Next Year’s Lineup '26

[chasepollard]

In order to keep jumping levels you have to have a certain level of athleticism. And Hamiti is being picked ahead of Plott in every sport if they played dodgeball, basketball or anything athletic. And he had DT teaching him who had a similar style and body type . So Hamiti jumping levels was a guarantee. But I understand not everyone knows ball like Malos and I

Haha, I knew he was going to improve a ton. At the point of the argument, I wasn’t willing to say he was our biggest point scorer when you had a returning finalist in Plott and a pinner that was 3rd twice ahead of a guy that didn’t AA the year prior.

It came pretty clear, pretty quick that he was a title threat.

 

[DocVdog]

It was more about him shitting on Plott. No one at OSU is against talking up OSU wrestlers.

100%

 

[vhsalum1]

It was more about him shitting on Plott. No one at OSU is against talking up OSU wrestlers.

Plus, he was wrong. It was Hendrickson.

 

[Anon1751653183]

I’m ready to see who we roll out at 41?

like others mentioned I see 3 pokes in the rankings.

Hughes?
Young?
Vega?

 

[Corby2]

I’m ready to see who we roll out at 41?

like others mentioned I see 3 pokes in the rankings.

Hughes?
Young?
Vega?

Won't be Hughes he's banged up he might end up looking for a medical. My guess is they split for awhile and use Vega when they need him in 5 events while waiting to see when Jamison is back. Doubt they use 1 of his 5 dates against Stamford

 

[Howie_Fartz]

Won't be Hughes he's banged up he might end up looking for a medical. My guess is they split for awhile and use Vega when they need him in 5 events while waiting to see when Jamison is back. Doubt they use 1 of his 5 dates against Stamford

Thats how I see it. Ive argued with some guys who are saying that Vega will be the guy lol. First of all he barely beat Carter who majored him the week before. Not enough of a difference to burn a shirt even if Jamison wasnt coming back. Add in the fact that Jamison IS coming back and will be 41, this is a no brainer. Not sure if Tagen hits any opens in December but def expect him at the Scuffle if all goes well.

 

[Jmoyers5]

Thats how I see it. Ive argued with some guys who are saying that Vega will be the guy lol. First of all he barely beat Carter who majored him the week before. Not enough of a difference to burn a shirt even if Jamison wasnt coming back. Add in the fact that Jamison IS coming back and will be 41, this is a no brainer. Not sure if Tagen hits any opens in December but def expect him at the Scuffle if all goes well.

With this line of thinking you think Merrill shouldn't be the guy at 197.

 

[Corby2]

With this line of thinking you think Merrill shouldn't be the guy at 197.

Merrill doesn't have a RS available. Between Mower, Merrill and Thompson 197 will get figured out. My $ is on Merrill being the guy

 

[chasepollard]

With this line of thinking you think Merrill shouldn't be the guy at 197.

Uh, wouldn’t he say Vega should be the guy if it’s linear with Merrill?

 

[Jmoyers5]

Uh, wouldn’t he say Vega should be the guy if it’s linear with Merrill?

I am saying he is putting too much stock in wrestle off and room results. We know what we have in Carter and the ceiling is not very high because he cannot get out of his own way. At least we do not know the ceiling of Vega.

 

[chasepollard]

I am saying he is putting too much stock in wrestle off and room results. We know what we have in Carter and the ceiling is not very high because he cannot get out of his own way. At least we do not know the ceiling of Vega.

Fair

 

[okokzach]

 

[Corby2]

I am saying he is putting too much stock in wrestle off and room results. We know what we have in Carter and the ceiling is not very high because he cannot get out of his own way. At least we do not know the ceiling of Vega.

And with Jamison expected back you don't waste Vega RS when you have Carter. They will use Vega for his 5 events for sure but I don't see his RS being pulled unless something happens and Jamison doesn't make it back

 

[Jmoyers5]

And with Jamison expected back you don't waste Vega RS when you have Carter. They will use Vega for his 5 events for sure but I don't see his RS being pulled unless something happens and Jamison doesn't make it back

Are you sure Jamison is better than Vega. This coaching staff has already proven they do not care about RS, DT wants his best guys on the mat.

 

[chasepollard]

Are you sure Jamison is better than Vega. This coaching staff has already proven they do not care about RS, DT wants his best guys on the mat.

Vega needs to add some strength, and Jamison is pound-for-pound one of the strongest guys in the country.

I’d be surprised if Vega could beat Tagen.

 

[oberebo]

JMO but no way Vega beats Jamison unless he is not fully recovered from injury.

 

[Howie_Fartz]

Are you sure Jamison is better than Vega. This coaching staff has already proven they do not care about RS, DT wants his best guys on the mat.

I was a big comics guy when I was a kid. This reminds me of the Hulk when I say, JAMISON SMASH. No disrespect to Vega but I expect Jamison to be top 5 in an absolute brutal weight class.

 

[Jmoyers5]

I was a big comics guy when I was a kid. This reminds me of the Hulk when I say, JAMISON SMASH. No disrespect to Vega but I expect Jamison to be top 5 in an absolute brutal weight class.

I hope Jamison proves me wrong but he underperforms every year come March!!!!

