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Next Years Lineup

When do roster caps start and how will that affect the team?
12 recruits coming in
18 current true or redshirt freshmen
7 sophomores
6 juniors
7 seniors all starters gone.

Swiderski in from the portal

Manibog out to the portal

Young walked on senior day.

Some hard conversations need to be had, lost of Eli Hale/Shawn Streck potential on this roster.

Is it possible to have Stash kids that want to just be around the team at the RTC? Similar to what Cornell has always done with Finger Lakes/ Spartan.
 
When do roster caps start and how will that affect the team?
12 recruits coming in
18 current true or redshirt freshmen
7 sophomores
6 juniors
7 seniors all starters gone.

Swiderski in from the portal

Manibog out to the portal

Young walked on senior day.

Some hard conversations need to be had, lost of Eli Hale/Shawn Streck potential on this roster.

Is it possible to have Stash kids that want to just be around the team at the RTC? Similar to what Cornell has always done with Finger Lakes/ Spartan.
I think the stash element only works before they enroll. They could do this with some lower level incoming freshman who would have no chance of starting from day 1, have them train with CWC and enroll the next year to let seniors and transfers clear out.
 
Is it possible to have Stash kids that want to just be around the team at the RTC? Similar to what Cornell has always done with Finger Lakes/ Spartan.
I think grey shirts could become more used. PSU has used a bunch but not a ton of other places have to my knowledge recently.
 
Someone please double check me but assuming Young stays and add Swiderski I have us at 27 per OSU site and 30 per wrestlestat.
I thought I saw where someone else had mentioned that CY was likely making the personal decision that he was done with wrestling. I may be mistaken. If so, I apologize.
 
Premature here but I think Facundo should go 165 and Ryder 174 next year if we get him. Lockett should redshirt. Then in 2027 facundo at 165 with Lockett now better grown into 174 (Haines and Pinto gone now too) and Ryder back up to 184.

When I watch some of their matches from this year I really think those are the best weights for the two transfers. But, how do you handle it if Lockett is as adamant as it seems to start. Drop Lockett to 157? No one has mentioned that lol. I think Facundo could do 157 but not sure that’s ideal either.
 
Premature here but I think Facundo should go 165 and Ryder 174 next year if we get him. Lockett should redshirt. Then in 2027 facundo at 165 with Lockett now better grown into 174 (Haines and Pinto gone now too) and Ryder back up to 184.

When I watch some of their matches from this year I really think those are the best weights for the two transfers. But, how do you handle it if Lockett is as adamant as it seems to start. Drop Lockett to 157? No one has mentioned that lol. I think Facundo could do 157 but not sure that’s ideal either.
What a great problem to have
 
My current lineup hopes and projections

Spratley - finalist
Hughes - AA
Jamison - AA
Swiderski - AA
Travis - AA
Facundo - AA
Ryder - AA
BT - Blood Round
Merrill - Finalist
Doucet - Blood Round

Disclaimer: I will change my opinion on this routinely every 5 minutes and will not be held liable for my previous opinions.
Just some thoughts - I don't see Hughes cutting to 133 again and being any good. Rin would probably be the answer at 133. Jamison hasn't proven as of yet he can hold 141 and get it done at the end. Hughes should go 141. Lockett seems to want in at 165, bumping Facundo and Ryder up - that is if we get Ryder.
 
Just some thoughts - I don't see Hughes cutting to 133 again and being any good. Rin would probably be the answer at 133. Jamison hasn't proven as of yet he can hold 141 and get it done at the end. Hughes should go 141. Lockett seems to want in at 165, bumping Facundo and Ryder up - that is if we get Ryder.
All very good thoughts. I could be absolutely wrong, but if you asked what would be the best weights for Facundo and Ryder I think it would be 165 and 174 right now. Could they do just as well bumping up, hopefully but who knows. Good news is I just get to speculate and discuss and nothing I think really matters hahaha.

With that being said, could Dee go 157? He wrestled at 164 at U20s last year. A lineup of Dee - Facundo - Ryder from 157-174 is pretty strong! Then they all bump up the following year. Allows everyone to grow into the higher weight? No clue on what Lockett walks around at but I don't think he has cut a ton previously since he didnt need to.
 
I just don't see any scenario (besides injury) Dee is not in the lineup next year. Those guys just don't sit anymore. To me 165-184 is some combination of Dee, Facundo and Ryder (knock on wood). The coaches will figure it out.

I know he was dealing with injuries so maybe that was a factor but if Bear couldn't effectively be our 133 this year I'm not sure how he can next year. Hope I'm wrong though. Would be awesome for the lineup.
 
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All very good thoughts. I could be absolutely wrong, but if you asked what would be the best weights for Facundo and Ryder I think it would be 165 and 174 right now. Could they do just as well bumping up, hopefully but who knows. Good news is I just get to speculate and discuss and nothing I think really matters hahaha.

With that being said, could Dee go 157? He wrestled at 164 at U20s last year. A lineup of Dee - Facundo - Ryder from 157-174 is pretty strong! Then they all bump up the following year. Allows everyone to grow into the higher weight? No clue on what Lockett walks around at but I don't think he has cut a ton previously since he didnt need to.
Why do you think 174 is Ryder's best weight?
 
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