Damn dude....breaking my heart in the middle of the day. I want to say he has nothing to be sad about but knowing and having had a similar state of mind but nowhere near the talent...all I can say is you put a lot of smiles on people's faces, know that.
Great way to put it. Similar mindset, nowhere near the talent. Im always impressed when I hear a younger individual express disappointment, but then tell himself he's gotta get back up.
Alex bleeds Iowa, family and friends. He is a great competitor and gave his all. It was great watching him wrestle. He owes nothing more to the fans of Iowa.
Yeah. Despite all the hate hes getting from people in this comment section he'd probably tech fall in a minute 😂😂 win or lose he always came for a fight. I just feel like iowa didnt know how to get their wrestlers to peak at the right times. But it's all love for marinelli
@@cuffy7941 I mean it’s easy to shit on a historic program like Iowa in a super small sample size. But they are winners and always will be winners. That’s why the same 5 programs are always fighting at the top.
@@cuffy7941 and this year wasn’t their best year talent wise. And everyone forgets just last year they had an ncaa winner, hodge winner and a few all Americans.
@@saljablo2767 you are right! But I do feel like the iowa style isnt always in the best interest of their athletes. It's great for the sport but they frequently send so many guys into these tourneys banged up and bruised. My biggest thing is the lack of emotional intelligence when it comes to Hawkeyes. From Gilman's to Metcalf they all wrestle with big chips on their shoulders and let their emotions get the best of them. Lee, kremer and eirman are the few that can just focus on the goal at hand and do what needs to be done. But they've always and will always be one of my favorite teams to watch. Iowa has patented the warriors mentality. Just need to figure out how to control that beast
Very bitter feeling. Never quite peaked when he needed to but that's been the iowa trend these past couple years. Nonetheless he brought a much needed energy to the sport and will always have the respect of true wrestling fans.
@@schloughed bro he won 4 big10 titles I dont think you understand how hard that is. Hes clearly improved he just always peaked too early in the season and by time the NCAA tourney arrived he seemed burn out
@@cuffy7941 Nah dog, it's harder to win 4 big ten titles and not win one national championship. The information was hard to find but Marinara is Iowas second 4 time big ten champion who never won a national title.
@@pjp9840 the fact that he remained a top ranked guy in a weight class constantly adding new top ranked guys. 165 was probably the hardest weight class his entire scholastic career so that shows allot of improvement. I think yall just really hate marinelli 😂😂
@@rickemery7186 I think original comment was overstatement but you made an understatement. Whoever comes after him will have a lot to live up to in Iowa for fans etc, and being even a 1x all American is difficult but he did under perform to the hype on his name
I feel bad for Marinelli, DeSanto and Kemmerer but they put a show on over the last several years. Some memorable matches. Hard to get more exciting than when he and Vincenzo were throwing each other.
Brands let these guys down. It feels like a lot of the Iowa guys didn’t keep improving like the Penn St guys. Some of the Iowa guys have looked like they got worse over the last couple years
Hard to say otherwise. There comes a point where attitude and fighting spirit isn't enough. Cael seems to know how to make great wrestlers better. Injuries seem to be more of a problem for Iowa than Penn State as well.
I’ve thought about this a bit…. Couple things: 1. Iowa’s style of physicality is probably rough on the body after 5+ years - so towards end of seasons/careers - these guys are beat up pretty bad 2. They are prob in better shape pre-season and first half of season than most teams - but come March everybody is in great shape 3. I believe PSU in general is getting better athletes with higher ceilings than Iowa (example Marinelli - who I like and is a super tough wrestler- 4 timer - not many of those waking around- but compare him to Brooks/Ruth/Taylor/RBY, etc - so guys seem to be twice the athlete of a Marinelli - with side side movement, quickness, reaction, etc. The Bull is the Bull - he’s a train on a track with a great post double - but everyone knew it was coming and they figure him out and he couldn’t pick up another series that was effective- possibly bc he was limited to straight on power moves.
Followed this dude for years. my freshman year he was my camp group leader at State Champ Camp and The Bull will always be my most respected wrestler. Saw all four of his state titles and cheered him on all four years in college as well. Long live the Bull's legacy
Been watching Alex since he was a freshman. Hard to watch how he could whip everyone during the regular season, but just couldn’t quite pull it together at the ncaa. But can’t blame him. The best guys in the nation coming together to wrestle can imagine how tough it is. Every guy has his own unique style to wrestling and Alex almost always got beat by guys he never wrestled during the regular season.
