No Kem next year?

[js8793]

Willie put out his 2022 projections on Rokfin and notably he did not have Kem coming back. He was in a suite with some people pretty connected to the program. Could be some smoke there???

 

[SPOONER]

I would certainly not be surprised on this one, based on already having spent 6 years in college, training.

 

[fan_4_life]

I really hope his last match was not Saturday night. Pretty tough to accept that performance considering the un-Kem like nature of it.

 

[funnyfletcher]

I saw on FB that Brands mentioned Kem will announce at a later date and Young will be back.

 

[MVPFAN]

Need one more year of the Dawg.

 

[funnyfletcher]

 

[Grip220]

Kem recently posted how is so proud of competing in the black singlet, but no word of returning. Earlier this season I thought there was some statements made that everyone would be back for 2022. Things can change obviously.

 

[tiltman]

I obviously hope he returns but if he doesn’t who fills 74? Kennedy?

 

[burk11]

Michael Kemerer named to All Big Ten Academic Team for winter 2020-2021 (achieved this status several times during career). A finance major, a pretty rigorous academic program. Maybe thinking graduate school and/or moving-on with post wrestling life?

 

[Hawkeye4Life78]

I obviously hope he returns but if he doesn’t who fills 74? Kennedy?

Let Young actually eat.

 

[west2east]

Willie put out his 2022 projections on Rokfin and notably he did not have Kem coming back. He was in a suite with some people pretty connected to the program. Could be some smoke there???

Some guys are ready to move on with life. I was hoping since he didn't win it he would want to try it again. It's sounding like hes ready to move on and live life elsewhere

 

[fourbyfour69]

Bring in Griffith for 74.

 

[IowaHawkeyeFBnBB4Life]

What would he be? A 7th year senior?

 

[The Vak]

If he leaves, that's a bummer, but he gave us everything he could. Great wrestler. I hope he stays and gets the chip.

 

[JonesHawk125]

Who is more likely to cut down to 174 if the Dawg is done; Assad or Brands? Assad still has a redshirt, right? Kennedy also has a redshirt of course.

 

[UndercoverHawk]

Who is more likely to cut down to 174 if the Dawg is done; Assad or Brands? Assad still has a redshirt, right? Kennedy also has a redshirt of course.

That’s not even a question. Assad can’t make 174 and 174 is Nelson’s natural weight. If Kemerer doesn’t come back the better of Nelson-PK mans 174 unless Marinelli wants to go there in which case PK mans 165

 

[el dub]

Who is more likely to cut down to 174 if the Dawg is done; Assad or Brands? Assad still has a redshirt, right? Kennedy also has a redshirt of course.

Griffith...

 

[just_somebody]

Between bull, brands, pk, and anyone not currently in the room who could potentially be, there are at least options

 

[lookleft goright]

So if Assad redshirted this year, does he get another redshirt year?

 

[js8793]

So if Assad redshirted this year, does he get another redshirt year?

This year doesn't count towards eligibility for anybody, so there were no "redshirts." He still has one to use if he doesn't make the lineup next year.

 

[MVPFAN]

Let Young actually eat.

No, not a 174 and then we have nobody at 157.

 

[MVPFAN]

Our chances to win again drop quite a lot without Kem IMO unless Griffith were to take over.

 

[js8793]

Our chances to win again drop quite a lot without Kem IMO unless Griffith were to take over.

unless Kennedy is the truth, but we haven't seen nearly enough to think that.

 

[MVPFAN]

unless Kennedy is the truth, but we haven't seen nearly enough to think that.

He seemed small at 174 to me and he is supposed to be our next 165.

 

[rider57]

Who is more likely to cut down to 174 if the Dawg is done; Assad or Brands? Assad still has a redshirt, right? Kennedy also has a redshirt of course.

Kennedy is better than Brands. Assad can not make

 

[Muscles1989]

Huge hit if it’s anyone besides kem in the lineup. Wins and bonus can hardly be matched by anyone.

 

[Chips28]

Willie is a skid mark

 

[herkcy]

As stated I believe Kem has said earlier in the year he'd be back. My guess is he's back. Willie likes the shock factor and throwing around "inside" knowledge sometimes.

 

[js8793]

As stated I believe Kem has said earlier in the year he'd be back. My guess is he's back. Willie likes the shock factor and throwing around "inside" knowledge sometimes.

Things change. The fact Brands has said the decision hasn't been made pretty much confirms it's up in the air. He's the only one.

 

[the_hermanator]

I’ve said it before....I think somehow, some way, Patrick Kennedy is just too good to keep out of the lineup.

If MK doesn’t return at 174, it would be a step back. But it wouldn’t be near as big as others may think.

PK is not at MK’s level. Yet. But he will be.

THE HERMENATOR

 

[MVPFAN]

I’ve said it before....I think somehow, some way, Patrick Kennedy is just too good to keep out of the lineup.

If MK doesn’t return at 174, it would be a step back. But it wouldn’t be near as big as others may think.

PK is not at MK’s level. Yet. But he will be.

THE HERMENATOR

If he is too good to keep out of the lineup he would knock Bull or Kem out of their spot. I agree he has a bright future, but not sure he can match potential Kem points next year and he can still RS. With the added talent from the missing teams we will need to add to our points vs taking a step back.

 

[the_hermanator]

I think he is in the lineup next year, most likely at 174 without Kemerer.

If MK comes back (preferably) we are good. If MK doesn’t come back, I don’t think we will be as good, but make no doubt about it...barring an MFF, PK is going to be a 4x AA.

He is that good.

THE HERMENATOR

 

[thom67]

I obviously hope he returns but if he doesn’t who fills 74? Kennedy?

Brands at 174. Kennedy at 165.

 

[Jrjt0518]

Kem will be back!!! Has a score to settle!!

 

[1032004]

Brands at 174. Kennedy at 165.

There’s no way Young can hold 157 another year is there?

 

[Jrjt0518]

There’s no way Young can hold 157 another year is there?

Yes he will be at 57!!!

 

[SPOONER]

Brands at 174. Kennedy at 165.

There’s no way Young can hold 157 another year is there?

Isn’t a better question “And Marinelli where?”

 

[1032004]

Isn’t a better question “And Marinelli where?”

Ha, yeah that too

 

[McCulloughd]

That’s not even a question. Assad can’t make 174 and 174 is Nelson’s natural weight. If Kemerer doesn’t come back the better of Nelson-PK mans 174 unless Marinelli wants to go there in which case PK mans 165

Why would Marinelli go to 174? He can't win at 165.

 

[Tcalumet]

No, not a 174 and then we have nobody at 157.

Kennedy 57?