In recent days, Jordan Burroughs, a renowned wrestler and Olympic gold medalist, has been generating quite a buzz within the wrestling community. However, it hasn't all been positive attention for the talented athlete. Burroughs' wrestling career may potentially be coming to an end following a recent loss to Jason Nolf. But even before that match, Burroughs found himself on the receiving end of criticism for his actions during a semifinal bout against Penn State's Mitchell Mesenbrink.

During the match, Burroughs shoved Mesenbrink's head into the mat after he continued to wrestle despite the whistle blowing. This incident was not well-received by some, including Carter Starocci, a four-time NCAA champion from Penn State, who voiced his disapproval. Starocci even went on to say that if he were in Mesenbrink's position, he would have retaliated by spitting in Burroughs' face.

Starocci acknowledged Burroughs' contributions to the sport, noting his Olympic gold medal and six world championships, but expressed that such accolades shouldn't excuse his actions. He commended Mesenbrink's response to the incident, stating that his teammate's resilience in wanting to continue wrestling was admirable.

It's important to note that this recent criticism from Starocci does not mark the beginning of a feud between the two wrestlers. Earlier, when Starocci was competing for the NCAA title on an injured knee, Burroughs had openly commented during the match's coverage on ESPN that he would target the injured knee.

Jordan Burroughs, who is currently 35 years old, rose to fame during his standout career at Missouri and has since become one of the most accomplished wrestlers of his generation. While this recent controversy may have put a damper on his career aspirations, it remains to be seen if this will truly be the end for the wrestling icon.

As Burroughs faces the aftermath of his loss to Nolf and deals with the criticism surrounding his actions on the mat, the wrestling community awaits his response to the situation. Time will tell how this controversy will impact his future in the sport that he has dedicated his life to.