'25-'26 PSU Lineup Predictions thread

Dogwelder

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so what exactly does concussion protocol mean,they always say that but that's not clear to me I am sure not everyone has a concussion!
Sorry. The only protocol I’ve ever read is The Protocols of the Elders of Lion.

That document is a secret plan for world domination. Cael was smirking when he asked Pyles if Pyles had a plan. The reason Cael was smirking was that Cael knew that he himself had a plan! 😀
 

El_Jefe

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Sorry. The only protocol I’ve ever read is The Protocols of the Elders of Lion.

That document is a secret plan for world domination. Cael was smirking when he asked Pyles if Pyles had a plan. The reason Cael was smirking was that Cael knew that he himself had a plan! 😀
Mandatory reading at Hawkeye Report.
 
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Random4598375

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Jan 10, 2020
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125 Luke
133 Ono
141 BDavis
149 SVN
157 Kasak
165 Mitch
174 Levi
184 Rocco
197 Josh
HVYCole

It makes sense to redshirt Blaze and PJ-- (Unless Mitch is moving to 174 next year)?
The speculation I've seen on there is that it is actually better to wrestle PJ at 157 this year and RS Kasak and then bring Kasak back to 157 and RS PJ in 27 because PJ may not be able to make 157 any more after this year and would be able to slide in at 165 when Mitch leaves after 27. I don't know, of course, but if that is true then it makes sense.
 

Nitlion1986

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The speculation I've seen on there is that it is actually better to wrestle PJ at 157 this year and RS Kasak and then bring Kasak back to 157 and RS PJ in 27 because PJ may not be able to make 157 any more after this year and would be able to slide in at 165 when Mitch leaves after 27. I don't know, of course, but if that is true then it makes sense.
That is the thought. Another consideration never given enough thought (in my opinion) is less than 2 years ago Kasak was a 141 pounder filling in at 149 and by March of last year he looked like a large 157 pounder. There might be very little chance Kasak has many more successful 157 weigh-ins available to him either.
 

shotofespresso

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Nov 7, 2021
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The speculation I've seen on there is that it is actually better to wrestle PJ at 157 this year and RS Kasak and then bring Kasak back to 157 and RS PJ in 27 because PJ may not be able to make 157 any more after this year and would be able to slide in at 165 when Mitch leaves after 27. I don't know, of course, but if that is true then it makes sense.

125 Luke
133 Ono
141 BDavis
149 SVN
157 Kasak
165 Mitch
174 Levi
184 Rocco
197 Josh
HVYCole

It makes sense to redshirt Blaze and PJ-- (Unless Mitch is moving to 174 next year)?
If the NCAA changes the rules as rumored (5 total years for college with no more redshirts) then it behooves all teams to just wrestle your best lineup regardless of class…
 
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Joejitsu

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The speculation I've seen on there is that it is actually better to wrestle PJ at 157 this year and RS Kasak and then bring Kasak back to 157 and RS PJ in 27 because PJ may not be able to make 157 any more after this year and would be able to slide in at 165 when Mitch leaves after 27. I don't know, of course, but if that is true then it makes sense.
i have seen that also and that makes sense but isnt Jayden James projected at 165? If Kasak goes this year and we have PJ for the next 4 years at 157 (provided he doesnt grow too much)... this gives us 2 years of Kasak at 165 and James sliding into that spot after a redshirt year??? of course IDK ... just looking at the height and frame... I could see PJ moving up more than KASAK.... you are probably correct?????
 

Dogwelder

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If the NCAA changes the rules as rumored (5 total years for college with no more redshirts) then it behooves all teams to just wrestle your best lineup regardless of class…
Oh, Behoove! 😀

 

El_Jefe

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i have seen that also and that makes sense but isnt Jayden James projected at 165? If Kasak goes this year and we have PJ for the next 4 years at 157 (provided he doesnt grow too much)... this gives us 2 years of Kasak at 165 and James sliding into that spot after a redshirt year??? of course IDK ... just looking at the height and frame... I could see PJ moving up more than KASAK.... you are probably correct?????
James is going 165 this year. We'll see if he can still make 165 in college, but it doesn't seem likely.

As we discuss the 157-165 logjam, remember that bumping guys up to 174 creates another logjam with Henckel ready to succeed Levi.

 

GregPickel

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James is going 165 this year. We'll see if he can still make 165 in college, but it doesn't seem likely.

As we discuss the 157-165 logjam, remember that bumping guys up to 174 creates another logjam with Henckel ready to succeed Levi.

Yep, after talking to his HS coach back when he committed, I agree with ya. He just seems to keep growing every year and the end does not look to be in sight yet.
 
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Folkstylefan

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Jan 19, 2019
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I prefer blaze and PJ to redshirt. But the coaches are going to put out there who they feel is the best for all involved i believe
 
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Joejitsu

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With 5 year eligibility looking like it could happen freshman don't want to RS
agreed ... you never know how injuries play out also... but i think we are looking at an NCAA championship if we start Duke or Kasak. So... kicking the can down the road. does redshirting help us to secure more with PJ???
 

