National Duals, '25, thread

[TwoJoints]

If Ohio State has a good night 8-2 PSU, and less than 5 PSU bonus points. So something around 28 - 6.

Maybe after last night’s performance they’ll show up at the BJC in their bathrobes just like the last time they were flyin’ high.

 

[nerfstate]

I don't think Nagao is beating Mendez, but I do think it is much more likely Nagao beats Mendez than Feldman bonuses Mirasola.

Feldman beat Cole 10-3 in the dual last year.

 

[The Pitchfork Rebel]

Hmmmmm..... Iowa had less than 10 takedowns for the whole team against OK State. I don't think that adds up to much fun.

Iowa on the ride home.

 

[AgSurfer]

Paycom guy announced during his interview last evening that they’ve already booked the BOK Center for the same weekend next November.

Cael ain’t going next year either for the same reasons he didn’t go this year.

Nope, Cael won't be there next year because he will have 10 PSU wrestlers representing the US in both Men's Senior division and U23 division. They are going to need a little bit of a break before they start getting into the regular college season.

 

[Corby2]

Paycom guy announced during his interview last evening that they’ve already booked the BOK Center for the same weekend next November.

Cael ain’t going next year either for the same reasons he didn’t go this year.

I heard they had a meeting recently and decided on the date for next year as well and it will be the same. Also heard he's not interested in ever moving out of Tulsa. Sounds like if it makes it to year 3 that might be the year the date moves. Agree Cael isn't gonna be going anytime soon

 

[Corby2]

Nope, Cael won't be there next year because he will have 10 PSU wrestlers representing the US in both Men's Senior division and U23 division. They are going to need a little bit of a break before they start getting into the regular college season.

That's also moved up a few weeks and in Vegas so won't be as much of an issue. Regardless of that Cael isn't going for many other reasons

 

[Sett1997]

Let's take a look at it:
125: Luke vs Bouzakis
Luke is definitely the favorite but Bouzakis has a punchers chance with his pinning ability.
133: Blaze vs Davino
Past results in favor Blaze but we all saw what Davino did to Ayala. That was destruction. This will be an interesting match.
141: Nagao vs Mendez
Mendez is the heavy favorite and should bonus. (I'm tossing Nagao results vs Mendez his freshman year. Mendez is a completely different animal now.)
149: Van Ness vs Stiles
Van Ness is the heavy favorite and should bonus (has a pin last season)
157: Duke vs Cannon
We haven't seen Duke wrestle folkstyle at this level yet and Cannon is no slouch. I'd pick Duke but it's not crazy talk to say Cannon has a chance.
165: Mitch vs it doesn't matter
Obligatory TF
174: Haines vs Kharchla
Haines is the heavy favorite and could bonus
184: Welsh vs Fishback
Welsh is the favorite, bonus unlikely (Fishback has given up bonus just once - to Keckeisen)
197: Barr vs Shumate
Barr is the heavy favorite and should bonus (has a TF last season)
Heavy: Feldman vs Mirasola
Feldman is a heavy favorite, possible bonus

The baseline is 8-2 Penn State. With anOSU's best other chances at 133 and 157 and a yolo chance at 125.

Regarding your Mitch vs it doesn't matter.

It doesn't matter what your name is!!

 

[RockySmith]

Sparks been hanging with Gibbons and Johnson tooooo much!

I don’t think I‘ve shared this before, but I have a link to Tim Johnson.

My father was electrocuted in the late 1950s and lost his right arm. This occurred on the Johnson family property in Morning Sun, Iowa, population ~500 at the time.

Tim is a couple years younger than Dad, but graduated with my uncle, they wrestled together on the same team in High School and are still in touch. My father passed but uncle told me it was Tim’s farm. A high power line was downed in a storm, and Dad was bird hunting on the property. Dad told me the line was laying on a fence, he touched the fence to climb it, and that was it. I believe he got a settlement around $10k from the power company for his trouble.

BTW I grew up hearing all about Iowa wrestling, and had a Leroy Neiman print of Gable winning in Munich in my room for decades.

 

[jack66]

I think Nagao's unorthodox style will slow Mendez down enough to keep it to a decision.

Are we certain Bouzakis will be OSU's starter? He lost to McCrone at the Clarion Open.

 

[Nitlion1986]

Feldman beat Cole 10-3 in the dual last year.

I am still going with it is more likely Nagao beats Mendez than Feldman bonuses Mirasola.

 

[PAgeologist]

I think Nagao's unorthodox style will slow Mendez down enough to keep it to a decision.

Are we certain Bouzakis will be OSU's starter? He lost to McCrone at the Clarion Open.

I wouldnt doubt if Bouzakis is for PSU. Tom needs some upsets to keep it close. Bouzakis provides a shot to get an upset. And yes I know McCrone beat Luke last time. I wouldnt count on that happening again.

 

[Spykers Secretary]

I predict pain

 

[a_mshaffer]

I wouldnt doubt if Bouzakis is for PSU. Tom needs some upsets to keep it close. Bouzakis provides a shot to get an upset. And yes I know McCrone beat Luke last time. I wouldnt count on that happening again.

he all but said Bouzakis is the guy at 25. At least that is what I heard...

 

[Corby2]

I wouldnt doubt if Bouzakis is for PSU. Tom needs some upsets to keep it close. Bouzakis provides a shot to get an upset. And yes I know McCrone beat Luke last time. I wouldnt count on that happening again.

Bousakis wrestled Volk and Dean this weekend.
McCrone got a Wyoming kid and the Nebraska back up. The writing is on the wall. Winning the head to head doesn't matter it's who beats the competition. They had him cut to 125 for a reason and that reason wasn't to sit on the bench. They know what they have with McCrone already he's had his opportunities

 

[jstross]

Bousakis wrestled Volk and Dean this weekend.
McCrone got a Wyoming kid and the Nebraska back up. The writing is on the wall. Winning the head to head doesn't matter it's who beats the competition. They had him cut to 125 for a reason and that reason wasn't to sit on the bench. They know what they have with McCrone already he's had his opportunities

It's early, but Bouzakis clearly has the advantage at this point. If he can comfortably hold 125 he offers way more upside, IMO.