I thought that was two years ago and last year was because they delayed the wrestle off between Teske and Schriever until Schriever was healthy. When Teske won they changed the entry.
Roar’s Annual Big Ten Seeding Review: 2025
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I don't rememeber which year, so mostly yes.
If it bappened in 2023, B10 got 9 allocations and Teske took 7th. So mostly yes, OTOH there were 9 spots.
If 2024, B10 got 7 spots and Teske was 5th. The 8th placer got hosed.
I think it was 2024 because 11-3 overall Teske got the 14 seed at B10s behind 4 guys with losing records. In 2023, he was 9-4 and got the 8 seed.
It comes down to which of Schriever or Teske were ranked top-30 in the Coaches' Poll. That's the one who should've been submitted. Both had a .700 win % and both were eligible for a ranking, but neither was eligible for an RPI. Teske was 11-3, Schriever was 8-3.
Which was ranked? I don't remember, and it could've been either unless Brands specified one for the coaches to rank. Schriever was the 133 starter for all but 1 match between Soldier Salute and 2/9. But then Teske started the last 2 duals at 133. (Teske also started 2x at January at 141, but other weights don't count.)
Not determining the actual starter until a healthy wrestle-off could be held (if that is what happened) is understandable. But the eligible name should've been submitted anyway.
We could show some grace and call that a competence error by a 30-year D1 coach, if we think "dick move" is harsh.
But if Brands were to make the same decision this year, and especially without the "one guy is injured" excuse, then whatever grace shown for 2024 shouldn't be shown for 2025.
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