Some random thoughts...
Gilman is a beast, i'm glad he got tested in the semi's he will be that much more honed in the rest of the season.
Really hope that when Clark does come back, he is healthy enough to compete with Tomasello/Richards/Montoya/Brock/Gross. Clark is just straight better than them all and i'd say even with Tomasello in terms of skills. Would hate to see any of those guys get a 'freebie' when Clarks hurt, like McDonoughs SR Year.
I think Carton has flipped the switch mentally, he looks much more confident this season. Hopefully he uses this tournament as great fuel to his fire going forward.
Sorensen, gets me nervous with his close matches, but he does what winners do... win.
Kemdawg Millionaire - Gaht Dayum. I knew he had it in him, such a beast. He has great defense, awesome in scrambles. Can get in on the legs faster than flies on sh*t. Really think he will be top 4 this year.
I think we need Marinelli or Young out there. I am leaning towards Young right now. Marinelli is better on his feet IMO, but Young seems to be more complete right now in terms of mat wrestling, and scrambling. He also is a great sized 165, whereas Marinelli seems to be smaller. I think Young could actually compete for a Low AA podium spot right now, this season. Young goes now, Marinelli shirts to sharpen his skills and develop physically. Young redshirts next season, in order to prepare for 174.
Gunther is better than his showing here, not too impressed, honestly I think maybe the mental aspect got to him, might have been wrestling not to lose instead of wrestling to win, knowing that his starting spot might be in danger. He didn't do himself any favors.
I feel that in 1.5 years, after Sorensen graduates, Kemerer will be a fine sized 157, Marinelli will be a fine sized 165 and Young will be a fine sized 174.
Meyer, had a few classic Meyer slip ups, I'm not too worried with him, honestly we just need Meyer to come to B1G's and NCAA's with his game face on, we need him to get on the podium again.
Brooks was kind of disappointing in his Jackson match, but I'm glad he avenged his loss in the 3rd place match. Same for Brooks as Meyer, really hope he can get on the podium again, really hoping for a mid AA, but if I'm being honest I think anywhere from 5th-R12 is realistic right now.
Wilcke, just keep getting better young man. Hopefully he is seasoned enough by NCAAs to win us a few matches, and go on a backside run to R12, maybe even low AA. He hasn't really gotten blown out at all this year, been right in every match. He is skilled on his feet, just undersized.
Stoll, GREAT return. Awesome to have you back Stollhouse. I think with a little more mat time under his belt, he beats Hall and wins the title. Oh well, move forward. I'll take Stoll in the rematch. Think he looks as good as where he left off when he got injured last season. Looks like a 4-6/7 range. Hoping for the upper end.
Great Tournament Hawks, all without a big time leader in Cory Clark.
