remaining individual matches

[jrod65]

Lots of ranked opponents to end the regular season. Some tough paths for a majority of the guys, but a great opportunity to solidify seeds for B1Gs/NCAAs this month. Excited to see how February plays out.

*(updated) Intermat rankings

Ayala - 14 DeAugustino, 3 Davis, 2 Barnett, 20 Spratley
Schriever/Teske - 4 Ragusin, 5 Nagao, Rivera, 3 Fix
Woods - 19 Lemley, 2 Bartlett, Lettini, 8 Jamison
Rathjen - 6 Gomez, 12 Kasak, 22 Zargo, 17 Alvarez
Franek - 12 Lewan, 1 Haines, Mechler, 17 Travis
Caliendo - 10 Amine, 7 Mesenbrink, 5 Hamiti, 3 Olejnik
Kennedy - 3 Griffith, 1 Starocci, 12 Maylor, 25 Thompson
Riggins - 19 Bullock, 5 Truax, 16 Leigel, 2 Plott
Glazier - Striggow, 1 Brooks, Otto, 16 Surber
Hill/Kueter - 6 Davison, 1 Kerkvliet, Rosenfeld, 9 Doucet

 

[blcoach80]

Lots of ranked opponents to end the regular season. Some tough paths for a majority of the guys, but a great opportunity to solidify seeds for B1Gs/NCAAs this month. Excited to see how February plays out.

*Intermat rankings

Ayala - 14 DeAugustino, 4 Davis, 3 Barnett, 20 Spratley
Schriever/Teske - 4 Ragusin, 5 Nagao, Rivera, 3 Fix
Woods - 19 Lemley, 2 Bartlett, Lettini, 9 Jamison
Rathjen - 6 Gomez, 12 Kasak, 23 Zargo, 17 Alvarez
Franek - 10 Lewan, 1 Haines, Mechler, 18 Travis
Caliendo - 10 Amine, 7 Mesenbrink, 5 Hamiti, 4 Olejnik
Kennedy - 4 Griffith, 1 Starocci, 12 Maylor, 25 Thompson
Riggins - 15 Bullock, 5 Truax, 16 Leigel, 2 Plott
Glazier - Striggow, 1 Brooks, Otto, 16 Surber
Hill/Kueter - 4 Davison, 1 Kerkvliet, Rosenfeld, 9 Doucet

Great stuff jrod! Lots of opportunity for the good guys.

 

[anon_4lz6x5o7izepf]

PK gets a good test with Shane Griffith this week. Griffith hasn’t been a world beater so far by any means. I wonder how Kennedy will do handling his length.

 

[Kwoodhawk]

Lots of ranked opponents to end the regular season. Some tough paths for a majority of the guys, but a great opportunity to solidify seeds for B1Gs/NCAAs this month. Excited to see how February plays out.

*Intermat rankings

Ayala - 14 DeAugustino, 4 Davis, 3 Barnett, 20 Spratley
Schriever/Teske - 4 Ragusin, 5 Nagao, Rivera, 3 Fix
Woods - 19 Lemley, 2 Bartlett, Lettini, 9 Jamison
Rathjen - 6 Gomez, 12 Kasak, 23 Zargo, 17 Alvarez
Franek - 10 Lewan, 1 Haines, Mechler, 18 Travis
Caliendo - 10 Amine, 7 Mesenbrink, 5 Hamiti, 4 Olejnik
Kennedy - 4 Griffith, 1 Starocci, 12 Maylor, 25 Thompson
Riggins - 15 Bullock, 5 Truax, 16 Leigel, 2 Plott
Glazier - Striggow, 1 Brooks, Otto, 16 Surber
Hill/Kueter - 4 Davison, 1 Kerkvliet, Rosenfeld, 9 Doucet

Thanks for posting this. Looks like 133 and 165 are the two toughest tests with 125 not far behind.

I do feel sorry for our 184 though. Was glad to see him get the win Sunday.

 

[blcoach80]

PK gets a good test with Shane Griffith this week. Griffith hasn’t been a world beater so far by any means. I wonder how Kennedy will do handling his length.

I agree. Big for seeding. I can see this being a 4-1 overtime decision one way or the other. Griffith has never been an offensive dynamo and hasn't been anything spectacular this year either.

