Yianni

[Masonbuckeye]

It's been a while since he's been healthy while competing. Does anyone know his plans for this year as well as the next quad? If not does anyone have any thoughts on his future outlook in general. One of the most gifted wrestlers I've seen.

[Truzzcat]

I know he had a hip labral tear which is a pretty long recovery process. I think he also plans on going up to 74kg I'm not sure if that entails him going 70 then 74 or going up all the way. If it is he is going straight to 74kg I would imagine he is focusing on putting on size and acclimating to that weight, couple that with the labrum and I would imagine he would be out for quite some time. Hopefully we see him at the US open in April, but I would not be shocked if we do not. If he can grow into 74kg I honestly think he may be even better. He is a great athlete in many ways but speed I do not think is one of his strong suits, so wrestling bigger slower guys may actually be beneficial for him.

[CHROMEBIRD]

How's his noggin? It seemed like a pretty serious concussion. I wouldn't be surprised either if he moved up to 74kg (if he's still wrestling). Gives Vito the opportunity to bump up to 65kg. He's not the same wrestler when he's sucked down at 57kg/125lbs.

[nhs67]

He needs to add a lot of muscle to be relevant at 74 KG.  Some of the positions he puts himself in at 65 KG just won't work against some of the horses that even we have at 74 KG.

He could beat a guy like O'Toole on slickness alone, but a guy like Carr, who is a physical dynamo is going to be a nightmare.