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Wrestling Penn State Adds Commitments Form Connor And Cole Mirasola

That would be GIA, the site formerly known as HR.
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Ryder is on the shorter side, so he could be a 74. I still think Barr is 84 long term and i highly doubt he cracks the lineup next year. Not ready and not needed. I do think that it’s possible and maybe even likely that we seed everyone from 57-84 bump. But that’s just reading some tea leaves more than anything concrete
 
Ryder has wrestled only 189 this year, though his season started a month ago due to injury, so maybe he's up a weight. Was 80 kg / 176 lb last offseason.
 
Maybe PSU sees Barr/Ryder as 174/184 and the Marisolas as 197/HWT. Oh to be inside Cael’s inner sanctum to have access to the master plan.
Honestly at this point to where he has gotten this program, I really think he takes every kid who fits the "program" and throws them in the deep end of the pool to just see who comes out swimming. He's gotten to that point now. Yes, some very strategic kids, certainly that, but he wants high level wrestling dreams and every kid who is coming here says they want to win the Olympics.
 
Is there any talk of Carter or AB taking an Olympic RS next year? Especially if Carter looking to go 74kg?
 
Ryder is on the shorter side, so he could be a 74. I still think Barr is 84 long term and i highly doubt he cracks the lineup next year. Not ready and not needed. I do think that it’s possible and maybe even likely that we seed everyone from 57-84 bump. But that’s just reading some tea leaves more than anything concrete
from what I have heard from my remaining contacts in the valley of happiness. The plan is to definitely bump them up.

I also hear maybe some grey and red shirts are coming to try and relieve some pressure on the line up and see where people grow. The impact of the NLWC as a draw and place to train towards freestyle goals while awaiting a spot in the line up is pretty freaking huge in my mind.
 
from what I have heard from my remaining contacts in the valley of happiness. The plan is to definitely bump them up.

I also hear maybe some grey and red shirts are coming to try and relieve some pressure on the line up and see where people grow. The impact of the NLWC as a draw and place to train towards freestyle goals while awaiting a spot in the line up is pretty freaking huge in my mind.
If they all bump up, here are the current Intermat top 10 returning at each weight. (Assuming these guys stay at their current weight)

Haines at 165

Carr, O’Toole, Griffith, Amine, Hamiti, Kennedy, Ramirez

Facundo at 174

Lewis, Foca, Mocco, Ruth, Washington

Starocci at 184

Keckeisen, Hidlay, Munoz, Salazar, Assad

Brooks at 197

Beard, Elam, Bastida, Trumble, Sloan, Allred
 
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If they all bump up, here are the current Intermat top 10 returning at each weight. (Assuming these guys stay at their current weight)

Haines at 165

Carr, O’Toole, Griffith, Amine, Hamiti, Kennedy, Ramirez

Facundo at 174

Lewis, Foca, Mocco, Ruth, Washington

Starocci at 184

Keckeisen, Hidlay, Munoz, Salazar, Assad

Brooks at 197

Beard, Elam, Bastida, Trumble, Sloan, Allred
I could see Keck giving Carter fits - closest matchup to Kem, but with a size deficit.
 
Reminds me of an evening in Put-in-Bay during a more free wheeling time in my life.
Had no idea about Put in Bay. Went for a bachelor party. At one point we met a group of female teachers who had just ended their school year. My friend connected with the history teacher and found this out because he discovered she had part of the Declararion of Independence tattooed on her body. Ive also never seen a Subway as a hotel counter to check in either. What a place.
 
Lol. Ok well…if the term twin is now considered an offensive term, just wanted want to make it clear I am one so I’m allowed to use it. I think that’s the rule anyway…. Lol
I have twin grandsons and they dont look anything alike or the way they act!
 
The more I think about it, I don't think anyone moves up other than Brooks and even him I'm starting to doubt. Depending on what Aaron does, I think we hit the portal for either a 184 or 197 or roll with what we got minus a redshirting Barr.
 
I have twin grandsons and they dont look anything alike or the way they act!
My twin and I don't look much alike and we are different in alot of ways. He was the class clown, funny as can be and was a party animal. Lol. He married a great girl that settled him down quite a bit and they gave me a great niece and nephew. Anyway one reason I don't compare common opponents much and the results, I'd whoop him all the time in practice but when the lights were on he beat kids I lost to or kids that gave me trouble he'd beat easily. It was weird
 
This off-season is going to be very interesting, unlike most.

1. How do we move forward at 125/133? Howard/Davis? 1 portal or 2?

2. Does Kasak enroll or greyshirt? If he enrolls, what weight and does he redshirt? Does SVN bump up to make room for Kasak at 149?

3. 157/165 Do either of Haines & Facundo redshirt (regular or Olympic)? Do either or both bump up?

4. 174-197 I doubt either Starocci or Brooks want to redshirt at this point. Do one or both bump up?

5. Does Barr enroll now or greyshirt, does he redshirt, does he start right away at 174/184?

6. Do we go the portal route at 197? Traux?

The Class of 24 seems to create some serious logjams, but I think the future pathway of the next 2 classes will be way more clear by the time everyone is enrolled (or not) next summer.
 
Let's get it out there that Aaron Nagao should transfer to PSU. He can go 133 next year so Braeden can shirt. Then shirt himself before winning 2 titles at 141 after Beau is gone.

Can you tell I really like that kid? Come on boys....let's make this happen. Ha

Edit. Check that. Why was I thinking he was a true freshman? Hmmm. Not gonna work. Lol
 
Had no idea about Put in Bay. Went for a bachelor party. At one point we met a group of female teachers who had just ended their school year. My friend connected with the history teacher and found this out because he discovered she had part of the Declararion of Independence tattooed on her body. Ive also never seen a Subway as a hotel counter to check in either. What a place.
He hooked up with Elaine Benes?
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Do we know when Carter last talked about going 74kg? I think that ship has very likely sailed. He’s bigger than some people seem to think. AB would also likely wrestle at like 190lbs give or take if they all bump like I’m inclined to believe they will.
 
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Do we know when Carter last talked about going 74kg? I think that ship has very likely sailed. He’s bigger than some people seem to think. AB would also likely wrestle at like 190lbs give or take if they all bump like I’m inclined to believe they will.
You could be right but I have a hard time believing Carter is going 86 kg (almost 190 lbs) and taking his chances against Taylor. He would be a really small 86. I don't even think he beats Aaron there let alone David.
 
To add to mjmirv's questions ..
Is Erik Gibson a possible factor anywhere next yr; does he slot into 157 (and Barraclough of course) if everyone does move up ?
I cant remember much about him.
 
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