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I know this is all data derived outcomes, but Jax having almost the same probability of winning as Mendez and MM is wild.

Not intended to be a discussion on who your taking vs the field at NCAAs. This is in a dual meet scenario.

Wild to think, but Penn State currently has 6 guys ranked #1 in the country. Could they win a dual meet against an all-start team from all other teams? Thinking potential hardest match-ups from the field: 125 - Lilledahl vs. - I think he is favored against anyone, maybe Bouzakis? Probably the best in the field and can possibly pin. PSU 3-0 133 - Blaze vs. unsure - Byrd, Seidel, Jax, Davino...all seem very close to 50-50 matchups. PSU 3-3 141 - Davis vs. Mendez - already know how this ends, TF. PSU 3-8 149 - SVN vs, Joy - Can ride and turn which has been an issue for SVN in the past. Still going SVN though. PSU 6-8 157 - PJ vs. unsure - Canon, Meyer, Antrell, seems pretty close to 50-50 matchups on paper. PSU 6-11 165 - MM vs. Lockett, Blaze - MM, but by bonus? PSU 9-11 174 - Haines vs. Ruiz - Haines likely by decision. PSU 12-11 184 - Rocco vs. Sinclair? Seems to be maybe the toughest matchup on paper. Sinclair is so good on re-attacks, can start in tie breakers. Likely close to 50-50 who wins here. PSU 12-14 197 - Barr vs. Rocky - Barr is the pick, but can be bonus Rocky? PSU 15-14 285 - Mirasola vs. Bastida or Trubmle - Mirasola has really been figuring out how to beat guys that are bigger than him. Will be very interesting come NCAAs, but i think Basitda is too good on the feet and Trumble is a real issue on top. PSU 15-17 On paper, its a super tight dual. Even giving the field all 3 of the 50-50 matchups(in my mind), the difference is bonus from Mendez at 141. I think its possible MM and Bar could both both bonus against anyone in the field, making this a potential 17-17 tie..... Anyone taking PSU vs the field?

Maybe hate is the wrong word. But certainly a lot of putting down the event or making it seem if PSU isn’t there that it’s not worth having. That’s the sentiment I get in my circles.

As a Penn State fan and alumni, I really don't understand the hatred towards this event. I get why Cael will say no, the timing of it doesn't really make any sense, but the current wrestling season calendar doesn't either. If you have a team full of kids attempting to make world teams throughout the fall, they likely aren't "optimized" to compete in early November. This being said, as a wrestling fan, why would you not want to see at least most of the nations top teams compete. Particularly in a dual meet setting.

125 - #17 Gallagher PENN 133 - #17 Van Dee NEB 141 - #18 Julian Tagg SDSU 149 - #17 Jaden Abas STAN 157 - #18 Jacori Teemer IOWA 165 - #18 Max Mayfield NW 174 - #20 Dan Braunagel ILL 184 - #26 Ryder Rogotzke OHST 197 - #19 Andy Smith VT 285 - #19 Corey Day BING