I think the outgoing seniors should be removed in July sometime. By August most of them are at their new college already. Time to shine the light on the rising juniors and seniors who are the ones being recruited.
Villasenor 125/133
Zinkin 125/133
Ramirez 133/141
Rainey 133/141
Rainey 141/149
Forrest 141/149
Wolbert 141/149
Vega 141/149/157
Robideau 157
Routledge 157/165
Hickman 157/165
Guerrero 157/165
Lockett 165/174
That's 13 guys in potentially 5 weight classes, the lowest ranked is Guerrero at #11. Everyone else is top 5 in their weight class. Other than Vllasenor they are all in the classes of '25 or '26. Even with selective redshirting some very good wrestlers will never start and could be third string.
WrestleStat's formula has Koy Hopke ridiculously low at #162. Probably penalizing him for missing his entire true freshman year due to surgery.
He has freestyle wins over #5 Nathan Taylor, #21 Daniel Herrara, #36 Jarrett Stoner.
Minnesota teammate Bennett Tabor is at #19 and Hopke is probably the slight favorite to win the spot based on results/common opponents.
I believe as of today (6/30) this forum is being merged or taken over by a different company, so not sure if this site will still be operational going forward.
In a sport that penalizes hands to the face it seems that finger down the bung should be some type of violation whether it be in practice or in competition.
His ordeal is a good reminder to check the donor box on your driver's license and/or your health care directive. You never know when yourself or a loved one will need a transplant.