Who is the most impressive freshman so far?

[MPhillips]

1 minute ago, ionel said:

... and you had to quote it.  

Only to show my disgust. If you could only say the same for your participation in the, 'NWT' threads...

[ionel]

6 minutes ago, MPhillips said:

Only to show my disgust. If you could only say the same for your participation in the, 'NWT' threads...

You mean the Nit Wit Thread ... that's the Penn State section correct?  

Not that I'd disrespect em.  

Edited December 23, 2025 by ionel

[MPhillips]

13 minutes ago, ionel said:

that's the Penn State section correct?  

 sshhhhhh...

[RawDog]

Vega embarrassed last year's runner up twice already. Has to be Vega.

[fishbane]

On 12/22/2025 at 9:31 AM, Le duke said:

He lost to Taylor yesterday.

Taylor was the NCAA champ last year, no?  Have any of those guys listed in the poll wrestled the defending NCAA champ yet?

[OMW]

15 hours ago, RawDog said:

Vega embarrassed last year's runner up twice already. Has to be Vega.

Vega is definitely making his case. 

Should he and Mendez catch each other at NCAAs - and that looks like a good possibility at this point - it'll be a great one to see.

[Fred]

19 hours ago, bnwtwg said:

 

And I say with all my conviction that PJ Duke may be the first undefeated freshman since Imar and well on his way to chasing four... and Carl. 

Not if Carl can help it. 

[bnwtwg]

2 hours ago, Fred said:

Not if Carl can help it. 

He won't have as many wins as Carl, but on god he may go undefeated. Duke in my eyes is special. He might be closer to Smith or Starocci in the 4x'er with lack of senior success department, but I wouldn't be surprised if he has the best NCAA career out of this new generation that is looking to be very, very, very amazing. Or because I'm just an idiot with bad takes he may take multiple losses and not even AA this year. That's why they wrestle the matches.

Edited December 23, 2025 by bnwtwg
emphasized college career, not overall

[TNwrestling]

22 hours ago, bnwtwg said:

And I say with all my conviction that PJ Duke may be the first undefeated freshman since Imar and well on his way to chasing four... and Carl. It's a long season but maybe, just maybe, he may be that dude. 

I think its more likely Blaze is that guy. 

 

I think its also likely that IF that happens he finishes his career with like half the matches Cael did..

[bnwtwg]

20 minutes ago, TNwrestling said:

I think its more likely Blaze is that guy. 

 

I think its also likely that IF that happens he finishes his career with like half the matches Cael did..

I think Blaze will have the better senior career, but Duke will have the better NCAA career. Both are special. I hope I'm wrong and both dominate the world scene for a decade.

[nhs67]

On 12/22/2025 at 7:30 AM, Coastal said:

Joy was bonused by a high schooler this season and people are still voting for him?

 

Yeah...

On 12/22/2025 at 8:01 AM, BigRedFan said:

You mean the guy who got the award for outstanding wrestler (not just freshman) award at Cliff Keen?

Yes.  Same guy who got Major D'd by a high schooler.

On 12/22/2025 at 11:59 AM, El Luchador said:

Lockett has impressed me the most. His skill set and athletism make him enjoyable to watch.  Vega also is fun. I'm judging on what I see in them as a wrestler, not based on performance if that makes sense.

Nobody else on the list has beaten a guy of Caliendo's caliber, so I have to agree on Lockett.

[Le duke]

Could Marcus Blaze beat Joy in a folk match?

I think Joy would have to cradle him up to win.

[Spencerlee]

The guy who is ranked number one, has wins over 2,6,10,13 and hasn't given up a takedown.

[bnwtwg]

1 hour ago, Spencerlee said:

The guy who is ranked number one, has wins over 2,6,10,13 and hasn't given up a takedown.

Lucas Byrd wrestled those guys? Returning national champion Lucas Byrd?

[TAC]

4 hours ago, nhs67 said:

Yeah...

Yes.  Same guy who got Major D'd by a high schooler.

Nobody else on the list has beaten a guy of Caliendo's caliber, so I have to agree on Lockett.

I feel Hardy is better than Caliendo, or at least I did until Vega wrestled him twice. 

[pcostilow]

7 hours ago, nhs67 said:

Yeah...

Yes.  Same guy who got Major D'd by a high schooler.

Nobody else on the list has beaten a guy of Caliendo's caliber, so I have to agree on Lockett.

Brock Hardy isn't on Caliendo's level?

[Spencerlee]

9 hours ago, bnwtwg said:

Lucas Byrd wrestled those guys? Returning national champion Lucas Byrd?

2/10

[GimJustafan]

20 hours ago, OMW said:

Vega is definitely making his case. 

Should he and Mendez catch each other at NCAAs - and that looks like a good possibility at this point - it'll be a great one to see.

 

[Le duke]

Let’s see how Lockett does against a Caliendo who isn’t sick, first.


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[ionel]

4 minutes ago, Le duke said:

Let’s see how Lockett does against a Caliendo who isn’t sick, first.


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I thought Lockett was sick.  Has Caliendo been hanging out with Spencer Lee?  

[Spencerlee]

1 hour ago, ionel said:

I thought Lockett was sick.  Has Caliendo been hanging out with Spencer Lee?  

Caliendo was clearly sick as evidenced of him being a completely different wrestler that weekend compared to the rest of the season.

[happyvalet]

1 hour ago, Le duke said:

Let’s see how Lockett does against a Caliendo who isn’t sick, first.

Has a coach, wrestler, or media member said anything about him being sick?

[ionel]

21 minutes ago, Spencerlee said:

Caliendo was clearly sick as evidenced of him being a completely different wrestler that weekend compared to the rest of the season.

Did he puke on the mat? 

[MPhillips]

1 hour ago, ionel said:

Did he puke on the mat? 

The bar has been raised...

[cangemi]

Im going Duke. So relaxed in control.

Just like Dukes presence.

 

Damn there all impressive

Im going 3 national champs minimum from the freshman. Mendez such a dog. But how good is Joy? Absolutely love the freshman every year. This year special.

Edited December 24, 2025 by cangemi