CHROMEBIRD Posted March 22, 2024 Posted March 22, 2024 Who's gonna be wrestling on Saturday night? And how are folks feeling about the matchups at 165? 125 #8 Figueroa (ASU) vs. #12 Noto (Lock Haven) #3 Ayala (Iowa) vs. #10 Barnett (Wisconsin) 133 #1 Fix (Ok State) vs. #5 Ragusin (Michigan) #6 Arujau (Cornell) vs. #2 Crookham (Lehigh) 141 #1 Mendez (tOSU) vs. #5 Echemendia (ISU) #6 McNeil (UNC) vs. #2 Bartlett (PSU) 149 #1 Lovett (Nebraska) vs. #4 Henson (VT) #6 Gomez (Michigan) vs. #2 Parco (ASU) 157 #1 Haines (PSU) vs. #12 Andonian (VT) #6 Cardenas (Stanford) vs. #2 Teemer (ASU) 165 #1 O'Toole (Mizzou) vs. #4 Carr (ISU) #6 Caliendo (Iowa) vs. #2 Mesenbrink (PSU) 174 #9 Starocci (PSU) vs. #4 Griffith (Michigan) #6 Welsh (tOSU) vs. #7 Wolak (Columbia) 184 #1 Keckeisen (UNI) vs. #4 Munoz (Oregon State) #3 Plott (Ok State) vs. #2 Salazar (Minny) 197 #1 Brooks (PSU) vs. #12 Elam (Mizzou) #3 Sloan (SDSU) vs. #2 Hidlay (NC State) 285 #1 Kerkvliet (PSU) vs. #4 Schultz (ASU) #3 Hendrickson (AFA) vs. #10 Davison (Michigan)
Gus Posted March 22, 2024 Posted March 22, 2024 1 minute ago, CHROMEBIRD said: Who's gonna be wrestling on Saturday night? And how are folks feeling about the matchups at 165? 125 #8 Figueroa (ASU) vs. #12 Noto (Lock Haven) #3 Ayala (Iowa) vs. #10 Barnett (Wisconsin) 133 #1 Fix (Ok State) vs. #5 Ragusin (Michigan) #6 Arujau (Cornell) vs. #2 Crookham (Lehigh) 141 #1 Mendez (tOSU) vs. #5 Echemendia (ISU) #6 McNeil (UNC) vs. #2 Bartlett (PSU) 149 #1 Lovett (Nebraska) vs. #4 Henson (VT) #6 Gomez (Michigan) vs. #2 Parco (ASU) 157 #1 Haines (PSU) vs. #12 Andonian (VT) #6 Cardenas (Stanford) vs. #2 Teemer (ASU) 165 #1 O'Toole (Mizzou) vs. #4 Carr (ISU) #6 Caliendo (Iowa) vs. #2 Mesenbrink (PSU) 174 #9 Starocci (PSU) vs. #4 Griffith (Michigan) #6 Welsh (tOSU) vs. #7 Wolak (Columbia) 184 #1 Keckeisen (UNI) vs. #4 Munoz (Oregon State) #3 Plott (Ok State) vs. #2 Salazar (Minny) 197 #1 Brooks (PSU) vs. #12 Elam (Mizzou) #3 Sloan (SDSU) vs. #2 Hidlay (NC State) 285 #1 Kerkvliet (PSU) vs. #4 Schultz (ASU) #3 Hendrickson (AFA) vs. #10 Davison (Michigan) 125 #8 Figueroa (ASU) #3 Ayala (Iowa) 133 #1 Fix (Ok State) #6 Arujau (Cornell) 141 #1 Mendez (tOSU) #2 Bartlett (PSU) 149 #4 Henson (VT) #6 Gomez (Michigan) 157 #1 Haines (PSU) #2 Teemer (ASU) 165 #1 O'Toole (Mizzou) #2 Mesenbrink (PSU) 174 #9 Starocci (PSU) #6 Welsh (tOSU) 184 #1 Keckeisen (UNI) #2 Salazar (Minny) 197 #1 Brooks (PSU) #3 Sloan (SDSU) (I have to go with my guy here. Total heart not head pick) 285 #1 Kerkvliet (PSU) #3 Hendrickson (AFA) 1
CHROMEBIRD Posted March 22, 2024 Author Posted March 22, 2024 Figs - Ayala in the finals would be good, esp with their history going back to hs. 133 I've got Rags over Fix and Lovett & Parco at 149 I think Teemer wins his semifinals match at 157 but will be cheering for Cardenas bc I got so annoyed with the way Teemer was constantly backing up My only prediction for Starocci-Griffith is that folks near their mat will wonder why there's a strong smell of Ben Gay and Icy Hot wafting through the air
