Gene Mills vs. Joe Gonzales: 1979 NCAA title match at 118 pounds

[@ianshue2890]

I might just not know anything about wrestling but I personally think both guys are underrated. Most people don’t know about Gonzalez apart from this match, and most people know for Mills because he is the 2nd biggest pinner in history and people simply know him for that. I think both need more respect. This no doubt though is one of the greatest matches of all time, and one of my personal favorites

[@Infinitequeue]

I think the sequence where Gene was given an escape and immediate takedown (3 points) would be a reversal today. Referees seem to be more reluctant to take control away from a wrestler.

[@michaltaylor8926]

Love this coach. He is so funny. He makes it so fun for kids AND adults to watcb

[@qhimicoasesino2989]

A truly awesome job by these two awesome wrestlers that went on to represent team USA wrestling.

[@mas2526]

Epic match up between two legends Awesome

[@billoleary351]

Great respect & sportsmanship

[@WarlpiriMan]

Am watching the just-completed match between Spencer Lee of Iowa and Jack Medley of Michigan. The commentators compared Lee to Evans, who I was unfamiliar with. It's an apt comparison.

[@ddwfw]

where can I see all the NCAA wrestling matches since the beginning? Is there some sort of archive? Thanks

[@qolgezus1165]

Why was Gonzalez cautioned? He initiated every point exchange with all those takedowns.

[@jimwenzell5145]

In his senior year, Gonzales went 55-0 and had more than 400 takedowns. Just incredible.

[@ddwfw]

where can I see all the NCAA wrestling matches since the beginning? Is there some sort of archive? Thanks

[@ningxiawolfberry]

Was that in 1980? Mills must have taken that year off to train for the Olympics. He came back in 1981 to win the title again.

[@ningxiawolfberry]

Seems to me that Gonzalez would have made a great freestyle wrestler. Did he pursue that like Gene Mills did?

[@billoleary351]

Jim Lambley wow! The HOF boxing announcer from HBO Boxing

[@davanmani556]

Gonzales had leg power but Gene was quick.

[@philfierro4356]

Joe Should Have Rode Him Out As Long As He Could...Instead Of Cutting Him So Quick !!! Those Precious Seconds Really Came Into Play !!!! But Gene Was A Beast !!! Great Match 2 Great Champion ‘s & Human Being’s 👍

[@ddwfw]

where can I see all the NCAA wrestling matches since the beginning? Is there some sort of archive? Thanks

[@ralphiewigs2208]

Mills' style of wrestling would fit right in today.

[@ddwfw]

where can I see all the NCAA wrestling matches since the beginning? Is there some sort of archive? Thanks

[@JHank-yb4jv]

Amazing match. Gonzalez got into the legs seemingly at will and Mills was resourceful until the end

[@WhlMlk525]

Incredible match.

[@ddwfw]

where can I see all the NCAA wrestling matches since the beginning? Is there some sort of archive? Thanks

[@chrishernandez2419]

Both guys were tough as hell.

[@colinkurzinski6298]

Gene is my future gym teacher

[@Nathankibe2013]

Gene mills is my coach for 3days

[@ryanphilp9843]

quick escape calls back then

[@ddwfw]

where can I see all the NCAA wrestling matches since the beginning? Is there some sort of archive? Thanks

[@douglastovey2685]

Two escapes were awarded to Mills where he in no way earned an escape. He should have been awarded reversals not escape and takedown. Take two off the board.

[@ddwfw]

where can I see all the NCAA wrestling matches since the beginning? Is there some sort of archive? Thanks

[@thesupervillain8750]

They should bring this weight class or a weight class lower than 125 back

[@Hector-rn3ff]

Mills would purposely shoot a bad shot just so he could sucker drag the guy

[@ddwfw]

where can I see all the NCAA wrestling matches since the beginning? Is there some sort of archive? Thanks

[@ianshue2890]

Even for 118, Gene Mills still looks a little small, at least compared to Joe Gonzales

[@billoleary351]

Lampley

[@ianshue2890]

I hate that Lampley doesn’t commentate more wrestling matches