Favorite Wrestlers??

[RoarLions1]

I KNOW, for a fact, every one of you is supportive, and 100% behind EVERY wrestler on the Penn State roster, win or lose, right?

Ok, this is not about them. At our core, we are PSU wrestling fans, but all of us, my experience, enjoy good wrestling, in general. So, which wrestlers from OTHER TEAMS, this coming season, are your favorites to watch?

P.S. Again, I KNOW who you'll be rooting for if they come up against a PSU guy ... this is only about their wrestling skills and abilities.

 

[a_mshaffer]

Spencer, Desanto, and Smith (OK st) - not sure about favorite but one's I like to watch

 

[pish69]

I kept my list to guys assumed wrestling this year

1. Spencer
2. Gross
3. Zahid
4. Gable
5. DeSanto

 

[NoVa Lion]

Spencer, Desanto, and Smith (OK st) - not sure about favorite but one's I like to watch

Spencer Lee for sure. Also, Hidlay and Evan Wick.

 

[smealpsu2005]

I KNOW, for a fact, every one of you is supportive, and 100% behind EVERY wrestler on the Penn State roster, win or lose, right?

Ok, this is not about them. At our core, we are PSU wrestling fans, but all of us, my experience, enjoy good wrestling, in general. So, which wrestlers from OTHER TEAMS, this coming season, are your favorites to watch?

P.S. Again, I KNOW who you'll be rooting for if they come up against a PSU guy ... this is only about their wrestling skills and abilities.

Spencer
Hidlay
Wick
Gable
Mekhi (sp) (although he is RSing)
Zahid
Carr

 

[Chickenman Testa]

Zahid - by far
Kemerer when healthy
Gross - sucker for a great mat wrestler

 

[Gebmo]

I'm with CT, Zahid, Kem, and Gross are favorites.

For me also, looking forward to seeing what Rivera and Mueller do. Real Woods and David Carr are my others to watch.

 

[tikk10]

Guys I'm rooting for this year: Pat Glory, Jack Mueller, Micky Phillippi, Nick Piccininni, Mitch McKee, Tariq Wilson, Hayden Hidlay, Larry Early, Logan Massa, Anthony Valencia, Michael Kemerer, and all ten Columbia starters.

Guys I'll make a point to watch but may or may not be rooting for: Spencer Lee, Austin Gomez, Dom Demas, Sammy Sasso, Zahid Valencia,
Anthony Cassioppi

 

[Grip220]

Ok can I play, I will obviously refrain from taking all of the Iowa guys.
I will go top 10 non Iowa no order.
Gross
Nick Lee
Zahid
Hidlay
Cassar
Steveson
Demas
Moore
Sasso
Gomez

 

[RoarLions1]

Good lists. Mine;

Zahid (but how in the world will he hold 184, HE'S HUGE )
Spencer (a bit like Zain, in that he can turn guys by brute strength, when they don't want to be turned)
Hayden & Trent Hidlay (know the family)
Jordan Wood (know the family)
Evan Wick (impression after a couple years -- is there a more respectful wrestler, whether win or lose?)

 

[Ski]

Good lists. Mine;

Zahid (but how in the world will he hold 184, HE'S HUGE )
Spencer (a bit like Zain, in that he can turn guys by brute strength, when they don't want to be turned)
Hayden & Trent Hidlay (know the family)
Jordan Wood (know the family)
Evan Wick (impression after a couple years -- is there a more respectful wrestler, whether win or lose?)

I like your list. I would add Yianni and Gross to it.

 

[TangSoo]

Zahid
Josh Shields
Phillipi
Hidlay
Arujau
The chubby PA kid who went to ISU
Sasso

 

[pish69]

The chubby PA kid who went to ISU
Sasso

Ryan Anderson..is he still on roster? I haven't heard anything about him? He is fun to watch

 

[STAND with PRIDE]

Demas
Yianni
Yiannis mom
Zahid
The DeSanto twins
D Carr
Spencer

 

[Chickenman Testa]

Ok can I play, I will obviously refrain from taking all of the Iowa guys.
I will go top 10 non Iowa no order.
Gross
Nick Lee
Zahid
Hidlay
Cassar
Steveson
Demas
Moore
Sasso
Gomez

Grip likes Antknee - living that Jersey Toothpick Life!

pretty soon we’ll have him calling spaghetti sauce, gravy

 

[El-Jefe]

Shirting this year but give me Micic. Good pace, good tank, tactician, and adept at making in-match adjustments.

 

[pointingdogsrule]

Gomez
Any of the Finesilvers

 

[findtheStrength]

ive been entertained by jaime hernandez, along with all others mentioned already

 

[amattaro]

McKenna graduated, but I could watch him and Nick Lee go all day long.

 

[CholleyVandine]

For maintaining his swagger in the face of imminent and inevitable humiliation ...

Kyle Toadrank

 

[PSUcup1]

Sebastian Rivera

and Zahid of course

 

[TangSoo]

Ryan Anderson..is he still on roster? I haven't heard anything about him? He is fun to watch

Yeah, that's him. Oh yeah, vaguely recall some issues now that you mention it.

 

[86PSUPaul]

Yeah, that's him. Oh yeah, vaguely recall some issues now that you mention it.

I thought I heard it was some type of admissions problem.

 

[El-Jefe]

For maintaining his swagger in the face of imminent and inevitable humiliation ...

Kyle Toadrank

He certainly brought out the best in Jason.

And the best in Byers.

