It's early, but here's my thoughts on the number of auto-qualifier allocations at 157 and 165, since those are the two weights most discussed on this forum re. PSU and the chance for a NQ to the big dance.
157
Appears to be a sure 8 at this time, outside chance at 9. Seven (7) of those have the required 8 bouts, only Deakin has fewer, and at 6 will surely get two more bouts.
165
Looks like 6, but with so many on the bubble-range this early, could be 7 or 8. All have the required 8 bouts except Berge, if he's our guy. Seven more bouts, with only six duals remaining is not the best scenario. Wouldn't surprise me if Berge goes to a tournament along the way. Edsell, with 10 bouts is secure.
If Berge goes with fewer than 8 bouts, he'll have to displace (finish higher than) at least one of the wrestlers that earned the conference a qualification spot.
157
Appears to be a sure 8 at this time, outside chance at 9. Seven (7) of those have the required 8 bouts, only Deakin has fewer, and at 6 will surely get two more bouts.
165
Looks like 6, but with so many on the bubble-range this early, could be 7 or 8. All have the required 8 bouts except Berge, if he's our guy. Seven more bouts, with only six duals remaining is not the best scenario. Wouldn't surprise me if Berge goes to a tournament along the way. Edsell, with 10 bouts is secure.
If Berge goes with fewer than 8 bouts, he'll have to displace (finish higher than) at least one of the wrestlers that earned the conference a qualification spot.