Entering Friday's showdown between Iowa and Penn State, Austin DeSanto's path to becoming one of the best wrestlers for the best team in the country has shades of the cult classic movie "Vision . Placed fourth at the Big Ten Championships to earn an automatic berth to the national tournament to Michael J Thompson on 7/17/14 for $38,500 132 Summit Ave., CR Homes LLC to Peterson AD Enterprises Inc. on 7/18/14 for $33,709 78 . I would say this I would say that were going to put our best lineup on the mat.. But it is an interesting thought. DeSanto has to have some experience training in MMA, I'd think. Austins constant challenges in order to compete are among the most difficult things that he has to face every day. Display as a link instead, In addition to three falls, four major decisions, and 11 technical falls, he earned 18 bonus points in 29 of 29 victories. This will have big implications in the overall dual and will also play a big role in seeding at the NCAA tournament. Posted 41 career dual starts Wow. Austin Desanto Retweeted. Austin O'Connor on Establishing His Legacy at UNC as a 2x NCAA Champ | BASCHAMANIA Ep. He tapped out from a cradle attempt. While wrestling is a physically demanding sport, there are certain moves that are considered illegal due to their potential for causing serious injury to the wrestlers involved. DeSanto will not participate in the 2021 NCAA Division I Wrestling Parade of All-Americans after behaving inappropriately toward NCAA media officials. Austin DeSanto of Exeter and Jordan Wood of Boyertown were eliminated in the NCAA Wrestling Championships semifinals Friday in Detroit. So is that now on me? He is currently signed with the UFC and trains out of American Top Team. (double wrist lock) He attempts the kimura with a grapevine on Micic's free arm and as Micic frees his grapevined arm Desanto switches his hips to put more leverage into the kimura by putting his topside leg over Micic's head so that he can't posture up out of the lock. Season Year School Rank/ Plc Weight Record Win % Bonus % RPI; 2022: The 1985 coming-of-age movie starred Matthew Modine and Linda Fiorentino and featured a virtually unknown singer named Madonna in her first big-screen appearance. DeSanto needed just 4:21 for his team-high eighth technical fall this season. Privacy Policy. But DeSanto's rugged pace and style began to wear on Lee, and he eventually did the unthinkable with a takedown at the buzzer that is debated to this day: He dethroned Lee. Shared the Most Improved Award at annual team banquet We know hes capable.. "Last year was a real wake-up call that I needed to get my crap together.". . Will there ever be another 100-point scorer in college hockey? The 133-pound sophomore has been suspended for one match by Iowa after being. Jesus + Nothing = EverythingMMA Just Got Betr: @betrcombatSignature Apparel: @itsascraplifeBusiness Inquiries: @malkikawa @firstroundmgmt. Since Gable took over, Ive been a fan of Hawkeye wrestling. Scored 45 team points in dual competition So how did DeSanto respond in his senior year to such a crushing loss? He scored two takedowns in the first and six nearfall for a 10-1 lead after one. Iowa Wrestler Austin DeSanto removed from Saturday night ceremony following incident after match Iowa wrestler Austin DeSanto will not be participating in the team's ceremonies on. Tweets. You are using an out of date browser. Went 18-3 in Carver-Hawkeye Arena Roman Bravo-Young's win by injury default over No. Roman Guillermo Bravo-Young (born January 28, 1999) is an American freestyle and folkstyle wrestler who competes internationally at 61 kilograms and collegiately at 133 pounds. Placed first at the Keystone Classic, third at the EIWA Championships, fourth at the Cliff Keen Invitational, and sixth at the Southern Scuffle, High School It may not display this or other websites correctly. . 