Seidel vs Forrest 2/15

[BarSeries]

Seidel might just win 133 this year. Man, that was an awesome match. I thought the ref was awfully slow at swipes during the 1st when Seidel put him over with the tight waist half.

[GV4444]

9 hours ago, HokieDave87 said:

I think Sasso had plenty of time to get back in his stance he just didn't but it's a judgement call

That was my take after seeing the review.  It was Sasso's own doing if he got taken down after the escaped.  

[Simpleman424]

9 hours ago, HokieDave87 said:

It will go to whoever has the best balance of not being too risky yet not taking away from what makes them good in the rematch. Both will make slight adjustments and you have two of the best coaching staffs out there when it comes to building a game plan. I might have my orange & maroon blinders on but I've got Seidel. Those two are awesome to watch though so we all win if they face each other again at nationals. 

Seidel just looked more solid and fundamental (if that makes sense) while Forrest was a little more loose and dangerous. If the wrestle the same styles I think Seidel takes it…Forrest won’t catch him back to back for back points.

I think you’re already starting to see the long season impacting some of the guys like Blaze and Davino in the weight class. Rolling in from Olympic matches and now 22+ matches deep into a college season while Forrest and Seidel are 14 matches deep or so…it matters. Davino has definitely dropped his pace the last month and his match with Blaze was good but it wasn’t necessarily promising for either guy. Forrest has beaten Blaze in Folk (lost in Freestyle) but that was a while ago…I think these two are primed for a run. And I give that edge to Seidel.

[Gene Mills Fan]

Picked Forrest rooted for Seidel especially after watching him being able to control ride with that half like Gene.  I think he can crack the code but Jax is a winner and history has proven he finds a way. 

[JimmyCinnabon]

12 hours ago, creek chub said:

A Seidel vs Jax rematch may happen in the semis depending on the seeds. I’d prefer that matchup vs a Devino/Blaze option. Seidel had a 3-1 TD advantage today. Minus the 4 backs, Seidel was the better wrestler but credit to Jax for getting it done. 

This is exactly how I felt. I thought Seidel outwrestled Jax overall, but Jax was clutch. I cannot wait to see these two go at it again. 

[1032004]

41 minutes ago, JimmyCinnabon said:

This is exactly how I felt. I thought Seidel outwrestled Jax overall, but Jax was clutch. I cannot wait to see these two go at it again. 

Crazy to get 3 TD’s and lose.  Can’t imagine that’s happened too many times among top 10 wrestlers.

[ScottishSteel]

I'm not sure when the broadcast cut off from Seidel and Forrest but both guys were absolutely wiped after; Seidel went into the tunnel right away but Jax was sucking wind hard just off the mat for a decent bit after. 

[ScottishSteel]

On 2/15/2026 at 4:39 PM, ionel said:

I thought Vega looked off.  Sprat looked agreesive Ventresca backed up the entire match.  

Dee should've had a major.  He seem to not yet understand it is a team sport.  

This - spent the last 30 secondsish showboating instead of going and getting it

[Rassling]

Jax vs Seidel full match - my first time seeing it. Worth watching again. Seidel is one tough m’fer.

 

[ionel]

1 hour ago, Rassling said:

Seidel is one tough m’fer.

but Jax is one cool cat.  

[jackwebster]

Would Seidel have gone down in the third if ...

A. Forrest didn't get back points

B. Seidel only had one takedown in the first?

So ... 4-3 Forrest.

Edited February 17 by jackwebster