It’s easy for me to watch other duals, cause I don’t have an emotional investment and I don’t care who wins. Im not interested in watching my beloved Hawks get steamrolled by a super team. Cruz has wrestled out of his mind recently, but unfortunately that only serves to give Hawk fans hope (which of course is the first step on the path to disappointment). Lilledahl is quite the step up in competition for Joey.
A healthy Ayala had his hands full with Davis last year, a less than healthy one will have me nervous as a cat in a rocking chair factory.
Block hasn’t yet shown that he has the offense or defense to compete with the top 141 pounders, let alone beat them.
Parco vs Van Ness should be a barn burner that could go either way.
Teemer is incredibly athletic, but showed some signs of rust vs tOSU. Kasak is better than the current version of Sasso. Huge test for Teemer.
Nobody at 165 can handle Caliendo’s pace or match his attack rate, except for Messenbrink…….
Kennedy has looked amazing (he hit a wall vs Kharchla), unfortunately I’m predicting a similar result for him vs Haines.
Gabe Arnold is facing the best wrestler he’s ever wrestled in his life. We can attempt to diminish Starocci’s accomplishments or his talents and point out what a d*ckhead he is online, but he’s one of the greatest collegiate wrestlers ever (He’s 106-4, with 2 losses coming by way of medical forfeit). I think Gabe’s going to have an amazing career as a Hawk, but Star may be a bit much for him to handle at this point.
Buchanan will be favored vs Barr, but good lord that kid has been impressive. I imagine the freshmen will put up a fight and give the PSU crowd something to be excited for, but I think Buchanan wins a close one.
Big Ben notched a statement win over Feldman, Kerk is obviously a step up in competition.
In short, I’m predicting a blood bath. I won’t be able to control my fbombs, which will get in me in trouble with Mrs. SoCal (no pics).
It’ll be easier on my family life and my soul if I watch the reply.
