Submitted by HeStoleMyBalloons t3_11uck87 in sports
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WeTheAwesome t1_jcnofkj wrote
The universe is in balance. For wrestling fans this is as big an upset as the basketball team one.
pickle_man_4 t1_jcnw8g9 wrote
We’re a wrestling school now
TheNewestHaven t1_jcnwj2e wrote
really sad this doesn't have more upvotes. this is some monkey paw stuff.
svenskhet t1_jcobnq1 wrote
I’d say FDU upset is bigger
Marconius1617 t1_jcofsl1 wrote
Top-bar5888 t1_jcoxdr3 wrote
Exactly. But it is wrestling, so no one cares.
Top-bar5888 t1_jcoxexl wrote
dumptrump3 t1_jcp64et wrote
He was going for his 4th NCAA title in a row. Purdue hasn’t even won one title, let alone 3 in a row.
11eagles t1_jcp8gxd wrote
Hey, people care! There are dozens of us!
KAREEMABDULG0MJABBAR t1_jcplwl9 wrote
She was really so upset she didn’t want to see for the rest of the day
falbi23 t1_jcptz4l wrote
> really sad this doesn't have more upvotes. this is some monkey paw stuff
For those uneducated - why is this a big deal?
shitbiochemist t1_jcpvhb6 wrote
Naaaa always keep prescription sun glasses in the purse
shitbiochemist t1_jcpx89w wrote
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dCzb5G7vh-0
Incredible match, contested, speedy guys going back and forth
badchad65 t1_jcpxscw wrote
Only four men in history have won four national titles in NCAA wrestling history.
Spencer Lee was thought of as a “lock” to become the fifth. Hadn’t lost a match in 2+ years, was on a crazy 50+ match win streak. Nobody was coming close to beating him in the last few years and he was smoking people left and right.
He beat the pants of this guy earlier in the year. This was only the semifinals and Lee got pinned. This is being considered one of the biggest (if not the single highest) upsets in college wrestling history.
I was watching with my wife last night and she asked: “is this like Michael Phelps losing a swim race?” I looked at her and said: “it’s more like Phelps drowning…”
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buttonions89 t1_jcq3fi3 wrote
Sheesh… what’s in the air this weekend with all these upsets.
buttonions89 t1_jcq3m74 wrote
Wish wrestling got more coverage. Such an underrated sport. Love it in the Olympics
Top-bar5888 t1_jcq9s9w wrote
Well, maybe I should have said it differently. As a former HS and college wrestler myself ,I understand how big this is. So yes, dozens is right.
TonyDungyHatesOP t1_jcqcn1d wrote
Wow. That was intense.
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TheNextBattalion t1_jcql0ww wrote
yubnubmcscrub t1_jcqnhbt wrote
Purdue basketball died for the man to soar
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JJWat t1_jcr1084 wrote
Lockport’s own. Go Porters!
americansherlock201 t1_jcr7a93 wrote
In terms of the monkeys paw, this guy won a national championship for Purdue the same day that their men’s basketball team, the top ranked team in the country, get beat in the championship tournament by the lowest ranked team who only made in it due to a technicality.
So the monkeys paw was all the fans of Purdue wishing for a national championship. They got it, in wrestling, but the cost was their basketball team suffering the biggest upset in tournament history
kpw1179 t1_jcrafjq wrote
Making up for the basketball team
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designgoddess t1_jcrjkpf wrote
At least Lee’s mom took it well.
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89141 t1_jcrwk3h wrote
God said that Purdue could win in basketball or wrestling, but not both. Purdue told God to decide for them. God looked at his brackets and made his decision.
89141 t1_jcrwlne wrote
Bakers dozens.
Top-bar5888 t1_jcrxxvn wrote
nightwing2024 t1_jcs04vz wrote
I thought Alabama was the top overall seed
americansherlock201 t1_jcs0dkt wrote
You may be correct. I think I misspoke.
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HeStoleMyBalloons OP t1_jcsagle wrote
> wishing for a national championship. They got it, in wrestling
They didn't get it. He lost in the final
americansherlock201 t1_jcsalr8 wrote
And the state of Indiana suffers for another day; as it should…..
BCLetsRide69 t1_jcnj5kg wrote
Meanwhile in NCAA basketball