873K views 1 year ago Nick Suriano vs. Austin Desanto | Big Ten 133lb Semi Finals Nick Suriano & Austin Desanto collide again at the Big Ten Championship with Nicky P It's cable reimagined. College softball rankings: The top 25 teams in the NCAA this week, OU's Storako taken 1st overall in pro softball draft, Stanford wins NCAA men's gymnastics title again, College baseball rankings: 2023 Top 25 poll, LSU's Dylan Crews is 'The Dude' at the center of college baseball's best team, Quinnipiac stuns Minnesota to win first national title. Has one older brother, Tony If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. NCAA qualifier wrestling at Drexel University in 2017-18 He earned his 100th career collegiate victory in the quarterfinals and finished with a 102-23 record, including 73-16 at Iowa and 21-4 this season. 8 Ohio State on Friday? . "We ought to be recruiting that kid too," assistant Terry Brands later told his twin brother, Hawkeyes head coach Tom Brands. and our Scored bonus points in 12 of 17 wins "I want to be in this sport for the rest of my life. Scored bonus points in 12 matches, including six major decisions, four technical falls, and two pins I don't think he would fair well in MMA. He is so humble and absolutely Loves his fans he took like 15-20 pictures with Fans. No need for that cheap bs. Defeated Iowa teammate Spencer Lee in the finals of the 126 pound Pennsylvania High School State Championships in 2017, handing Lee his only prep loss Cullan is a second-year guy, Brands said. Season Summaries. Austin Desanto is a high school senior who attends St. Marks School in Wilmington, Delaware. Cody Goodwin Cody Goodwin, Des Moines Register Tough conversations are easier when they're with someone who's ready to look in the mirror and take criticism the right way. My behavior toward the NCAA media officials prior to the post-match interview was wrong and I owe all those involved a sincere apology, DeSanto said. We love the guy. Contrary to popular belief, when Iowa's relentless 133-pound junior needs a break . No. 3 in the national rankings "He put that loss aside in a remarkable way.". He finished his Iowa career as a three-time All-American. Likes. "Wrestling at. And this is not the first time this year for DeSanto's nonsense. He is currently ranked as high as No. 4 seed, is guaranteed to finish no lower than sixth place and will . Austin is an active member of his schools community, participating in various extracurricular activities. Qualified for the national tournament with a runner-up finish at the 2021 Big Ten Championships Thanks for the input. What are you talking about? Despite his lack of success, he enjoys the three-hour workout and believes he is doing well. Andrew Alirez Path to NCAA Title: Not Cheating a Rep | BASCHAMANIA 189. In my opinion Desanto was working that kimura like someone who was looking for a "tap" and not points. It would have been nice to see him compete more in freestyle events as a Hawkeye. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Schrievers entry into Iowas starting meant he burned his redshirt, a status he maintained after last season was essentially a freebie in terms of eligibility due to COVID-19. Didn't want to share. Once he clears the wrist behind Micic's back, he starts cranking on it to dislocate the shoulder. "It's always been my dream to someday be a wrestling coach," he says. He is a 5-foot-9 Iowa Hawkeye. Contrary to popular belief, when Iowa's relentless 133-pound junior needs a break . Posted an overall record of 29-7 as a true freshman wrestling at 133 pounds Here's where DeSanto's story drifts into the hard to believe. He has not wrestled since Jan. 7 against Minnesota. I agree. I'm not exaggerating. Replies. Clear editor. DeSanto, a senior. At 133 pounds, he won 23-6 and went 14-0 in Big Ten duals. Your previous content has been restored. "It was about more than wrestling for Austin. Horrible officiating. Alex Marinelli is right there with. He was a 4-time state qualifier, and a 3-time state medalist. 2022-23 NCAA 133-Pound Preseason Preview: Will RBY Win 3rd Straight Title? What I mean is the guy you all see on the Mat is almost the opposite of the guy off of it. Its no different than back in early-November, mid-November when we started this venture. Last year after he was not allowed at Finals. "That's not the kind of kid Austin is," Tom Brands says. Austin DeSanto vs. Roman Bravo-Young: 2022 NCAA wrestling championship semifinal (133 lb.) The move is banned in many wrestling organizations due to its potential for causing serious neck and spinal injuries. 1 recruit in the class. 