Wrestling Blogs - Ben Askren

I am an arse. But the good news is I dont have a Cuban object lodged in mine.

Quintana wrestles at 60kg. Fundora or however its is spelled is Cuba's 73kg.

The Facts ... is an arse.

How are those Chin in China shirts selling?

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.

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.

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

Ben...you took it on the chin this time...next time different outcome

Two words my man, CROTCH LIFT, crotch lift. Keep fighting.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

Ben,

Your cousin Melanie and I are rooting for you. Good Luck !!!

Proud of you Ben!!

go do what you do best ben and put the chin in china

Simply put, Light em up!! Go for just ONE COLOR! Remember me from the Trials Ben....

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

from wisco to fargo,
mizzou to ukraine,
first time olympian,
gold will reign!

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)!!

There is no stopping you Ben. Get your mind right and go do what you were born to do.

Go Ben, this is your time! We'll be watching you, so bring home the gold!

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

nice rhyme- do your best and have fun

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.

wat a poet!!!! GOOD LUCK BEN

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!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Ben Justin Scow from arcadia Wisconsin just wanted to wish you the best of luck at the Olympics

Ready to cheer for the gold!

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!

*finger snaps*

Goooo Benjammin'! Whoo who ... kick some Olympic something or other. BOL

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

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!

Your best post.

Good Luck Ben. Enjoy watching you wrestle. Go get em. MIZZOU!!!!!!!!!