1. Isaiah Martinez, Illinois
2. Daniel Lewis, Missouri
3. Isaac Jordan, Wisconsin
4. Logan Massa, Michigan
5. Vincenzo Joseph, Penn State
6. Anthony Valencia, Arizona State
7. Alex Marinelli, Iowa
8. Chandler Rogers, Oklahoma State
Round of 12: Chad Walsh, Rider; Mitch Minotti, Lehigh; Austin Matthews, Edinboro; Cooper Moore, UNI
CP's Take.
"No, I'm not breaking a story. These are predictions, right? I'm predicting that Alex Marinelli wrestles this year attached for Iowa and that he's going to do quite well. I'd be stunned to see him in black and gold til Midlands is over, but this is the year for Iowa. You can't leave a bullet in the chamber this year. Marinelli and Iowa are a great fit. He uses physical hand fighting to open up his leg attacks and is adequately athletic considering. I'm not predicting a Myles Martin conclusion to Marinelli's season, but I think their years could be similar. A strong regular season where you take your lumps, but momentum towards March where he'll be at his best and can make some noise."
2. Daniel Lewis, Missouri
3. Isaac Jordan, Wisconsin
4. Logan Massa, Michigan
5. Vincenzo Joseph, Penn State
6. Anthony Valencia, Arizona State
7. Alex Marinelli, Iowa
8. Chandler Rogers, Oklahoma State
Round of 12: Chad Walsh, Rider; Mitch Minotti, Lehigh; Austin Matthews, Edinboro; Cooper Moore, UNI
CP's Take.
"No, I'm not breaking a story. These are predictions, right? I'm predicting that Alex Marinelli wrestles this year attached for Iowa and that he's going to do quite well. I'd be stunned to see him in black and gold til Midlands is over, but this is the year for Iowa. You can't leave a bullet in the chamber this year. Marinelli and Iowa are a great fit. He uses physical hand fighting to open up his leg attacks and is adequately athletic considering. I'm not predicting a Myles Martin conclusion to Marinelli's season, but I think their years could be similar. A strong regular season where you take your lumps, but momentum towards March where he'll be at his best and can make some noise."