 

[DeadHead11]

Deuce Rachal
Glory
Mueller

 

[Diego Badman]

Good lists. Mine;

Zahid (but how in the world will he hold 184, HE'S HUGE )
Spencer (a bit like Zain, in that he can turn guys by brute strength, when they don't want to be turned)
Hayden & Trent Hidlay (know the family)
Jordan Wood (know the family)
Evan Wick (impression after a couple years -- is there a more respectful wrestler, whether win or lose?)

I, too, am very interested in Trent Hidlay. I think he will impress early and often.

 

[CropDuster507]

DeSanto
Gomez
Demas
Deakin
Carr
Lujan

 

[funkisfun12]

Desanto.....especially the last 15 seconds of a match and beyond, never know what's gonna happen.lol. Always moving forward.

Seth Gross, great top game.

Zahid, just so damned smooth.

Spencer Lee, when he doesn't have the flu. Flat out dominant.

 

[slushhead]

Guys mentioned above that caught my eye:

Joseph Smith -- Has had a challenging career thus far, would be nice to see him put something together; seems to be a class act on the mat; family legacy.

Hayden Hidlay -- Just a physical
specimen, and I have a soft spot for the ACC.

Austin DeSanto -- I got this coach. The Angus Young of NCAA Wrestling. He's a bit out there, but you gotta love the relentless pressure.

Deuce Rachal -- Looks sorta
like a guy I know, and "getting Rachaled" has just become a fun pastime.

Other guys I'd like to follow, in no particular order:

Brock Mauller -- How can you not want to watch a wrestler with that name?

Ethan Smith -- Underdog with some flashes of goodness last year.

Mason Parris -- A little big guy who really gets after it.

Zach Elam -- A little big guy who could make a jump.

Mikey Labriola -- Another guy that showed some grit last year and could still be on the rise.

Austin O'Connor -- Can UNC have a champ? That would be cool.

Patrick Brucki -- A Princeton guy who can really pick things up and put them down.

Cameron Caffey -- A raw guy that shows some good pace and stellar athleticism. Doing all in his power to get the Minkel outta MSU.

Matt Stencel -- He's huge. He knocks dudes down and pins them.

Alex Marinelli -- Can he be even more intense this season? Relentless pressure and looks to grind guys down into submission.

Luke Pletcher -- Just kidding.

 

[GogglesPaizano]

Sorry still living in the past... probably for the next decade.

Nolf
Taylor
Nickal
Ruth
Retherford

 

[Cali_Nittany]

Good lists. Mine;

Zahid (but how in the world will he hold 184, HE'S HUGE )
Spencer (a bit like Zain, in that he can turn guys by brute strength, when they don't want to be turned)
Hayden & Trent Hidlay (know the family)
Jordan Wood (know the family)
Evan Wick (impression after a couple years -- is there a more respectful wrestler, whether win or lose?)

Right on about Evan Wick, one of my favorites. Its really sad that his brother had so many injuries. And of course, the other Cali guy, Zahid, is pretty good. And I'm really curious how Anthony will do now that he's allowed to eat again.

 

[midniteride]

Gomez
Any of the Finesilvers

By adding the Finesilvers your list has exceeded the legal limit.

 

[nerfstate]

Looking Forward to Seeing

• David Carr
• Andrew Alirez
• Greg Kerkvliet
• Sammy Sasso
• Real Woods

Already Enjoy

• Taylor Venz
• Hayden Hidlay
• Dom Demas
• Sebastian Rivera
• Spencer Lee
• Austin Desanto
• Austin Gomez
• Gable Steveson—but only when he’s interested in scoring, and so far disappointed in how rare that is.

 

[RoarLions1]

Right on about Evan Wick, one of my favorites. Its really sad that his brother had so many injuries. And of course, the other Cali guy, Zahid, is pretty good. And I'm really curious how Anthony will do now that he's allowed to eat again.

No evidence, just thinking out loud. A heavier Anthony, with what I consider confidence issues several years ago behind him may be a tough out for anyone.

 

[Callthestall]

Nebraska's, Mike Labriola. Lehigh Valley kid who wrestled tough and looks to score. He will give Hall a tough match this year. He hung with Hall last year as a freshman.

 

[jschrantz]

Nebraska's, Mike Labriola. Lehigh Valley kid who wrestled tough and looks to score. He will give Hall a tough match this year. He hung with Hall last year as a freshman.

Yes, I’ll be following Chlebove and Sasso closely too

 

[GogglesPaizano]

I almost hate to say it since he's Zain's problem now but Yanni just friggin amazes me. He has a different style and can do Gumby things that no one else out there can even imagine. Whatching him is beginning to look like the past 4 years watching Nolf where I would question 'did I just see that'?

The greatest part of that is seeing the look on the opponent's face, knowing in his mind he is thinking 'I had him, how the hell did that just happen'?

 

[STAND with PRIDE]

I almost hate to say it since he's Zain's problem now but Yanni just friggin amazes me. He has a different style and can do Gumby things that no one else out there can even imagine. Whatching him is beginning to look like the past 4 years watching Nolf where I would question 'did I just see that'?

The greatest part of that is seeing the look on the opponent's face, knowing in his mind he is thinking 'I had him, how the hell did that just happen'?

Dont look now but I have a feeling Echemendia may have something for BOTH of these guys come April.

 

[nerfstate]

Dont look now but I have a feeling Echemendia may have something for BOTH of these guys come April.

It's possible—I’d like to think he has some maturing to do before he’s on that level—but he’s clearly a level above his peers, so who knows.... As Gibbons likes to opine, guys show up.