Inpatient Observer said: “I wrote this before but my INET took an vacation so I will re state. It appears to me from my seat in the asylum that several odd circumstances unfolded in this epic struggle (see:Hector vs Achilles I on cspan). Firstly we see a moderately questionable takedown in the first period. That is ok happens often. Then we see some strange interpretation of what 45 seconds is and what 3 seconds are. In the second period there is the strange timing of the stalling call on Silvestri. The call had some validity (See: George W. Bush on weapons of mass destruction) but he timed it with a defferential referrees stopage for Walsh to fix his head gear. It looked bad as a call thaough Silvestri was riding parallel for a good time. The tere was the fantom no call when Walsh applied the python (though legal) head look on Silvestri that appeard from all agnles to slip off and render a reversal of control to Silvestri. From hear on out it only gets wilder. Silvestri hits a front roll renderin Walsh on his back but the move is blown dead. Silvestri then for the coup de gras sets up Walsh with a couple of half hearted front rolls where he doesnt float his hips gettting Walsh comfortable with the scenario and then hits a perfect front roll with a hip float for the ages, Walsh is cast to the mat as vulnerale as a new born spring buck on the plains of the calahari. Walsh then hits a move that will flumox the critics and observers for years to come...gotta go time for meds.”
can i ask you what is the python wrestling with the leg rides
Great match by both wrestlers. IMHO Silvestri should have received 2 backs on his last reversal. As for Walsh, don't expect much from him at the NCAA level, reaching back for wing rolls and stepping over guys just does not work, it usually gets you pinned. Been there done that.
This was such a sick match. Both guys clearly have so much heart. I feel bad for Silvestri though. Trying to do something right and good, even for an opponent and the ref hits him for stalling. Maybe should've been a stalemate before it was stalling. Excellent match though. Crazy last few seconds. Good luck both wrestlers in all your future matches and endeavors! You guys can go really far.
Niether kid stopped wrestling, with 12 seconds left kodie hits a reversal,that was big, and then taylor never stops and elevates him over with 4 seconds left to reverse him back and win. Unbelievable
Both are great wrestlers and both were beaten by Andrew Lenzi of NY this past fall at the Waterway Duals. Lenzi beat walsh 14-9 and silvestri 4-3. Great Match!
Anonymous Coward said: “The last thirty seconds or so, when Walsh had the head and arm lock in on Silvestri and threw in the boots as Silvestri stood, wouldn't he be called for stalling, technically, since he wasn't scoring from the position, and since stalemates were repeatedly generated by his use of the move? Additionally, (maybe I'm wrong) but wouldn't the move qualify as locking hands from the top position? I've seen refs call this as locking before, so I was surprised when the refs had not called it in this match.
This was an awesome match (especially the last five seconds of the third period).”
for the kid who said: Additionally, (maybe I'm wrong) but wouldn't the move qualify as locking hands from the top postion? A: its been called locked by people who dont kno the move but its defenitly legal
It's not a clasp because he has over one arm and under the other with legs in which is technically a pinning combination. The stalling call depending on the ref can go either way. Usually in NJ legs are huge so when someone trys to counter by standing up it's not the top wrestler as stalling it is a stalemate because the top wrestler is working to bring him back down.
The last thirty seconds or so, when Walsh had the head and arm lock in on Silvestri and threw in the boots as Silvestri stood, wouldn't he be called for stalling, technically, since he wasn't scoring from the position, and since stalemates were repeatedly generated by his use of the move? Additionally, (maybe I'm wrong) but wouldn't the move qualify as locking hands from the top position? I've seen refs call this as locking before, so I was surprised when the refs had not called it in this match.
This was an awesome match (especially the last five seconds of the third period).
Check out taylor walsh joey lazor match at super 32 preseason on flowrestling they are 2 funky wrestlers lazor 2 time ga state champ i think it was about same score
Louie, I've listened to wrestling calls and I'm willing to dole out criticism where it applies. No, you're a great caller. You have a bundle of info and stories which make it entertaining.
You know my favorite part? When you identify the dark/white singlets and give some background on the kids.
You're pretty accurate on your assessments of the refs. You're right, Vinny Russo is the man. He was in total control of his bouts.
Don't sweat the voice. We do what we can, w/ what we're given.
mike james said: “All though i am very appreciative and feel flowrestling is doing a great thing for the sport i have one complaint. maybe at the end of every period or evey piint exchange have the camer man say or look up at the score?”
Do I not mention the score from time to time? Some matches I might say the bout score more times than others. I've learned from listening to baseball that you should give out the score at certain intervals during the course of the game. I'll try to be more aware of it. While I'm fortunate enough to see lots of wrestling since the days of Milo, I'm still trying to get the kinks out of doing the best job that I can for the sport of wrestling. Actually, I'm thinking about taking a class to improve whatever needs to be done. Maybe a REAL voice instead of the squeaky one that I'm stuck with now. Thanx for the constructive criticism.
