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6 time National champ sounded good but he never won jucos and I think that generally junior college is fairly weak. Probably start for us because we really have no one at 165.
Must be good on his feet, appears to be a pinner, lost Juco final due to riding time point. Put him in a tough room and who knows.6 time National champ sounded good but he never won jucos and I think that generally junior college is fairly weak. Probably start for us because we really have no one at 165.
Probably nothing, just a chance to wrestle at the DI level would be my guess. It's possible they brought him in to help more on the RTC side with his FS success.Wonder what we had to offer him in NIL money to get him?
ExactlyActually, this is a good example of how we keep falling further behind.
I am not sure what is out there to get, but a JUCO runner-up is about as impressive as 2x State Champ. Matter of fact, I know of several JUCO Champs that got to D1 or D2 and underperformed expectations.
IMO, the money was better spent on a R12 guy that gives a punchers chance at an AA.
Do you remember a guy named "Z"?Actually, this is a good example of how we keep falling further behind.
I am not sure what is out there to get, but a JUCO runner-up is about as impressive as 2x State Champ. Matter of fact, I know of several JUCO Champs that got to D1 or D2 and underperformed expectations.
Actually, this is a good example of how we keep falling further behind.
I am not sure what is out there to get, but a JUCO runner-up is about as impressive as 2x State Champ. Matter of fact, I know of several JUCO Champs that got to D1 or D2 and underperformed expectations.
IMO, the money was better spent on a R12 guy that gives a punchers chance at an AA.
I hope you aren’t comparing this guy to Z.Do you remember a guy named "Z"?
Two goats and a hundred rublesWonder what we had to offer him in NIL money to get him?
Why ... was Z r12 or better before we got him?I hope you aren’t comparing this guy to Z.
Who have we had that was more exciting to watch than Z? A slip against Tony Nelson away from having another team title.Why ... was Z r12 or better before we got him?
I'd agree but didn't we take a chance on a kid unproven in folkstyle?Who have we had that was more exciting to watch than Z? A slip against Tony Nelson away from having another team title.
Thought Mastro was in the portal. Who was his coach at Ellsworth? Haven't seen him wrestle but I'm thinking its more about technic, skill, work ethic, coaches see something and with better coaching etc. ...He lost to ISU's backup 9-3 in his only D1 competition last year. More than likely he's being brought in for 165 depth with Mastro, McLane & Harper gone. If he develops into a capable starter, great, but you don't plan on it.
I don't see us getting Mesenbrink or Griffith, so the question is can we at least get Olejnik. And if we can't get someone of his caliber then that will speak volumes.
What Juco did he attend?Do you remember a guy named "Z"?
Mastro & McLane are in the portal and someone posted that Harper graduated.Thought Mastro was in the portal. Who was his coach at Ellsworth? Haven't seen him wrestle but I'm thinking its more about technic, skill, work ethic, coaches see something and with better coaching etc. ...
Like the idea!Given the other 165 commit, any speculation of Mirzo making 157? He looks lean already but sometimes juco guys don't have a reason to cut much weight.
National title contender down a weight. I like it!!!!Given the other 165 commit, any speculation of Mirzo making 157? He looks lean already but sometimes juco guys don't have a reason to cut much weight.
Like the idea of him dropping down, but he is not a title contender lol. I think Mechler has a good shot there.National title contender down a weight. I like it!!!!
Mechler??Like the idea of him dropping down, but he is not a title contender lol. I think Mechler has a good shot there.
Also of note, assuming Williams locks up 149, Manibog and Travis both wrestled 70kg this week. Could be trying to bulk up for the 157 spot.
I would have said Mclane easily if 157 was still doable and then he left (I assume he wanted 165).Mechler??
Travis is a good 149. hard cut to get to 141 but he did it last year.
Teague is a 149I would have said Mclane easily if 157 was still doable and then he left (I assume he wanted 165).
Mechler isn’t going to knock anyone’s socks off but this is his third year in the system so who knows. I don’t expect an AA year out of him so don’t confuse me for that.
If Travis can bulk to 157 I like his chances. Again, wouldn’t expect an AA season though. Sadly this weight is looking like a bust no matter who gets it. Maybe we can still find a transfer. They’re definitely out there.
He was 24 then! LolMirzo wrestled 70 KG internationally as recently as 2019. That was under UWW's same day weigh-in rules, so 157 seems like a possibility.
Agreed. But I expect Williams to beat him out, which is why I said IF he can bulk to 157. In a world where everyone slotted perfect you are correct that 149 is where he falls.Teague is a 149
I’d be curious how that ranking match would go. Teague beat the NIU guy in the finals that beat williams in the semis.He was 24 then! Lol
Agreed. But I expect Williams to beat him out, which is why I said IF he can bulk to 157. In a world where everyone slotted perfect you are correct that 149 is where he falls.