peanut Posted March 6 Posted March 6 (edited) Brackets are here (thanks to Simpleman424 for linking them): https://img.boostsport.ai/boost-cms/Brackets.pdf What do you see that is interesting? A few things that caught my eye: At 157, Duke does not have a cakewalk if he's going to win it all. He may have to go through Cannon (14-1), Kannon (16-3), and Taylor (20-2). Meanwhile, Taylor's path may be Mechler (15-6), Catrabone (15-6), and Duke (16-1). At 165, we could see a MM-Blaze final. At 184, we could see a Welsh-McEnelly final. Edited March 6 by peanut
peanut Posted March 6 Author Posted March 6 1 minute ago, Coastal said: Bouzakis vs the scale is going to be the biggest battle. It's his first 2 day at 125. If he gets to the finals, he's got a great chance on a full feed/hydration. 133 has Byrd/Davino in the semis 285 is going to have some intrigue. Good points. Especially regarding 133. If Byrd and Davino face off, that will be super fun to watch.
nhs67 Posted March 6 Posted March 6 17 minutes ago, Coastal said: Bouzakis vs the scale is going to be the biggest battle. It's his first 2 day at 125. If he gets to the finals, he's got a great chance on a full feed/hydration. 133 has Byrd/Davino in the semis 285 is going to have some intrigue. Amos has a good path to the finals, speaking freely. Mirasola should ask him how to get to 285lbs in a year. "I know actually nothing. It isn't even conjecture at this point." - me
MethaneMan Posted March 6 Posted March 6 Not that it really matters bc he's head and shoulders above the field, but I think Levi had a lesser path as the 2 seed. I think Kharchla and particularly Mantanona pose a bigger threat than Kennedy. Shouldn't matter anyway...just an observation.
nhs67 Posted March 6 Posted March 6 Just now, MethaneMan said: Not that it really matters bc he's head and shoulders above the field, but I think Levi had a lesser path as the 2 seed. I think Kharchla and particularly Mantanona pose a bigger threat than Kennedy. Shouldn't matter anyway...just an observation. He only needs to beat one of Mantanona/Kharchla. His path is easy, either way. "I know actually nothing. It isn't even conjecture at this point." - me
nhs67 Posted March 6 Posted March 6 Just now, Coastal said: I think Amos has a great shot. Mirasola got a bad draw. Amos and Ghadali are the type to give him the most problems. I think he could have made the finals on the bottom side as he's beat Feldman and went in OT with Ferrari. I don't see him doing much on the top side. I agree. Amos and Big Taye are the two I think beat him most soundly. Amos because of sheer mass alone and Big Taye because he is just bigger, faster, stronger, and better right now. "I know actually nothing. It isn't even conjecture at this point." - me
nhs67 Posted March 6 Posted March 6 Just now, Coastal said: Haines TFd Mantanona just a few weeks ago. Both Mantanona brothers truly struggle against the insanely strong guys who also are elite wrestlers, skill-wise. "I know actually nothing. It isn't even conjecture at this point." - me
Jim L Posted March 6 Posted March 6 1 minute ago, nhs67 said: Both Mantanona brothers truly struggle against the insanely strong guys who also are elite wrestlers, skill-wise. Insanely strong wrestlers with elites skills seem like a bad for almost erverybody.
MethaneMan Posted March 6 Posted March 6 6 minutes ago, Coastal said: Haines TFd Mantanona just a few weeks ago. I get it, but between the few guys seeded below Haines, Mantanona has a scrambling ability that can put anyone in danger. No one in this field can beat Levi straight up without some trickery.
Simpleman424 Posted March 6 Posted March 6 46 minutes ago, Coastal said: Bouzakis vs the scale is going to be the biggest battle. It's his first 2 day at 125. If he gets to the finals, he's got a great chance on a full feed/hydration. 133 has Byrd/Davino in the semis 285 is going to have some intrigue. Bouzakis has put on a masterclass this year managing his weight. I don’t think that’s going to be a problem. He’ll destroy Rivera and still doesn’t have to be 100% to beat Moore.
