A look at 157 (& 150) Cael vs Pre-Cael

[Cali_Nittany1]

For the next weight class, we're going to take a look at 157/150.

Another weight class that Penn State leads the way during the Cael Era on the strength of Jason Nolf's 3 NCs, Haines NC and several other top 3 placements by Nolf, Haines, Kasak, DT and Dylan Alton. This is Nebraska's best weight class in a strong 2nd with 11 AAs capped by last season's NC run by Antrell Taylor. Iowa is in 3rd with a 16 year streak of having a qualifier at the weight class. Despite IMar's 2 championships, Illinois does not crack the top 10 because he accounted for 47 of their 52.5 points.



Prior to Cael, this was Illinois's best weight class with 2 NCs and 9 AAs by five different wrestlers. This was Boise State's only appearance on a top 10 list thanks to Ben Cherrington and Larry Quisel. Penn State barely cracked the list with 4 AAs (2x Musser, R. Hughes, Vallimont). Nebraska wasn't as strong during this time period but did have a NC from Jordan Burroughs and a 4x AA career from Bryan Snyder.



Penn State's recent success was enough to edge out Nebraska for 1st place over the combined time periods. Iowa is in a strong 3rd with 30 NQs out of 31 tournaments with 3 national champions and 17 AAs. This has been a weaker weight class for Oklahoma State even though they have had qualifiers for 29/31 tournaments.



Here's the Penn State lineup for the last 31 seasons with Nebraska's also included. Nebraska has been on a nice recent run with 11 AAs out of the last 13 tournaments.





And here's the top 3 for the past 30 tournaments.

 

[Tryingtodoitright]

For the next weight class, we're going to take a look at 157/150.

Another weight class that Penn State leads the way during the Cael Era on the strength of Jason Nolf's 3 NCs, Haines NC and several other top 3 placements by Nolf, Haines, Kasak, DT and Dylan Alton. This is Nebraska's best weight class in a strong 2nd with 11 AAs capped by last season's NC run by Antrell Taylor. Iowa is in 3rd with a 16 year streak of having a qualifier at the weight class. Despite IMar's 2 championships, Illinois does not crack the top 10 because he accounted for 47 of their 52.5 points.

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Prior to Cael, this was Illinois's best weight class with 2 NCs and 9 AAs by five different wrestlers. This was Boise State's only appearance on a top 10 list thanks to Ben Cherrington and Larry Quisel. Penn State barely cracked the list with 4 AAs (2x Musser, R. Hughes, Vallimont). Nebraska wasn't as strong during this time period but did have a NC from Jordan Burroughs and a 4x AA career from Bryan Snyder.

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Penn State's recent success was enough to edge out Nebraska for 1st place over the combined time periods. Iowa is in a strong 3rd with 30 NQs out of 31 tournaments with 3 national champions and 17 AAs. This has been a weaker weight class for Oklahoma State even though they have had qualifiers for 29/31 tournaments.

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Here's the Penn State lineup for the last 31 seasons with Nebraska's also included. Nebraska has been on a nice recent run with 11 AAs out of the last 13 tournaments.

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And here's the top 3 for the past 30 tournaments.

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Others have already said but just wanted to reiterate how much fun these are to review and recall. Thanks for doing the heavy lifting!
I remember being so pumped about a PSU wrestler just placing at Big Tens or the NCAAs and these charts bring back so many great memories.
But what a period we’re enjoying now! Thanks brother!

 

[An Old Pair of Asics]

This is a real b!tch of a weight class year in / year out. McIllvary, Williams, Nolf, & Martinez all taking losses at some point. Mix in a few Olympic champs (Burroughs & Taylor) and medalists (Dake) and you have your work cut out to win 157.