 

[IRONBIRD]

For PK against Griffith not so sure that I would worry much about the heigh/reach advantage? I feel strength is a key factor for PK and he seems to be able to handle that so far.

Hoping to see ARNOLD man 184 as many more times as allowed before burning his shirt!

 

[Grip220]

Ayala needs to just finish fast on DeAg, Davis is good in all positions and has a motor, stay in center and don’t give up a td early. Barnett is wrestling really well, he is strong for the weight and seasoned, this will be Ayala’s toughest match he needs to be sharp.

 

[sdvike]

Ayala needs to just finish fast on DeAg, Davis is good in all positions and has a motor, stay in center and don’t give up a td early. Barnett is wrestling really well, he is strong for the weight and seasoned, this will be Ayala’s toughest match he needs to be sharp.

Deaugustino is so upright and flat footed so plays into Drakes offense on feet well. But, Deaugustino has some unconventional stuff he throws and usually hangs around to the end. Also, Drake will have to get past his beard, I think they gave him best beard in the Big10 last week on BTN.

 

[SJP80]

Deaugustino is so upright and flat footed so plays into Drakes offense on feet well. But, Deaugustino has some unconventional stuff he throws and usually hangs around to the end. Also, Drake will have to get past his beard, I think they gave him best beard in the Big10 last week on BTN.

Not even close. MVB in all of NCAA D1

 

[Sett1997]

For PK against Griffith not so sure that I would worry much about the heigh/reach advantage? I feel strength is a key factor for PK and he seems to be able to handle that so far.

Hoping to see ARNOLD man 184 as many more times as allowed before burning his shirt!

With you on Gabe, I think he can handle Truax. I also believe PK can handle Griffith, not nearly impressed with him as I was a few years ago.
I think PK can't let him get in his head. PK has to believe.
Just my .02

 

[MVPFAN]

With you on Gabe, I think he can handle Truax. I also believe PK can handle Griffith, not nearly impressed with him as I was a few years ago.
I think PK can't let him get in his head. PK has to believe.
Just my .02

Truax is way better than the ISU guy, capable of pulling an upset maybe, handle no.

 

[Sett1997]

Truax is way better than the ISU guy, capable of pulling an upset maybe, handle no.

That's what I meant, handle might have been a poor choice of words. It would definitely be an upset.

 

[smalls103]

good stuff, jrod.

197 is a weird weight in B1G this year. i wish Glazier would have gotten an opportunity to wrestle more ranked guys before NCAA's

 

[jrod65]

good stuff, jrod.

197 is a weird weight in B1G this year. i wish Glazier would have gotten an opportunity to wrestle more ranked guys before NCAA's

B1Gs will be huge for Glazier. If he can make it to NCAAs with only 2 losses to Brooks, he's in a great spot.

Projecting a bit, but I see a path for a very favorable 6 seed for Glazier if that occurs. Avoiding a Brooks/Hidlay qf gives Glazier his best odds of making the semis(and guarantees AA).

1. Brooks
2. Hidlay
3. B1G 12 champ
4. Beard(if wins EIWA)
5. BIG12 runner up
6. Glazier

 

[smalls103]

I think Cardenas will be seeded ahead of ZG but your point holds. he should get a pretty good seed should he beat Surber and have a good B1G

 

[jrod65]

I think Cardenas will be seeded ahead of ZG but your point holds. he should get a pretty good seed should he beat Surber and have a good B1G

It's possible, sure. Cardenas does have a tough remaining schedule, though (Stout, Urbas, Hidlay, DePrez) plus EIWAs. Wouldn't surprise me if he ends up with 5 losses on his record. Don't know the ins-and-outs of seeding, but hard for me to picture a 5 loss(to multiple opponents)wrestler seeded above a 2 loss(only to #1) wrestler.

Of couse, he could run the table, and screw everything up for my pretend seedings, lol. Or Glazier drops a match/2 along the way.

Plenty of wrestling to take place yet that will add a ton of clarity before mid-March.

Appreciate the convo.

