Although I remain somewhat skeptical that the event will actually happen, I’ve decided to invest $20 to watch the event, and I’m starting to get excited about many potentially great matchups. Although I’d love to see us face Virginia Tech, I think Arizona State presents more great matchups. My quick take:
125 - I’m most excited to see Teske and Courtney. I heard that guy Lee from Iowa is pretty good but doubtful we’ll see him on the other side. Will Vito wrestle at 125 or 33?
133 - Vito is as good a test as any for RBY. I think Vito would be the favorite. I’m taking Vito by a point or two. I hope I’m wrong. Korbin Myers of Va Tech is a real tough kid if we face them
141 - I’m most excited to root against Eierman, and hopefully he has to watch Nick win.
149 - I’m going to go out on a crazy limb and take BB over Yianni. I think Yianni is a decent matchup for BB. Similar in size and quickness, and BB might even have a small strength advantage. Of course, Yianni is Yianni, and he’s still going to win his 2nd national title, but I think BB gives him his only loss of the year. Or not. Andonian of Va Tach would be a great matchup - I wonder if they’ve wrestled before. I don’t know much about #5 ranked Parco.
157 - I bet we’ll see Negron in one dual and Bearclaw in the other. And if Joe goes, even better. His matches are worth the price of admission. Throw or get thrown!
165 - Marinelli vs. O’Toole is the match I want to see. Bull will win tomorrow but O’Toole will win in March.
174 - Carter vs. Mekhi would be great. I’ll take Carter. Is Valencia at 165 or 174? If 174, that would be a great match as well. There’s some friendly bad blood between PSU and the Valencia’s.
184 - AB vs. Keckeisen right off the bat. I hope AB is 100% because this one won’t be easy.
197 - I’m excited to see Max vs. his former team, and I can’t wait to see him torch this field, as well as everyone the rest of the season
285 - When the day comes that Kerk is truly 100%, Colton Schultz is like gnat that Greg swats away. I can’t wait to see Kerk at 100%, but I have a feeling he’s still not there yet.