'25-'26 PSU Lineup Predictions thread
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That's the tournament in Japan I was talking about in November. And he has another one in December
Japan using UWW bracketology where you can be the returning world champ and open in the 7-10 match.
I've since received news that Ono got an exemption from the tournament, so he won't be wrestling in Japan this weekend. He's still in the bracket, though, because he registered for the tournament.
He should be wrestling in Japan at the Emperor's Cup on December 18, so he probably won't be available for the Collegiate Duals.
He should be wrestling in Japan at the Emperor's Cup on December 18, so he probably won't be available for the Collegiate Duals.
I like that NLWC in Japanese is NLWC.
Thankfully Duke can make 157 for one season or there may have been overlap with Messenbrink at some point.
It looks like the plan is Duke goes this season before he outgrows 157 while Kasak redshirts, then Duke redshirts and moves to 165 the following season after Messenbrink graduates. Works well for Kasak as well, he redshirts and then goes 157 the following two seasons.
Looks like this one will be skipped (with permission) in favor of competing in the December one:
I’m not sure anything has been confirmed, fwiw. Maybe Corby heard something—but it seemed like it could also have been a knee issue to me.
The rib bone‘s connected to the knee bone?
I don't think he will be that undersized muscle-wise, but he is very short, and that will never change at 141
Ribs are tricky , have to be fully healed can't rush a rib injury. Thinking 6-8 weeks of total shut down than a slow rehab. Maybe full go at the start of big schedule.
And we are assuming it’s “ribs” as opposed to another body part…
…but we certainly don’t know whether he has one or more fractures(I didn’t see an impact on the replay), which definitely take a while to heal, or soft tissue injury in the area, which is no joke either!
Initially there there was some chatter that Marcus would go 41 and Ono 33. Frankly I liked that setup more
Blaze isnt a 141. He's a 133 and 61kg. At u23 worlds at 65kg 143 he was small
Rib depends on severity but Feldman got his crushed by Wyatt last year at CKLV in December and didn't miss any duals in January. These are super human healers with the best doctors in the world.
Feldman didn't have a back up like Mirasola. And Penn St doesn't have to worry about losing duals without him.
I disagree. Marcus is probably a 141 in the future, but not this year. Strength would be an issue for him up there in folk. It’s much easier to compete in free where technique is king.
Ono is a brick sh$t house. Much better equipped to deal with a 23 year old 141 even though he will have to give up some length.
Maybe next year you will be correct, but this year I expect Marcus will experience some struggles not unlike Luke did even at 133.
BTW, by the looks of him, those struggles will be a thing of the past this year for Luke. I’d expect him to bonus a guy like Seymour this year. A year in the room, proper nutrition, weight training, is a huge difference.
Good insight. Yes meant more for next year when hopefully both are in lineup
One note I heard today about 141 at PSU, we're going to be in good shape there. Not a Mendez/Hardy level contender or anything but firmly someone you believe can AA, which it seems nobody is pencling us in for with Ono not in the lineup. Keep in mind we have 2 former 5th placers (albeit at 133) at that weight, both knowing they need to earn the spot.
Nagao has struggled with injuries since he stepped on campus and is the healthiest he's ever been and is extremely motivated to prove 2023 was no flash in the pan. Expect him to be a menace on top like always with some of his neutral game cleaned up.
I was told Davis had a total wakeup call from last season. Sometimes a humbling and "that's strike 1 and 2" message from a coach can change how you approach things. One might remember @dicemen99 hinted a younger wrestler wasn't all in and everyone had a good guess at who it is and his incident after NCAAs more or less confirmed it was Davis. Also don't forget he battled injuries (due to some carelessness with a scooter) and missed a ton of time. Despite all that, he placed 5th as a true sophomore.
Neither will be small for 141. Davis having a redshirt won't influence a decision, best man for the job.
Nagao has struggled with injuries since he stepped on campus and is the healthiest he's ever been and is extremely motivated to prove 2023 was no flash in the pan. Expect him to be a menace on top like always with some of his neutral game cleaned up.
I was told Davis had a total wakeup call from last season. Sometimes a humbling and "that's strike 1 and 2" message from a coach can change how you approach things. One might remember @dicemen99 hinted a younger wrestler wasn't all in and everyone had a good guess at who it is and his incident after NCAAs more or less confirmed it was Davis. Also don't forget he battled injuries (due to some carelessness with a scooter) and missed a ton of time. Despite all that, he placed 5th as a true sophomore.
Neither will be small for 141. Davis having a redshirt won't influence a decision, best man for the job.
I have been saying for a while with zero direct knowledge or rumors, just a feeling that Nagao has had too long to heal and motivate to ignore. I think he can/will win the slot.
I got nothing, KGB has more leaks than this program. 11/14 around 5pm is when I’m expecting news. Even then, it’s questionable.
This may be old news but the roster is out earlier this year than prior years. Maybe too early to be trusted 100%.
Blaze, Davis, Nagao and Ono all listed at 133, interesting!
Blaze, Davis, Nagao and Ono all listed at 133, interesting!
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would love to see some of those battles in practice
Guys from last year weights didn't change. Davis / Nagao 133 Kasak 149/57 Cochran 197. I wouldn't pay attention to the weights of those guys. Davis and Nagao are 141, Kasak 157 and Cochran HWT are what I expect. The new guys weights are correct
I wouldn't put any stock in the listed weights for returnees.
The official roster showed Cenzo at 149 (his shirt weight) after he stuck Martinez in the 165 national finals.
That was the offseason he thought about cutting off his leg for an unfair advantage. -IOWA
A couple of other observatons:
1. Ono is listed as having Junior eligibility.
2. Just 3 seniors on the roster.
The fact only Blaze, Davis, Nagao and Ono are listed at 133 proves Cael doesn't do the roster. If Cael did the roster he would list them all at the same weight and then get on here as guns to laugh at our overreactions.
Consistent what I was told after being at two practices.
Spoke with Braeden and Aaron after one practice. Both are focused and ready to compete at the 141 pound weight class.
I think Nagao being healthy and in the room awhile we see a jump from him and he's the guy.
133 Blaze 141 Nagao 157 Duke 197 Barr once he's healthy