lu1979

I know your pain - Yozzo graduated 8 years after me:)

I would guess that Ramazonov from Bulgaria has to be the favorite going into this tournament at 86Kg - it will be interesting to see if he can duplicate the inspired performance he had in Paris last year.

Sahakian will be at Michigan RS behind Ghiadelli - I would guess they are still high on him as their future heavyweight - they lost Correa over him.

Just wishful thinking on my part - we can always hope:)

I agree - also do not underestimate how Barr's FS aspirations affect this decision. He wants to be a world class 86Kg guy (189.2lbs) It will be better for him to be at 197 and then drop the 7 lbs for FS than to be cutting 5 lbs under for a whole folkstyle season - he will not go back down unless Connor Mirasola beats him out for the spot which I think is unlikely (but not impossible)

I agree with BAC - Gable probably wins if they go again - a lot of things went right for Wyaatt and he wrestled a great match. I doubt we see it again in folkstyle but there is a good chance we get that matchup this year in FS - I like Gable's chances if they meet in FS.

Lehigh would be a good fit - he can bring his buddy PJ Duke with him too

In the 23-24 season Bastida was weighing in between mid 230s up to 240 - I don't know if he has put on anymore weight - he was pretty jacked at that size.

I replied in another thread about how the heavyweight class seems to shedding quite a few pounds for next year - I think Cole Mirasola's future is at heavyweight wherever he goes. Next year at heavyweight most of the top contenders will be "undersized" heavyweights - this year graduated a lot of really good guys who were 250lbs and up and could really wrestle - Hendrickson, Gable, Kerk, Schulz, Trephan, Heindleman & Luffman - Next year most of the best guys seem to be in that 225 to 240 range. Trumble, Bastida, Ghiadelli, Kueter, Feldman, Pitzer are all lighter type heavyweights. Taylor of Lehigh will be a big exception which I hope can work to his favor. He should be up close to the weight limit. As far as new guys coming in I expect Mirasola, Hopke, and if he doesn't grey shirt Correa will all be light. Attao if he comes in might be a bit on the heavier side. It will be interesting to see who rises to the top. Anyway I thought it deserved it's own topic - it will be a bit different

I think Cole Mirasola's future is at heavyweight wherever he goes. Next year at heavyweight most of the top contenders will be "undersized" heavyweights - this year graduated a lot of really good guys who were 250lbs and up and could really wrestle - Hendrickson, Gable, Kerk, Schulz, Trephan, Heindleman & Luffman - Next year most of the best guys seem to be in that 225 to 240 range. Trumble, Bastida, Ghiadelli, Kueter, Feldman, Pitzer are all lighter type heavyweights. Taylor of Lehigh will be a big exception which I hope can work to his favor. He should be up close to the weight limit. As far as new guys coming in I expect Mirasola, Hopke, and if he doesn't grey shirt Correa will all be light. Attao if he comes in might be a bit on the heavier side. It will be interesting to see who rises to the top.

Mocco only wrestled twice in the Big 10

If he can make 157 as a true Frosh they could RS Kasek and then have Duke RS the next year when MM is a senior. He could then take over at 165 after MM is done

Spot on Willie

I don't think PJ Duke will be sitting - he is going to be a threat to win NCAAs 4 Xs. If he can make 157 next year I think he will start. TK still has a RS to use. Duke will RS the next year and move into the 165 slot after MM graduates. I expect both he and MM will be vying for the 74kg spot on the US team (along with other guys) throughout most of this next cycle and beyond. How that plays out in the NLWC will be interesting. I do think Barr stays at 197 next year - it will be better for him as far as his international goals go @ 86 kg (189lbs) No question PSU has more blue chip guys than they can use from 165 to 197. I expect some will move on to other schools - the Mirasola twin question is interesting. Of course it is still possible that Conner can improve enough to beat Barr but I would be a little surprised by that. It would not surprise me if Barr and Conner were the two best 197s in the country next year.

I have a question for someone in the know (Huskr Du?) - It says the Ivy Leagues will not provide the athletes with "direct NIL payments" - does this leave the athletes free to pursue NIL deals on their own and does it leave boosters free to offer NIL money without involving the schools?