Not winning is a big issue, but holy cow - not wrestling has to be an even bigger issue causing the declining interest.
If that's true, then we don't need to worry about Brands getting replaced by Jason or Zain or Cenzo or Mark or Dake or anyone else with options.
I agree i also think all of them have appeared to elevate their games a little bit im looking forward to watching them tournament time. although i think jax and seidel meet kn a couple weeks if im correct
On this I feel confident he wouldn’t say it if it isn’t true. His name is on the building, he would know if anyone would from a donor perspective.
I think they do lose . They're underdogs with the books Iowa +3
I will say I think Peterson can/will beat Ragusin. Ragusin is 6-4 (with losses to a backup Mizzou 141, a backup WVU 141, and a backup PSU 125/133/141) on the year and his best wins are Mason Gibson, Billy DeKraker, and Hunter Mason. Peterson is 9-2 on the year and 17-2 against all competition and his only losses are Mendez and Riccciardi (which he avenged). Plus he has a chance to really make a claim for that 141 spot with Nasir out/struggling before injury
Whether you watch One dual and realize it, or are a wrestling fan for 50 years and finally figure it out, it’s All about the Matchups.
You forgot the part where Arnold could win. He’s the slight fav imo if not it’s a tossup.
If he doesn't do well at BIGs (4th) he will get an awful draw for NCAAs and could face one of the young studs in the qtrs.
Losing earlier in the tournament isn't always the worst thing. He isn't a title threat so he will need to make hay on the backside if he wants another AA finish.
It could be a tough dual with Michigan and OSU after that. If they lose both, I'm not sure TNT survive.
It's never a good thing unless you're Tan Tom's kid at B10s. Consis have twice as many rounds, becomes a battle of attrition. Can and has been overcome, but best to stay in the winners' bracket as long as possible.
From an endurance place I agree, but the other side of that coin is coming off a couple of wins sometimes helps the guy who is going against the guy who just came off of a heartbreaking loss. People refer to this as sad boy matches and to me they are a real thing. PSU has thrived from some great backside runs but none cooler than Nick Lee his true freshman year.
There is absolutely nothing I've seen from Gabe this year that makes me think he's anywhere close to a favorite. Could he win? Sure, but it would be an upset. Beau M could upset PK, too, but I don't expect it.
Tyler Kasak's true freshman run was historic. Lost match #1 and won the rest to take 3rd. That is a rare feat, especially for a true freshman.
Who would be sadder than Drake going into that Blood Round match Friday night when he realizes he's not going to be a National Champ and the Hawkeyes are fading fast in 6th or 7th place in the team race.
And didn't he beat Lovett in the 3rd place match who ousted him earlier?
Yes. Also, he would prefer 5 wins in the championship bracket over 7 wins in consis.
He beat Lovett in consci semi-finals, but lost his opener to a Standford kid (Abas).
Byrd's already got the girl and the gold medal from last year. Plus, the odds of them hitting in the Blood Round are slim. The young, hungry guys will take them both out.
Didn’t Gabe beat #6 Alred this year and lost close OT match to Fishback? Brock M is ranked #7? So why would Gabe be considered a big underdog/ not tossup here?
Not a big dog just not the favorite. The length of Brock could cause some issues. Probably a 55/45. Michigan is favored at 141 157 184 197 HWT. Iowa is favored at 125 133 149 165 174. My opinion is Block vs McNeil is like Brock and Gabe 55/45
Bruh call a spade a spade 55/45 matchups, last I checked, are close enough to be called a tossup. Ok he’s not a big dog nor a fav let’s just call it a tossup? If Gabe was ranked he’s a top 10 guy facing off #7… so a tossup?
If your opinion is it's a toss up not sure that can be argued. My opinion is Brock has a slight advantage and why I used 55/45 . If I thought it was a coin flip I would've used 50/50.
How many matchups are truly 50/50 then, someone is always ranked higher. If Arnold is ranked I’d guess he’s #9. #7v#9. Ok #7 has slight advantage I can’t argue that.
They're my opinions . I'm not looking to define anything. I would consider Duke a slight favorite over Cannon
I’m asking you for your opinion on whos the fav , 55/45, or underdog for blaze vs Davino vs jax . And cannon vs Duke. Who you got? And how close are the matchups to u?
Blaze is the favorite against them all 55/45. Davino vs Jax is a tough one I haven't seen Jax against enough good college guys yet so I say that's a 50/50 currently. Duke is the favorite against Cannon 55/45.
