Stanford vs Ohio State

[PSUbluTX]

Some interesting matchups in this one tonight. Lineup projections below.

I'm most interested to see how Real Woods looks against Pletcher. If last year's RS campaign was any indication of his potential, Woods should be a force to be reckoned with at 141 this year. He's very fun to watch.


125: #14 Gabe Townsell (Stanford) vs. #21 Malik Heinselman (Ohio State)
133: Brandon Kier (Stanford) vs #20 Quinn Kinner (Ohio State)
141: #15 Real Woods (Stanford) vs #1 Luke Pletcher (Ohio State)
149: #19 Requir van der Merwe (Stanford) vs #5 Sammy Sasso (Ohio State)
157: Tyler Eischens (Stanford) vs Elijah Cleary/Jaden Mattox (Ohio State)
165: #8 Shane Griffith (Stanford) vs #20 Ethan Smith (Ohio State)
174: Foster Karmon (Stanford) vs #21 Kaleb Romero (Ohio State)
184: Judah Duhm (Stanford) vs Gavin Hoffman (Ohio State)
197: #12 Nathan Traxler (Ohio State) vs #1 Kollin Moore (Ohio State)
285: David Showunmi (Stanford) vs #9 Chase Singletary (Ohio State)

 

[NoVaLion2]

Thanks for the details PSUbluTx. I think 197 looks like a potentially good match as well.

 

[ilovewrestling]

starting at 133

 

[ilovewrestling]

Kinner ohio state up 4-0 kier of stanford. Kinner looked tough on top

 

[ilovewrestling]

Kinner 7-0.

woods and pletcher, should be a battle

 

[dunkej01]

great exchange. power from woods there was impressive

 

[PSUbluTX]

Pletcher survives 3-1 in SV! Woods showed great defense. Stuffed several good shots that Pletcher usually scores on.

 

[dunkej01]

that might have been the best november 3-1OT match ive seen in awhile

pletch has boring matches but that was really entertaining

.....oh challenge now....

 

[BruceK-PSU83]

Wow, great scramble, and Pletch gets the TD in sudden victory!

 

[RoarLions1]

Pletcher survives 3-1 in SV! Woods showed great defense. Stuffed several good shots that Pletcher usually scores on.

Actually, it’s being reviewed. Should stand...but not yet.

Edit: Pletcher’s takedown stands.

 

[NoVaLion2]

Wow! Real Woods looks like the real deal. I thought he had the TD in SV, but Pletcher scrambled out of it and got the TD.

 

[dunkej01]

woods has established himself....AA material for sure. fantastic D, strong-strong kid

 

[Chickenman Testa]

Over/Under on Ryan tweets tomorrow about the Covelli Center

 

[BruceK-PSU83]

Woods was oh-so-close in OT. Nearly had the TD; great defense and scramble by Pletch.

 

[funkisfun12]

The video feed is really good, knock on wood. Announcers are good too.

 

[Cali_Nittany]

Woods was oh-so-close in OT. Nearly had the TD; great defense and scramble by Pletch.

I'm really looking forward to see how Nick does against Pletcher.

 

[Cali_Nittany]

Wow! Real Woods looks like the real deal. I thought he had the TD in SV, but Pletcher scrambled out of it and got the TD.

Yes, the Real Deal Woods.

 

[pish69]

Sasso’s a knee injury waiting to happen. I hate when kids get into those positions so much

 

[amattaro]

Sasso’s a knee injury waiting to happen. I hate when kids get into those positions so much

Seems like potentially dangerous is his preferred takedown defense.

 

[ilovewrestling]

sasso looked tentative. Take it as first match giters

 

[El-Jefe]

Sasso’s a knee injury waiting to happen. I hate when kids get into those positions so much

Ohio State faces Rutgers Fight Club on Jan 10.

 

[McScoreley]

Can't wait to see Nick wrestle Pletcher. Relentless attacks and pace vs positioning and defense.

No joke - Sasso didn't look himself I thought. Thought he would bonus RVDM (he's never given up bonus but Sasso has been on a tear) RVDM was the aggressor by far.

 

[IaGodsCountry]

I don't see Nick having a problem with Pletcher.

 

[NoVaLion2]

I'm really looking forward to see how Nick does against Pletcher.

Yeah, me too Pletcher looks a little bigger this year (are we sure he's not 149+?) but jeez Nick looked really good earlier today.

 

[ilovewrestling]

Sasso’s a knee injury waiting to happen. I hate when kids get into those positions so much

Its the rubber knee defense. Kolat used it. Would you say the same as the top wrestler using a bow and arrow?

 

[pish69]

Its the rubber knee defense. Kolat used it. Would you say the same as the top wrestler using a bow and arrow?

it’s rubber till it’s not

 

[dunkej01]

Yeah, me too Pletcher looks a little bigger this year (are we sure he's not 149+?) but jeez Nick looked really good earlier today.

pletch could have trouble with the longer guys all year. he keeps such great position, maybe not.

but usually thats something to get adjusted to when moving up

 

[crablegs1]

I’ve never seen a knee injury from that position. That defense is actually all about hip flexibility.

 

[ilovewrestling]

it’s rubber till it’s not

Profound. That is anyone's knee. Kolat, never a knee issue, nolf, knee issue. Its not a defense waiting an injury.

 

[jack66]

Wow, great scramble, and Pletch gets the TD in sudden victory!

What's the record for OT matches in a career?

I'm thinking Pletch is closing the gap on Mike Evans.

 

[ilovewrestling]

What's the record for OT matches in a career?

I'm thinking Pletch is closing the gap on Mike Evans.

You seem interested. Find out and tell us

 

[johnstownsteel]

Stanford has a good one in Shane Griffith..

 

[bigs22]

That won’t do much to calm the Kharchla rumblings.

 

[ilovewrestling]

Shane Griffith looks tough in all positions. He reminds me more of the bull. A lot of energy push and pull

 

[NoVaLion2]

What the heck??? ...was that during intermission? Did those guys come out in robes? Sumo match?

 

[ilovewrestling]

Let the robes go. Cael came out in robes, gable came out in robes.

 

[johnstownsteel]

What the heck??? ...was that during intermission? Did those guys come out in robes? Sumo match?

Yup. Sumo...lol

 

[BruceK-PSU83]

I don't see Nick having a problem with Pletcher.

Pletch isn't exciting, but also isn't easy to beat. I expect Lee will have more difficulty against Pletch than you suggest.

 

[El-Jefe]

I had forgotten about this classic:

 

[NittanyChris]

Pletch isn't exciting, but also isn't easy to beat. I expect Lee will have more difficulty against Pletch than you suggest.

Pletcher is incredibly sound with very stingy defense. That said, I do recall Micic scoring on him almost at will. We'll see how Nick fares.