Simpleman424 Posted March 6 Posted March 6 (edited) 53 minutes ago, peanut said: Good points. Especially regarding 133. If Byrd and Davino face off, that will be super fun to watch. Looking at the bracket I don’t see anyway we don’t see that matchup…honestly I think that’s a true toss up match. I might even lean Byrd…the guy has a lot of experience navigating a college season/post season. Edited March 6 by Simpleman424
Konquest Posted March 6 Posted March 6 2 minutes ago, Simpleman424 said: Bouzakis has put on a masterclass this year managing his weight. I don’t think that’s going to be a problem. He’ll destroy Rivera and still doesn’t have to be 100% to beat Moore. His ability to suck all the way down and maintain strength is reminiscent of Khabib. Bouzakis himself, as well as the people in charge of his diet, recovery, etc. deserve credit. Before the season began I was skeptical and I don't think I'm alone in that outlook. He sure proved us wrong.
Jimmy Cinnabon Posted March 6 Posted March 6 Bouzakis must walk around close to 180 in the offseason. He is massive.
Simpleman424 Posted March 6 Posted March 6 2 minutes ago, Coastal said: Bouzakis gassed quite a bit this year and he never seemed to have a tank problem in the past. Again, I wouldn't bet against him in the finals but I have questions if he gets there off the scale Sunday morning. I have legitimately watched everyone of his matches…the only ones I’ve seen him get gassed was that period of time he was fighting illness. That was a good week plus stretch I believe. He was good the majority of the season though.
Simpleman424 Posted March 6 Posted March 6 5 minutes ago, Konquest said: His ability to suck all the way down and maintain strength is reminiscent of Khabib. Bouzakis himself, as well as the people in charge of his diet, recovery, etc. deserve credit. Before the season began I was skeptical and I don't think I'm alone in that outlook. He sure proved us wrong. Yea there isn’t a stronger 125 in the nation…he’ll go back to 133 next year and hopefully keep that strength advantage as much as possible.
Pinnacle Posted March 6 Posted March 6 31 minutes ago, Coastal said: Bouzakis gassed quite a bit this year and he never seemed to have a tank problem in the past. Again, I wouldn't bet against him in the finals but I have questions if he gets there off the scale Sunday morning. I don't think he gassed this year, but he could not maintain his first period pace for 3 periods. I strongly believe if he has to go into OT with Lilledahl again that we'll see the same outcome.
Pinnacle Posted March 6 Posted March 6 Just now, Coastal said: Some people consider gassing when a wrestler just can't move any longer but not being able to maintain the same pace is gassing to me. I draw a distinction depending on what a wrestler looks like. Bouzakis isn't immobile after 7 minutes, so he ain't fully gassed imo.
TAC Posted March 6 Posted March 6 1 hour ago, Jimmy Cinnabon said: Bouzakis must walk around close to 180 in the offseason. He is massive. I am curious, I would guess, maybe close to 150??
nhs67 Posted March 6 Posted March 6 1 hour ago, Jimmy Cinnabon said: Bouzakis must walk around close to 180 in the offseason. He is massive. Stfu He is 5'2" tall and stays lean. Even at 133lbs he didn't break 140lbs in-season. "I know actually nothing. It isn't even conjecture at this point." - me
bnwtwg Posted March 6 Posted March 6 2 hours ago, nhs67 said: Amos has a good path to the finals, speaking freely. No he prefers to speak greco-ly i am an idiot on the internet
bnwtwg Posted March 6 Posted March 6 55 minutes ago, neweruser69 said: Welsh gets Ferrari 1st match, that seems fair. Top seed gets guy who hasn't wrestled in over a month and lost seeding criteria as a result. More news at 11 i am an idiot on the internet
1032004 Posted March 6 Posted March 6 So what changed? Bouzakis/Moore Blaze/Caliendo Haines/Minto anything else?
Jimmy Cinnabon Posted March 6 Posted March 6 1 hour ago, TAC said: I am curious, I would guess, maybe close to 150?? He has stated in interviews with in the last twelve months that cutting to 61 kg was hard.
Jackson Lininger Northern York, Pennsylvania Class of 2027 Committed to Slippery Rock Projected Weight: 149
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