1 this season after finishing fifth in the nation last year. Its not even close to being the same decision as bringing a guy whos been here for three or four months out of redshirt. Pound AAA 2nd place claimed by Exeter's Austin DeSanto who lost to Spencer Lee of Franklin Regional, a 15-0 technical fall. DeSanto behaved inappropriately toward NCAA media officials while exiting the mat this afternoon and after consulting with the NCAA Wrestling Committee and our administration, we have made an institutional decision to withhold him from tonights activities.. Was 40-16 at Iowa vs. ranked opponents Actually look like DeSanto was having a meltdown during the entire match. Our number one guy is Austin DeSanto, Brands said Wednesday during his weekly media availability. Son of Tony and Deborah DeSanto 1 in the national rankings. Austin DeSanto, a Tasmanian Devil from Iowa, talks about his life and adventures with HawkCentral. Privacy Policy The Penn State Nittany Lions reclaimed their status as the nations top team last year, winning the NCAA tournament in 2022 with five national champions and six All-Americans. MFT was on an airplane with me last night from Charlotte to CID, but no other family. When he arrived, I was not pleased. 007 License to Kill. Yianni D on Becoming a 4x NCAA Champion & Making History | BASCHAMANIA 188. DeSanto, a redshirt senior at Iowa, fell to Penn State . He promised everybody around him that he was going to come back and win a state title -- and that he would beat Lee to do it. My bad lame attempt at some facetious humor. (he/him/his) Austin Desanto's Tweets. Climbed as high as No. Contrary to popular belief, when Iowa's relentless 133-pound junior needs a break from his sport, when he just needs to clear his head a bit from the grind of wrestling, when the wear and tear of wrestling gets to be too much, he swears he doesn't always put on a singlet and go wrestle more. DeSanto behaved inappropriately toward NCAA media officials while exiting the mat this afternoon and after consulting with the NCAA Wrestling Committee and our administration, we have made an institutional decision to withhold him from tonights activities.. I have spoken with Tom and I understand and agree with the decision.. Austin DeSanto The Exeter, Pennsylvania native was a three time all - state wrestler in Pennsylvania for Exeter high school. He recorded the fastest fall in 1:20. All-American ST. LOUIS Senior 133-pounder Austin DeSanto will be held out of the 2021 NCAA Division I Wrestling Parade of All-Americans after behaving inappropriately toward NCAA media officials, per a Saturday University of Iowa Athletics release. The Hawkeyes are now 10-0 overall and 4-0 in Big Ten competition. Won title at Luther Open After that, DeSanto defeated Nahshon Garrett. His interview delay, which lasted 30 seconds until now, has been attributed to his lack of interest in doing interviews. Forums > Training Discussion > Grappling Technique > Austin Desanto. Posted a 21-4 overall record at 133 pounds, going 10-2 in duals and 4-1 in Big Ten duals Interesting to get the MMA perspective from a couple of you. Austin DeSanto, Iowa's 24th four-time All-American, went 102-23 during his Iowa career, with a career record of 72-16. Austin was willing to own it.". Fk him. "He's a very polite, generous, respectful kid. He is a three-time state champion in Pennsylvania for Exeter High School who also competed in the NCAA Division I tournament. Exploring Factors Benefits And Drawbacks. Iowas 24th four-time All-American this was at the very end of the match when the dirty wrestler Desanto was getting his butt kicked. Posted a 102-23 career record, going 72-16 at Iowa You can post now and register later. DETROIT University of Iowa seniors Austin DeSanto and Jacob Warner advanced to the 2022 NCAA semifinals with quarterfinal wins Friday afternoon at Little Caesars Arena. Speaking of which, what does Austin DeSanto want to do for a living once he has to hang up his singlet? He just had to stop with the antics. "You gotta give Spencer Lee a lot of credit, because if he doesn't want that to happen, it probably doesn't," says Christian Pyles, managing editor at FloWrestling.org, college wrestling's preeminent home. 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