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What coaching positions are currently open?

Got it. As I said, outside looking in. Gaj had better results at Midlands, so it was an assumption, but I hardly watch anything but the finals of Midlands anymore. Do y'all know the type of injury?

And Burton went 79kg at U20s so we learned he was def going 174. Ninninger at 165 makes sense. I assume Gaj is the better guy being true freshman AA, so Ninninger gets pushed to 165. One of them has to do it. Outside looking in, seems that Gaj won the 149 spot at Midlands. Both guys had a good win early in the season, but Gaj had many losses to good guys and looked good in those losses. I think they both flipped between 149 and 157 at National Duals, right? But Ninninger didn't compete after Midlands(injury?) and Gaj continued to look better throughout second semester. I've said it before, I really think Virginia Tech has a chance to AA at every weight. Everyone is top 10 or ranked very close to it except Mullen.

125 Lilledahl 133 Blaze 141 Deamond 149 SVN 157 Kasak 165 Duke 174 Mesenbrink 184 Welsh 197 Barr HWT Mirasola

Sherlock Holmes over here. You solved it!

Jaydyn wrestled 132 at Iron man this last year. And he went 132 in 2025 then made 55kg. I'm just gonna assume he's grown, but I'd say there's a chance. I feel like they said in FRL they weren't going 125 and 149. I'm probably off, but they def said they were going to be multiple weight classes apart. Maybe someone remembers

With my very limited understanding of these types of situations, I do not believe Tarleton would be put in that 3 year waiting period because they are already Division 1 in all other sports. The school moved from D2 to D1 in 2024.

I watched it and it's about as bad as it gets. I don't even care to share it here or make a joke about it. Honestly, we should all stop talking about him. Dude seriously needs his family to come get him. That or the cops will

I'm only used to weight changes from medalists in Olympic years, but if I recall, there would be no advantages to being a medalist at 61kg in 2026 and getting any sort of advantages in the wualification weprocess at 65kg in 2027. Who's the last person to medal and change weights in a non-olympic yesr? Cox is the only person that comes to mind.

I'm going to go watch them. The previous videos made me very concerned for his mental health.

Weird. Why green light the facility?these administrators hardly need a good reason for anything they do.

Jayden Raney wrestled 132 lbs in 2025 high school season. Made the Greco World Team that 2025 summer at 55kg(121 lbs). Then he was back at 132 lbs at Iron Man last season. Kentucky high school season he was at 144 lbs, but you gotta go with his Iron Man weight to make an assumption on his true size. Maybe he can make 125 if he walks around at 140.

Paycom obviously landing on OK State singlet. They should just put a pocket on the butt of their singlets with the words "Richison's Wallet" Cael's Cookies might not pay enough to be on Penn State singlets. Maybe KY Jelly - helps them slide into and out of uncomfortable situations. Rudis probably cannot put a sponsor on a Nike Ohio State singlet. Maybe Tinder - great photo, disappointing results in the end(Ohio State fan) Iowa could get a sponsor from Elon's Boring Company. Or maybe Sherwin Willians because watching them wrestle last season was like watching paint dry.

The rules will stop this like it states. These schools are a brand too, just like the brands that want to put sponsors on their uniforms. They don't want that to be overshadowed. NASCAR race teams do not really have a brand to protect.

Separate but related - there were rumors about Iran's participation in the World Cup being in jeopardy, but that's all resolved and had nothing to do with the US government So with Iran participating in the World Cup across North America, I would think that they could participate in 2027 Worlds - assuming the Iranian government does not make them stay home. So that seems encouraging, although the UWW Worlds and the World Cup are not apples to apples.

Some intriguing early rounds match ups: Seidel vs Desanto in the quarters Caliendo vs Jayden James rd 1 - winner gets Sealey in quarters Merrill vs Ghadiali rd1 - winner gets Zillmer in quarters

How much wrestling discussion is happening on bluesky? Am I missing out?

I don't care for it either. It's not a big deal, but I think you're on to something. But you also don't want a 3 minute first period with 1 shot clock point. There really isn't enough time between periods for much explaining from the commentators. It's not like there's much excitement created during the two breaks.

Nebraska has like zero recruits this year and nothing lined up for 2027. either. Two recruits from 2025 will be in the lineup next season - Ziola and Hockaday. Zinkin is behind Echemendia now. They're graduating 4 next year. Ayoub is a quality replacement for Van Dee. Zinkin will come in after Echemendia. Singer is going to have to replace Cochran - would have been nice if Eise were a 184. They have decent guys lined up when guys graduate, but if they don't start getting recruits, Nebraska might need to hit the portal each offseason to keep up their recent string of great success. They're missing out on recruits during a historic chapter for their program.

It's interesting. Curious to see their approach. It's an event series with a point system. Maybe you qualify for an annual tournament with the right amount of points or results. Associated with USA Wrestling. Need USAW card to compete. 4 age divisions - 8U, 10U, 12U, 15U. This could be a serious cash cow for RAF. Sell a shit load of merch at these events too. All these kids are going to buy tickets to the Saturday RAF events because Next Gen tournaments are happening same weekend and city on Sundays. Weigh ins are on Saturday. Might as well go to the show. Maybe get a discount or sell a package deal.

Indiana has turned it around. Maryland has turned it around. Michigan State... somebody better might want that Big Ten head coach job. Whenever a head coach leaves from these schools that have been down so long, they will just hire an alumni that nobody is excited about to take it over. Buut MSU been down for so long that its not even like there's a good former wrestler to give it to. So whenever Chandler steps down, I think there should be a few good options.

How do you figure Nebraska is going to make VRob better? NC State made him a freshman national champion. Give me a break.

I almost put that in my reply but left it out. Incredible amount of stress she is under right now I am sure. For those unaware, her father in law was arrested. Seems almost certain he is going to prison.

74kg now has Caliendo, PJ Duke, Wick,Jayden James, Carr, and Sealey. Robideau at 70kg will be exciting to see him against Pantaleo and Henson Siedel enters with Davino and Jax but no Gross(shared online that injuries are keeping him home). Not sure where Seidel will be seeded in the bracket. Two new 125kgs enter the mix with Trumble and Ghadiali. A couple surprise 97kgs entering at 125kg - Aiello and Connor Mirasola. Botht Mirasola brothers are in the bracket. Zillmer moving up but that was expected. 74kg and 125kg looking like stronger brackets than the US Open.

It's pretty wild that Amit Elor is wrestling at WTT. And at 72kg. Less than 4 months between giving birth and WTT. It's a small 8 person bracket. Maybe that's a factor. Now Worlds is 9 months out from her giving birth. That's more reasonable.