EARLY 2026-27 lineup projections/discussions
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I was being sarcastic. Until I see it from someone other than Pyles and his little buddy JD, I say Ono will wrestle at 133, and if Seidel wants to hold 133, let's find out how he does against Ono and see how easily he turns him.
My take on Pyles/JD is they thought Ono might struggle to even make PSU's line-up, not that he would not ever wrestle folksyle. Maybe I mis-read this, but that is what I got out of their riff on this topic.
It’s an open field at 285 with leaders like Kueter, Feldman. Mirasola, etc… I think AJ is done, correct? If not throw him in there as the leader.
I see that group as a strong #2, not a championship team. Again, bigger threat to bury Iowa out of the top 3 for a long, long time than to beat PSU. In case anyone didn't notice, PSU won by more than 50 in what was pretty close to a dream year for OK State this year.
I see it pretty close to that. Luke, Ono, Desmond, SVN, Kasak, MM, Henckel, Rocco, Barr and Cole.
I could also see it being Rocco at 174 and Asher at 184.
I see Blaze, as did another poster, at 149 after SVN graduates.
I wish I would have been that good during my wrestling career. Cutting weight sucks : )
I would be shocked if that isn't a record. I will have to check the rosters for those dominant Iowa teams.
No way does Ono go up to 141. I'm surprised that no one gives davis a strong shot at 141. He was 125 just 2 years ago and needed a rs year to truly be a 141. I think it makes the most sense for blaze and Duke to RS preparing for moving up a weight or even to just get stronger (especially blaze) or work on top game. I agree there is no reason for Mm, rw and jb to move up. Hwt mirasola will be bigger and stronger next year, but I doubt he is more than 10 pounds bigger and that may be enough.
Personally I say if Cole can get to 240 he is wrestling on Saturday night in the championship match. That's just me.
I watched Masa on the podcast with our kids and that sure did not seem like someone who won't be wrestling next year
National Duals appears to be in December next year. Will leave it to Carl but wouldn’t mind going especially since we would be favorites and can stop OK States’s win streak.
Desmond at 141 would be a lateral move from Davis.
Guys like Duke, Jax, and Bassett have probably been wrestling non stop since they were five years old and part of who they are. A 19 year old who is in elite shape is probably feeling brand new after just a few weeks off. Maybe Duke will RS (I think he’s a favorite to wrestle), but I don’t think he needs a break.
His main trepidation is that we didn’t see him wrestle this year in folk style and that concerns him. He didn’t have any insider knowledge - going on gut.
If going there, have either Connor or barr go 184 and the other 197.
Desmond or Davis. I would give the edge to Desmond, since he has a 6 more months to put on some weight. Think blaze may shirt.
I like the thought of blaze at 149 as we dont have a near term solution
but doesnt svn have an option of another year (medical)
Before my morning dump, I am easily 5 lbs heavier.Don’t be too hard on yourself. Lots of people have difficulty understanding the concept of walking around weight vs. actual weight. Assuming you are naked in both instances, you will weigh the same.
That's especially fair after removing the seniors (1 Levi, 3 Kennedy, 4 Kharchla). Other than Minto, the remaining AAs all had 7+ losses and were seeded 7th or below.
I wonder if any 165s move up to escape Mesenbrink (Ruiz or Blaze?). Or if maybe Alvan does a grad transfer and goes 174 somewhere ... But also which Nebraska guy (Minto or Eise) moves up to 184.
Someone on here said Jayden James was walking around at 162. If he doesnt get any bigger, that solves a potential log jam with him making 57, duke at 65. Duke looked huge and I believe said it took a lot of discipline to make 57. But I believe he also said 57 isnt out of the question next year. Whatever the lineup will be, it'll be a fun ride and even more fun to talk about it for 8 months.
An interesting comparison.
Projections here include only wrestlers already on the team. On HR, they are already pencilling in 3 to 4 transfers. Leading candidates are Joey Blaze, Luke Stanich, Nicco Ruiz, and Aden V.
They're going all in on a 3rd/4th place trophy.
Projections here include only wrestlers already on the team. On HR, they are already pencilling in 3 to 4 transfers. Leading candidates are Joey Blaze, Luke Stanich, Nicco Ruiz, and Aden V.
They're going all in on a 3rd/4th place trophy.
I want to also note that Cael and Casey don't give two ***** about what people think when it comes to "you can't redshirt x or y or z wrestler" They have been doing this for 10 years now. David is now on year one of having to figure out how to do it.
I think Blaze has the length to move to 141, same body frame as Vega.
Levi did
Without Nicolls transfer dollars there would be no Iowa team photos with team trophies. So have at it. Even with the transfers, the only outcome question at the annual PSU face stomping of the Hawks is does PSU win at 141 and does Mirasola beat Keuter to secure the shutout.
Sounds familiar.
There was a time, not long ago even, where Iowa was relevant in the team race discussions. It seems longer.
Shocked if Joey isn’t on this team in a week.Duke said 157 is nearly not possible anymore. He shorts for Messenbrink
Forgive me if answered elsewhere, but did we get final word on whether Ono has 1 or 2 years of eligibility?