BFTP Vid: Darrion Caldwell v. Brent Metcalf - 2009 NCAA 149lbs. Finals - P.2
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BFTP Vid: Darrion Caldwell v. Brent Metcalf - 2009 NCAA 149lbs. Finals - P.2
March 22, 2009In one of the most shocking upsets in DI NCAA Wrestling history, Darrion Caldwell defeats Brent Metcalf for the 149 Pound title at the 2009 NCAA Championships. Coming into the match, Metcalf had a 69 match win streak and a 72-1 Collegiate record, his only loss coming to Caldwell early in the previous season in 2007. Video courtesy of ESPN.
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Forget about that end of the match stuff. That was an emotional moment and nothing more. I expected Metcalf to win, but couldn't help but to start cheering for Caldwell after he threw that head lock and scored. Caldwell won that match by going after Metcalf and refusing to be intimidated by his record.
For us old timers, this match is reminiscent of another NCAA final 39 years ago - Gable vs Owings. Owings went after Gable right from the start. I think Gable had gotten used to his opponents giving up early, but Owings refused to roll over. Gable sure learned his lesson. He beat Owings 7-0 in the 1972 Olympic trials and didn't give up a single point at Munich.
For us old timers, this match is reminiscent of another NCAA final 39 years ago - Gable vs Owings. Owings went after Gable right from the start. I think Gable had gotten used to his opponents giving up early, but Owings refused to roll over. Gable sure learned his lesson. He beat Owings 7-0 in the 1972 Olympic trials and didn't give up a single point at Munich.
Caldwell showed little class with his celebration. Metcalf showed he has no character with his actions AFTER 0:00 on clock. Don't say anyhing about time remaining on the clock. He knew the match was over and pushed Caldwell while he was in a defenseless position. What would you IDIOTS who defend metcalfs actions say if caldwell had been seriously injured? If caldwell wants to be a gymnast he can switch sports and if Metcalf wants to be a real man he needs to grow up and stop the childish temper tantrums.