Corby2

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agreed ... you never know how injuries play out also... but i think we are looking at an NCAA championship if we start Duke or Kasak. So... kicking the can down the road. does redshirting help us to secure more with PJ???
No if he redshirts and they go straight 5 he would only have 4 unless they made a special rule
 

LemonPie

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James is going 165 this year. We'll see if he can still make 165 in college, but it doesn't seem likely.

As we discuss the 157-165 logjam, remember that bumping guys up to 174 creates another logjam with Henckel ready to succeed Levi.


I’ve already settled it with Cael. He asked me if I had a plan and I said yes, a 4-year one. Apologies to Sealey and Cunningham


157- Duke
165- Mitchell
174- Haines
184- Welsh/Mirasola
197- Barr
285- Mirasola

157- Kasak
165- Mitchell
174- Henckel
184- Welsh/Mirasola
197- Barr
285- Mirasola

157- Kasak
165- Duke
174- James (Henckel Olympic Redshirt)
184- Welsh
197- Mirasola
285- Barr (Cole Olympic Redshirt - Barr to 97KG)

157- Mangano
165- Duke
174- James/Henckel
184- Henckel/James
197- Mirasola
285- Mirasola
 

Corby2

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I’ve already settled it with Cael. He asked me if I had a plan and I said yes, a 4-year one. Apologies to Sealey and Cunningham


157- Duke
165- Mitchell
174- Haines
184- Welsh/Mirasola
197- Barr
285- Mirasola

157- Kasak
165- Mitchell
174- Henckel
184- Welsh/Mirasola
197- Barr
285- Mirasola

157- Kasak
165- Duke
174- James (Henckel Olympic Redshirt)
184- Welsh
197- Mirasola
285- Barr (Cole Olympic Redshirt - Barr to 97KG)

157- Mangano
165- Duke
174- James/Henckel
184- Henckel/James
197- Mirasola
285- Mirasola
Hearing Mirasola was 215 and he's a 197 now
 

Corby2

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If that were true, I wouldn’t see the point of completing his certification while weighing under 197.
Askren said it on FRL 🤷 said he can't make 184 and he was shocked by it. 2 months ago I was told he would challenge Rocco so it caught me off guard as well
 
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El_Jefe

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I’ve already settled it with Cael. He asked me if I had a plan and I said yes, a 4-year one. Apologies to Sealey and Cunningham


157- Duke
165- Mitchell
174- Haines
184- Welsh/Mirasola
197- Barr
285- Mirasola

157- Kasak
165- Mitchell
174- Henckel
184- Welsh/Mirasola
197- Barr
285- Mirasola

157- Kasak
165- Duke
174- James (Henckel Olympic Redshirt)
184- Welsh
197- Mirasola
285- Barr (Cole Olympic Redshirt - Barr to 97KG)

157- Mangano
165- Duke
174- James/Henckel
184- Henckel/James
197- Mirasola
285- Mirasola
At least as good as any other plan.
 
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I found it pretty hard to picture a sucked-down Conner beating a full feed Rocco anyway. Now the question begs, does he eye going up next year vs his brother? Otherwise the arguably better of the two brothers might never be a full time starter for the lions. Who saw that one coming 2 years ago?
 

Corby2

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I see 133 Blaze 141 Nagao/ Davis with Ono RS. Henckel will probably be 197 before that have you seen his dad lol. Henckel just keeps growing
 

LemonPie

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I see 133 Blaze 141 Nagao/ Davis with Ono RS. Henckel will probably be 197 before that have you seen his dad lol. Henckel just keeps growing
Don’t know that I agree on Henckel. He’s almost 20 already and has been 79KG for two straight years. Think he’s capped at 184.
 
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Joejitsu

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I keep going back and forth with Ono/Blaze at 133/141. I think this is the better lineup though.





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What an embarrassment of riches. And that don't event take into account anybody who portals in. And we have some every year... Rocco and Ono, Mitch, Truax, Maxx, Nagao....... It is a real possibility that we add a portal guy every year also!. I cant imagine where they would fit but I couldnt imagine where Rocco or Ono would fit either!
 

SurgeOne bOne

Junior
Aug 26, 2023
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125 Luke
133 Ono
141 BDavis
149 SVN
157 Kasak
165 Mitch
174 Levi
184 Rocco
197 Josh
HVYCole

It makes sense to redshirt Blaze and PJ-- (Unless Mitch is moving to 174 next year)?
2 “corrections” - Blaze and PJ inserted
125 Luke
133 Ono
141 M Blaze
149 SVN
157 PJ Duke
165 Mitch
174 Levi
184 Rocco
197 Josh
HVY Cole (something tells me Cochrane is right there on taking HVY)