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McKenna, Green, and Snyder are the only ones from the old guard (I know its only panams) but USA wrestling is in good hands with these yungins coming through

I was going to ask what their training situations are? Are they all just sticking together at bishop mccort or do they travel to a local RTC to get different matches/looks with older guys?

I think thats my only hesitation with Bassett at the next level...especially going to iowa which historically (please dont kill me) has focused on just the hand fighting/forward pressure/brawler style...He isnt going to brutalize everyone like he has done with kids his own age...but I have faith he is going to keep developing

Yea I think that's where my confusion came in.....so what you were saying is he would have a limit to eligible schools that would allow him to transfer in right? When I first read your post I thought there was a new guideline that was being implemented in regards to the portal (9am on a Monday so the coffee still needs to kick in)

Stanich's shot defense was/is next level, we saw that in both his semis and finals matches...what Bassett needs to work on as he gets ready for college (take this observation with a grain of salt. I was nowhere near the level of wrestler he is) is his mid match tactics and adjustments. He seemed to try to stick to the same gameplan in the finals and I think it cost him.

So are you saying that Mirasola wouldnt be able to enter the portal even if he wanted to?

Is it better to train in that environment for a couple of seasons and soak up as much information and knowledge as possible and then transfer out for his final two years?

Lolol looking at my list, I dont think I got one AA. Dang.

I feel like with how advanced scrambling and leg passes have become in neutral, this might take a while for a freestyle specific athlete to understand and be successful either implementing or defending.

Sorry, a little late to the party. 125 - Cooper Flynn (19) MINN 133 - Kai Orine (26) NCSTATE 141 - Josh Saunders (20) CORN 149 - Jaden Abas (17) STAN 157 - Jacori Teemer (18) IOWA 165 - Joseph Bianchi (21) LR 174 - Dan Braunagel (20) ILL 184 - Ryder Rogotzke (26) OSU 197 - Andy Smith (19) VT 285 - Lance Runyon (18) UNI

I'm more excited about the Keck/McEnelly semi than whoever makes the final

Really sad to hear the news. RIP to one of the best.

Would love to see Munaretto stay in state and compliment those two

God bless you

Haha we were at a highschool dual last night and there were a bunch of toddlers running around in singlets. I think when you are comfortable with them from a young age, the "weirdness" of a singlet doesn't ever take root. It's the kids thinking about starting wrestling after 5th grade that seem to be hesitant.

Has Bassett ever mentioned forgoing his senior season just to wrestle international/collegiate opens?

Missouri still uses them sometimes. I don't see a problem with teams offering both. I agree with the other posters I dont think this is the main issue about kids not wanting to try the sport, but seems like a pretty simple easy thing to give a choice

Was discussing this dual with some friends and if the cards go UNI's way it can be a pretty interesting dual 125 - Spratley has been on a little slump as of late...upset maybe UNI's way? 133 - Toss up imo 141 - UNI edge 149 - UNI edge 165 - Amine plays with fire and low scoring matches.... 197 - Voelker is tough. If he stays out of Surbers funk (easier said than done) this one could be good

This weekend ?(and all weekends to be honest) its all about a tall cool miller lite, in honor of Bob Ueckers passing RIP....Juuuuust a bit outside

saw that. I dont think he qualifies....wasn't Mike Evans with Navy for awhile?

Watching the Soldier Salute finals and seeing a lot of former Hawkeyes in the corner against IA. Now that his guys are getting out of competition and into coaching how many different branches of the Brand's Bro's coaching tree are there? Off the top of my head (and without thinking about it more than 20 seconds) this is what I have....any head coaches? Iowa State: Metcalf and St. John UNC: Ramos OSU: Gilman Minn: Kemmerer

Didnt realize Blaze was up at 138lbs. Guys at Flo predicted him to be a 141 in college so I guess that makes sense. Him vs Vega in the finals will be worth the price of admission. Hope to see it!

Never like to see a program hurting like this, but it happens. Looking at results from rider dual, wasn't Nicolar Rivera the WI kid who beat Nate Jesuroga back in HS when he was #1? If I am not mistaken, he hasnt even qualified for NCAA's yet right (0-2 at big tens last year?) Obviously, this was just one win so maybe it was a flash in the pan, but it might point to a lack of development in WI room?

Gotta find a way to get Kennedy in the lineup!

Love seeing all of Poeta's hard work paying off. This team is going to be fun this year. A couple things I noticed: - Score could've been even more decisive if Pucino doesnt give up that last second takedown and we win that match, Little Braunagel giving up the major in the last few seconds left a bitter taste after a really hard fought match against otoole (side note the announcer kept calling Keegan "the toolman". That needs to end.) Kraisser getting that fall would've been incredible (side note Steed was looking strong against Scoles for Injury so that would've been a swing too) - Was interesting to see Sinclair chase down and outwork bigger braunagel...For a guy who is known for his brawling and pressure that was not an impressive ending of the match (it's november so take it with a grain of salt) - Ruth is going to Ruth. He lives by 1-2 score matches. It stinks because the 2 times he attacked...He scored. Play with fire and you are bound to get burned - Byrd, Webster, Luffman look like the best chances for AA, with Ruth right there and outside chances for bigger Braunagel, Kraisser, and Scoles Glad to see my home state putting out a good product finally. It's been awhile!