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loonhawk

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Dec 15, 2003
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Talk to me about Minnesota.

Will we see Peterson?
Ferrari vs. McEnelly?

Any other must sere matches?
 

Gopher4Life

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Jun 30, 2025
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Volk Dec Cruz 3-0
Ayala mdec morvari/cannon 3-4
VV Dec Bailey 6-4
Block mdec Roberts 6-8
Williams Dec Millard 6-11
Cali Dec sparks 6-14
Kennedy Dec riddle 6-17
Max Dec Arnold 9-17
Nelson Dec idc 12-17
hopke Dec Ben 15-17

Toss ups at 141 and 285 everything else probably is decided. Of course if Peterson wrestles it’s an Iowa lean tossup.
I don’t think Ben shoots and loses a boring 4-2 decision
 
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sdvike

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Hoping for Peterson vs Volk.
Would also like to see Ferrari vs Mcenally but only if Angelo is healthy.
Should also get Angel Rivera there so we can let him know how we feel.
 

dtripp26

Heisman
Oct 29, 2003
10,212
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Talk to me about Minnesota.

Will we see Peterson?
Ferrari vs. McEnelly?
That's none of your business! - TB

125 Volk just lost to OSU 3rd stringer. Hopefully we'll see Dean lineup this week. 3-0
133 Davino destroyed 38 year old Chris Cannon. Drake might get the night off here but if not should get the W. 6-0
141 Bailey V Baumbaur is a big match for seeding at BTT and NCAA. 6-3
149 Block has rebounded nicely from his poor match against WI. Hopefully he keeps it rolling. 9-3
157 Another potential important match for March seeds...so expect VV. 12-3
165 Mikey is always must-see! 16-3
174 PK should be solid here. 20-3
184 Gabe will have the task of keeping it close with suddenly inoffensive Max Mac. 20-6
197 Wouldn't mind seeing Lud here to see if he shows something more. If so, close match. If not loss. 20-9
HWT Feels like BK is battling injuries (or something). If the dual is in hand wouldn't hurt to see him sit. 20-12

The outcome should not be in question here. Who we put on the mat will be a mystery.
 

Anon1750875978

Heisman
Dec 26, 2018
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What are you talking about? Why in God's name would you forfeit 184 ( and give up a guaranteed 6 points) to bump Gabe to 197?
Because you likely lose 184 anyway and the Hawks aren't winning 197 with either Lud or Sampson.
So you lose at least 8 points with Gabe losing by decision at 184 and Sampson losing by major/tech.
My way, you lose 6 at 184 and Gabe wins by decision at 197.
That's a 5 pt swing in the dual.
Make sense?
 

blcoach80

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Feb 24, 2018
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Because you likely lose 184 anyway and the Hawks aren't winning 197 with either Lud or Sampson.
So you lose at least 8 points with Gabe losing by decision at 184 and Sampson losing by major/tech.
My way, you lose 6 at 184 and Gabe wins by decision at 197.
That's a 5 pt swing in the dual.
Make sense?
That is saying Gabe wins at 197. If he loses at 197 it is -9 points net.
If Gabe loses at 184 and Lud gets majored (highly doubt) that is -7 (-6 for just a loss) or a wash if Harvey or Gabe wins. A forfeit at 184 locks in a minimum plus 3 point swing in the Gophers favor. I can't get behind that option.
 

dtripp26

Heisman
Oct 29, 2003
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Because you likely lose 184 anyway and the Hawks aren't winning 197 with either Lud or Sampson.
So you lose at least 8 points with Gabe losing by decision at 184 and Sampson losing by major/tech.
My way, you lose 6 at 184 and Gabe wins by decision at 197.
That's a 5 pt swing in the dual.
Make sense?
Excuse Me Wow GIF by Mashable
 

Anon1750875978

Heisman
Dec 26, 2018
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That is saying Gabe wins at 197. If he loses at 197 it is -9 points net.
If Gabe loses at 184 and Lud gets majored (highly doubt) that is -7 (-6 for just a loss) or a wash if Harvey wins. A forfeit at 184 locks in a minimum plus 3 point swing in the Gophers favor. I can't get behind that option.
Gopher 197 is not very good. GA won't have any problem, but both of the current options at 197 will be big underdogs.

If Iowa can win either 125/141/157, might not even be a consideration.
 

Anon1750875978

Heisman
Dec 26, 2018
5,859
10,082
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Nelson doesn’t bonus anyone with a pulse.

Falls
RJ Moore F&M
Toby Scoffstall VMI

Tech Fall
Adam Cherne Ndsu

Gavin wrestles very boring with no pace. But maybe I’m not realizing how bad Sampson is.
Think Augsburg/Wartburg level.
 
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kingstown

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Iowa can blow the Gophers completely out of win a fairly close dual. I can't find the path to victory for Minn. if Iowa has the lineup in tact. I really hope Dean doesn't have a significant injury as he is seldom competing. I also think if Angelo is back Gabe will win at 197 if they go that route. Gabe has really looked good lately and seems like he is enjoying the challenges. This team was going to pack it in or get tough after that PSU beat down and we got our answer Friday night. Brands has these guys going down swinging. It doesn't change my views on whether they should lead this program in the future, but it does prove they can get the best efforts out of the team when the chips are down. I never doubted they were better coaches than Manning or Eggum.
 

bnicolls

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Jun 4, 2005
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Iowa can blow the Gophers completely out of win a fairly close dual. I can't find the path to victory for Minn. if Iowa has the lineup in tact. I really hope Dean doesn't have a significant injury as he is seldom competing. I also think if Angelo is back Gabe will win at 197 if they go that route. Gabe has really looked good lately and seems like he is enjoying the challenges. This team was going to pack it in or get tough after that PSU beat down and we got our answer Friday night. Brands has these guys going down swinging. It doesn't change my views on whether they should lead this program in the future, but it does prove they can get the best efforts out of the team when the chips are down. I never doubted they were better coaches than Manning or Eggum.
Solid and fair post
 

Slim45

All-Conference
Nov 30, 2019
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Iowa can blow the Gophers completely out of win a fairly close dual. I can't find the path to victory for Minn. if Iowa has the lineup in tact. I really hope Dean doesn't have a significant injury as he is seldom competing. I also think if Angelo is back Gabe will win at 197 if they go that route. Gabe has really looked good lately and seems like he is enjoying the challenges. This team was going to pack it in or get tough after that PSU beat down and we got our answer Friday night. Brands has these guys going down swinging. It doesn't change my views on whether they should lead this program in the future, but it does prove they can get the best efforts out of the team when the chips are down. I never doubted they were better coaches than Manning or Eggum.
Ive been wondering where you came from…didn’t used to go by vhsalum by chance? Cause you showing up is pretty close to when that guy got the ban hammer
 

sdvike

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Feb 23, 2016
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Bite your tongue! If I never see Angel again, it will be too soon! I've yelled at him enough for two lifetimes.
TBH, really haven't seen much of him at all in Carver since the blown sideline takedown of Lugo against Ohio State. Maybe he was involved in that Kem-Star debacle or maybe I'm trying to blame him for all the bad calls.
 

sdvike

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Still early but on IA Wrestle probables listed are Cruz or Peterson, Gabe at 184 against McEnally, and of course Ludington or Brody. Im good with Gabe wrestling, the Angelo vs Mcenally we will see at BTs in semis if Welsh continues undefeated and 1 seed. Hoping there is no big concerns with Peterson but must be injured, not just resting at this point. Would be great to see Ludington in this one but likely wont need him. BK and Hopke is going to be big for seeding.