 

[Grip220]

It's possible, sure. Cardenas does have a tough remaining schedule, though (Stout, Urbas, Hidlay, DePrez) plus EIWAs. Wouldn't surprise me if he ends up with 5 losses on his record. Don't know the ins-and-outs of seeding, but hard for me to picture a 5 loss(to multiple opponents)wrestler seeded above a 2 loss(only to #1) wrestler.

Of couse, he could run the table, and screw everything up for my pretend seedings, lol. Or Glazier drops a match/2 along the way.

Plenty of wrestling to take place yet that will add a ton of clarity before mid-March.

Appreciate the convo.

Cardenas may very well go 3-1 only losing to Hidlay. If this happens he could def get a better seed then ZG if he takes two loses possibly to DePrez who is an anomaly and ZG takes 2nd at 10’s we are in good shape.

 

[PotentiallyDan]

I know it is very unlikely, but I don't hate the idea of PK wrestling 165 and MC going 174 for Michigan. MC has a win over Griffith and two 3-2 losses. I also don't hate the idea of seeing now PK looks in that spot, as I don't see Iowa losing to Michigan in a dual.

 

[1stplacehawk]

I know it is very unlikely, but I don't hate the idea of PK wrestling 165 and MC going 174 for Michigan. MC has a win over Griffith and two 3-2 losses. I also don't hate the idea of seeing now PK looks in that spot, as I don't see Iowa losing to Michigan in a dual.

@SPOONER

 

[woodsiding]

Lots of ranked opponents to end the regular season. Some tough paths for a majority of the guys, but a great opportunity to solidify seeds for B1Gs/NCAAs this month. Excited to see how February plays out.

*(updated) Intermat rankings

Ayala - 14 DeAugustino, 3 Davis, 2 Barnett, 20 Spratley
Schriever/Teske - 4 Ragusin, 5 Nagao, Rivera, 3 Fix
Woods - 19 Lemley, 2 Bartlett, Lettini, 8 Jamison
Rathjen - 6 Gomez, 12 Kasak, 22 Zargo, 17 Alvarez
Franek - 12 Lewan, 1 Haines, Mechler, 17 Travis
Caliendo - 10 Amine, 7 Mesenbrink, 5 Hamiti, 3 Olejnik
Kennedy - 3 Griffith, 1 Starocci, 12 Maylor, 25 Thompson
Riggins - 19 Bullock, 5 Truax, 16 Leigel, 2 Plott
Glazier - Striggow, 1 Brooks, Otto, 16 Surber
Hill/Kueter - 6 Davison, 1 Kerkvliet, Rosenfeld, 9 Doucet

Glazier is going in to the big ten tournament a 2 seed. Who would a thought that?

 

[ff141]

I know it is very unlikely, but I don't hate the idea of PK wrestling 165 and MC going 174 for Michigan. MC has a win over Griffith and two 3-2 losses. I also don't hate the idea of seeing now PK looks in that spot, as I don't see Iowa losing to Michigan in a dual.

So u want Kennedy to cut down when he should be bulking up? And is it even possible? How heavy has he weighed and can he descend. Caliendo would also have to weigh in light enough to weigh n light enough to be eligible for future 165 matches.

 

[woodsiding]

I know it is very unlikely, but I don't hate the idea of PK wrestling 165 and MC going 174 for Michigan. MC has a win over Griffith and two 3-2 losses. I also don't hate the idea of seeing now PK looks in that spot, as I don't see Iowa losing to Michigan in a dual.

That's a terrible idea.

 

[blcoach80]

So u want Kennedy to cut down when he should be bulking up? And is it even possible? How heavy has he weighed and can he descend. Caliendo would also have to weigh in light enough to weigh n light enough to be eligible for future 165 matches.

I would think that after the SS PK has not been worrying about staying down at 165 and has been putting on weight to get up to the low 170's. It was clear who the 165 was going forward so no reason to keep PK down anymore. It probably is enjoyable for PK and AR to not have to worry about cutting weight and only focusing on their wrestling. They have both done well being undersized and they should/do have great gas tanks it seems.

 

[ff141]

I would think that after the SS PK has not been worrying about staying down at 165 and has been putting on weight to get up to the low 170's. It was clear who the 165 was going forward so no reason to keep PK down anymore. It probably is enjoyable for PK and AR to not have to worry about cutting weight and only focusing on their wrestling. They have both done well being undersized and they should/do have great gas tanks it seems.