flyingcement Posted March 22, 2024 Posted March 22, 2024 125 #8 Figueroa (ASU) vs. #12 Noto (Lock Haven) #3 Ayala (Iowa) vs. #10 Barnett (Wisconsin) 133 #1 Fix (Ok State) vs. #5 Ragusin (Michigan) #6 Arujau (Cornell) vs. #2 Crookham (Lehigh) 141 #1 Mendez (tOSU) vs. #5 Echemendia (ISU) #6 McNeil (UNC) vs. #2 Bartlett (PSU) 149 #1 Lovett (Nebraska) vs. #4 Henson (VT) #6 Gomez (Michigan) vs. #2 Parco (ASU) 157 #1 Haines (PSU) vs. #12 Andonian (VT) #6 Cardenas (Stanford) vs. #2 Teemer (ASU) 165 #1 O'Toole (Mizzou) vs. #4 Carr (ISU) #6 Caliendo (Iowa) vs. #2 Mesenbrink (PSU) 174 #9 Starocci (PSU) vs. #4 Griffith (Michigan) #6 Welsh (tOSU) vs. #7 Wolak (Columbia) 184 #1 Keckeisen (UNI) vs. #4 Munoz (Oregon State) #3 Plott (Ok State) vs. #2 Salazar (Minny) 197 #1 Brooks (PSU) vs. #12 Elam (Mizzou) #3 Sloan (SDSU) vs. #2 Hidlay (NC State) 285 #1 Kerkvliet (PSU) vs. #4 Schultz (ASU) #3 Hendrickson (AFA) vs. #10 Davison (Michigan)
CHROMEBIRD Posted March 22, 2024 Author Posted March 22, 2024 Vito has been firing on all cylinders and I'd be surprised if he dropped 3 straight to Crooham. Pat Glory rule.
Wrestleknownothing Posted March 22, 2024 Posted March 22, 2024 125 #8 Figueroa (ASU) vs. #12 Noto (Lock Haven) #3 Ayala (Iowa) vs. #10 Barnett (Wisconsin) 133 #1 Fix (Ok State) vs. #5 Ragusin (Michigan) #6 Arujau (Cornell) vs. #2 Crookham (Lehigh) 141 #1 Mendez (tOSU) vs. #5 Echemendia (ISU) #6 McNeil (UNC) vs. #2 Bartlett (PSU) 149 #1 Lovett (Nebraska) vs. #4 Henson (VT) #6 Gomez (Michigan) vs. #2 Parco (ASU) 157 #1 Haines (PSU) vs. #12 Andonian (VT) #6 Cardenas (Stanford) vs. #2 Teemer (ASU) 165 #1 O'Toole (Mizzou) vs. #4 Carr (ISU) #6 Caliendo (Iowa) vs. #2 Mesenbrink (PSU) 174 #9 Starocci (PSU) vs. #4 Griffith (Michigan) #6 Welsh (tOSU) vs. #7 Wolak (Columbia) 184 #1 Keckeisen (UNI) vs. #4 Munoz (Oregon State) #3 Plott (Ok State) vs. #2 Salazar (Minny) 197 #1 Brooks (PSU) vs. #12 Elam (Mizzou) #3 Sloan (SDSU) vs. #2 Hidlay (NC State) 285 #1 Kerkvliet (PSU) vs. #4 Schultz (ASU) #3 Hendrickson (AFA) vs. #10 Davison (Michigan) 1 Drowning in data, but thirsting for knowledge
flyingcement Posted March 22, 2024 Posted March 22, 2024 Crazy one of Wolak and Welsh will be in the finals of a weight in which there are three returning champions 1
Tigerfan Posted March 22, 2024 Posted March 22, 2024 I know no one gives Elam a snowballs chance, but he’s got the defense and body type that I hope can make it a match. He hasn’t been taken down yet. He seems to be wrestling well, so we’ll see.
SocraTease Posted March 22, 2024 Posted March 22, 2024 17 Big Ten guys. At least one in each weight, including one weight (174) with three. Pretty sure that the conference won't have a champion at 184, however.
