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August 17, 2008

Days are getting boring, competitions coming near

I can see myself getting skinnier when I look in the mirror

When I step on the mat August 20 I'll be ready to scrap

And it will be the last feather I need to put in my cap.



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#37
The Facts August 24, 2008 at 12:18am.
I am an arse. But the good news is I dont have a Cuban object lodged in mine.
#36
Brett Wheelan August 23, 2008 at 12:32am.
Quintana wrestles at 60kg. Fundora or however its is spelled is Cuba's 73kg.
#35
BHiatt August 22, 2008 at 11:50pm.
The Facts ... is an arse.
#34
The Facts August 21, 2008 at 8:40pm.
How are those Chin in China shirts selling?
#33
Tom Sc August 21, 2008 at 3:50pm.
We were proud of you. He was not scared tom . I think this style has somthing to be desired. Its seems to me alot of these other guys are out of wind shape. Our guys were in shape. I think the technique they use we need to be more familiar with(hand fighting). This style you have to be all offensive but safely defensive. Thanks Ben I really got alot out of these olympics because of you. I know alot of kids did so keep your head up. I know your competive spirit will be back. I think if you can get to wrestle these guys more often you will drill them all. Hey 7th best in the world WOW. Take Care and thanks again.
#32
Tom August 21, 2008 at 1:14pm.
Ben won't be competing in the sport in four years. Great effort in the first match. I don't know what happened in match number two, but hopefully the thought of facing Quintana and then Saitiev didn't scare you.
#31
Reid Worley August 21, 2008 at 11:26am.
4 years from now, Akren will be ready
His feet fast and strong, His steel nerves steady
Gonna bring the Gold, Prove he aint no punk
Get ready all you b!tches, For The Ministry of FUNK
#30
Bummed Out August 21, 2008 at 10:17am.
Ben...you took it on the chin this time...next time different outcome
#29
Ed The Doober August 20, 2008 at 11:29pm.
Two words my man, CROTCH LIFT, crotch lift. Keep fighting.
#28
Matthew Marcello August 20, 2008 at 8:51pm.
much love,
to askren my homey, you took it to the best.
when they ask you to show me, just beat your chest.
wether youre on the mat or banging chains,
im just sorry you lost that filthy ass mane.

peace haze
#27
Liz-Kathy Arsnow-Nelson August 20, 2008 at 6:26pm.
Hope to see you in the next Olympics with Max there too! That would be really an awesome feat. Experience and growth are everything. Everyone here are still talking about where we get to watch you go next. Great job!
#26
Fan In NYC August 20, 2008 at 4:31pm.
Keep that big chin up. You just need a little more experience is all. You changed your style completely in one year. None of the other guys in your weightclass had to do that. As far as the Cuban, or others like him, I could see you wrestling him the way his opponent in the bronze medal match did -- Cuban got in on the legs and the Bulgarian kept turning him for exposure points, then pinned him.
#25
Aunt C & Uncle O August 20, 2008 at 8:47am.
Hey Benjammin' ... enjoy some well deserved time off and keep your dreams alive. You have talent and work hard, you will prevail. Owen & I are amazed by your accomplishments.
#24
Rocker Will August 20, 2008 at 1:54am.
Ben, I shook your hand at Senior Nationals after you lost to Pritzlaff in 2007 and said 'Don't worry, you'll get 'em.' I'll say the same thing now. Keep doing what you're doing and you'll beat them all. I'm sure you can take this experience and use it to become even better.
#23
Wouter August 19, 2008 at 10:55pm.
Ben,

Your cousin Melanie and I are rooting for you. Good Luck !!!
#22
Liz-Kathy Arsnow-Nelson August 19, 2008 at 9:56pm.
Proud of you Ben!!
#21
Big Fan August 19, 2008 at 6:02pm.
go do what you do best ben and put the chin in china
#20
Chris Labrecque August 19, 2008 at 2:53pm.
Simply put, Light em up!! Go for just ONE COLOR! Remember me from the Trials Ben....
#19
Tom Sc August 19, 2008 at 1:02pm.
Its time to scrap on the mat
Its time to Pin and get a win
Every Match a planned attack. If I'm down I'm coming back.
With every Minute im still in it . If I seem bold . i'm get'in the Gold
till the end I AM BEN.
get em gold Ben
#18
Stoughton Loves Ben August 19, 2008 at 8:37am.
from wisco to fargo,
mizzou to ukraine,
first time olympian,
gold will reign!
#17
The MU Barnes Crew August 18, 2008 at 8:38pm.
Good luck Ben!! Your whole Mizzou Family will be watching & cheering you on (although I don't think you'll need much cheering cuz it's all talent & skill and you've got it)!!
#16
Matt August 18, 2008 at 2:30pm.
There is no stopping you Ben. Get your mind right and go do what you were born to do.
#15
Unclemike August 18, 2008 at 12:43pm.
Go Ben, this is your time! We'll be watching you, so bring home the gold!
#14
Troy Walliser August 18, 2008 at 4:57am.
Our legends there couldn’t be finer
Jackson, Brands and Steiner
What I want to see
Is what it will be
When you put the chin in China
#13
Nd August 17, 2008 at 10:59pm.
nice rhyme- do your best and have fun
#12
Hawkeye From Wisconsin August 17, 2008 at 9:46pm.
Wrestling is true sport.
Body in form.
Mind at full throttle.
Hair no matter.
Onto the mat and best effort forth.
Ben is a winner.
#11
NE ELITE August 17, 2008 at 6:40pm.
wat a poet!!!! GOOD LUCK BEN
#10
Mac August 17, 2008 at 6:28pm.
Good luck Ben I know you are ready I am sure you at least made the Russian think about your match.Even If you don't win were proud of you at Mizzou!!!!!!!!!!!
#9
Justin Scow August 17, 2008 at 5:17pm.
Hey Ben Justin Scow from arcadia Wisconsin just wanted to wish you the best of luck at the Olympics
#8
Sandi Burgess August 17, 2008 at 5:15pm.
Ready to cheer for the gold!
#7
Patch August 17, 2008 at 4:59pm.
i can't find any pix of your new haircut. care to show off the new look? i don't wanna wait to have to see you on T.V.
much Cali Love and good luck!
#6
Finger Snaps August 17, 2008 at 4:48pm.
*finger snaps*
#5
Aunt C & Uncle O August 17, 2008 at 2:01pm.
Goooo Benjammin'! Whoo who ... kick some Olympic something or other. BOL
#4
Nelly August 17, 2008 at 11:13am.
Congradulations on making it to the olympics. Best of luck. You should tell ur dad to give all of us here at MVP a paid holiday on tuesday so i can watch u on t.v. haha
#3
Adam Hyland August 17, 2008 at 10:54am.
Win it all or lose first round
We all really hope you'll stick around
The sport of wrestling is king, this we know to be true
But it can't be denied that it's even better with you

Good luck, we are all pulling hard for all of you guys!
#2
Mature One August 17, 2008 at 10:36am.
Your best post.
#1
Tim(KCMO) August 17, 2008 at 7:36am.
Good Luck Ben. Enjoy watching you wrestle. Go get em. MIZZOU!!!!!!!!!

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