Iowa 174/184

[Truzzcat]

Was listening to Pyles biggest surprises so far and he mentioned this log jam. One possibility I have no heard anyone discuss is Angelo at 184 and Gabe at 174. If he has to follow his descent plan that could be why Gabe did not go and get a possible ranked win.. A win that ultimately would not matter for him in a new weight class. I think that gives them their best point scoring lineup, while PK is a more prolific point scorer, I would be much more confident in Gabe placing highly potentially even top 4 at 174.

[Jimmy Cinnabon]

Kennedy needs to transfer.  He could AA this year.

[CHROMEBIRD]

22 minutes ago, Truzzcat said:

Was listening to Pyles biggest surprises so far and he mentioned this log jam. One possibility I have no heard anyone discuss is Angelo at 184 and Gabe at 174. If he has to follow his descent plan that could be why Gabe did not go and get a possible ranked win.. A win that ultimately would not matter for him in a new weight class. I think that gives them their best point scoring lineup, while PK is a more prolific point scorer, I would be much more confident in Gabe placing highly potentially even top 4 at 174.

I think someone mentioned this option in an earlier thread. IIRC the cut to 174 isn't pleasant for Gabe, plus why not make the Focus suck down instead? Assuming 174 isn't an option for Gabe, my preference would be to see PK win the spot. Brands get a lot of credit for AAing a couple of seasons ago, but I thought he had a pretty good draw, plus he isn't exactly known for racking up bonus pts as you mentioned. I just feel like Kennedy has more upside, including intangibles like team chemistry and firing up the boys. Hard to imagine him transferring given how much he loves Iowa. I wouldn't be surprised to see him stick it out and fight for his spot in the lineup.

[nhs67]

Being that Focus was 165 this last spring, you would think 174 would be easier for him than Arnold, who has been over 174 since the same time.

[Greenwave]

The Brands brothers will do everything in their power to keep Nelson in line up.  Hence the reason they really did not recruit his weight hard.

[nhs67]

They have a common opponent...

[Truzzcat]

2 hours ago, CHROMEBIRD said:

I think someone mentioned this option in an earlier thread. IIRC the cut to 174 isn't pleasant for Gabe, plus why not make the Focus suck down instead? Assuming 174 isn't an option for Gabe, my preference would be to see PK win the spot. Brands get a lot of credit for AAing a couple of seasons ago, but I thought he had a pretty good draw, plus he isn't exactly known for racking up bonus pts as you mentioned. I just feel like Kennedy has more upside, including intangibles like team chemistry and firing up the boys. Hard to imagine him transferring given how much he loves Iowa. I wouldn't be surprised to see him stick it out and fight for his spot in the lineup.

that makes sense, I was under the impression Arnold thought of himself as a 174 so I guess thats why I was leaning that way for him.

[ionel]

2 hours ago, nhs67 said:

Being that Focus was 165 this last spring, you would think 174 would be easier for him than Arnold, who has been over 174 since the same time.

Does it look like he can lose 10 pounds ... maybe chop off an arm?