SocraTease Posted March 22, 2024 Posted March 22, 2024 I think 9 of the semifinalists are already qualified for US Olympic Trails on April 19 ... plus Gomez (for Mexico). Could add a couple more depending on who wins the finals. 1
lightweight Posted March 22, 2024 Posted March 22, 2024 125 #8 Figueroa (ASU) vs. #12 Noto (Lock Haven) #3 Ayala (Iowa) vs. #10 Barnett (Wisconsin) 133 #1 Fix (Ok State) vs. #5 Ragusin (Michigan) #6 Arujau (Cornell) vs. #2 Crookham (Lehigh) 141 #1 Mendez (tOSU) vs. #5 Echemendia (ISU) #6 McNeil (UNC) vs. #2 Bartlett (PSU) 149 #1 Lovett (Nebraska) vs. #4 Henson (VT) #6 Gomez (Michigan) vs. #2 Parco (ASU) 157 #1 Haines (PSU) vs. #12 Andonian (VT) #6 Cardenas (Stanford) vs. #2 Teemer (ASU) --Pick 'em 165 #1 O'Toole (Mizzou) vs. #4 Carr (ISU) #6 Caliendo (Iowa) vs. #2 Mesenbrink (PSU) 174 #9 Starocci (PSU) vs. #4 Griffith (Michigan) #6 Welsh (tOSU) vs. #7 Wolak (Columbia) 184 #1 Keckeisen (UNI) vs. #4 Munoz (Oregon State) #3 Plott (Ok State) vs. #2 Salazar (Minny) 197 #1 Brooks (PSU) vs. #12 Elam (Mizzou) #3 Sloan (SDSU) vs. #2 Hidlay (NC State) 285 #1 Kerkvliet (PSU) vs. #4 Schultz (ASU) #3 Hendrickson (AFA) vs. #10 Davison (Michigan)
CHROMEBIRD Posted March 22, 2024 Author Posted March 22, 2024 1 hour ago, Tigerfan said: I know no one gives Elam a snowballs chance, but he’s got the defense and body type that I hope can make it a match. He hasn’t been taken down yet. He seems to be wrestling well, so we’ll see. Elam beating brooks would be this year's version of the Ramos-Lee semifinal. All the air was sucked out of the arena when it happened. I'm not sure if there any other results that would truly surprise anyone. 1
Ragu Posted March 22, 2024 Posted March 22, 2024 125 #8 Figueroa (ASU) vs. #12 Noto (Lock Haven) #3 Ayala (Iowa) vs. #10 Barnett (Wisconsin) 133 #1 Fix (Ok State) vs. #5 Ragusin (Michigan) #6 Arujau (Cornell) vs. #2 Crookham (Lehigh) 141 #1 Mendez (tOSU) vs. #5 Echemendia (ISU) #6 McNeil (UNC) vs. #2 Bartlett (PSU) 149 #1 Lovett (Nebraska) vs. #4 Henson (VT) #6 Gomez (Michigan) vs. #2 Parco (ASU) 157 #1 Haines (PSU) vs. #12 Andonian (VT) #6 Cardenas (Stanford) vs. #2 Teemer (ASU) 165 #1 O'Toole (Mizzou) vs. #4 Carr (ISU) #6 Caliendo (Iowa) vs. #2 Mesenbrink (PSU) 174 #9 Starocci (PSU) vs. #4 Griffith (Michigan) #6 Welsh (tOSU) vs. #7 Wolak (Columbia) 184 #1 Keckeisen (UNI) vs. #4 Munoz (Oregon State) #3 Plott (Ok State) vs. #2 Salazar (Minny) 197 #1 Brooks (PSU) vs. #12 Elam (Mizzou) #3 Sloan (SDSU) vs. #2 Hidlay (NC State) 285 #1 Kerkvliet (PSU) vs. #4 Schultz (ASU) #3 Hendrickson (AFA) vs. #10 Davison (Michigan)
CHROMEBIRD Posted March 22, 2024 Author Posted March 22, 2024 (edited) I guess it's a home match for KOT but I'm changing my pick to Carr bc of the way he dismantled Hamiti earlier! Edited March 22, 2024 by CHROMEBIRD
KCMO2 Posted March 22, 2024 Posted March 22, 2024 Looking at the matchups just re-emphasizes to me how bad the committee screwed up some of the seeds. No way in hell Starocci is the 9 seed, screwed up the whole top half of that bracket. No way 4x AA Elam should have been the 12th seed. And Carr should have been the 3 seed. I know hindsight is 20/20, but it seems like seeding criteria should factor in common sense to some degree.
D3 for LU Posted March 22, 2024 Posted March 22, 2024 1 hour ago, CHROMEBIRD said: Elam beating brooks would be this year's version of the Ramos-Lee semifinal. All the air was sucked out of the arena when it happened. I'm not sure if there any other results that would truly surprise anyone. Who's going to wreck their glasses when THAT happens? (Inquiring Minds want to Know... ) D3 1 Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.
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