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Discussion Topic: Mike Pucillo - National Champion
Ethan Moore added to this discussion on March 22, 2008
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Thought this deserved its own thread.
What a strategy. Hand fight, make Varner wrestle, and win it with superior bottom wrestling.
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Discussion Topic: Mike Pucillo - National Champion
Chris Shepherd added to this discussion on March 22, 2008
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Solid strategy....Congrats to Mike. GO BUCKS, TOM RYAN FOR PRESIDENT.
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Discussion Topic: Mike Pucillo - National Champion
Greg Debbe added to this discussion on March 22, 2008
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Well deserved. Way to go Mike!!!
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Discussion Topic: Mike Pucillo - National Champion
Scott Nicola added to this discussion on March 22, 2008
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Discussion Topic: Mike Pucillo - National Champion
Anthony Windsor II added to this discussion on March 22, 2008
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Discussion Topic: Mike Pucillo - National Champion
Jack Muni added to this discussion on March 22, 2008
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Mike beat Varner at his own game. Minimal TD attempts, beat him on the mat wrestling. Great job. What a season. I'm so glad Mike got his Championship because with Herbert coming back next year, he might not be able to beat him. You got to make the most of the opportunity when you get it.
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Discussion Topic: Mike Pucillo - National Champion
Kyle Klotz added to this discussion on March 22, 2008
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I have a feeling that we will see a couple more good brawls between Varner and Pucillo in the future.
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Discussion Topic: Mike Pucillo - National Champion
Jack Muni added to this discussion on March 23, 2008
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And Mike's win sealed the NCAA runner-up trophy. <smile> I'm hoping this type of performance will further help OSU in recruiting blue-chip wrestlers in the future.
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Discussion Topic: Mike Pucillo - National Champion
Hank Kornblut added to this discussion on March 23, 2008
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Discussion Topic: Mike Pucillo - National Champion
Dan Ransick added to this discussion on March 23, 2008
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What a great match that was just being able to beat Varner at his own game. He put together a great tournament and now I am rewarded for making the bet with 8-5 odds that were placed upon him earlier by the bookies.
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Discussion Topic: Mike Pucillo - National Champion
Rex Holman added to this discussion on March 23, 2008
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His performance is special on many levels. He willed himself to 3 wins against brutally tough opponents. Doing this as a sophomore is a feat in itself. His hand fighting and tie ups are at the International level. He has explosive power that can't be taught. His poise was unwavering. Varner is an elite rider that had no answer to Mike's escapes. Wow!
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Discussion Topic: Mike Pucillo - National Champion
Roe Fox added to this discussion on March 23, 2008
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And to think just a few years ago he lost at what, 152, for the state title? Now he is beating the big boys. Just solid and always keeps his head in the match. Never panics.
I wonder if Varner doesn't go up in weight next year or the year after. Not implying that he would run form Pucillo at all because I don't think he would. But he looks like a really big wrestler with not a lot of weight to lose.
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Discussion Topic: Mike Pucillo - National Champion
Hank Kornblut added to this discussion on March 23, 2008
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Roe: No doubt that Iron Mike could make 174 while Varner is huge at 184.
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Discussion Topic: Mike Pucillo - National Champion
Dan Ransick added to this discussion on March 23, 2008
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What will happen next year with the return of Herbert to the wrestling scene? Will Herbert move up to 197 or return to 174? Does Varner move up now, he is a very big 184 no doubt about that.
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Discussion Topic: Mike Pucillo - National Champion
Pat Costilow added to this discussion on March 23, 2008
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Herbert has been wrestling at 185 internationally. I know international weight ins are the day before, and thusly lax, but Herbert was a 174 two years ago, I wouldn't expect him to be at 197. I would guess that Pucillo and Herbert, as well as Tyrel Todd, square off at 184 next year, with Varner, who is freaking massive, up at 197.
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