Virginia Tech next year

[Le duke]

Technically Henson was Gaj's emergency backup this past year.
In actuality Henson is a menace who's only public result this year was taking Bronze in a bracket that Kasak DNP in at Zagreb with two huge wins. 

ICYMI, Kasak beat Henson in December…


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[HokieDave87]

19 hours ago, Le duke said:

 

ICYMI, Kasak beat Henson in December…


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I've got Kasak as better than both SVN and Henson but just using him as a reference to point out how well Caleb performed in Zagreb

[Hammerlock3]

On 4/16/2026 at 2:09 PM, Antitroll2828 said:

Penn state shill bc I said SVN who literally beat Henson head to head is the favorite going into their next match up? 
 

i could care less about Seidel or Blaze like wtf are you even talking about.

 SVN beat Henson at the ncaa tournament 

they both wrestled 3 years at 149 and have identical records.

Van ness has wrestled those 3 years in a much better conference then Henson and has bonus rate over 20 points higher 

in 3 ncaa tournaments Van ness has 10 bonus wins with 4 pins while Henson has 3  BW(1 tech ,2 majors) 

Does any of that point to Henson being the favorite going in? Other the projecting this magical jump he’s made in your head and people keep bringing up ridge or Aden Valencia we re talking SvN vs Henson not them and last they wrestled Van ness had 2 takedowns to 0 and controlled the entire match.

 

These are just facts I’m convinced half of yall never wrestled in your lives with some of the stuff you say. Person A beat person b so he’ll definitely beat person c it’s nonsense wrestling is about match ups and styles. Like really how do you see Henson winning the match ? Be detailed how is he going to score bc the way I see it as bad of a match up Ridge is for SVN , SVN is that to Henson. 
 

I’ve always rooted for Vtech they been bringing in NJ guys since I was hs . Ive known Devon , Brandon and Shannon Carter forever and I was super pumped when Bassett and Miller flipped to Vtech but watching this fanbase slowly transform into toxic and obnoxious bunch like the PSU /ok state/ Iowa fans nowadays it’s disappointing. I know yall are excited and you should be but you guys just had a pretty bad ncaas so maybe pump the brakes a bit.
 

 

not reading all this

[Hokiefan13]

For those that paid attention to the US Open, I am now even more confident in the VT upcoming lineup. Ryan Burton showed he is a true threat at potentially 174, Bo Bassett very well may win 4 straight titles, dude is an absolute dawg and beat the defending 149 champ (Valencia). Mullen looked good at the Open, hoping he can finally make an all American jump this year, Sonny seems like sorta a loose cannon still, might AA, might not qualify, he just can’t stay consistent.

[Go Hokies]

My Hokies will have a very good dual lineup next year........  Granted, there are some unknowns.  However, this line-up on paper is probably Top 5.

• Ventresca
• Seidel
• Bassett
• Henson
• Gaj
• Ninninger
• Burton
• Desiante
• Sasso
• Mullen

 

Trying to be as neutral as possible, they could have three finalists, another Two high AA, and possibly two lower AA's.  Not bad for a program that almost dissolved ten years ago.  As a wrestling alum, my heartfelt thanks go out to Coach Dresser and Coach Robie!

 

 

[Tyler Perry]

11 hours ago, Go Hokies said:

My Hokies will have a very good dual lineup next year........  Granted, there are some unknowns.  However, this line-up on paper is probably Top 5.

• Ventresca
• Seidel
• Bassett
• Henson
• Gaj
• Ninninger
• Burton
• Desiante
• Sasso
• Mullen

 

Trying to be as neutral as possible, they could have three finalists, another Two high AA, and possibly two lower AA's.  Not bad for a program that almost dissolved ten years ago.  As a wrestling alum, my heartfelt thanks go out to Coach Dresser and Coach Robie!

 

 

I think Seidel will redshirt and Nicholas Garcia/Dillon Campbell will be 133 while Aaron makes the transition up to 141

[ionel]

11 hours ago, Go Hokies said:

My Hokies will have a very good dual lineup next year........  Granted, there are some unknowns.  However, this line-up on paper is probably Top 5.

• Ventresca
• Seidel
• Bassett
• Henson
• Gaj
• Ninninger
• Burton
• Desiante
• Sasso
• Mullen

 

Trying to be as neutral as possible, they could have three finalists, another Two high AA, and possibly two lower AA's.  Not bad for a program that almost dissolved ten years ago.  As a wrestling alum, my heartfelt thanks go out to Coach Dresser and Coach Robie!

 

 

Pretty sure VT will be in Stilly this year.  May buy that flight early.  Good chance its best home dual of year for OSU.  Hopefully some Hokies fans make the trip ... let's not forget the Hokie - Pokie.  

[VTDante]

On 4/29/2026 at 12:09 AM, ionel said:

Pretty sure VT will be in Stilly this year.  May buy that flight early.  Good chance its best home dual of year for OSU.  Hopefully some Hokies fans make the trip ... let's not forget the Hokie - Pokie.  

I’m planning on flying out to Tulsa with NCAA tix getting harder and more expensive. 
 

