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I think this is the correct answer as of now, but hopefully they can get another heavyweight

Chance Lamer to Nebraska

I'm not familiar with that tweet, but I do know that the team went to the NE state capital and talked about how they take guys that they've recruited and propel them to the top, and they'd prefer to use their own talent instead of the portal.

I feel that Nebraska has taken this too far and aren't taking as many chances on transfers this year. They've already had Lachlan McNeil and Caleb Rathjen on visits to fill a very big hole at 149, and just missed out on Stiles (who knows if they were actually in contact), however they weren't that aggressive and talks just fizzled out. But the one that really stung was Nasir Bailey, who reached out to Nebraska to see if they would be interested, and nothing ever came of it and he ended up committing to Iowa. I like that Manning and Co. focus on building recruits up but it would really be nice to see them get aggressive to fill in needs such as HWT and 149. It seems like they are making Built Not Bought their new saying and at some point it has to come back and bite them, especially after losing McNeil. Don't get me wrong Nebraska has had some stellar recruits who have stayed all 4 years, but at some point they need to swallow their pride and dive into the portal, it's not an NIL issue or anything but more of a keeping their word and reputation issue.

pretty sure may 2nd is just the last day that they can enter, but once entered they can stay in until they find a fit

Updating bc a lot has happened with the portal opening, 149 could be Lachlan McNeil, taking a visit this week and I think they're in a good spot to land him 125, They have contacted Dean Peterson and I think they're in contention for him HWT, Trumble teased at Nebraksa, if not him hopefully Catka or Szouba

Fair enough. I was more referring to recruits of Ryder’s caliber being replaced by someone a little bit better.

This sounds crazy but I have some reasoning for it. This move will make sure that HS recruits really give a good thought into their decision and not just pick PSU because its PSU. When you have a blue chip recruit like Zack Ryder and bring in someone to replace him, it shows that Cael will do anything to try and make his lineup better, and therefore bring in someone else. Personally, if I were Braeden Davis or Aaron Nagao, I would be pissed. For Davis, he just came off of an All-American finish, and Nagao has always been promising, and what do they get for that? They get replaced by an international World Champion. If anything, this offseason will create a lot more parity in wrestling which is what people wanted in the first place, or it will create a monopoly, we'll just have to see how it turns out. I'm happy that Ryder is moving on, he got snaked by the coaching staff. lmk thoughts on this, this is just me jotting down my thoughts

I think that Levi would have to transfer out right? There’s no chance that he will willingly take a redshirt and Ryder can’t ride the bench next season.

The only reason Nebraska didn't use transfers this year is because they didn't have any major holes to fill. This year I could see them diving in if Trumble decides to enter.

Nebraska projections Hopefully this happens because idk if I can do another year with Harley Andrews 125 - rfr Kael Lauridsen 133 - jr Jacob Van Dee 141 - sr Brock Hardy (I believe he has a better chance here than at 149) 149 - sr Blake Cushing/fr Nikade Zinkin/ Transfer (I'm hoping Zinkin because I think that he is the real deal but wouldn't be upset at Cushing finally getting his chance to be starting) 157 - jr Antrell Taylor 165 - so Christopher Minto 174 - rfr LJ Araujo 184 - sr Lenny Pinto 197 - sr Silas Allred HWT - fr Cade Ziola/so Camden McDanel/jr Harley Andrews (Idk if I can see Camden moving up because he is a 97kg guy, but I wouldn't be opposed to it. I think Ziola is the better option if he can fill into the weight, he already has a massive frame) I hope Nebraska can somehow convince Isaac Trumble to come back home, but if not I hope that this is the starting lineup for next year