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A new year and 2021-22 roster for Iowa Wrestling

Todd Conner

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Is Kennedy not trying for 184? Or is he redshirting this year as last year was a free year? If Kemerer can continue his "bulk job", it would be great to see Kemerer at 184 and Kennedy at 174.
 
Is Kennedy not trying for 184? Or is he redshirting this year as last year was a free year? If Kemerer can continue his "bulk job", it would be great to see Kemerer at 184 and Kennedy at 174.
That would likely be our best lineup. But I don't think Kem is big enough to fill 184. IMO, too much more bulk would be detrimental to his wrestling.

I have confidence that Abe will be our 184 and will be a podium kid this year. There is a reason his shirt got pulled two years ago. If he's healthy and I believe he is, he is a very good wrestler.
 
That would likely be our best lineup. But I don't think Kem is big enough to fill 184. IMO, too much more bulk would be detrimental to his wrestling.

I have confidence that Abe will be our 184 and will be a podium kid this year. There is a reason his shirt got pulled two years ago. If he's healthy and I believe he is, he is a very good wrestler.
I think he could do it and win 184. It was really impressive how well he transitioned from 157 to 174 and he has been at that weight for a few years. Look at Dake. He did 4 weights in 4 years, 141 - 165 then won US Opens at 86 kg (190 lbs) 2 years later.

Originally was thinking Kennedy could do 184 then I remembered how undersized he looked in his match with Labriola.
 
I think he could do it and win 184. It was really impressive how well he transitioned from 157 to 174 and he has been at that weight for a few years. Look at Dake. He did 4 weights in 4 years, 141 - 165 then won US Opens at 86 kg (190 lbs) 2 years later.

Originally was thinking Kennedy could do 184 then I remembered how undersized he looked in his match with Labriola.
Certainly a fair take. Kem is an elite wrestler. I would be happy to be proven wrong, but I think it's all just speculative. It appears Kem is our 174 for one more year.
 
I agree, it won't happen. But I do think it is the lineup with that gives us the best opportunity to score points at NCAAs. I like Kemerer's chances vs Brooks/Amine more than a healthy Lewis.
Kem is the best 174 in the country. He let Starocci stall and paid the price. Kennedy is not a 174 lber. A healthy Assad who is a full fledged 184 lber Is our best bet for the most points in conjunction with Kem, IMO.
 
Kem is the best 174 in the country. He let Starocci stall and paid the price. Kennedy is not a 174 lber. A healthy Assad who is a full fledged 184 lber Is our best bet for the most points in conjunction with Kem, IMO.
Gotta disagree with your take on Kennedy. He is definitely a 174er, gonna be a damn good 174.
 
All depends on if Kemerer is going to stick around for the quad. If so, 86KG is the only option. If he is going to press on, than go 174.
 
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Any word on open practices? If they are not allowed maybe the HWC would live steam some workouts?!?!
 
Do you really think Tommy is going to let Hawks practice while being filmed for the world to see?

But I’m thinking a zoom invite sent by email to all season ticket holders would be doable and secure.
Penn State's NLWC hacked into and shut down the Colonial Pipeline, adding to the slush fund coffers.

This would be child's play hacking into Iowa Wrestling practices!
 
Penn State's NLWC hacked into and shut down the Colonial Pipeline, adding to the slush fund coffers.

This would be child's play hacking into Iowa Wrestling practices!
Not really. We are able to hold zoom meetings at work with level of security deemed appropriate for sharing/discussing personal medical information of clients.
 
Not really. We are able to hold zoom meetings at work with level of security deemed appropriate for sharing/discussing personal medical information of clients.
Dude. Nobody cares if Bob Johnson just had a colonoscopy. You just use your Sheldon Connection and let us know how Tom reacts to his Iowa practices being videotaped.
 
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However, based on the lack of response in the thread I started, I’m guessing practice WILL BE zoomed. Lol
Well. It might be one of those deals where when someone has a brilliant idea initially, it's the guy who steals that brilliant idea that makes all the money!

So I'll have "my people" pick you up in my new Gulfstream G550 and take you to a dual meet in a year or so........
 
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