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This one might not be for everyone. But it be for me. And sometimes that's enough. https://wrestling.guru/2026/03/31/grading-the-expected-points-model/

Found it. I did it as the inverse (number of top 8 to AA), but the math is pretty simple from there. https://www.on3.com/boards/threads/top-8-seed-all-americans.8741546/

I did something on on3 about this. It was close, but not the most. I can look it up in the morning. You can email me with questions any time. [email protected]

Good news. Only 9 of these are wrong.

Every one of these totals is wrong.

50% more points should be 50% more fun. But is it working? Does it incentivize more action and risk taking? https://wrestling.guru/2026/03/27/the-3-point-takedown-folkstyles-sea-change/

Update: from 2010 - 2026 #1 seeds win 50.6% of the time.

https://wrestling.guru/2026/03/24/expectations-2026-ncaa-tournament-viewed-through-the-lens-of-what-could-have-been/

I might have some thoughts on the topic come the off-season.

Inquiring minds want to know. Well, maybe not if you are a non-PSU fan but just in case.... https://wrestling.guru/2026/03/10/can-penn-state-score-200-points/

Given the number of forfeits in the tournament, even in the final, who is to say?

@Pablo I love what you are doing, kindred spirits and all. Unfortunately I only have scores for the NCAA tournament. We have not begun tracking regular season stuff yet.

They may be Diaper Dandies, but the emphasis should be on Dandy. Just dropped a new one about freshmen at the NCAA tournament inspired by this year's group of studs. https://wrestling.guru/2026/02/25/youth-will-be-served-or-i-cant-stop-thinking-about-the-133-bracket-this-year-where-there-are-four-freshmen-ranked-in-the-top-six/

You up?

Penn State also has the highest RPI of any team, but stay uninformed. And it is actually 4 of the top 5 as Barr (5.0) is missing from the list.

I have a new post about the most chaotic and the most busted brackets of all time. https://wrestling.guru/2026/02/20/hello-chaos-my-old-friend/

I only have it for NCAA matches. I did a post on here a while back about the impact of the 3pt TD (negative) that you can look at. I will update it after this year's tournie and post it on our website.

I saw your (I think it was you? Oh, and thanks for coming over, reading, and commenting. I really appreciate it.) comment on the article, so I came to take a peek at what you said here. But first a tangent/rant (completely optional, feel free to skip). Begin Rant. Oh My God, you are killing me with the AI. It is not completely wrong, just mostly wrong. Six of the ten scores above are incorrect. That said that is at least partly our fault, as the site as currently configured makes it harder than it should be to get that answer. It is not my site so I don't control that, but I will see what is possible. But, as I am just over there lending a hand, I do not want to overstep my bounds. I don't pay for the site nor do any of the hard work setting it up and maintaining it. I only provide light data support, analytics, puking words onto a page, etc. And I am keenly aware that @cowcards doesn't have any ads over there (i.e. he is paying for this stuff himself). As I am not a big fan of spending other people's money I do not want to make promises someone else has to keep. End Rant. I think you make an interesting point and I have some ideas on how to attack it. Stay tuned for a follow up post. Though I will also pop back in to let you know.

I meant in 1997 Gable had the 7. I have fixed the posting now.

I do not. Thanks for catching that. It is fixed now.

But who was? And where does that mighty Husker squad stand? Inquiring minds who want to know the Top 10 Overperformances and Bottom 10 Underperformances in NCAA tournament history can find out at: https://wrestling.guru/2026/02/05/ncaa-tournament-over-under-performers/

Amen. Same to you. Lets start with a resurgent Iowa.

Thank you. I have some ideas.

Two men enter. One man leaves. Fight the good fight.

Never better, my friend. In 2025 I turned 60, celebrated my 40th anniversary, and welcomed 2 precious grand daughters to the world. That is a damn good year. I was also heartened to see your good news.