Hopefully it can end up being the best testament to his coaching when/if they win it all.
I decided to try to figure out lineups for several top teams and then pick the Top 5 finishers. After really looking at Iowa's projected lineup, I can't help but think they will be very hard pressed to finish top 3. PSU, tOSU and OkState look to be very good next season.
Iowa will have starters at 141, 157, 165, 174 and 285 with a combined 0 wins at the NCAA tournament. The other 5 are nearly polar opposites. Gilman, Clark, Sorenson, Brooks and Burak are a super solid Nucleus. Still, are they enough to pull this team to the 100 point mark that would be most likely to win it all?
Is the following the most likely lineup?
125:Gilman-Everyone not an Iowa fan dislikes him. I love him. He wears his emotions on his sleeve and can be quite mean. I was always taught you needed a mean streak on the mat. He will be hardpressed to do better than 4th but I could see Top3.
133:Clark-Wow. He was so inconsistent this year, but many on this board kept picking him anyway. I guess it helps to be close to home. I would have never guessed he would make the finals and inevitably be the only guy to give Brewer a match. He will still have his hands full if Brewer, Taylor, Gulibon and Beckman all return. Still, he will finish Top 3.
141:Ugh. I have avoided commenting on any legal issues. Does this weight end up being Carton's by default? As much as Dziewa polarized the Iowa fanbase are we likely to see an NCAA points at this weight?
149:Sorenson-One of the most mentally sound freshman I have seen in a long time. Too bad he was overshadowed by fellow freshman, Martinez. This kid is really, really good. I look forward to seeing him open it up a bit next season. I expect to see him in the Finals.
157:Grothus/Cooper? If Kelly wrestled it all season, does that not mean these guys couldn't beat him? By proxy, will they be any better? Could be a big ?
165:Insiders? Paddock is talked about the most, but no one really confirms it. Is there a solid heir apparent waiting in the wings? Still, another big ?
174:Meyer-Now here is the first bonafide legit replacement. I like this kid's mentality and he goes for it. He may not actually be better than Evans but his style and 174 clearing out may actually have him end up producing more than Evans did.
184:Brooks-Hopefully he can stay 100% and go back to his early season style. The kid is good and could be the big bonus point scorer they need to stay in contention.
197:Burak-He has to come back for them to have any chance. If he redshirts I just don't see them contending.
285:Stoll-Mixed results. Iowa has seemed to have very solid 285's even though they seem to have limited work out partners. Will this finally catch up to them or can he get going on all cylinders by the March of 2016?
Do you guys see 100 points this season? Do you see 84 like this past season? Can Brands do what it takes to really coach this team up? So many fans think it is a 2 horse race between PSU and tOSU. I am not sold PSU is as good as everyone thinks they are. I am really interested to see what Brands does with this team.
Your thoughts?
I decided to try to figure out lineups for several top teams and then pick the Top 5 finishers. After really looking at Iowa's projected lineup, I can't help but think they will be very hard pressed to finish top 3. PSU, tOSU and OkState look to be very good next season.
Iowa will have starters at 141, 157, 165, 174 and 285 with a combined 0 wins at the NCAA tournament. The other 5 are nearly polar opposites. Gilman, Clark, Sorenson, Brooks and Burak are a super solid Nucleus. Still, are they enough to pull this team to the 100 point mark that would be most likely to win it all?
Is the following the most likely lineup?
125:Gilman-Everyone not an Iowa fan dislikes him. I love him. He wears his emotions on his sleeve and can be quite mean. I was always taught you needed a mean streak on the mat. He will be hardpressed to do better than 4th but I could see Top3.
133:Clark-Wow. He was so inconsistent this year, but many on this board kept picking him anyway. I guess it helps to be close to home. I would have never guessed he would make the finals and inevitably be the only guy to give Brewer a match. He will still have his hands full if Brewer, Taylor, Gulibon and Beckman all return. Still, he will finish Top 3.
141:Ugh. I have avoided commenting on any legal issues. Does this weight end up being Carton's by default? As much as Dziewa polarized the Iowa fanbase are we likely to see an NCAA points at this weight?
149:Sorenson-One of the most mentally sound freshman I have seen in a long time. Too bad he was overshadowed by fellow freshman, Martinez. This kid is really, really good. I look forward to seeing him open it up a bit next season. I expect to see him in the Finals.
157:Grothus/Cooper? If Kelly wrestled it all season, does that not mean these guys couldn't beat him? By proxy, will they be any better? Could be a big ?
165:Insiders? Paddock is talked about the most, but no one really confirms it. Is there a solid heir apparent waiting in the wings? Still, another big ?
174:Meyer-Now here is the first bonafide legit replacement. I like this kid's mentality and he goes for it. He may not actually be better than Evans but his style and 174 clearing out may actually have him end up producing more than Evans did.
184:Brooks-Hopefully he can stay 100% and go back to his early season style. The kid is good and could be the big bonus point scorer they need to stay in contention.
197:Burak-He has to come back for them to have any chance. If he redshirts I just don't see them contending.
285:Stoll-Mixed results. Iowa has seemed to have very solid 285's even though they seem to have limited work out partners. Will this finally catch up to them or can he get going on all cylinders by the March of 2016?
Do you guys see 100 points this season? Do you see 84 like this past season? Can Brands do what it takes to really coach this team up? So many fans think it is a 2 horse race between PSU and tOSU. I am not sold PSU is as good as everyone thinks they are. I am really interested to see what Brands does with this team.
Your thoughts?