Rank 184

[BAC]

There's a lot of talent at 184 for sure, but not a whole lot of fun. Notice how many of the top 184s are so defense-oriented? I'm thinking Ferrari, Welsh, Ryder, Smith in particular...  their starting point is excellent defense, willing to try to score only it's clearly there, and happy with a 1-0 win.  Even the more offense-minded guys like McEnelly, Sinclair and Fishback immediately shift to a defense-first mode against a tougher opponent (a la Starocci).  There's going to be zero shootouts among top-10 184lb'ers this year, and I think we're in for a whole bunch more one-late-match-TD and 1-1 SV type matches. Not blaming them, you do what works, but as a fan, I'm having a hard time getting pumped for this weight, despite the obvious skill level.

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

3 minutes ago, 1032004 said:

I don’t think Ryan ever said the team was better without Welsh in the lineup.  It seemed like he was 1) being loyal to Kharchla, and 2) wanted to give Welsh a year to become a full-sized 184 while also allowing Starocci & Keckeisen to graduate.

AJ was 3 years removed from his title.  Welsh is only 1 year removed from his runner-up finish.

I said: Ryan knows what is best for his team.

Now we are talking "years removed?"  

[1032004]

1 minute ago, Interviewed_at_Weehawken said:

I said: Ryan knows what is best for his team.

Now we are talking "years removed?"  

Well apparently not, he lost 3 years of Welsh by suggesting he redshirt.  

And yes we are, that is the reason for not ranking AJ #1 last year. 

[Interviewed_at_Weehawken]

5 minutes ago, 1032004 said:

Well apparently not, he lost 3 years of Welsh by suggesting he redshirt.  

And yes we are, that is the reason for not ranking AJ #1 last year. 

What would Zahid Valencia be ranked if he got another year of eligibility?  He is many years removed...

[JimmyCinnabon]

On 11/17/2025 at 9:57 AM, nhs67 said:

It's stalling.  You know it's stalling.  Don't defend it.

Stalling is in the eye of the beholder. Or in Carver Hawkeye arena, whichever comes first.

[1032004]

1 hour ago, Interviewed_at_Weehawken said:

What would Zahid Valencia be ranked if he got another year of eligibility?  He is many years removed...

Well there are levels to this.  Gable was 2 years removed but almost everyone agreed with putting him #1, despite Kerk being a returning undefeated champ

[nhs67]

Wrong thread

Edited November 19, 2025 by nhs67