Berge/Verkleeren and 149 Predictions

[dmm53]

Below are FLO's (specifically Andrew Spey's) predictions for 149 this year. They have Berge (junior world bronze medalist in freestyle at 70 KG) in the Round of 12. Can he make AA? Will he make and hold the weight at 149? Where or how does Verkleeren fit in?

1st: Micah Jordan, Ohio State

2nd: Anthony Ashnault, Rutgers

3rd: Matt Kolodzik, Princeton

4th: Grant Leeth, Missouri

5th: Pat Lugo, Iowa

6th: Justin Oliver, North Carolina State

7th: Austin O'Connor, North Carolina

8th: Boo Lewallen, Oklahoma State

R12: Brady Berge, Penn State

R12: Brock Zacherl, Clarion

R12: Max Thomsen, Northern Iowa

R12: Mitch Finesilver, Duke

 

[dmm53]

Some key dates for 149 contenders:

• November 16 - Princeton at Iowa (Kolodzik vs Lugo)
• January 3 - Northern Iowa at Missouri (Thomsen vs Leeth)
• January 6 - North Carolina State at Ohio State (Oliver vs Jordan)
• January 11 - North Carolina at Princeton (O'Connor vs Kolodzik)
• January 13 - Oklahoma State at Rutgers (Lewallen vs Ashnault)
• February 3 - Princeton at Rutgers (Kolodzilla vs Shnaulty ROUND 5)
• February 8 - Penn State at Ohio State (Berge vs Hayes)
• February 24 - Iowa at Oklahoma State (Lugo vs Lewallen).

 

[dmm53]

FLO's current ranking of 149:
Rank Grade Name School Previous Rank

1 JR Matt Kolodzik Princeton 3
2 SR Micah Jordan Ohio State 6 (157)
3 SR Anthony Ashnault Rutgers NR
4 SO Grant Leeth Missouri 6
5 JR Boo Lewallen OK State 8
6 JR Pat Lugo Iowa NR
7 SR Justin Oliver NC State 11
8 JR Max Thomsen UNI 12
9 SR Brock Zacherl Clarion 9 (141)
10 SR Mitch Finesilver Duke 9 (157)
11 SR Tommy Thorn Minnesota NR
12 SO Jarrett Degen Iowa State 13
13 JR Josh Maruca Arizona State NR
14 SR Ryan Blees Virginia Tech 16
15 FR Austin O'Connor North Carolina NR
16 SO Josh Heil Campbell NR
17 SR Cortlandt Schuyler Lehigh 18
18 SR Alfred Bannister Maryland 19
19 JR Jared Prince Navy NR
20 SR Michael Sprague American NR

 

[dmm53]

Berge's results from last year (4-1 record):

Opponent School Date Event Weight W/L

Pipa, John (17 - 12) Princeton 11/04 Princeton Open 157 W DEC 8 - 1
Klee, Paul (17 - 8) Sacred Heart 11/04 Princeton Open 157 W DEC 4 - 3
D'angelo, Mike (23 - 10) Princeton 11/04 Princeton Open 157 L DEC 8 - 3
Melbourne, Conor (11 - 12) Princeton 11/04 Princeton Open 157 W MD 14 - 6
Reddington, Bryce (9 - 15) G. Mason 11/04 Princeton O. 157 W MD 16 - 7

Verkleeren's results from last year (9-2 record)

