Princeton's Pat Glory beat Purdue's Matt Ramos 4-1 in the 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships. It was Glory's first championship. Subscribe to the NCAA Championship RU-vid channel: ru-vid.com...
It doesn't matter that Ramos didn't win he was never supposed to be here. He can always say that he PINNED Spencer Lee in the College National championships
He seemed to want to take time to feel out how Glory would wrestle. But right off the rip Glory was aggressive and went for attacks. Finals matches are usually slower paced at the first whistle so probably caught Ramos
its his mindset he probably subconsciously chose to give it his all against Lee and made it seem like the final battle in his head when really it wasn't so now his brain decided that in his eyes he's already won what he wanted
[Spoiler Alert] I wanted Ramos to win, but seeing Pat so emotional made me happy for him. He worked so hard, and everyone told him he wasn't going to be a champion, and now he will hold this title forever. Side note: I hate spoiling the outcome for people - inadvertently or not - but at this point, you should really expect the comment section to have spoilers.
I have had the wonderful experience of going to a camp where Pat Glory was one of the guys who was teaching. He isn't just a great wrestler, he's also a great guy. I met him over a year before he won the championship. He is a genuinely good man and me and my family were so happy to see Pat win. Great guy
After sticking Lee in the semis and the rush of winning the biggest upset in NCAA tournament history, Ramos told reporters “He had been thinking of Lee all year.” He then goes on to say, “I’ve been speaking it into existence that I will beat Lee.” And after he did it, he immediately went viral and deserved every bit of it. Just an absolute legendary performance by both Ramos and the Purdue coaches. And I’m not gonna sit here and speculate that Ramos might’ve overlooked Glory bc I don’t believe that happened. However, we must remember that some of these athletes are still teenagers. And to come back down from the earth after the glasses breaking semifinals win, is extremely difficult. A quick lil story here… When I was junior in HS and made it to the semis at state, I shocked the entire coliseum by beating the undefeated #12 guy in the country, returning 2x State Champ, and the guy everyone was talking about. It was incredible and a complete surprise to everyone except me and my practice drilling partner who I made wear a red shirt all year in practice bc this guy that was dominating everyone wore a red singlet. I’ll never forget that red singlet bc a year earlier he made me eat that singlet when he threw me to my back and stuck me in an exhibition match. Unfortunately I tasted and smelt his sweat while only seeing red as he cranked the half till I was flat. But after shaking his hand and leaving the mat, it took me about 10 seconds to realize that I could beat him even though there was nothing I did in that match to make anyone else share this belief with me. But after gaining the confidence that he’s beatable and human just like everyone else, this changed everything for me. Especially my mindset. So I set my goal to dethrone him and honestly believed I would beat him and never have that red singlet suffocating me again. So I wanted to see that red color everyday so it reminded me of him. I made it my mission to beat this “unbeatable” opponent, that everyone was running from. I visualized my dreams coming true in the finals at State. However, some shady seeding happened and when I got the 4th seed, I just figured I’d beat him in the semis and ball up whoever makes it to the finals with me. But I had been so damned determined to beat this one guy all year long, that I wasn’t taking everyone else seriously. And I just assumed that beating him would equal my first state title. However, after I pulled off the big upset, I wasn’t mentally strong enough to continue that momentum into the finals. And I sadly lost against a guy I had beaten 2x earlier in the season. And the worst part of it was when we’re on the podium, he whispered in my ear that “he was thinking about beating me all year long.” It was soul crushing to achieve my goal of upsetting the P4P best guy but lose right afterwards. I feel ya Ramos and it’s tough but this L will fuel him into his own Natty Title. Book it. And to wrap up my boring story, that is nowhere near as cool as Ramos, I came back and won it all the next year. Not because I was a better wrestler, but bc I was mentally stronger and prepared for everything possible. Matt Ramos will do this too next year. What a beautiful sport we have here. Love & peace to you all and I’m already pumped for next year. 🙏🏼
Awesome story. Psychology is such a big part of the sport. I was never as successful and never expected to become a champion of anything (I only wrestled for 3 years) but my senior year I found myself in regional finals against 4th in the state. But I had believed for so long that I couldn't beat him that I was basically in shock when I dragged him to the 3rd before he finally caught me. Looking back, I know I could've won. It still haunts me. Ramos though has another chance and I hope he pulls it off so he doesn't live with the same regret. And congrats to Glory for tasting gold.