Alex. You've been the ultimate role model for thousands of kids and even me, a guy who's older than you. You're a child of God before you're a wrestler. You said it right. The pain you feel is a reflection of your dedication and your determination, and for that it is in a way inspiring. Good is still coming from the bad. Your choosing live life the right way for your entire college career has fired me up and motivated me like you wouldn't believe. Thank you Alex Marinelli. Sincerely, Iowa fans
I know he wont ever see this, but we love you, Bull. My 5yr old and I started watching wrestling together this year because of you and Spencer, and Tony. Gonna be sad next year without all of the kids he and I have been cheering for. Keep your head up, brother. The rest of your life is still ahead of you.
Alot of programs would love to be perennial top 5 in the nation.Sometimes has nothing to do with what program you wrestle for,but instead the best wrestlers winning. I'm hawk fan,but it became apparent we weren't as good this year.Before you dog the Program,don't forget first in the nation last season,and only had one ncaa champ,Penn state had 4.This season become apparent our team was getting old,and had ALOT of injuries!Spence knee,Kem shoulder,Eirman knee,Cass hands&fingers.This was the same group of guys,but there bodies were into 5 years ncaa wrestling,at the highest level.They came back to try to defend the championship they won last season.Penn State was the better team,and won nationals but didn't win BIGG ! Figure that one out! Its about health and having you're guys excelling at same time.Hawks clearly weren't! Time to re-load and see what we can do! As a coach you ask you're guys to represent the program with loyalty and pride,imo this team did so.GO HAWKS
PSU fan who used to love to hate this guy. Not anymore. Wishing him all the best and see NO reason why he can't be a great and successful coach. Being a 4-time Big 10 champ is amazing! Nice to finally see his humble side. It'll be a big part of his future success.
Aw Alex don't feel bad, you were a SUPERIOR wrestler throughout your career, you made millions of fans happy in your time. Focus on the positive, maybe coaching holds a future.
Brother I am so proud of you.. I am a fan for life.. there is so much to be proud of.. Winning is in you… And you have made watching you special.. Thank you.. I believe you would have earned a title of Covid was not a factor…
What an amazing young man!! I hope the rest of his life is blessed and joyfull. Wherever life's path takes you Alex remember you have already touched so many lives.
This is ridiculous, 5th is his highest placing at NCAA, and everyone knows 165 is an incredible volatile weight-class, there are very few guys that are consistent there.
@@devanh1971 The fuck does this even mean? No...everyone does NOT know 165 is the most "volatile" weight. Wick has managed I think 3 3rds and a 4th! Marinelli... Where are you getting that 165 is so much more "volatile?" Because "the Bull" who never attacks, just blocks and pushes, because HE was volatile? Also, if he topped out at 5, WTF do we always have to see that obnoxious video of his GF trying to clap like a coach with her head at a 45 degree angle and her hands moving about 3 inches apart per slap? Yeah...we get it...she wants to let everyone know she cares so much more than everyone else...
What a great representative for Christ. Everyone will experience their own version of let down throughout their lives, what matters is keeping the main thing the main thing and that is your personal relationship with your heavenly father. With that said, he needs to look 800 miles east of Iowa to find the best wrestling coaches in the country.
Tuff wrestler being a penn state fan he was a thorn in thier side butt sorry to say brand coaches need to change their mind set brands teams are always beat down when it comes to nationals penn state guys are fresh hardly ever hurt brands need to change it seams to me brands put so much effort in winning the season and big tens his wrestler are banged up all the time
If you are that upset about it, do something about it and get better and go for something bigger on the world stage. But if he is done then he is done, you had a good career.
You are great Alex. Inspires me too post a bible verse online....My favorite bible passage with the word 'wrestling in it is Ephesions 6::12 . For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness in this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
@@timx9661 Marinelli is a little fellow, Timmy. I'd pull him apart like a wishbone. Maybe the little fellow would've won a title if he''d have bothered to learn how to shoot instead of just locking up and pushing.
The guy (don’t know his name) in the thumbnail pic with the raging black eye looks like a warrior. Hope he frames that photo of himself so he can show his future sons.
