBY, Fix, McGee, Cannon and Byrd returning AA's, Vito joining the weight, plus Ragusin, Phillippi, Foley, Colaiocco, Latona, LaMont all still there. Crowded top 12.        ► Add to the Discussion Page 1, 2, 3, 4  Next