Keating, Jake (26 - 15) #30 Virginia 01/01 Southern Scuffle 149 W MD 16 - 5
Barczak, Evan (15 - 13) #16 Drexel 01/01 Southern Scuffle 149 W DEC 6 - 4
Tonge, Kalani (7 - 22) #61 CSU Bakersfield 01/01 Southern Scuffle 149 W DEC 11 - 4
Prince, Jared (21 - 6) #22 Navy 01/01 Southern Scuffle 149 L DEC 8 - 5
Boylen, Roman (19 - 14) #32 Chattanooga 01/01 Southern Scuffle 149 W DEC 2 - 1
Thomsen, Max (28 - 9) #26 Northern Iowa 01/01 Southern Scuffle 149 L DEC 5 - 3
Pipher, Bo (6 - 11) #2 Penn State 11/12 Jonathan Kaloust Bearcat Open 149 W TF5 22 - 6 6:53
Toggas, Colin (1 - 9) #60 Ohio 11/12 Jonathan Kaloust Bearcat Open 149 W TF5 20 - 5 3:54
Richard, Hunter (16 - 7) #7 Cornell 11/12 Jonathan Kaloust Bearcat Open 149 W DEC 9 - 4
Schoenherr, Chris (10 - 2) #7 Cornell 11/12 Jonathan Kaloust Bearcat Open 149 W DEC 11 - 6
Macalolooy, Jacob (21 - 14) #54 Columbia 11/12 Jonathan Kaloust Bearcat Open 149 W DEC 5 - 3

 

[NittanyChris]

I just can't see Micah winning it all, but who knows?

 

[NYWRESTLER94]

I just can't see Micah winning it all, but who knows?

I don’t even see him winning the job for 149 ‍

 

[matter7172]

I wouldn't be shocked to see Leeth win this weight class. Some of the others ranked above him would surprise me.

 

[Lyons212]

I don’t even see him winning the job for 149 ‍

I know, has Nolf let him up yet?

 

[NYWRESTLER94]

I know, has Nolf let him up yet?

Heard he got bored a few weeks ago and let him up

 

[creamery freak]

I know, has Nolf let him up yet?

That reminds me of Cael's funny story at the PS Wrestling banquet. Cael said that he told his wife that at his age he's coming home from practices a lot more tired than in years past. He said it really wears him out keeping Bo and Shakur on their backs all practice!

 

[Ban Basketball]

I take umbrage: Thomsen has beaten both Oliver, and especially perennial top 20, Lugo.

 

[Sportfan2017]

Heard he got bored a few weeks ago and let him up

Yeah??...but he got married months ago. With Micah still beneath him......That had to be an awkward honeymoon

 

[nitlion6]

I just can't see Micah winning it all, but who knows?

We are used to seeing him take a beating from Penn State singlets.

I actually think the best thing that ever happened to Micah was Jason wrestling him on one leg. The beating Jason administered on the mat was brutal, but not life altering. The fact he was a Buckeye and needed a beatdown was obvious. If Jason had been healthy, the beatdown would have been similar to the one Jason put on Ryan's son and I am uncertain Micah would have recovered.

 

[NoVa Lion]

Some key dates for 149 contenders:

• November 16 - Princeton at Iowa (Kolodzik vs Lugo)
• January 3 - Northern Iowa at Missouri (Thomsen vs Leeth)
• January 6 - North Carolina State at Ohio State (Oliver vs Jordan)
• January 11 - North Carolina at Princeton (O'Connor vs Kolodzik)
• January 13 - Oklahoma State at Rutgers (Lewallen vs Ashnault)
• February 3 - Princeton at Rutgers (Kolodzilla vs Shnaulty ROUND 5)
• February 8 - Penn State at Ohio State (Berge vs Hayes)
• February 24 - Iowa at Oklahoma State (Lugo vs Lewallen).

They predict Jordan to win 149 but Hayes is going to wrestle 149 in our dual with them? Very strange.

 

[El-Jefe]

They predict Jordan to win 149 but Hayes is going to wrestle 149 in our dual with them? Very strange.

Their lineup isn't settled until the Avoid Jason Wrestle-Off.

Just like the 2018 lineup wasn't settled until the Avoid Zain Wrestle-Off.

 

[James P. Whitters III]

Maybe Jordan wants another crack at Nolf

 

[jrd23psu]

I just can't see Micah winning it all, but who knows?

He is so bad on bottom that I can't see him winning, either. I can't remember the last time I saw a guy as bad as him underneath someone. He was a blue chip recruit and will be a 4 year starter at a top program and he is still so bad in that position. It's crazy.

 

[Cowbell Man]

Lots of funny stuff on this thread about Micah...and all worthy of good ribbing.

But like his brother, they seem like kids I have enjoyed watching...demeanor, honor in competition...class. I would hope we will win the NCAA title while he goes 149 and wins one for himself. One Jordan getting the hardware seems like a good thing for wrestling. To me, anyway.

