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I understand your point on Tech. But Eddie scored 2 points at NCAAs this year. And with the style he wrestles, he's a huge question mark. He could win the whole thing (20ish points), or finish bloodround (2ish points). That's a huge swing.

With Vega speculated to move up to 149, and the two new transfers coming in, what's everyone think the Cowboys lineup looks like next year? I'm guessing: 125: Spratley 133: Jax 141: Swiderski or Raney (either one) 149: Serge 157: Robideau 165: Swiderski or Dee or Facundo 174: Norman 184: Berge 197: Merrill 285: Dreshaun I think the best lineup is Swids down at 141 and Dee at 165, but I'm not sure if Swids can make that weight and be effective. I think the odd men out for sure are: Rocklin Zinkin (I think he's the clear heir apparent to 125 after Spratley is done though), Ronnie Ramirez, one of the Raney's, and Facundo. Other possible odd men out are: other Raney, Swiderski, and Dee. I think it's safe to say that OKST has officially become Penn State West. Lot of really good guys for not a lot of weights.

And some of those did AA are in danger as well. With Vega speculated to go 149, Swiderski could be odd man out. His options are 141 or beating Dee out for 165.

So this ain't Michael Caliendo?

Apologies. I misunderstood your original statement.

I agree with everything you said here. I may have misunderstood, but I thought @Tyler Perry was saying Mendoza should have started at 157 over Travis, which is where the basis of my rebuttal was. If he was saying Mendoza should have started at 149 over Edmond, then I 100% agree with that.

What did Mendoza do this season to indicate to you that he's a "high AA threat" at 157? His best results were at 149 (wins over Frost, Jamison, and Willochell. And only one of those guys is an AA, Frost who was 7th at 141). At 157 he had losses to Webster, Millard, and Jordan Williams. And his only notable win was over Catrabone, who is good but not a "high AA threat". Based on his season, I don't see how you could predict him to beat: Duke, Taylor, Larkin, Robideau, Zerban, Shapiro, Webster, Cannon, or Watters. Could he knock off one or two of those guys and sneak onto the podium? Certainly. But that doesn't make him a "high AA threat".

He needs to get bigger. But I like him a lot. I think he takes a RS year to fill out, then steps into the starting lineup and I agree will be an AA contender.

Both great shoutouts. I'm impressed by both programs ability to overcome pretty difficult recruiting standards/requirements.

SIUE is a good option. They are ranked #23 (tied with Stanford) tournament team, have a 9-2 dual meet record (wins over Northwestern & Little Rock; losses to OU and Central Michigan), and have four ranked guys (with 3 of the 4 returning next season): #20 at 133 - Marcel Lopez #3 at 149 - Caleb Tyus #28 at 165 - Brock Woodcock #31 at 285 - Bryson Buhk And yes, I'm biased because I'm an alumni, but they're having a great season.

Love it. Tell Scotty I say what's up. Excited to see Zan put it on the line. He shines brightest when the lights are on.

Sprained MCL at U20 worlds.

I didn't realize this. One brain reaction for you.

Last year at EIWAs, all 10 #1 seeds received a first round bye. I am going to assume that was not a coincidence. Which means if you win the tournament you'll have 3 matches. So he essentially has 7 matches left on the schedule.

They have four duals left and then EIWAs. So it will be close, but I'd imagine he makes it.

How many do you need? He's currently 9-0.

Stanich will likely be an undefeated conference champ with a H2H win over Cornella. He will be locked into the 3 barring he takes an upset loss.

My mistake. I thought your post was in response to @RawDog's question about why Ech chose neutral and not bottom.

It will be: 1. Mendez 2. Vega 3. Stanich 4. Ech 5. Hardy

Vega locked up that cradle from the neutral position.

125: Tyler Chappell (#30 by Flo) 133: Marcus Blaze/Evan Frost/Kyler Larkin 141: Dylan Chappell (#31 by Flo) 149: J. Frost 157: Kaleb Larkin 165: J. Blaze/Marcus Espinoza-Owens 174: Beau Mant/Moses Espinoza-Owens 184: Angelo/Brock Mant 197: Cole Mirasola 285: AJ/Connor Mirasola

Willmont Kai (Whitehall, PA) to Nebraska. #235 on @Husker_Du's c/o 2026 Big Board, but I think he's much better than that. He doesn't wrestle much nationally outside of the season, so his national ranking is a bit hindered by that. But, he won a AAA state title last year at 114 and only regular season losses 3-2 to Emilio Albanese (Lehigh commit; he also beat Albanese once), 9-3 to Liam Davis (Northwestern commit), and a med forfeit. He's only lost once this season, 4-1 to Kavin Muyleart (who he also beat 4-1). Muyleart was AAA state runner-up at 121 last year. This kid can go. Great pick up for Nebraska.

Willmont*** not Lamont

Is it though?