Official Portal Watch

[HawkFan1986]

Makes me wonder if he wants to wrestle right out of the gate. Can he beat Brands for 184 or maybe looking at going for the start at 197 this year. I hope Gabe is our 174 unless PK or Brands is really taking it to him, Arnold is one of those that seems best under the bright lights in big situations. I still think Arnold would have AA'd at both 74 or 84 last year. So anyway, it would be nice to see Arnold and Ferrari in the Nattys this year.

Or maybe Brands wasn’t joking when he said he’s going 174.

Whoever wins the 174 spot is gonna be one heck of a wrestler.

 

[sdvike]

If Zach was beat out this year by undersized freshman Ferrari after getting rid of AJ, Zach have to be on suicide watch😂

Zach was good in the easier part of his schedule last year but had nothing with the big boys at NCAA. He knows how to watch on the bench and be ready if needed.

 

[Herkuleez5]

Sounds like some of you on here were multi time national champs and all americans judging how we talk about past and current wrestlers.

 

[SPOONER]

Yes but like our big competitor, if we have top talent true freshman, then let's go. He is definitely upgrade at 97.

197? He's "settling in at 195" which means that's his walking around weight. 197 pounders walk around north of 210, some 220 or more. He's NOT a 197.

He seems to be better at freestyle. May be one of those guys that makes more noise as senior freestyle wrestler than he did in college.

He went through a pillow soft field at U23s. His R12 at NCAAs wrestling up in a strong weight class was every bit the achievement. A big showing at worlds would change my mind, but I don't expect one. Here's to him killing it, though.

 

[Sdwrestler_20]

Yes but like our big competitor, if we have top talent true freshman, then let's go. He is definitely upgrade at 97.

I doubt he is considering going 197. I would imagine it's 184 or redshirt.

 

[Nashville_Hawkeye]

But…. he looks hungry.

I hope he can pull it off all season long!

 

[Nashville_Hawkeye]

And you KNOW he will wrestle lights out during the early cupcake eating contests next season. And you also know what that will do for our hopes……

Sadly that’s what I’m thinking will happen, but I’m pulling for him.

 

[Nashville_Hawkeye]

I'm really starting to feel sorry for PK, if all these postings are legit.

A guy who obviously loved this program for a very long time and just continues to struggle.

Love PK. If he’s healthy he needs to show that he can be the man. Everyone has the same opportunity for the most part.

 

[Nashville_Hawkeye]

He needs to redshirt since we have competent veterans who can man 197/184, and another young potential star for 174 who took his redshirt. We aren’t competing with PSU this year no matter what

F that! I want the best 10 on the mat this year!! With injuries and the portal tomorrow is promise to no one.

 

[HikeNatParks]

Outsider gut take: Angelo believes he’s ready out-of-the-box and plans to prove it. He’s seen others (Spencer, Haines, Shapiro, etc., hell, even Kasak) have shirtless success and is convinced he will, too. Not self-destructive like his brothers, he’s what every true phenom is, impatient to compete and show his skill on the big stage. If he’s beating either of the expected starters in the room, turn the kid loose. The portal means you almost have to.