@@thomasmacdonough288 You couldn’t have said it better. In HS, most kids lose before they get on the mat bc the mental part isn’t there. I know as a freshman and Sophomore, I just figured I’d lose to those that looked bigger, meaner, or ranked higher. And as a 40 yr old man, I still have dreams of having one more year of eligibility. And in the dream I have this confidence and swagger that I was mentally tougher than everyone else, so it was a forgone conclusion that I was going to win it all. Having that mindset is crucial. We didn’t learn in the late 98-01. Now there are so many tools and YT channels to help with this and you can see these kids are so good these days it’s just crazy. But man oh man how I wish I could do it all over again. 🙏🏼
@@giovanisosa8481 You know what’s so beautiful about this, YOU DONT HAVE TO READ IT. You don’t have to comment on this. Hell you don’t even have to watch this video. And you sure as shit don’t have to reply about how you “aint reading allat”. Whatever that means 🤣. But really though, I wish you the best next year as you enter 2nd grade and really start digging into spelling and grammar. You can do it. 🙏🏼
I will be a 100% honest. I have no idea how this sport works on scoring. Regardless of the fact. Pat seems like a wonderful kid, who has worked hard and has been rewarded. Congratulations man.
I’m sure Glory was telling himself thank goodness Lee isn’t in the finals. I was telling my dad before the semifinals that Lee just seemed sluggish. I’m not sure if his knees are shot, will all of the surgeries he had.
Man I still respect the guy who was on his way for his 4x with no acls, that takes way more dedication, it sucks he didn’t ge this 4 titles he deserves it.
This was the best match of the year. Power scramble, between the top two in the country, in the fibals!? And for the entire match, pretty freakin sweet.
Ridiculous statement but everyone has a different opinion. 165 and 133 were a lot more exciting to me. Ramos and little to no aggression compared to when he wrestled Lee which was disappointing. He scored the first takedown against Spencer with a blast double, didn’t try a single shot with Pat. But somehow chose neutral which is strange to me. But he has the biggest shot next year.
I hated seeing Spencer Lee lose but after seeing Pat Glory’s reaction to finally accomplishing his goal made me so happy.. He wanted that so bad I think he might have even upset Spencer.
Pat did what Spencer should have been coached to do.Just wrestle and don’t put yourself in a position where you can be thrown to your back.Spencer is the better wrestler and should have won if he would have and should have expected Ramos ability to throw.Glory showed why he goes to Princeton!He was smart and didn’t give Ramos a chance to pitch him to his back!
@@cornprices1718 that was a beautiful throw. That freestyle background shows. But lee just did not seem himself. No excuses. Perfect timing and execution by Ramos.
@@joshfranklin3741 i really do feel like if lee and ramos were to meet down the line at OTT or WTT, it would be a really tough match for Lee. Ramos really seems to have his number on the feet
The Iowa coaches did not prepare Spencer Lee in the slightest. They road his coatails for years. They completely mismanaged his career. Spencer Lee is a 3x National champ inspite of Tom Brands and company, not because.
Ngl when I saw this live I was so emotional like pat cause I wanted him to win a national title for a long time and now I got to see it I was so emotional like him
@@Nathan-oe8ut you don't have to wrestle at this level to realize that Ramos was much more passive than usual and was on the defensive the whole match
@@Nathan-oe8ut Yeah but it doesn’t mean you can’t give an obvious observation like that. That’s what sports are for, to make fans feel like they’re part of something
I will NEVER understand why someone as good as Pat Glory would go to Princeton. Unless you are not going to beat the top guy at Penn State, Oklahoma or Iowa those are the schools you need to be at IF you are serious about developing as a wrestler. Cornell had a fluke with Dake and Diakomihalis but they have had several guys win an NCAA title just to get bested the next year. Lee and Bosak for example. Prior to Lee in 2005 Cornell's last champion was Auble in 1960! If you're a WRESTLER go to a wrestling school!!!!!
@@pumpkin621 Glory looked phenomenal this tournament. As did Ramos. Spencer really would've had to slay some giants to win. I'm suprised that he lost, but these 25 guys are still trying to win. People forget that
That decision killed Matt Ramos, should’ve went down for an easy escape, Ramos did escape easier then he anticipated, choosing neutral didn’t work out very well in his favor, really kinda went the opposite direction in terms of how things actually played out, tables could’ve been turned if Ramos went down by choice, forcing himself to get the 1 point, then forcing himself to shoot his shot, this is where he’s extremely level headed & can chain wrestle well.
