Do you not think Weigel is training to get better in a tough college room as well?
Smith's gassing issues may have been a result of the cut. I would also take the Bull and J Boogie though.
It's hard to really predict a lot of those matches because other than the last 2 weights the OSU lineup isn't set. Has there ever been a big time program with that many variables up and down the lineup and still with the potential to get a trophy? I would definitely take even money against anyone that thinks they could predict that lineup correctly right now. 141 and 157 are not set for the Hawks either.
Regarding the bolded, I think there's a correlation. The more good/elite wrestlers you have, the more potential for your lineup to be unsettled at multiple weights in the off-season, as it becomes trickier trying to slot everyone in "just right".
Another trophy-contending program, PSU:
• 125 - unknown (Teske/Teasdale)
• 133 - most are assuming RBY, but it's really an unknown (could be Teasdale)
• 141 - most are assuming Lee does not redshirt, but the question is mentioned enough to make it an unknown (e.g., could Verk make the weight?)
• 149 - most assuming Berge, but some have wondered whether Verk can steal the spot
• 184 - Nickal or Rasheed?
• 197 - Nickal or Rasheed or Cassar?
• 285 - Nevills or Cassar?
I might be stretching "unknown" in a couple of classes to help
make my point, but still, there are quite a few question-marks. That doesn't happen so much if there are just a few studs on the team.
