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Once again we are tOSU's Daddy.
Seriously, that's a quality get for the Bucknuts.
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Seems like a Blaze consolation prize. DeKraker is a very good consolation prize though. However, the only thing I am concerned about is his constant changing of schools in HS. That normally doesn't work out for staying in one place for college.
There are some reasons behind his HS transfers that make me think it won't be any more of an issue for him than for your average freshman in 2026. That said, between roster limits, changes in scholly numbers, and revenue sharing that year might be the most volatile we've seen to date.
 
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A very interesting dynamic right now is everyone focusing on DT and his recruiting as if Cael is standing pat. Even in the face of Cael landing Blaze-type talents.

And as we know, State College hasn’t moved out of Pennsylvania due to plate tectonics
 
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2024 Ironman Recruit Placing:
126: Nate Desmond 1st Place
138: Marcus Blaze 1st Place
138: Sam Herring 4th Place
175: William Henckel 1st Place
175: Asher Cunningham 2nd Place
PSU likes to use Nationals as an infomercial to attract recruits.

It now seems as if their recruits are using the Ironman to...well...to attract recruits.
 
5kg difference! That’s hard to compare. I see PJ going 157 and Bo no bigger than 149

125- Desmond
133- Luke
141- Blaze
149- Bo
157- Duke
165- Sealey
174- Asher
184- Ryder
197- Barr
285 Mirasola

With tons of others to plug in.
I think it's more likely we see Duke at 165 and Sealey at 174 taking over for MM and Levi as they move on. If Sealey is going to be 165, he still has three years to wait for MM to run out of eligibility. I doubt he'll do that. Duke could wrestle a year at 157 if he can beat out Kasak, but if Sealey goes 174 to get in the lineup sooner, then Duke will slide up to 165 when MM is done. That's sort of beside the point, though, for a discussion in the Bo thread.
 
Hypothetically, IF, Duke and Basset were in the same tournament , at the same weight , (or both at 157 for psu) How would u see that playing out
Hypothetically, Duke may just be the best recruit we have ever had. I see him going at whatever weight he wants and whomever is not going to have much to say about it after the dust settles.

This is meant as nothing but the highest of compliments to PJ!

I have nothing but the highest praise for lilledahl and Blaze as well but PJ may just be a different animal entirely.
 
Hypothetically, Duke may just be the best recruit we have ever had. I see him going at whatever weight he wants and whomever is not going to have much to say about it after the dust settles.

This is meant as nothing but the highest of compliments to PJ!

I have nothing but the highest praise for lilledahl and Blaze as well but PJ may just be a different animal entirely.
I agree with the above. I think there is a better than even chance this could pan out as you predict.
 
Hypothetically, Duke may just be the best recruit we have ever had. I see him going at whatever weight he wants and whomever is not going to have much to say about it after the dust settles.

This is meant as nothing but the highest of compliments to PJ!

I have nothing but the highest praise for lilledahl and Blaze as well but PJ may just be a different animal entirely.
Agree.
 
Hypothetically, Duke may just be the best recruit we have ever had. I see him going at whatever weight he wants and whomever is not going to have much to say about it after the dust settles.

This is meant as nothing but the highest of compliments to PJ!

I have nothing but the highest praise for lilledahl and Blaze as well but PJ may just be a different animal entirely.

In the background: Kasak's farm, may I help you?
 
I think it's more likely we see Duke at 165 and Sealey at 174 taking over for MM and Levi as they move on. If Sealey is going to be 165, he still has three years to wait for MM to run out of eligibility. I doubt he'll do that. Duke could wrestle a year at 157 if he can beat out Kasak, but if Sealey goes 174 to get in the lineup sooner, then Duke will slide up to 165 when MM is done. That's sort of beside the point, though, for a discussion in the Bo thread.
Where's Ryder going?
 
Probably not. #2 at AAA 172 is Pitt commit Bode Marlow, S3 last year -- Asher beat him 7-1 in the state semis.

Mario Hutcherson is also at the weight., and will probably place, but is not likely to beat Asher if they meet.
Marlow and Sumpolec could be the only two who can MAYBE test him I would think. Hutcherson is good but not on Ashers level right now. Curious where Asher fits in PSU plans.
 
Marlow and Sumpolec could be the only two who can MAYBE test him I would think. Hutcherson is good but not on Ashers level right now. Curious where Asher fits in PSU plans.
I'd be surprised if Sumpolec does. They faced twice last year, Asher won both times 5-0.

IMO the only AAA 189s who might test him are Spencer and Heard -- not that I expect either to cut to 172.
 
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