He won an open tourney earlier in the season at 149. He's in the quarter final today against Rathjen from Iowa. Winner probably gets Murin.
Who among us hasn't choked our wife unconscious?
Not that it is an excuse, but his father abused his mother. That often repeats in kids that grow up in that type of an environment. They are effected is some way, with many seeing it as a behavior that is used when angry. Same with alcoholism and other traits they learn in a bad environment. The fact he is working on being a better person and is still married to his wife seems to be a good indication he may have put those issues behind him. You only know if that is the case as time goes on and he doesn't repeat.
I call bs on the excuses. I watched my mom beaten. Brother beaten. Grew up with all of it. That gives me zero excuse to beat my wife or kids. I'll root for the guys that don't beat up inferior people and hope he loses all his matches
I wont. But when i am a fan and then find out that the person chokes out their wife, i wont continue as a fan
What makes women and children “inferior”?
Probably the physical strength disparity of most women and children when compared to men. Now factor in that this particular man is a D1 collegiate wrestler and the disparity is likely greater.
They also thought it became a great idea to make him not a buckeye
You can call BS, but reality is that you are wrong. His upbringing may have played a role in his alleged crime. It doesn't justify his possible actions, but unfortunately, may help to explain. The truth is that children of abuse are more prone to repeat the negative behaviour. The studies and statistics back it up. Hopefully, he has learned his lesson and has evolved for the better.
nothing is wrong with rooting for him to become a great human being. For me, Im going to root for the wrestler that hasnt choked out his wife. to each their own.
Is that right?
I could be making this all up in my head but don't believe you can transfer and be eligible if there is an open Title IX investigation. Baylor clause.
I'm not surprised; they are some of the most obnoxious fans.
My first experience at a wrestling tournament in Iowa... first impression, passionate and extremely supportive of their wrestlers. Didn't matter if the wrestler was male, female, Redshirt, walk-on, All-American or National Champion... their Fans cheered loudly for all of them. If your name is Brands, you do whatever you want in Xtreme Arena... at one point (not sure if Tom or Terry) he threw a water bottle out on the mat and it slid 2 mats over. The official picked it up and carried it back over to Brands so he could then slam it against the wall behind the coaches chair... nothing to see here. I also noticed at least a decade of Hawkeye Alumni still around the program if not coaching. Iowa fans were supportive of the Bellarmine wrestlers and Coach Shuck but not as friendly when my youngest son chose an Ohio State hoodie on Day 2. Although, we did have several Iowa fans say they hoped the Buckeyes beat Georgia.