 

[Howie_Fartz]

As far as Merrill, he's the guy until its apparent he's not.

Fun fact about Mower, he's like crazy farm boy strong to the point Plott didnt like working out with him. But we all know that it takes more than immense strength to win wrestling matches. Look at Kyle Haas. I promise you if Mower had wrestled Buchanan last year he'd of gotten majored.

Lets face it, at this point in the preseason we're all just giving our opinions but some are more informed than others about different aspects of certain wrestlers and what happens in the room and where the coaches are leaning. Could it be someone else later on? Absolutely. But regardless I stand by my thoughts for now.

 

[Howie_Fartz]

I hope Jamison proves me wrong but he underperforms every year come March!!!!

I get that. With some underlying health issues and the cut March has been tough for him. Last year he was more ready and was handling Composto last year when the knee went in the second period and he still made it to the BR. Composto is currently ranked 4th.

 

[chasepollard]

I get that. With some underlying health issues and the cut March has been tough for him. Last year he was more ready and was handling Composto last year when the knee went in the second period and he still made it to the BR. Composto is currently ranked 4th.

And he had Composto beat. I’m pretty sure it was 4-0 and Tagen was pushing for offense.

When he fell to the backside, it was a tough draw, especially with a fresh ACL injury.

Still, his two losses were to the guy that got 4th and the guy that got 5th.

 

[DocVdog]

I’m ready to see who we roll out at 41?

like others mentioned I see 3 pokes in the rankings.

Hughes?
Young?
Vega?

I’m fairly certain Young won’t start the season, but after injuries, he could be the one that finishes

 

[DocVdog]

Merrill doesn't have a RS available. Between Mower, Merrill and Thompson 197 will get figured out. My $ is on Merrill being the guy

Thompson has a way of winning those types of matches.

 

[joberfire"okstatefan"]

Uh, wouldn’t he say Vega should be the guy if it’s linear with Merrill?

Merrill looks too small for 41.........

 

[chasepollard]

Merrill looks too small for 41.........

Not by height…

 

[osu2082]

I love Jamison and think he has as much potential as just about anyone on the roster but he has struggled in March and if the staff believes someone else can develop and score more points in March they will go with that guy.

I think 141 will be up in the air the first half of the season and there is a path for someone to take it no matter the health of Jamison.

 

[vhsalum1]

Merrill doesn't have a RS available. Between Mower, Merrill and Thompson 197 will get figured out. My $ is on Merrill being the guy

Gimme BT

 

[Corby2]

Gimme BT

I grew up in IL so I would like that. BT has so much talent hopefully DT can get him to use it if so he will be good

 

[Howie_Fartz]

Some of y'all done lost your mind

 

[TheJimReaper]

What if we just fused Merrill, BT, and Mower into one wrestler?

 

[chasepollard]

I love Jamison and think he has as much potential as just about anyone on the roster but he has struggled in March and if the staff believes someone else can develop and score more points in March they will go with that guy.

I think 141 will be up in the air the first half of the season and there is a path for someone to take it no matter the health of Jamison.

He struggled two March’s ago with his cut. He had some health issues prior to Big Xii’s.

Then, he goes and makes the finals, losing a heartbreaker to a guy that became an All-American.

So, his three losses in March were all to All-Americans. Happel is kryptonic to Tagen. But I’d say he’s right there in the 3-8 range, especially considering that they are aware of and have most likely a close eye on potential health factors.

 

[Howie_Fartz]

He struggled two March’s ago with his cut. He had some health issues prior to Big Xii’s.

Then, he goes and makes the finals, losing a heartbreaker to a guy that became an All-American.

So, his three losses in March were all to All-Americans. Happel is kryptonic to Tagen. But I’d say he’s right there in the 3-8 range, especially considering that they are aware of and have most likely a close eye on potential health factors.

Not to mention to mention he's beat Hardy the last 2xs they wrestled.

 

[vhsalum1]

He struggled two March’s ago with his cut. He had some health issues prior to Big Xii’s.

Then, he goes and makes the finals, losing a heartbreaker to a guy that became an All-American.

So, his three losses in March were all to All-Americans. Happel is kryptonic to Tagen. But I’d say he’s right there in the 3-8 range, especially considering that they are aware of and have most likely a close eye on potential health factors.

He struggled with his cut last year too. Absolutely a factor in being injury prone.

 

[chasepollard]

He struggled with his cut last year too. Absolutely a factor in being injury prone.

I’m pretty certain that his “struggle” was identified and discussed.

Is it still a strict cut, yes it is. But, it is my hope that he can wean down while he’s getting healthy and doesn’t have much work to do to keep himself where he needs.

 

[AtownPoke]

 

[AtownPoke]

@chasepollard thinks there is some foreshadowing in that video

 

[HopkinsPoke]

@chasepollard thinks there is some foreshadowing in that video

Looks like a starting lineup to me

 

[chasepollard]

Looks like a starting lineup to me

Could be…

 

[okokzach]

Figs, Vega, and Robideau. Giddy-up

 

[newguy123]

Not to mention to mention he's beat Hardy the last 2xs they wrestled.

He also beat Alirez right as my kid rode her bike without me for the first time. The park we were at will forever be called Victory Park. It was a good day!