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Our schedule indicates it is on the Big 10 network.I noticed on trackwrestling that neither OSU or Iowa had the dual on their schedule. It is still on our schedule on the OSU site but not track. Are we still wrestling Iowa on the 23rd?
Not sure what you are talking about, it is on both Iowa's & OSU's schedules, nothing has changed.I noticed on trackwrestling that neither OSU or Iowa had the dual on their schedule. It is still on our schedule on the OSU site but not track. Are we still wrestling Iowa on the 23rd?
I agree historically, but this team is fun to watch.Iowa wrestling makes my stomach churn
An example of how I have always thought about Hawkeye fans happened this year. Many of you know "LoveOSUsports and how involved she and her husband are in planning activities for OK State functions. Each year some of us reserve rooms for the National tournament about a year in advance. LoveOSUsports coordinates this and many other events and it is clearly reserved under OSU sports fans at the hotel. This year it was discovered one of these OSU fans could possibly been flying another flag's colors. We got an email from LoveOSUsports yesterday that a Mr. Royce Alger reserved a room as an "OSU fan". Mr. Alger has apparently changed his allegiances since he was a two time National champion for the University of Iowa and after his college career as a Squakeye he coached there for 7-8 years. He may occupy rooms across from KCScott and I at Nationals. It has been determined that more safeguards may be employed when reserving rooms next year at Nationals.It will be interesting to watch this March. I still wouldn’t count out PSU totally. Obviously the injury to Cassar and to a lesser extent Berge really hurts their chances.
They still have title favorites at 165 and 174 and potential finalists at 133 and 141. They have 2 and maybe 3 others with AA potential at 184, 197 and HWT.
I say you give him a good thrashing in the hallway as a lesson not to trifle with your traditions.An example of how I have always thought about Hawkeye fans happened this year. Many of you know "LoveOSUsports and how involved she and her husband are in planning activities for OK State functions. Each year some of us reserve rooms for the National tournament about a year in advance. LoveOSUsports coordinates this and many other events and it is clearly reserved under OSU sports fans at the hotel. This year it was discovered one of these OSU fans could possibly been flying another flag's colors. We got an email from LoveOSUsports yesterday that a Mr. Royce Alger reserved a room as an "OSU fan". Mr. Alger has apparently changed his allegiances since he was a two time National champion for the University of Iowa and after his college career as a Squakeye he coached there for 7-8 years. He may occupy rooms across from KCScott and I at Nationals. It has been determined that more safeguards may be employed when reserving rooms next year at Nationals.
I say you give him a good thrashing in the hallway as a lesson not to trifle with your traditions.
Latest word is that he has been separated or segregated from our group. How he got in the group in the first place is the question. Pacmaker5 he was a tough out but he is not in my weight class so one of us is lucky. I am about 15 years older but from recent pictures he would out weigh me. If you get a chance you can google him and get several stories including one from a flow interview a few years ago about the first time he met John Smith. He calls him "Smitty". It is a FUNNY story but may be embellished.Man, Royce was a hammer! I think you can take him Obe, but he's a tough out.
BTW my saying that the story might be embellished is tantamount to saying the Pope might be Catholic.Latest word is that he has been separated or segregated from our group. How he got in the group in the first place is the question. Pacmaker5 he was a tough out but he is not in my weight class so one of us is lucky. I am about 15 years older but from recent pictures he would out weigh me. If you get a chance you can google him and get several stories including one from a flow interview a few years ago about the first time he met John Smith. He calls him "Smitty". It is a FUNNY story but may be embellished.
Nick needs to spend a lot of time watching video of Spencer Lee's match against the Michigan kid, who held Lee to a regular decision and was, I think, only the second opponent to go the full 7 minutes with Lee this year. In that match, Lee had a propensity to put his knee very near his chin when on bottom, so a cradle was certainly there for the taking. Getting it applied is a whole different story, but it is at least something to look for. If DeSantos is still out, I like Witcraft's chances against Iowa's backup. Other than that, Boo is our best shot for a win unless Brands sends out other backups. And I'm sure the officials will be totally impartial. Any way you slice it, it shapes up to be a long night for the Pokes.
Psu has zero chance at AA at 197 if they stick with Shack. V
No.Spencer seems to be on another level but he had nothing in the 3rd period v. an average kid at Michigan. His pace slows considerably as the match wears on. Nick got him once already, can he do it again?
