IT’s IOWA WEEK!! 2023 Edition

[mcpat]

I think 126, 133, 174 and 184 are sure things.

The rest are basically toss-ups. A couple lean one way or the other, but either wrestler has at least a reasonable chance at winning.

126 being six for Iowa hurts. I hope we get some of that lost bonus back at 133, 174 and 184. Getting bonus at any of those weights is a toss-up as well.

 

[Reslo]

It wouldn't matter for the purposes of this dual but I'm okay with a switch at 125 if Betancourt wins the wrestleoff. Maybe he can steal a spot at Big Tens (long shot also)

The back up at 125 is the most popular wrestler at Penn State in any given year.

 

[Random4598375]

Someone earlier in week made an obscure post that Steen wouldn't be Spencer's opponent or something along those lines. I don't even think anyone replied to whoever posted it. Also, wasn't Wil a 133? He'd be a big 125 and against a small Steen, I could see him being able to beat him.

The reason this comment was blown off is that it was made last Sunday between the two matches last weekend, and Steen had a poor performance getting teched by Medley, but then he later redeemed himself Sunday, so I (and I assumed everyone else here) just figured the MSU match fixed things for Steen.

We’ll see, I guess. Obviously, if Betancourt made weight and beat Steen, he should wrestle going forward, but getting pinned in a minute instead of getting pinned in 30 seconds really makes no difference for tonight.

I’m not convinced even Glory will avoid bonus points this year. Spencer has been going scorched earth since the dust up vs Ayala, and I’m not sure Glory can get out of the way of that tornado.

 

[pawrestlersintn]

So, when Beau beats Woods, we might as well leave to avoid traffic, right?

 

[sunshinedynomite]

Hammer vs nail.

I like our hammers chances.

 

[nitlion6]

So, when Beau beats Woods, we might as well leave to avoid traffic, right?

No. It just keeps getting better after that.

 

[The Japanese Whizzer]

good point jts, that would make sense. could be part of the diabolical master plan 😜

Cael has a PhD in Diabolicology and a minor in monkey psychology. Both will be on display in 12 hours.

 

[Treelion66]

Any chance Wil Betancourt makes an appearance? Rumored to, sooner or later. I'm thinking later.

Heard he's now weighing 125, is eligible, and has been handling Gary in the room.

Nico too?

 

[PSU Mike]

What’s your ranking of bouts in terms of outcome certainty? I’ll take first crack …
125
133
174
184
141
157
197
285
165
149

 

[Agoodnap]

What’s your ranking of bouts in terms of outcome certainty? I’ll take first crack …
125
133
174
184
141
157
197
285
165
149

My changes in red.

125
133
174
184
157
141
197
285
149
165

 

[PaJules]

I would think the four defending National Champs from 2022 would have to be listed first
133
174
184
197
285
157
165
125
149
141
😁

 

[wrestlingfan22]

What’s your ranking of bouts in terms of outcome certainty? I’ll take first crack …
125
133
174
184
141
157
197
285
165
149

125
174
133
184
141
197
157
149
285
165

 

[El-Jefe]

Bug vs Windshield
Everything else

 

[jmadden1998]

11 hours. But who’s counting?

 

[The Japanese Whizzer]

11 hours. But who’s counting?

Prop bets:
3: Over/under on the number of times Terry threatens to throw his shoe?
1.5: # of matches before the first attempted shoe throw
3.5: # of matches before the first brick is thrown by either team
5: max number of Iowa coaches standing on the Resolite at any one time
2: number of times Cael is caught smiling on camera
1.5: number of PSU wrestlers at 157 who are announced
40 mins: length of first 5 bouts
5: total number of stall calls
41: total points scored in all matches by PSU
29: total points scored by Iowa in all matches

 

[Verolion]

Prop bets:
3: Over/under on the number of times Terry threatens to throw his shoe?
1.5: # of matches before the first attempted shoe throw
3.5: # of matches before the first brick is thrown by either team
5: max number of Iowa coaches standing on the Resolite at any one time
2: number of times Cael is caught smiling on camera
1.5: number of PSU wrestlers at 157 who are announced
40 mins: length of first 5 bouts
5: total number of stall calls
41: total points scored in all matches by PSU
29: total points scored by Iowa in all matches

Any drinking games to use tonight?

 

[The Japanese Whizzer]

Any drinking games to use tonight?

I don’t want anyone to get their stomach pumped, but take a swig every time the camera breaks from the action because TNT are on the mat

 

[dicemen99]

While I would like to hear this I do note that Will is still not listed on the roster. Though I also will admit that they are not always the first to update.

Betancourt is listed on the Penn State trackwrestling roster.

 

[Agoodnap]

Any drinking games to use tonight?

Take a shot every time Gibbons says "bring your hips to the party". See if you can make it until the end of the match.