They are both going to score a ton of points. The ? should be who would score more points if we didn't land either one. Lee's replacement or Warner's replacement. That is why Warner is the same level recruit as Lee. We are looking at a development/ low to mid AA type to replace Warner. 125 isn't near as tough for our coaches to land a stud. They are both elite super recruits who are program changers. I feel Warner should get every bit as much hype as Lee due to the aforementioned.
There is a good chance someone other than Perez starts the season at 125. I think it is 99% that Lee goes if healthy by January. He is still small for the weight, but that won't matter. He won't be giving up as much weight as some thought.
Don't be surprised if someone seldom mentioned earns the 141 spot. I don't have a % for this, but it is a legit chance. I think Turk will win the H2H against Happel. I hope Happel certified for 133, but don't believe he did. I think wrestler C would win the 141 spot if he can handle the cut. The decision will probably drag out If wrestler C or D don't enter the mix. I believe Happel has more offense, but Turk is a true 141.
This is one of the more exciting times heading into the season. Just knowing the starting line up in Nov could be 50 or 60% different in Dec/Jan is likely why I can't wait for the season to kick off.
Hidlay is a big recruit but don't fire up the torches (tarphawk) if we don't land him. From what I hear it will come down to whether he projects at 74 or 84. He will be a beast at either weight but there is only so much money to go around.
We need a stud 133. Everyone knows it.
Having Downey in the room has paid off. He has helped Meyer especially, and Brooks/Warner. I hope he doesn't get content and fall back into the self destruct mode. He has a good thing going right now if he will just stay focused on the big prize. If you are reading this PDHAWK stay focused, get those classes passed, stay quiet on social media, and roll to a national title.
I see PDHAWK knocking penny off in the quarters, and Martin off in the semi's. Martin will knock penny into the 5th place match.
Carl is still as dirty as ever. Tom Ryan is as well but he is smarter than Carl and keeps the lower profile. Eventually Carl's tenure will end in scandal and maybe the Big Ten will have the balls to give them the boot. Lots of money floating around. Rewatching the Joseph and Hall matches makes me wonder if those officials were included in the slush fund. They had a different standard for the guys in the ugly blue teddy bear singlets. I expect the FBI to be sniffing around Penn State in another year.
Teasdale I have to say I am fine that we lost him. I don't think he would stay eligible here, and would end up putting bigger screws to us. Carl or tan Tommy are about the only coaches that will keep him eligible. There is high risk/reward with Carl pushing Gavin to man 125.
I noticed none of the penn state felon lovers came on here and apologized when I tried telling them how unhappy Suriano was. Carl screwed the kid over in more ways than one. Classless Carl is still tampering trying to get that 125 transfer this year.
From what I hear, Metcalf wishes he was out hunting. The money makes the air smell better, but won't last forever. We are getting way more bang for the buck with Perry and company. It isn't even close.