 

[RoarLions1]

Lots of funny stuff on this thread about Micah...and all worthy of good ribbing.

But like his brother, they seem like kids I have enjoyed watching...demeanor, honor in competition...class. I would hope we will win the NCAA title while he goes 149 and wins one for himself. One Jordan getting the hardware seems like a good thing for wrestling. To me, anyway.

They do seem like good kids. Micah's certainly in the mix.

 

[y2jriden]

I like Berge's position in this weight class. He may not win the whole thing but I don't see anyone that I think he has no chance against. Great opportunity to make the podium, possibly high.

I really don't see Lugo or Oliver as being any better Berge. The one match I watched Boo wrestle last year, he didn't look too good but that could be credit to the opponent, I forget that guy's name.

 

[Ban Basketball]

I like Berge's position in this weight class. He may not win the whole thing but I don't see anyone that I think he has no chance against. Great opportunity to make the podium, possibly high.

I really don't see Lugo or Oliver as being any better Berge. The one match I watched Boo wrestle last year, he didn't look too good but that could be credit to the opponent, I forget that guy's name.

Boo took Thomsen apart last year like Thomsen's never been taken apart before in his life. Really impressive in that match.

 

[diggerpup]

He is so bad on bottom that I can't see him winning, either. I can't remember the last time I saw a guy as bad as him underneath someone. He was a blue chip recruit and will be a 4 year starter at a top program and he is still so bad in that position. It's crazy.

#deadlifts

 

[nitlion6]

Lots of funny stuff on this thread about Micah...and all worthy of good ribbing.

But like his brother, they seem like kids I have enjoyed watching...demeanor, honor in competition...class. I would hope we will win the NCAA title while he goes 149 and wins one for himself. One Jordan getting the hardware seems like a good thing for wrestling. To me, anyway.

I would much rather see Berge win a title as a RSF.

 

[Jaroslav Hasek]

They predict Jordan to win 149 but Hayes is going to wrestle 149 in our dual with them? Very strange.

whoops, my error. good catch. article been corrected. Hayes may end of starting at 149 for the Buckeyes but that's not why I put him in the that key matchups section, i just messed up.

 

[RoarLions1]

whoops, my error. good catch. article been corrected. Hayes may end of starting at 149 for the Buckeyes but that's not why I put him in the that key matchups section, i just messed up.

Love a man willing to admit mistakes. Me, I was right once and didn't know what to do...

Laughed a little when I saw this...so will Mrs. Roar .

 

[NoVa Lion]

Love a man willing to admit mistakes. Me, I was right once and didn't know what to do...

Laughed a little when I saw this...so will Mrs. Roar .

Check to make sure you don't live in Stepford.

 

[golfer1922]

Love a man willing to admit mistakes. Me, I was right once and didn't know what to do...

Laughed a little when I saw this...so will Mrs. Roar .

That............is too funny !!

 

[midniteride]

He is so bad on bottom that I can't see him winning, either. I can't remember the last time I saw a guy as bad as him underneath someone. He was a blue chip recruit and will be a 4 year starter at a top program and he is still so bad in that position. It's crazy.

Must not be doing enough dead lifts!

 

[7brwnpsu]

Roar, that happened to me once then I realized I walked into the wrong house in my housing plan.

 

[GogglesPaizano]

Hey we all have 'heard' Berge gets the better of Verk, but Berge has been one weight class up. Maybe Verk's a sleeper and once Berge gets down to weight and the wrestle off, what are the odds Verk simply wins the spot? From Petigree pov I think the consensus is Berge is one tier above Verk, it's just hard to know with Berge wrestling so little last year.

 

[dbldoofus]

Hey we all have 'heard' Berge gets the better of Verk, but Berge has been one weight class up. Maybe Verk's a sleeper and once Berge gets down to weight and the wrestle off, what are the odds Verk simply wins the spot? From Petigree pov I think the consensus is Berge is one tier above Verk, it's just hard to know with Berge wrestling so little last year.

We heard the same thing about our current 2x 165 NC after his RS year.