Not sure why ESPN chose 184 to start things. It doesn't make any sense to me. At the very least you'd think they'd want to draw out the anticipation a little more. BUT, Jordan Burroughs had a vote, and he and Carter don't mix well lol.
2025 NCAA Tournament
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screw Gable Steveson. Do I really have to spell it out for you? I want every headline to be about PSU. Happy now!! 🤣
Excellent tournament!!!
A good tournament this year. A ton of great storylines both individually and teamwise. I can't remember another year where four teams had at least three finalists. OSU returning to the "conversation". Nebby killing it and stealing your thunder. If not for them, the conversation in Philly would be about DT and the future. For all the adversity on day 2 for PSU, they are poised tonight to set the points record (my personal favorite). AJ is always a headliner and he did not disappoint. Just a great tournament this year, and I was lucky enough to witness it in person for the first time.
I even met ChasePollard and his lovely wife. I may even put that on my tombstone. "I ONCE MET CHASE POLLARD"
I even met ChasePollard and his lovely wife. I may even put that on my tombstone. "I ONCE MET CHASE POLLARD"
| Team | Points | Maximum Potential Points | If Seeds Hold | # F | # 1st | # 2nd | # 3rd | # 4th | # 5th | # 6th | # 7th | # 8th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn State | 169 | 187 | 177 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nebraska | 109 | 127 | 117 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Oklahoma State | 94.5 | 112.5 | 94.5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Iowa | 77 | 95 | 81 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Minnesota | 51.5 | 57.5 | 55.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cornell | 50 | 50 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ohio State | 47.5 | 53.5 | 47.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Northern Iowa | 45.5 | 51.5 | 45.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NC State | 42.5 | 48.5 | 46.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Virginia Tech | 41 | 47 | 45 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Looks like you are locked into 3rd. A great showing. Who knew Nebby would light the world on fire. Good on them and you guys. I see the first semblance of parity returning in that 4 teams have three finalists. Still happy to see Iowa in 4th.
Iowa State, Missouri and UNI are all quality program who appear to have the ability to stay that way. OU is a toss up but them growing back into a strong program would be really helpful.
No one lower than 6th and 8 wrestlers 1st, 2nd, or 3rd for Penn State is insane.
We usually wrestle a tough duel schedule..NC State,V-Tech,Iowa. Plus they went to cklv so cowboys see plenty of competition throughout the year even if big 12 is down.
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This team is better than last year's team. It took 15 years but Cael finally has a team with no weaknesses.
Must’ve been a real struggle to watch incomplete teams the last decade and half. I pity you.
I agree that you guys seek out competition. I hate to break it to you guys but over the next fews years, you'll see some subtle changes in scheduling to emphasize peaking toward nationals. Early season tournament to practice making weight over two days. Then the January doldrums as DT breaks everyone down to get the guys ready 6-8 weeks later for nationals. The schedule will become monotone over time. I hate the PSU schedule. It's boring but then in March I'm happy. So I've accepted it but wish I'd see our guys more and against better and different competition.
Someone has to do it.
It sucked big time but my psychiatrist says I've come to accept it and that means that I've grown somehow as a person.
Not sure how many of his interviews y’all have watched, but it seems pretty obvious that Mr. Jock Itch is trying to rehab his image and show he’s “grown” so some school with meh morals and a strong desire to compete with PSU backs up the Brinks truck for him. Maybe I’m just cynical but it all comes across for what it is: phony.
It is also very funny to hear him repeatedly brag about humble he is. He’s very proud of his humility.
It is also very funny to hear him repeatedly brag about humble he is. He’s very proud of his humility.
He seriously gave an interview about vanity and his self work of improving it, while wearing an AJ Ferrari shirt.
In all seriousness though, I hope he does have it together. He can and already does impact some youth, it’s better if it’s a good impact.
Seems like the money Michigan spent to build a team did not work out real well
I like the Halloween intro music for Starocci. Not a fan of his, but good intro.
It is great to see Little Rock finish 17th which I think is 4th among Big 12 teams after OSU, NIU & Mizz.
JB actually explained it over on Twitter. ESPN was looking at production value and how to lure in the most viewers. If you go straight through from 125, everyone tunes in at the end. If you bookend things, people are more likely to watch all 10 weights.
The way people feel about Starocci winning five (good or bad) is probably the way people felt about Dick Hutton 1950 being the first four timer.
The VT kid and this NC State kid had elusive escapes and Spratley couldn’t ride either of them. Made a big difference.
It looked like the plan for Troy was to wrestle a defensive, controlled match. Have to be able to ride him to make that strategy work.
The way that ended kind of sucked. It just seemed like we never had a chance with starting on top in the overtime second to last.
Wonderful tournament for Spratley #7 finished 2nd
