Projected Line Ups 25/26

[creek chub]

1 hour ago, HokieDave87 said:

Desiante will go 174, Bullock is visiting soon for a 184.

That’ll be a good roster battle between Desiante and Wright. I’d say it will be up for grabs until the January unless there’s a weight change for either guy

[flyingcement]

1 hour ago, creek chub said:

That’ll be a good roster battle between Desiante and Wright. I’d say it will be up for grabs until the January unless there’s a weight change for either guy

If Wright beats Desiante, I wonder if Desiante could challenge Bullock for 184.

Edited May 14 by flyingcement

[HokieDave87]

1 hour ago, creek chub said:

That’ll be a good roster battle between Desiante and Wright. I’d say it will be up for grabs until the January unless there’s a weight change for either guy

I was optimistic about Wright but haven't heard anybody talking about him recently (as opposed to Crook where his name comes up a lot for a potential breakout year). He was steadily improving throughout the year though if he kept that up he'll be a tough out.

[HokieDave87]

4 minutes ago, flyingcement said:

If Wright beats Desiante, I wonder if Desiante could challenge Bullock for 184.

I think VT really needs Bullock, not sure any of our 174's are really big enough for 184.

[creek chub]

9 hours ago, HokieDave87 said:

I was optimistic about Wright but haven't heard anybody talking about him recently (as opposed to Crook where his name comes up a lot for a potential breakout year). He was steadily improving throughout the year though if he kept that up he'll be a tough out.

Tampa Tom has a bright future. I’ve only seen Wright wrestle at the SE Open. He cut to 165. He wrestles hard and with a chip on his shoulder but needs to improve technique wise. We will see if he jumps levels year with a full year of D1 experience under his belt. He had the frame to add mass to be a full sized 174

[Johnyt9]

Anyone know anything about NCST Lineup?  I noticed Derek Fields and AJ Kovacs are not on the roster, but both have eligibility.  They seem to have holes at 165 and 184 and 197.

125: VRob
133: Redding
141: Ryan Jack
149: Buesgens
157: Arrington
165: Latrell Schaeffer or Aaron Faison
174: Singleton
184: Wrestlstat says Rylan Breen
197: Andrew Macchiavelo
285: Trumble

IF fields and/or Kovacs are still around they could slot in at 174 and bump singleton to 184.  Bring in TJ Stewart (rumored) for 197.

Also VRobs little brother Jaydon is in the portal. any idea where he winds up?

[HokieDave87]

3 hours ago, Johnyt9 said:

Anyone know anything about NCST Lineup?  I noticed Derek Fields and AJ Kovacs are not on the roster, but both have eligibility.  They seem to have holes at 165 and 184 and 197.

125: VRob
133: Redding
141: Ryan Jack
149: Buesgens
157: Arrington
165: Latrell Schaeffer or Aaron Faison
174: Singleton
184: Wrestlstat says Rylan Breen
197: Andrew Macchiavelo
285: Trumble

IF fields and/or Kovacs are still around they could slot in at 174 and bump singleton to 184.  Bring in TJ Stewart (rumored) for 197.

Also VRobs little brother Jaydon is in the portal. any idea where he winds up?

I think they like Latrell Schaffer as the future at 165. TJ Stewart at 197 is not a good idea in my opinion I think he's best suited for 184. 197 does seem like a hole they've had trouble filling.

[creek chub]

3 hours ago, HokieDave87 said:

I think they like Latrell Schaffer as the future at 165. TJ Stewart at 197 is not a good idea in my opinion I think he's best suited for 184. 197 does seem like a hole they've had trouble filling.

Agreed on TJ at 197. His dad blamed his knee, training partners, ill family member etc for last season’s performance or lack thereof. Weight management was the likely the main problem which he struggled with his freshman year but got hot at the right time and AA’d. 

[GimJustafan]

On 5/4/2025 at 6:22 PM, flyingcement said:

125: McCrone, Kilkeary, or Bouzakis

133: Davino 

141: Mendez or Bouzakis

149: Styles or Mendez

157: Cannon or Styles (Chittum RS)

165: Birden or Cannon

174: Gallagher or Kharchla

184: Fishback (Rogotzke RS)

197: Geog or Shumate

285: Feldman 

https://flowrestling.org/articles/14224559-early-lineup-look-2025-26-ohio-state-buckeyes

[RandolphTJones]

51 minutes ago, GimJustafan said:

https://flowrestling.org/articles/14224559-early-lineup-look-2025-26-ohio-state-buckeyes

No whisper from TR in this article abut Bouzakis going down to 125. Although it was highly unlikely, this confirms to me it shouldnt be up for discussion any longer. 

Not 100% guaranteed Chittum will RS. I'd prefer to see his wrestle this year at 157 and let Cannon go to 165. 

If healthy Geog should go at 197, Rogotzke 100% needs a RS. 

[Gantry]

Appreciate Ryan's candor, he typically gives more info than your typical coach and it's always welcome.