Predictions for # of Champs and AAs
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I’d go with this, but maybe 3 NCs and 130ish points is more likely. Anything more in the NC or AA category and it’s an amazing tournament.
I think it’s close to worst case scenario. I see Dean AAing fairly comfortably which gives us breathing room if one of the big 3 doesn’t win
Truthfully, I'm not worried but not taking anything for granted because anything can happen. Just want to get this thing started!
I like Dean's path if he somehow loses to Allred again, but I think he wins this time
I'll go with 3 and 8, with Facundo the one nonAA
Max is a gamer at NCAA’s but his bracket and draw is brutal. SVN is the one I keep going back and forth on as far as reaching all American. I think both him and Facundo will be close but fall just shy. I hope I’m wrong on all 3 of them.
I don’t think Iowa is going to have a great tournament. Looking at them I lean..
Lee - 1st
Teske - DNP
Woods - 1st
Murin - 8th
Cobe - DNP
Kennedy - 6th
Brands - DNP
Assad - DNP
Warner - DNP
Cass - 3rd
I think Facunda AA'ing will come down to his match vs Ramirez. Win that and he has a solid shot.
I watched the BB game today and coincidentally I started drinking about 4:30 so I may not have my faculties in tack, but I'm going:
6 Champs
9 AA's
I like our guys. Dean has me scared a bit and Facundo could use a head butt, but I'm confident.
6 Champs
9 AA's
I like our guys. Dean has me scared a bit and Facundo could use a head butt, but I'm confident.
That scenario gives PSU 95 points before bonus assuming the DNPs don't score a single point so reasonably, that's 115-120 points. I don't see how Iowa gets to that amount tbh, even if you give Spencer and Woods a combined 55.
I think Kennedy has a shot at going deep. Warner is a wildcard. Just don't know what he has left, but wouldn't be surprised if he made a run. I agree that Iowa has to have a great tourney and we under achieve. Going to be fun.
We still don't know how good Levi is. I remember Nolf and Nickal's freshman year when they both picked off multiple top 10 guys. If there is a downside to PSU's guys not getting a lot of matches it's that the young ones are still feeling their way through by the time Nationals come around.
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In the blood round Kennedy has to beat either Griffith or the Oregon St kid, tough assignment. If he gets that done, I can see him placing 4th.
I like to know what you are drinking to feel that euphoric and happy. I need whatever it is.🍾
I got 4 champs 8 AAs for PSU.
Iowa gets 1 champ 5 AAs.
Iowa gets 1 champ 5 AAs.
RBY, CStar, AB, Kirk champs
BB, Max, Haines AA
SVN, Alex R12
BB, Max, Haines AA
SVN, Alex R12
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Did Haines decide not to go?
This.
If PSU does have a worst case scenario as outlined, Iowa still has to have a best case scenario to be in the neighborhood.
I think this scenario is quite possible. Only caveat is that Kirk needs to get some sense of urgency in his approach. Not panic, and not overly-aggressive, but he needs to come with some more determination and urgency. He HAS the skills to win it all.
149 and 165. But I think both have a very realistic shot of AA'ing which is why I said PSU has a very real shot at 9 AAs.
In terms of Champs, you have 133, 174 and 184..... and I'm guessing 1 out of 157, 197 and HWT.
I'm thinking 5 champs, 6 finalists, 8 AAs. I think 165 may be just too deep and difficult for Facundo this year. We'll see. It may come down to him vs Caliendo or Kharchla in the blood round. That's tough.
Not as tough as the road for these guys...
Well, putting Carr or Hamiti on that list is laughable since they will 99% still be on the top side. In my brackets, I have that match as Kennedy vs Bubba Wilson (who I have upsetting Olguin).
Yep, 165 is just brutal. Looks like Yant and Barcsak are the only 2 in the tourney that won't have eligibilty left next year? That's crazy. Facundo has a tough road ahead the next couple of years.
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You and I are thinking along the same lines. For the KYPSW I went with Haines getting a championship and went with SVN getting AA. It seems every year I underestimate the team… hope I do the same this year as well.
I’m not normally a gambler, but I think the odds on this one are sufficiently in my favor that I’ll take a chance on it. 🤔
You need a perfect storm to get to 5 champs. I love this team but don't see it this year. 3 champs, 7 AAs and a team National Championship.
I'm ready for svn to have his coming out party I think he will surprise some people and place a lot higher than most think. But what do I know Natty's is a crap shoot for real
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