Well said. He shouldn’t have seen the mat at ALL last season. Who knows what goes on behind closed doors, though.
Brands is going to receive a lot of the backlash for this. Rightfully so!
It's still Gable...
Agreed, although the argument is there that Owings was easily more accomplished than Ramos. But Gable likely was thought to be even more untouchable than Lee. Sad for me to wstch Lee struggle from neutral due to his numerous knee surgeries… ultimately that’s what led to his vulnerability.
Interesting evaluation. Hurt for the man even more now.
I remember that match very well... I thought it was incredible how the Austin Desanto kid went on a "vision quest" to beat the great Spencer Lee. His exuberance was fantastic! Well, that fandom was VERY short lived
Gable made -- and continues to make -- excuses. He said that he never heard of Larry Owings. Baloney; Owings was a stud and EVERYONE knew him -- especially Gable. His arrogance simply wouldn't allow him to admit that he simply got beat. It really is THIS simple.
Austin DeSanto is a despicable human being.I remember that match very well... I thought it was incredible how the Austin Desanto kid went on a "vision quest" to beat the great Spencer Lee. His exuberance was fantastic! Well, that fandom was VERY short lived
I can't say for sure whether he really did or didn't know of him, but it wouldn't surprise me in the least if Gable hadn't heard of him. It was 1970 so of course no one had internet and coverage was minimal. When you add in the fact that Gable had extreme tunnel vision and was just focused on his wrestling I think it's entirely within the realm of possibility that Gable hadn't heard of him.
This is an interesting topic in and of itself. I remember my first time at Medina in the 70's and I pretty much knew no one. For me, it was an advantage. Not caring who they were allowed me to wrestle my matches, my way. No over-thinking an opponent.
He was a 3 time finalist, one time champ. JR and SR year runner up. He beat Gable his SO year after going 3-1 in 4 total matches his Fr year. Sure Gable and everyone knew he was
The weak will always discredit the strong, because the ignorant allow it. And for the record (before anyone gets offended)ignorant means lacking knowledge or awareness. It literally is not knowing. Doesn't mean someone is stupid, simply means they don't know.
Ben Peterson was upset as the #1 seed as well. Couple Olympic champs finishing 2nd and 4th two years before Munich!To kill some time I went back to 1970
Interesting/Uninteresting Tidbits:
At 142 Gable was the #1 seed, Owings was the #2
Ohio University finished 9th in the team race, one spot above Michigan
At 126 Mike Milkovich (Kent State) placed 6th
At 134 Tom Milkovich (Michigan St) placed 4th
At 142 Dan Milkovich (Kent State) DNP
Ohio State had 2 representatives. Frank Romano at 118 dnp. He went on to coach at Kent State and Notre Dame College. Doug Suffle at 158 DNP
At 190 Russ Hellickson (Wisc) went 3-1 but DNP
At Heavy WOJO (Toledo) placed 2nd
Remember now, this tournament was run with the FOLLOW YOUR MAN format.
OU w/ Harry Houska was the Ohio power in those days, normally finishing in the top 10 while tOSU was not on the board.To kill some time I went back to 1970
Interesting/Uninteresting Tidbits:
At 142 Gable was the #1 seed, Owings was the #2
Ohio University finished 9th in the team race, one spot above Michigan
At 126 Mike Milkovich (Kent State) placed 6th
At 134 Tom Milkovich (Michigan St) placed 4th
At 142 Dan Milkovich (Kent State) DNP
Ohio State had 2 representatives. Frank Romano at 118 dnp. He went on to coach at Kent State and Notre Dame College. Doug Suffle at 158 DNP
At 190 Russ Hellickson (Wisc) went 3-1 but DNP
At Heavy WOJO (Toledo) placed 2nd
Remember now, this tournament was run with the FOLLOW YOUR MAN format.