US Open Early Predictions

[BarSeries]

 

[bnwtwg]

11 hours ago, Lleynor said:

Zain at 70kg truly looks enormous. 

If Zain Retherford comes out of retirement for the second time does he get the Gable Steveson treatment where people say they are tired of his act after making the decision to walk away from a world championship to pursue a high paying career opportunity, only to return to wrestling, then walk away again, only to return again?

Just asking for a friend.

[Ragu]

Nolf retiring right after beating JB. Never made sense to me. Glad he’s back for the year?

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

Just now, Ragu said:

Nolf retiring right after beating JB. Never made sense to me. Glad he’s back for the year?

... he didn't say he was wrestling.

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

3 hours ago, bnwtwg said:

If Zain Retherford comes out of retirement for the second time does he get the Gable Steveson treatment where people say they are tired of his act after making the decision to walk away from a world championship to pursue a high paying career opportunity, only to return to wrestling, then walk away again, only to return again?

Just asking for a friend.

Far be it from me to defend PSU/NLWC, but he left the door open for a return.  This is especially true as he is now coaching, which didn't seem likely a year ago.

[bnwtwg]

24 minutes ago, Interviewed_at_Weehawken said:

Far be it from me to defend PSU/NLWC, but he left the door open for a return.  This is especially true as he is now coaching, which didn't seem likely a year ago.

You see the broader point I'm trying to make though, right?

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

6 minutes ago, bnwtwg said:

You see the broader point I'm trying to make though, right?

I believe that I do.  

I, for one, was happy to have Gable back.  He also gifted us with a great moment (or two) after returning.

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[jackwebster]

On 3/31/2025 at 11:00 AM, bnwtwg said:

 

Last year was a very down year for the US. Only five returning medalists - 

 

2007, we hardly knew ye; 2008: "Hold my beer"; 2009 has entered the chat; 2010: "That was a special weekend for me but not for you, I guess." --- I cant decide which cliche to use 

Edited April 18 by jackwebster

[bnwtwg]

1 minute ago, jackwebster said:

2008: "Hold my beer"; 2009 has entered the chat; 2010: "That was a special weekend for me but not for you, I guess." --- I cant decide which cliche to use 

I thought wrestling was invented in 2011 when Cael took over PSU and Burroughs burst onto the world scene?

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[Ragu]

22 minutes ago, BarSeries said:

 

YESSSS

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[D3 for LU]

2 hours ago, BarSeries said:

 

Well, there's a surprise.

D3

[D3 for LU]

THAT... was a dramatic photo right after he won his world title the year before.

Winning his 1st NCAA title and then battling to that world gold.

Amazing run!

D3

Edited April 18 by D3 for LU

[boathead]

is there an updating link to entrants?  flo's seems to be outdated.  

[oldschool]

yeah, this list seems to be missing quite a few guys: https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/14089779-the-college-wrestling-fan-guide-to-the-2025-us-open

is penn state not sending more reps?

[oldschool]

also, any idea why brooks and dake didn't accept their final X bids?

is dake because he's moving up in weight?

[wrestlingfan22]

17 hours ago, oldschool said:

also, any idea why brooks and dake didn't accept their final X bids?

is dake because he's moving up in weight?

Both moving up in weight, Brooks is also coming off an injury and may not be cleared this year