I think Cruz's aggressiveness that he showed against Ohio State will be just the thing Luke needs after experiencing what it is like wrestling a defensive wrestler like Peterson. Luke is solid in scrambles and I think a match with a more offensive-minded opponent like Cruz is beneficial for him. As we saw with Peterson, one of the more difficult transitions from HS to College is being able to move your opponent around and create angles for shots. Also, in the Peterson match you are talking about a more slightly built true freshman 125 going against against a strong 5th year wrestler.
I foresee great things out of Luke. I think he has all the tools he needs to compete at the highest levels in college. Right now he seems to be trying to figure out how to incorporate his style against wrestlers who present him with different looks and challenges. As a true freshman the learning curve is steep indeed.
Regarding Braeden, I believe he struggles to create offense against wrestlers who are primarily counter wrestlers. In my mind part of that struggle is his wide stance. This seems to hinder the speed of his forward motion, especially from space. He seems to feel more comfortable operating from ties, and his opponents are now aware of this. Also, he still needs to work on keeping his composure when the match or officiating is not going his way. I was actually surprised that he didn't think those stalling warnings were coming when he didn't return Peterson to the mat.