@@benjaminminton3811 technically he didn’t escape but I get what you mean that’s a good point I think he didn’t want to worry about getting in a situation where he gives up riding time and loses off that
Neither man is close to Spencer's level. I bet he is gutted watching this. But I was rooted in Ramos after the semis. Kinda sad for him and Spencer both. Lee would have pinned or tech glory no doubt. Something was off with Spencer in the quarter. Then again same with Ramos in the finals. Too satisfied to beat Spencer will haunt you
Just as we knew…Ramos was desperate in the match with Spencer. Spencer was ahead, he was in control of the match, had riding time advantage with just seconds left. They will meet again, if Spencer’s knees recover. But even if they don’t Spencer has nothing to prove!
Tbh if they meet again, that just favors Ramos more I think. Ramos is a *very* dangeous and talented freestyle wrestler. I think he has a brighter outlook for his freestyle career than his folkstyle career
As someone who missed out on wrestling in high school I have no clue what the rules are. Like why they have to reset with the guys on his hands n knees
Matt Ramos shot ONCE in three periods against Glory. Amazed he didnt get multiple stalling calls. This match shoudnt have been close, if the refs did their jobs.
Most people say it doesnt always set in right away lol. Sure set in immediately for pat. Princeton so im sure his brain calculates this shit really fast
RAMOS had fluke win. Lee in the finals would be epic. I hope Lee transitions to MMA since his mom is Judo. I know they must be humbled by loss. It only gets worse or better from here. Lee's win record is unworldly. Keep your head up.
You say fluke win it wasn't like Ramos was getting blown out before he pinned Lee. And anyone who loves and respects wrestling shouldn't call it a fluke it's a sport where you make your own luck. You're just mad your boy got pinned by a sophomore and ruined the circle jerk
The coaches had been preparing for the match against lee. Glory was ready and would beat Lee. They had to act fast and start preparing for Ramos because of the unexpected win. If anything, Glory wrestling Ramos would be more difficult because of the quick change
@@pumpkin621 Maybe but Glory is a really bad stylistic matchup for Ramos. Glory stays very tight, very short, quick attacks. Doesn't extend much. It's hard for Ramos's high-flying style to find openings there.
Im all for underdogs having a Cinderella story, but he’s been too inconsistent. Lee after being defeated in his college career as a Freshman and sophomore, he still went for domination in the rematches. He never got revenge on Rivera unfortunately but he at least he’d go for it in his future matches and if he lost, it was with style. Ramos loses cuz he’s too comfortable due to the fact that he beat Lee. Lee had to prove himself as the number one by fighting through his own demons/injuries over returning or eventual national champions/finalists in Nathan Tomasello, Nick Suriano, Pat Glory, Darian Cruz, Nico Megaludis, Ethan Lizak, Zeke Moisey, Sammy Sasso, Daton Fix, Vito Arujau, Roman Bravo Young, Austin O Connor, Jack Muller (before their 2019 rematch). Also All-Americans in Will Lewan, Patrick McKee and Austin Gomez. All throughout his career since like 14 years old. Even through defeat like losing to fix for a world competition, or losing to Desanto for that 4th state title, getting pinned by Piccininni and losing to Rivera twice as a sophomore, and now getting pinned by Ramos for the 4th national title. He is now fighting for a chance to qualify for the Olympics. Basically I’m saying all of this for the reason that Ramos is overrated in being a clear #1. When Lee pinned tomasello in the semis as a freshman, he defeated Suriano 5-1. Ramos pins Lee and we’re like oh fuck we got the next gen beast of 125 here. Then loses 4-1. Glory is a beast of course but hes definitely shown shrinks in his amor. Then Ramos starts off the year but losing to a 10th grader in overtime. Blaze is outstanding but I believe that match should not have gone to overtime. Find the offense like you did with Lee and you know have fun. Blaze gets experience win or lose. That’s my problem with Ramos, his drive is there but he’s being misdirected by being too comfortable over a win he SPECIFICALLY trained for. He trained for Lee but not to win it all. It’s heartbreaking for both Lee and Ramos. Lee losing out on that title and Ramos being seen as just a fluke.
