Can you imagine Vito vs. RBY, Nick Lee vs Yianni, Darmstadt vs. Dean in one dual?
PSU and Cornell to meet in Florida
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Can you imagine Vito vs. RBY, Nick Lee vs Yianni, Darmstadt vs. Dean in one dual?
That was this weekend. It's not clear that's the best team they have going forward. I don't think so, but thankfully nobody is asking for my input.
What did Yanni weigh in at prior to his offensive outburst this weekend?
I laughed out loud, and almost lost my food. "offensive outburst"
Vito looked very aggressive on Saturday, with lots of movement. Moreso than I recall from the last time I saw him. Should be an excellent game of cat & cat if he and RBY square off.
@NothingMeaningful — What’s Darmstadt’s deal, and do you think he’ll take on Dean/Beard at that event?
@NothingMeaningful — What’s Darmstadt’s deal, and do you think he’ll take on Dean/Beard at that event?
Yeah, Ban Basketball. Oh, wait.
Cornell stuff already discussed above, and surely more will follow below. I'll head to the championship match...
Arizona State or Va Tech surely will win the other half of the blue pool.
Assuming Penn State wins it's half of the blue pool, and considering wrestlestat-listed starters, here's a few intriguing matchups for the championship match;
(Note: PSU must get by Cornell first!!)
vs Arizona State
133: McGee vs Bravo-Young
149: Parco vs Bartlett
197: Norfleet vs Dean or Beard (added since it's really close for the starting job)
285: Schultz vs Kerkvliet (Schultz won 14-8 at 2021 NCAA's)
vs VA Tech
133: Myers vs Bravo-Young (RBY won 5-3 at 2021 NCAA's)
149: Andonian vs Bartlett
157: Brady vs Barraclough
174: Lewis vs Starocci
184: Hunter vs Brooks
285: Traxler vs Kerkvliet
Arizona State or Va Tech surely will win the other half of the blue pool.
Assuming Penn State wins it's half of the blue pool, and considering wrestlestat-listed starters, here's a few intriguing matchups for the championship match;
(Note: PSU must get by Cornell first!!)
vs Arizona State
133: McGee vs Bravo-Young
149: Parco vs Bartlett
197: Norfleet vs Dean or Beard (added since it's really close for the starting job)
285: Schultz vs Kerkvliet (Schultz won 14-8 at 2021 NCAA's)
vs VA Tech
133: Myers vs Bravo-Young (RBY won 5-3 at 2021 NCAA's)
149: Andonian vs Bartlett
157: Brady vs Barraclough
174: Lewis vs Starocci
184: Hunter vs Brooks
285: Traxler vs Kerkvliet
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I predict Beau notches a takedown on Yianni similar to what he did to Sasso, loses a decision 6-4 but that gets Willie hype about Beau again
Darmstadt vs Dean would be a fun one if it actually happens. I’m sure they had their scraps in the Cornell room, but Max has since built into 197 and become absolutely vicious on top.
Kerk and Schultz is another neat possible matchup. Both are accomplished world class wrestlers. Schultz is a handfighting and positioning monster, but a healthy Kerk is a dangerous Kerk
Kerk and Schultz is another neat possible matchup. Both are accomplished world class wrestlers. Schultz is a handfighting and positioning monster, but a healthy Kerk is a dangerous Kerk
Rby is built to take out aggressive guys. I like him fairly comfortable in this match-up. His re-attack game is too much.
I have no inside information, other than Coach Grey saying wrt the Bearcat Open a few weeks ago:
No idea how Darmstadt and Cardenas match up, although what really matters is how the coaches think each would do against other teams, where familiarity with Darmstadt will be missing. Hopefully, we'll find out at CKLV if Darmstadt is healthy enough to go.
Dean's best position was always top.
However, there's a reason why Darmstadt's opponents not only don't choose bottom against him, they also don't choose top, and why he chooses top, as well (he beat Willie Miklus 9-0 with like six minutes riding time).
Yeah - I think everyone would love to see it but have never seen Cael mess with a lineup for a dual.
Speaking of bulking up, can you really bulk up through a season? I think it's been discussed but it's hard to add good weight while having wrestling practice during the season. Then factor in needing to be back down to 149 for duals which limits Beau's ability to really eat that much and I don't see how it's done. Then the fact that Cael prioritizing rest over all other things and I don't think it can be done.
Exception is obviously Kerk who doesn't need to worry about making weight ever. 231 was definitely a bit eye opening. He weighed 228 at Maryland last year after no working out at all and got back to 238 for Big Tens and NCAAs. I'm hoping it's just part of a plan (haven't heard anything about injuries with him)
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That match last year was interesting. Definitely a huge test for Kerk. He lost a shootout on the feet to Schultz which I never would have expected. Thought he could get ridden (Schultz is big) but he had no issue getting out.
Maybe DT can wrestle Dake for the tiebreaker if the score were somehow even at the end between Cornell and PSU. DT has avenged his losses to JB ... Dake and Cox remain on the hit list.
Actually, I'm curious who from the US will go against Iran this winter in the folkstyle & freestyle "Bout at the Ballpark" in Texas. And whether we will see DT vs. Yazdani #5 or Steveson vs. Zare, among others.
Actually, I'm curious who from the US will go against Iran this winter in the folkstyle & freestyle "Bout at the Ballpark" in Texas. And whether we will see DT vs. Yazdani #5 or Steveson vs. Zare, among others.
Looks like it’s UNI, then Cornell.
Let's hope Florida's duck season doesn't impact the wrestling
I agree on your first point. However, I suspect that is widely known, and that Vito will not play into it carelessly. My thinking is more along the lines that he could try to make it a very physical matchup, and he has adequate movement and speed to push the action continuously without overcommitting. If he has the stamina to constantly be the aggressor, a couple of stall calls could factor in significantly and neutralize any superiority RBY may have in mat wrestling.
The other way I could see it go is by a very measured neutral strategy from both guys, with a SV takedown or TB RT determining the winner. I think it will be a very close match.
UNI, then Cornell, and then most likely Az State. If you look at the AZ roster, they have a pretty solid young squad top to bottom with a few kids I wish we landed. They will surprise a few teams this year.
Blue poll #2, 7, 8, 12, 16, NR
Then there is the Iowa bracket. Just plain weak. They should have thrown at least one other top 25 team over there. Red pool #1, 5, NR, NR, NR, NR
What are you talking about? Using dual meet rankings the PSU pool is 2, 7, 10, 11, 24, nr
Iowa pool is 1, 4, 5, 21, nr, nr
Anybody going to Niceville Fla? I have my tickets and hotel reservations. Looking for Penn State fans to have a beverage with!
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