I'd be surprised if they wrestle Abe @ 184.125: #4 Nick Piccininni (Sr) vs #1 Spencer Lee (Jr)
133: #18 Reece Witcraft (Fr) vs #2 Austin DeSanto (Jr)
141: #20 Dusty Hone (Jr) vs #3 Max Murin (So)
149: #6 Boo Lewallen (Jr) vs #2 Pat Lugo (Sr)
157: #18 Wyatt Sheets (So) vs #4 Kaleb Young (Jr)
165: #7 Travis Wittlake (Fr) vs #2 Alex Marinelli (Jr)
174: #12 Joe Smith (Sr) vs #1 Michael Kemerer (Sr)
184: #15 Anthony Montalvo (Fr) vs #10 Abe Assad (Fr)
197: #16 Dakota Geer (Jr) vs #4 Jacob Warner (So)
HWT: Austin Harris (So) vs #3 Tony Cassioppi (Fr)
I'd be surprised if they wrestle Abe @ 184.
I'd be surprised if they wrestle Abe @ 184.
125: #4 Nick Piccininni (Sr) vs #1 Spencer Lee (Jr)
133: #18 Reece Witcraft (Fr) vs #2 Austin DeSanto (Jr)
141: #20 Dusty Hone (Jr) vs #3 Max Murin (So)
149: #6 Boo Lewallen (Jr) vs #2 Pat Lugo (Sr)
157: #18 Wyatt Sheets (So) vs #4 Kaleb Young (Jr)
165: #7 Travis Wittlake (Fr) vs #2 Alex Marinelli (Jr)
174: #12 Joe Smith (Sr) vs #1 Michael Kemerer (Sr)
184: #15 Anthony Montalvo (Fr) vs #10 Abe Assad (Fr)
197: #16 Dakota Geer (Jr) vs #4 Jacob Warner (So)
HWT: Austin Harris (So) vs #3 Tony Cassioppi (Fr)
Because he didn't wrestle the last two duals, his last was Feb 2 close match against Michigan St. He already has a good record, RIP, & wins against b10 for good seed in the b10 tourney. They dont need him to win and a win against Montalvo doesn't help him. He is a Fr so I bet they rest him for the tournament.I'm curious why they wouldn't. He's 19-5 and has taken over Cash Wilcke. I guess Wilcke could get the nod since it'll be senior night, but unless he's injured, I'd expect Assad at 184.
Because he didn't wrestle the last two duals, his last was Feb 2 close match against Michigan St. He already has a good record, RIP, & wins against b10 for good seed in the b10 tourney. They dont need him to win and a win against Montalvo doesn't help him. He is a Fr so I bet they rest him for the tournament.
We are underdogs at all 10 weights. That's an impressive Hawkeye lineup. It should be a great battle between them and PSU for the title. I've seen times when things can go awfully bad when they get on a roll in cha. Like Coach said, it's a great opportunity for several of us and he expects competitive match-ups at almost every weight except 285.
Iowa is favored at every weight. I am not going to go weight by weight but I will say we have chances and actually I predict Boo will dec. Lugo. I also think Montalvo could win at 184. These could be our only victories. The above is said with my orange colored glasses on.It will take a disappointing tournament from Iowa for PSU to really mount a serious challenge IMO. I do think there are a few of their guys whose current rankings are inflated and they won’t finish there in March but they are so strong top to bottom.
With Cassar out it really hurt PSU’s chances.
Iowa is favored at every weight. I am not going to go weight by weight but I will say we have chances and actually I predict Boo will dec. Lugo. I also think Montalvo could win at 184. These could be our only victories. The above is said with my orange colored glasses on.
Iowa is favored at every weight. I am not going to go weight by weight but I will say we have chances and actually I predict Boo will dec. Lugo. I also think Montalvo could win at 184. These could be our only victories. The above is said with my orange colored glasses on.
Picc, Boo & Montalvo win by decision. Iowa wins the dual.
141, 157, 165 & 197 lose tight, competitive matches. Tough matchups at 133, 174 & 285. Also hoping to see some throws from Witcraft. Dig those underhooks and let it fly.
Yep, that's the likely scenario. If the throw Nelson B out there Montalvo has a good chance of wining. If it's Wilcke (most likely), he will go full Iowa style in order to win by stalling. If Assad (doubtful) then Assad slight favor due to Carver affect.I was talking Iowa vs PSU at nationals but yes in our dual they will be favored at every weight.
Our best opportunity for a win is at 149 which in reality is a toss up right now.
Taco will have a good shot depending on who Iowa goes with.
Outside of that I don’t see any other realistic potential wins.