Iowa vs Northwestern Match Thread

[west2east]

While this is true he also wrestled up at 184 seriously undersized one year and his AA year started after being injured. I don’t think the stats tell the whole story. Im sure the margin between the two is very thin. The eyeball test for me thinks Nelson is a whisker better and is the better option but PK has the ability to bonus more often

And PK was at 165. And this battle is for 174. One guy has been the better guy at 174. I'm with you that Nelson is the better option at 174.

 

[el dub]

NB is 40-20 (66.7%) in his career at Iowa.
He was 15-8 the year he placed 5th at nationals (6-4 going into Big 10’s).
Over his career he is 15-17 against ranked opponents. He had a great postseason in 23, but has not had a hugely distinguished career.

PK is 50-17 (74.6%) in his career at Iowa.
17-3 as a Covid freshman 165, 21-5 as a sophomore 165, 18-8 last year up a weight at 174. He was a Big 10 runner up at 165 and is 18-17 in his career against ranked opponents.

And for comparative reference, Drake Ayala is 57-15 (79.2%) in his career.

Other than one NCAA tournament, PK’s career has been better than NB’s.

Not advocating for one over the other, just wanted to show the stats as someone posted past results showed NB had proven a better option.

Statistically speaking, that is factually untrue.

The ncaa tournament results are what I’m going by, mainly. Statistically speaking, thats all that really matters, imo.

 

[blcoach80]

And PK was at 165. And this battle is for 174. One guy has been the better guy at 174. I'm with you that Nelson is the better option at 174.

This is my thoughts as well. If he is healthy come tournament time, I think it will be Nelson, not because he is a Brands, but because he is better than PK. This was the case before NB got hurt and I'm guessing it hasn't changed. If it is Nelson, he will have every chance to improve his seed for NCAAs between Sunday and B10s. If it is PK it will be because he is beating Nelson in the room. You get what you earn and whoever goes at 174 will have earned it.

 

[Iron Doc]

This is my thoughts as well. If he is healthy come tournament time, I think it will be Nelson, not because he is a Brands, but because he is better than PK. This was the case before NB got hurt and I'm guessing it hasn't changed. If it is Nelson, he will have every chance to improve his seed for NCAAs between Sunday and B10s. If it is PK it will be because he is beating Nelson in the room. You get what you earn and whoever goes at 174 will have earned it.

Agreed.

 

[24timenattychamps]

Give me Nelson over PK.

 

[WildTurk]

I think Nelson has better defense. His handfighting keeps him in most matches. If he is close to healthy, I'd like to see Brands go. Kennedy has had every opportunity to take the spot and run multiple years now.

 

[Dinkinflicka]

Yep...wartburg is #3, then Grandview and ISU 4/5, in some order.

Even better...Dresser gave Riggins NIL.😄😄😄😄😄

Damn, Vern. Give it a rest, will ya? The kid's obviously got something to figure out. Hopefully he does. In the meantime maybe remember that you've got college and youth athletes in the family right now as well.

Roger Riggins