[Hammerlock3]

is it known that ventresca is in the portal yet

Edited May 3 by Hammerlock3

[Ched64]

On 1/27/2026 at 1:40 PM, WrestlingRash said:

like I said, rules lag behind the cheaters. There will be rules eventually. enjoy being a cheater until then.

it is very common in my area for kids who are struggling academically and late bloomers to repeat 7th grade when changing from public to private schools to get them back on track. Also, these days, kids born after September are often held back from starting Kindergarten so they don’t have to be the youngest kids in their class or because they aren’t quite ready to make the jump.  To call these kids cheaters seems a bit over the top. I don’t know Miller’s specifics but someone said he is an October birthday so it isn’t even a real advantage over the early year birthdays anyways.

[2001Hokie]

1 hour ago, Hammerlock3 said:

is it known that ventresca is in the portal yet

?

[Hammerlock3]

2 minutes ago, 2001Hokie said:

?

heard it from a few separate people (separate from each other). First was like 5 days ago, and I started to doubt but then heard it again from someone treating it as new. 

I'd be amazed if there was nothing to it, not surprised at all if V got roped back in. 

[WrestlingRash]

2 hours ago, Ched64 said:

it is very common in my area for kids who are struggling academically and late bloomers to repeat 7th grade when changing from public to private schools to get them back on track. Also, these days, kids born after September are often held back from starting Kindergarten so they don’t have to be the youngest kids in their class or because they aren’t quite ready to make the jump.  To call these kids cheaters seems a bit over the top. I don’t know Miller’s specifics but someone said he is an October birthday so it isn’t even a real advantage over the early year birthdays anyways.

what do you call it when you decide to make your kid do 8th grade twice for the sole purpose of being older than your competition? scum cheaters. 

[scorenomore]

10 minutes ago, WrestlingRash said:

what do you call it when you decide to make your kid do 8th grade twice for the sole purpose of being older than your competition? scum cheaters. 

i haven't done it, but in today's world, I'd call it great parenting.  5 for 5 is coming and with NIL, you could literally set a high-performing kid up for a full ride plus 25-50k per year.  

[HokieDave87]

On 4/28/2026 at 11:35 PM, Tyler Perry said:

I think Seidel will redshirt and Nicholas Garcia/Dillon Campbell will be 133 while Aaron makes the transition up to 141

Seidel is going to trials at 61kg. Think he's going to be back at 133 for one more. 

[scorenomore]

Here is my most optimistic VT finish including Melvin Miller.  He should be taking summer classes and hit the roster in January!

https://tinyurl.com/2bleyoeu

[HokieDave87]

20 hours ago, Hammerlock3 said:

heard it from a few separate people (separate from each other). First was like 5 days ago, and I started to doubt but then heard it again from someone treating it as new. 

I'd be amazed if there was nothing to it, not surprised at all if V got roped back in. 

Would be surprised. They went out and got Garcia in large part for another lower weight training partner for EV. If he does want to explore his options I think VT might end up retaining him anyways. 

[Tyler Perry]

11 hours ago, HokieDave87 said:

Seidel is going to trials at 61kg. Think he's going to be back at 133 for one more. 

Interesting 

[WrestlingRash]

On 5/2/2026 at 8:41 PM, scorenomore said:

i haven't done it, but in today's world, I'd call it great parenting.  5 for 5 is coming and with NIL, you could literally set a high-performing kid up for a full ride plus 25-50k per year.  

you are stealing a year of a person's actual life for a chance at 25K-50K a year? LOL thats not parenting, its abuse. 

[VTDante]

On 4/29/2026 at 12:09 AM, ionel said:

Pretty sure VT will be in Stilly this year.  May buy that flight early.  Good chance its best home dual of year for OSU.  Hopefully some Hokies fans make the trip ... let's not forget the Hokie - Pokie.  

Flo confirmed last week that VT is one of the initial eight schools committed to the National Duals. 

[ionel]

25 minutes ago, VTDante said:

Flo confirmed last week that VT is one of the initial eight schools committed to the National Duals. 

Yeah but I'm talking about the home dual. 

[scorenomore]

5 hours ago, WrestlingRash said:

you are stealing a year of a person's actual life for a chance at 25K-50K a year? LOL thats not parenting, its abuse. 

Stealing? If you have a good relationship with your kids then they are happy about it. 
if you understand the time value of money, graduating with no debt and $100K in the bank is life changing!

[ionel]

31 minutes ago, scorenomore said:

if you understand the time value of money, graduating with no debt and $100K in the bank is life changing!

But you don't have to hold a kid back or stay in college for 5 years to do that.  

[WrestlingRash]

37 minutes ago, ionel said:

But you don't have to hold a kid back or stay in college for 5 years to do that.  

that is correct. you can do that and maintain your dignity. at some point the kids will realize their parents cheated and made them cheaters too. gross world. shame on people who accept this as normal or smart. 

[MPhillips]

1 hour ago, ionel said:

But you don't have to hold a kid back or stay in college for 5 years to do that

Wonder how many, "hold back, five year kids" there has ever been...