Continuing the trend.
Oklahoma State seems to be the top contender with Penn State this year, and probably will be next year as well. Lots of good, young guys and talent will keep coming in.
2017-18:
125-Piccininni SO
133-Brock SO
141-Heil SR
149-Martinez JR
157-JoJo Smith JR
165- Rogers JR
174- Jacobe Smith JR
184-Moore rFR/Marsden SO
197- Weigel JR
HWT-Andrews JR/Anderson FR
Solid line-up. Incoming freshman redshirt, the only one who could make a difference out of the gate is Fix and I’m not sure if he would provide enough extra points. Although, if coach smells blood in the water I think he would pull it. Collica, Crutchmer, Boyd and Schafer leave some gaps open but they have some solid replacements including AA Martinez and a couple of JUCO Champs. Moore was a highly rated recruit as well. Didn’t know where to slot Marsden as he’s listed as an 84/97 but I have trouble seeing him down that low.
2018-19:
125- Piccininni JR/Fix FR
133- Brock JR/Piccininni JR/Fix FR/Taylor FR/Gfeller FR
141- Brock JR/Piccininni JR/Fix FR/Taylor FR/Gfeller FR
149- Martinez SR
157- JoJo Smith SR
165- Rogers SR
174- Jacobe Smith SR
184- Moore SO/Marsden JR
197- Weigel SR
HWT- Andrews SR/Anderson FR
The weights down low will be interesting to watch. One of Fix, Piccininni, Brock or Gfeller is sitting, leaving some talent on the bench. Also some guys will probably have to move around. Fix and Brock are too good to sit here. Big decision on what to do at 33/41 to maximize your points on this senior laden team. Middleweights seem cut and dry although I would not be surprised to see JoJo move up at some point. I think the upperweights get set in stone based on who wins spots in 2017 with some added continuity.
2018 is going to have a ton of experience on it. That being said, they might not have enough. They will have a bunch of AAs for sure, and Fix will likely provide a big boost early on. How they can fill the line-up next year will definitely provide a more clear picture of their prospects in two years. I could definitely see this being a team that could bring it home.
Oklahoma State seems to be the top contender with Penn State this year, and probably will be next year as well. Lots of good, young guys and talent will keep coming in.
2017-18:
125-Piccininni SO
133-Brock SO
141-Heil SR
149-Martinez JR
157-JoJo Smith JR
165- Rogers JR
174- Jacobe Smith JR
184-Moore rFR/Marsden SO
197- Weigel JR
HWT-Andrews JR/Anderson FR
Solid line-up. Incoming freshman redshirt, the only one who could make a difference out of the gate is Fix and I’m not sure if he would provide enough extra points. Although, if coach smells blood in the water I think he would pull it. Collica, Crutchmer, Boyd and Schafer leave some gaps open but they have some solid replacements including AA Martinez and a couple of JUCO Champs. Moore was a highly rated recruit as well. Didn’t know where to slot Marsden as he’s listed as an 84/97 but I have trouble seeing him down that low.
2018-19:
125- Piccininni JR/Fix FR
133- Brock JR/Piccininni JR/Fix FR/Taylor FR/Gfeller FR
141- Brock JR/Piccininni JR/Fix FR/Taylor FR/Gfeller FR
149- Martinez SR
157- JoJo Smith SR
165- Rogers SR
174- Jacobe Smith SR
184- Moore SO/Marsden JR
197- Weigel SR
HWT- Andrews SR/Anderson FR
The weights down low will be interesting to watch. One of Fix, Piccininni, Brock or Gfeller is sitting, leaving some talent on the bench. Also some guys will probably have to move around. Fix and Brock are too good to sit here. Big decision on what to do at 33/41 to maximize your points on this senior laden team. Middleweights seem cut and dry although I would not be surprised to see JoJo move up at some point. I think the upperweights get set in stone based on who wins spots in 2017 with some added continuity.
2018 is going to have a ton of experience on it. That being said, they might not have enough. They will have a bunch of AAs for sure, and Fix will likely provide a big boost early on. How they can fill the line-up next year will definitely provide a more clear picture of their prospects in two years. I could definitely see this being a team that could bring it home.