All though i am very appreciative and feel flowrestling is doing a great thing for the sport i have one complaint. maybe at the end of every period or evey piint exchange have the camer man say or look up at the score?
I feel so bad for kodie coming in second last year to valenti and now this. Thats how wrestling works though and walsh earned it. I'm sure both will go on and do great things in college.
Never count either out of thase out of a match, most wrestlers in the state finals can be too cautious. Not these boys. Out of Taylors 100 wins over 80 are pins, and Kodie is a strong and dangerous wrester. Kodie won the big pre season tournament in Iowa, and finished with state final, and should make some noise at senior nationals.
Good ref overall--good call at the end. But a bad call at the end of the second period IMO. I would have called a reversal and backs for Silvestri. At LEAST a loss of control.
I wrote this before but my INET took an vacation so I will re state. It appears to me from my seat in the asylum that several odd circumstances unfolded in this epic struggle (see:Hector vs Achilles I on cspan). Firstly we see a moderately questionable takedown in the first period. That is ok happens often. Then we see some strange interpretation of what 45 seconds is and what 3 seconds are. In the second period there is the strange timing of the stalling call on Silvestri. The call had some validity (See: George W. Bush on weapons of mass destruction) but he timed it with a defferential referrees stopage for Walsh to fix his head gear. It looked bad as a call thaough Silvestri was riding parallel for a good time. The tere was the fantom no call when Walsh applied the python (though legal) head look on Silvestri that appeard from all agnles to slip off and render a reversal of control to Silvestri. From hear on out it only gets wilder. Silvestri hits a front roll renderin Walsh on his back but the move is blown dead. Silvestri then for the coup de gras sets up Walsh with a couple of half hearted front rolls where he doesnt float his hips gettting Walsh comfortable with the scenario and then hits a perfect front roll with a hip float for the ages, Walsh is cast to the mat as vulnerale as a new born spring buck on the plains of the calahari. Walsh then hits a move that will flumox the critics and observers for years to come...gotta go time for meds.
IS AMAZING!!!! ONE OF MY FAVORITE KIDS TO WATCH IN THE 20 YEARS IVE BEEN INTO THE SPORT.. HE'LL STEP OVER ANYTHING, REVERSE AND PIN ANYONE!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS TAYLOR, YOU'RE THE MAN!!!!!!!!!
135lbs Taylor Walsh Camden Catholic- vs. Kodie Silvestri Wallkill Valley-
“I wrote this before but my INET took an vacation so I will re state. It appears to me from my seat in the asylum that several odd circumstances unfolded in this epic struggle (see:Hector vs Achilles I on cspan). Firstly we see a moderately questionable takedown in the first period. That is ok happens often. Then we see some strange interpretation of what 45 seconds is and what 3 seconds are. In the second period there is the strange timing of the stalling call on Silvestri. The call had some validity (See: George W. Bush on weapons of mass destruction) but he timed it with a defferential referrees stopage for Walsh to fix his head gear. It looked bad as a call thaough Silvestri was riding parallel for a good time. The tere was the fantom no call when Walsh applied the python (though legal) head look on Silvestri that appeard from all agnles to slip off and render a reversal of control to Silvestri. From hear on out it only gets wilder. Silvestri hits a front roll renderin Walsh on his back but the move is blown dead. Silvestri then for the coup de gras sets up Walsh with a couple of half hearted front rolls where he doesnt float his hips gettting Walsh comfortable with the scenario and then hits a perfect front roll with a hip float for the ages, Walsh is cast to the mat as vulnerale as a new born spring buck on the plains of the calahari. Walsh then hits a move that will flumox the critics and observers for years to come...gotta go time for meds.”
“The last thirty seconds or so, when Walsh had the head and arm lock in on Silvestri and threw in the boots as Silvestri stood, wouldn't he be called for stalling, technically, since he wasn't scoring from the position, and since stalemates were repeatedly generated by his use of the move? Additionally, (maybe I'm wrong) but wouldn't the move qualify as locking hands from the top position? I've seen refs call this as locking before, so I was surprised when the refs had not called it in this match.
This was an awesome match (especially the last five seconds of the third period).”
This was an awesome match (especially the last five seconds of the third period).
“what kinda of shoes does silvestri have”
You know my favorite part? When you identify the dark/white singlets and give some background on the kids.
You're pretty accurate on your assessments of the refs. You're right, Vinny Russo is the man. He was in total control of his bouts.
Don't sweat the voice. We do what we can, w/ what we're given.
“All though i am very appreciative and feel flowrestling is doing a great thing for the sport i have one complaint. maybe at the end of every period or evey piint exchange have the camer man say or look up at the score?”