Best quarterfinal matchups

[Eagle26]

Obviously, Starocci v Lewis has the most star power, but I’m guessing it’s going to be mainly a defensive battle. A few I think will be great matches are Hamiti v Carr, Haines v Robb, Andonian v Scott, Arrington v Gomez, Mendez v Hardy, and Noto v Ramos. 

[BigRedFan]

Cardenas vs. Shapiro rematch.

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

Based on yesterday, I'm thinking Vito looks to be a strong favorite over Orine.

Ramirez - Caliendo?  Ramirez seems to be the favorite, but not prohibitively so.

[PortaJohn]

  On 3/22/2024 at 12:35 PM, BigRedFan said:

Cardenas vs. Shapiro rematch.

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Shapiro is going to torch him

[D3 for LU]

  On 3/22/2024 at 12:35 PM, BigRedFan said:

Cardenas vs. Shapiro rematch.

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  On 3/22/2024 at 12:49 PM, PortaJohn said:

Shapiro is going to torch him

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D3

[BarSeries]

Carr/Hamiti

[Yotti4]

Davis and figs at 125 will be a good one. Mendez is on a roll, I don't think hardy hangs with him. 

[Rassling]

  On 3/22/2024 at 1:07 PM, Yotti4 said:

Davis and figs at 125 will be a good one. Mendez is on a roll, I don't think hardy hangs with him. 

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Mendez is performing just as he predicted during a recent interview before the event. No one is stopping him from appearing on top of the podium Saturday night.

[Nittany]

Hardy is a tough out for anyone - the guy is really unorthodox and a great scrambler.  Smart money says Mendez, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Hardy take this one.

[Rassling]

Let’s go moderators, session 3 thread please - thanks!

[Rassling]

  On 3/22/2024 at 1:15 PM, Nittany said:

Hardy is a tough out for anyone - the guy is really unorthodox and a great scrambler.  Smart money says Mendez, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Hardy take this one.

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Nittany - how do you like Beaus chances of going all the way at this point. I do not see that but what are your thoughts?

[Richferg]

As important as Starocci/Lewis is, I think it has high potential to be boring. The hot quarterfinal is Carr/Hamiti

[Nittany]

  On 3/22/2024 at 1:18 PM, Rassling said:

Nittany - how do you like Beaus chances of going all the way at this point. I do not see that but what are your thoughts?

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Depends on which Beau shows up - the one that opened up and beat Woods soundly in the Iowa dual, or the more tentative (and typical) one that lost at the Big 10 tournament.  I think he makes the finals, but I don't think he'll win it all. The guy just needs to open up, but mostly refuses to.

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[Wrestleknownothing]

  On 3/22/2024 at 1:17 PM, Rassling said:

Let’s go moderators, session 3 thread please - thanks!

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Mods don't start the threads, we do. You can have the honors

[Rassling]

  On 3/22/2024 at 1:18 PM, Richferg said:

As important as Starocci/Lewis is, I think it has high potential to be boring. The hot quarterfinal is Carr/Hamiti

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It will definitely be close. Carters bulky knee brace is obviously a hindrance but the question is does he remove it in order to defeat two former NCAA champs this afternoon? My prediction: 5-3 Starocci over Meiki with or without the brace.
 

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[Richferg]

  On 3/22/2024 at 1:25 PM, Rassling said:

It will definitely be close. Carters bulky knee brace is obviously a hindrance but the question is does he remove it in order to defeat two former NCAA champs this afternoon? My prediction: 5-3 Starocci over Meiki with or without the brace.
 

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Close 6-5 (which would be great), or 2-1 decided by stalling point. Both looked very non aggressive in the Rnd of 16 win last night. 

[Gus]

Can Eric Armbar Barnett keep it rolling? His single leg defense is very.... unique. I think he beats Smith and heads to the semi finals as a 10 seed. 

[Rassling]

  On 3/22/2024 at 1:24 PM, Wrestleknownothing said:

Mods don't start the threads, we do. You can have the honors

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To be honest I know a lot of guys have me on ignore as I do them so in order to attain 100% participation on a session 3 thread  I would like to suggest you set it up wrestle. Thanks!

[Pinnacle]

Upset Special at 184

Stewart, VT over Salazar, Minn.

[Rassling]

How are some of you feeling about Gomez after yesterday? I watched both matches earlier this morning and he looks unstoppable. 

[bnwtwg]

  On 3/22/2024 at 1:48 PM, Rassling said:

To be honest I know a lot of guys have me on ignore as I do them so in order to attain 100% participation on a session 3 thread  I would like to suggest you set it up wrestle. Thanks!

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Sounds like an easy power play to be unignored

[Wrestleknownothing]

  On 3/22/2024 at 1:50 PM, Rassling said:

How are some of you feeling about Gomez after yesterday? I watched both matches earlier this morning and he looks unstoppable. 

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ditto. this is the healthy version.

[Eagle26]

  On 3/22/2024 at 1:15 PM, Nittany said:

Hardy is a tough out for anyone - the guy is really unorthodox and a great scrambler.  Smart money says Mendez, but I wouldn't be surprised to see Hardy take this one.

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Exactly why I have this one on the list. I definitely agree with others that Mendez is the favorite but Hardy has the potential to make it an exciting match.  

[Eagle26]

  On 3/22/2024 at 1:05 PM, BarSeries said:

Carr/Hamiti

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Yup if I had to pick just one to top the list, this is definitely it!

[Rassling]

  On 3/22/2024 at 2:57 PM, Eagle26 said:

Exactly why I have this one on the list. I definitely agree with others that Mendez is the favorite but Hardy has the potential to make it an exciting match.  

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I like Hardy as a wrestler and as a person after listening to a few of his interviews. It would be nice for him to win but this weight belongs to Mendez and OSU.  I’d also like to see Tom Ryan honored with another national champ.