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BIG10 FINALS 2025

He has to wrestle smart and clean. I still think he is the better, more technical wrestler. But, theone thing that has scared me from the beginning of Ayala moving up to 133 is physical, “strength” positions. He just doesn’t have the firepower to fight out of those type of positions. Not that it is “easy” for anyone, but plenty of guys are “strong” enough to wing down and square up in that position…
They talk of him possibly moving to 141 next year seems nuts. He isn't even an especially big 133. He'd get pushed around.
 
Unfortunate.
My hopes were riding on Buchanan being a lone bright spot and the Hawks having a weight champ at the NCAAs. That looks less likely now.
I'm now thinking that getting a finalist and team finish 4th or 5th is more realistic.
 
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