Jake Herbert » Jake Herbert Update after Cael Sanderson at World Team Trials

I know I'm writing this a year after the fact, but hats off to Jake Herbert. I don't care if you think Cael dominated him or not. I respect our USA boys that are training for multiple world teams and multiple Olympic golds. Hats off to Burroughs. He will be one of USA's all-time greats and makes his country proud. Hats of to Varner. He's got more gold in him yet. I wish Henry C would do the same. He's got a lot of great wrestling left that 20-something frame. Bruce B., John Smith, Kenny Monday, were studs for years. Hats off to those behind the Living the Dream medal fund to make it possible for these guys to be motivated monitarily for their efforts and commitment.

Go USA, and go Herbert!

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as ripped as jake?? hahahahaha that means nothing

Herbert almost sounded like he was trying to convince himself. He's in a tough spot.

I have always noticed that he stays on his knees when he takes a shot and that is what hurt him against Cael. If you stay on the mat, with him you will end up giving points up. In and up, Talk to dolph if you want to learn how to beat Cael.

It's amazing to hear that the same people who were praising Jake and his accomplishments over the past few years are now the same whom are cutting him down now! Wow, I say good luck to both men and what a boost for USA wrestling that Sanderson is back in the picture. It is this kind of depth and talent every weight class needs to improve our position at the world level..and isn't that what it's all about anyway?! What does in fact make Russia go great??? Depth... their second string, third string and even fourth string guy can all place at the World championships as we has seen. To have two world silver medalists (regardless of year they acquired it) in the same weight class is a major improvement than what we have seen throughout the years. I just feel like we are sooooo quick to build up and even quicker to brake down our hero's

So training with two guys that have never made a world team will help you beat the best on the planet. I'm missing the logic or something.

Jake, you're a great guy and an incredible athlete, but you are NOT beating Cael. You were NOT that close to beating Cael and as long as he's training, you never will.

No offense, but I didn't think it was as close as Jake thinks it was.

I like Herbert. It is good to see that he is goal driven and has an idea of where he wants to be a couple of years from now. Personally, I don't this weight is his anymore. I no longer look at him in a higher light like I used to, and compared to his old days have been relatively disappointed with his wrestling as of late. While there is no doubt in my mind this man is talented, I believe he has hit his peak and is only regressing.

Is Silent H still wrestling? Sounds like he's focusing on coaching.

As good as Herbert is, Cael is on an entirely different level. Herbert will never take Cael's spot on a World or Olympic team as long as Cael wants it.