I'm stir crazy from the snow, so I decided to have a little fun. Here are my thoughts on what would have to happen for each PSU starter to win a National title this year. With what I think will actually happen in parentheses. Apologies to
@GogglesPaizano as this sort of silly post is usually his territory.
285 Anthony Cassar: Gets to his offense against White the second time around. Wrestles from space against Gable, able to finish his shots against the imposing freshman. (Loses in the finals to Gable)
197 Bo Nickal: Show up, don't get hurt. (Pin someone in the final, win the Hodge)
184 Shakur Rasheed: Pearl harbor the field. Nobody sees him coming. Mymar chooses down in the second period and doesn't take the crossface cradle seriously. (Two time all american)
174 Mark Hall: It wasn't just that lovely Rec Hall magic. He has upped his game past Zahid, and/or Zahid is in some sort of trough this year. (What I just said)
165 Vincenzo Joseph: Continue to win the close ones against a murderous field. Mom doesn't forget the hat. (I'm nervous about him, but I always am. Finds a way to get to #3)
157 Jason Nolf: Next topic. (Supplants Ed Ruth as greatest college wrestler to never win the Hodge)
149 Brady Berge: A lot. His weight is good, brackets get busted, has the weekend of his life. (Could AA but I think he is just not there yet. Heartbreaker in the bloodround,)
141 Nick Lee: Takes smart shots against guys who can scramble, rides momentum past McKenna, then turns the tables on Yianni. (Third)
133 RBY: Lessons learned throughout the year accumulate for the true freshman. Brutal field takes out one or two studs before he hits them. His athleticism, neutral defense, and ability to get out on bottom make the difference in a few key matches. Afterward, HR starts a thread apologising to Carl for doubting his ability to coach. (AA)
125 Devin Schnupp: One of the following things happens before B1G tourney. Bitten by radioactive spider, "Accidental" blast of gamma rays, Dr. Erskine injects him with that Premium Soldier Syrup or whatever. (Gets to eat a whole cheesecake after Big 10's, enjoys a special place in all of our hearts for how hard he wrestled this year. Warwick Strong!)