Has Levi Haines won the spot for PSU

[Elevator]

Saw that he competed in recent matches.  Any word from the PSU bench whether Levi has won the position for the year?  

[PortaJohn]

1 hour ago, Elevator said:

Saw that he competed in recent matches.  Any word from the PSU bench whether Levi has won the position for the year?  

No official word yet

[Jimmy Cinnabon]

You gotta plan?

[BobDole]

He's downstairs drilling right now.

[CementMixer]

On 12/22/2022 at 1:46 PM, PortaJohn said:

No official word yet

He has the spot. Some time in January it will be official. Look out, it's all in again for PSU.

[Mr. PeanutButter]

29 minutes ago, CementMixer said:

He has the spot. Some time in January it will be official. Look out, it's all in again for PSU.

Oh wow they're gonna win by 33 points instead of 30, oooo ooo weee!!

[PortaJohn]

33 minutes ago, CementMixer said:

He has the spot. Some time in January it will be official. Look out, it's all in again for PSU.

Yes, agreed. Definitely has the spot and with the young guys coming up no need to redshirt him but theres still no official word.

[Idaho]

36 minutes ago, CementMixer said:

He has the spot. Some time in January it will be official. Look out, it's all in again for PSU.

I saw in an interview with Carl that  he said something similar... "We haven't been all in all season, but sometime in January, when we are made whole again by Levi Haines, we WILL be all in...then look out." It was something like that. 

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

Speculation that he will be the starter this year in order to preserve his redshirt and give PSU more flexibility in the future because of a potential upcoming logjam at 165, 174.  Maybe 184 too?

[JeanGuy]

On 12/23/2022 at 5:44 PM, Interviewed_at_Weehawken said:

Speculation that he will be the starter this year in order to preserve his redshirt and give PSU more flexibility in the future because of a potential upcoming logjam at 165, 174.  Maybe 184 too?

I don't think you can ever have a real log jam. Between competition, injury and normal attrition it always takes care of itself.

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

56 minutes ago, JeanGuy said:

I don't think you can ever have a real log jam. Between competition, injury and normal attrition it always takes care of itself.

Well, if you have Haines, Facundo, Starocci, and whomever else at 165/174,you have at least three high recruits/studs for two spots.  You have a limited number of redshirts between these guys.  You want to maximize their years of eligibility.  I don't care if you say it is a "real' log jam, you need to manage these things.

[Le duke]

Well, if you have Haines, Facundo, Starocci, and whomever else at 165/174,you have at least three high recruits/studs for two spots.  You have a limited number of redshirts between these guys.  You want to maximize their years of eligibility.  I don't care if you say it is a "real' log jam, you need to manage these things.

With Barr, Sealey, Ryder and Kasak coming in, and Starocci/Brooks having at least one more year left after this one, someone is going to be taking a GS/OTC + RS before cracking the lineup. Maybe several people.

Or someone is going to be riding the bench while using a year of eligibility.


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[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

30 minutes ago, Le duke said:

 

With Barr, Sealey, Ryder and Kasak coming in, and Starocci/Brooks having at least one more year left after this one, someone is going to be taking a GS/OTC + RS before cracking the lineup. Maybe several people.

Or someone is going to be riding the bench while using a year of eligibility.


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Exactly.  Have to be somewhat creative in getting the most out of their talent.  They've done it before, but every situation will be slightly different.

[Le duke]

Exactly.  Have to be somewhat creative in getting the most out of their talent.  They've done it before, but every situation will be slightly different.

Facundo is a guy that I think needs to make a big jump between year 2 and 3.

Sealey is coming and I don’t think Haines will be a 157 forever.


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[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

20 minutes ago, Le duke said:

Facundo is a guy that I think needs to make a big jump between year 2 and 3.

Sealey is coming and I don’t think Haines will be a 157 forever.


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Agree on all points.  This may be it for Haines at 157.

[Higgitty]

It was stated on penn state wrestling radio that Bearclaw was a little dinged up for the duels. Not sure if the Bearclaw injury was the reason Levi wrestled or if it was because it was Levi's last chance to wrestle attached and still be able to redshirt.

[ionel]

19 minutes ago, Higgitty said:

It was stated on penn state wrestling radio that Bearclaw was a little dinged up for the duels.

[Wrestleknownothing]

51 minutes ago, Higgitty said:

It was stated on penn state wrestling radio that Bearclaw was a little dinged up for the duels. Not sure if the Bearclaw injury was the reason Levi wrestled or if it was because it was Levi's last chance to wrestle attached and still be able to redshirt.

I started a new thread because of what you said about Haines' last chance to wrestle attached. Hasn't he only used 4 of 5? I am assuming the first day of Collegiate Duals only counts as one.

[MPhillips]

3 hours ago, ionel said:

Ask Alex Hamilton...

[ionel]

16 minutes ago, MPhillips said:

Ask Alex Hamilton...

... might be difficult but bet @BobDole could relay the question.

[MPhillips]

12 minutes ago, ionel said:

... might be difficult but bet @BobDole could relay the question.

If the Senator can't rile something up who can? Although it may be a stiff test...

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

19 minutes ago, MPhillips said:

If the Senator can't rile something up who can? Although it may be a stiff test...

He said "stiff"

[ionel]

20 minutes ago, MPhillips said:

If the Senator can't rile something up who can? Although it may be a stiff test...

but did the good senator pack any pills for his journey, who knows?  Well Wkn should know else why the "k."

[MadMardigain]

3 hours ago, MPhillips said:

Ask Alex Hamilton...

Pretty sure he threw away his shot at bring a starter. 

[nhs67]

On 12/27/2022 at 3:33 PM, Interviewed_at_Weehawken said:

Well, if you have Haines, Facundo, Starocci, and whomever else at 165/174,you have at least three high recruits/studs for two spots.  You have a limited number of redshirts between these guys.  You want to maximize their years of eligibility.  I don't care if you say it is a "real' log jam, you need to manage these things.

Barr has been wrestling 182/190 so he may be 184 for them next season.