I’d be hoping since all the talk that 157 is more or less out of the question that number is in the 180s

 

[blcoach80]

I’d be hoping since all the talk that 157 is more or less out of the question that number is in the 180s

While that would be nice, he made 165 a month ago so there is no way he put 15 plus pounds of good weight on in the last 30 days. By March I'm hoping PK would be needing to cut to make 174. Strength doesn't seem to be an issue for him being undersized so that is good.

 

[SPOONER]

I know it is very unlikely, but I don't hate the idea of PK wrestling 165 and MC going 174 for Michigan. MC has a win over Griffith and two 3-2 losses. I also don't hate the idea of seeing now PK looks in that spot, as I don't see Iowa losing to Michigan in a dual.

We already saw how he looked in that spot and what we saw is that Caliendo kicked his butt. There is absolutely zero need to test that again. Why would we start messing with Caliendo like that? What's the purpose?

Let PK keep eating to get ready for the postseason. No reason to start cutting weight again all the sudden.

 

[ff141]

While that would be nice, he made 165 a month ago so there is no way he put 15 plus pounds of good weight on in the last 30 days. By March I'm hoping PK would be needing to cut to make 174. Strength doesn't seem to be an issue for him being undersized so that is good.

My point was if he was making 165 he shouldn’t be trying to get up to the low 170s assuming most of these guys walk around 5-7lbs above there weight to begin with…and if he had to try to get that heavy 157 would have been a strong possibility

 

[TNTwrestle]

@SPOONER

I don't think that would be allowed. I thought I heard PK weighed in at 172 Sunday, and I don't think the descent rules would allow a 7 pound cut in five days (official weigh-ins).

 

[bourbon n blues]

Deaugustino is so upright and flat footed so plays into Drakes offense on feet well. But, Deaugustino has some unconventional stuff he throws and usually hangs around to the end. Also, Drake will have to get past his beard, I think they gave him best beard in the Big10 last week on BTN.

I asked my buddy how old he was, I said 37? He said 45, lolol

 

[smalls103]

It's possible, sure. Cardenas does have a tough remaining schedule, though (Stout, Urbas, Hidlay, DePrez) plus EIWAs. Wouldn't surprise me if he ends up with 5 losses on his record. Don't know the ins-and-outs of seeding, but hard for me to picture a 5 loss(to multiple opponents)wrestler seeded above a 2 loss(only to #1) wrestler.

Of couse, he could run the table, and screw everything up for my pretend seedings, lol. Or Glazier drops a match/2 along the way.

Plenty of wrestling to take place yet that will add a ton of clarity before mid-March.

Appreciate the convo.

touche. good point. then there's also whoever takes 3rd at B12. Elam/Sloan/Buchanan have a combined 2 losses and all are ranked Top 8.

imo ZG needs to beat a Jaxon Smith to vault that group.

 

[blcoach80]

touche. good point. then there's also whoever takes 3rd at B12. Elam/Sloan/Buchanan have a combined 2 losses and all are ranked Top 8.

imo ZG needs to beat a Jaxon Smith to vault that group.

He technically beat AJ, who was an undefeated returning champ at 197. That has to count for something when seeding him, right!?

 

[Sett1997]

I asked my buddy how old he was, I said 37? He said 45, lolol

 

[bourbon n blues]

And that meme appeared almost by magic then, lol. I said he looked like a hobo, my buddy chimed in with 45 yo old hobo, lol.

 

[Psalm 1 guy]

I don't think that would be allowed. I thought I heard PK weighed in at 172 Sunday, and I don't think the descent rules would allow a 7 pound cut in five days (official weigh-ins).

The descent rules only allow 1.5% weight loss per week, so 2.58 lbs. in a week from 172 equals 169.42 lbs., and it appears the NCAA divides the week into individual days, which would make the allowable cut even less for five days. Here is the actual NCAA Rules Book language:

Art. 10. Descent and the 1.5% Regulation. The NCAA Weight-Loss Plan guides a wrestler to slowly descend to the desired weight class by losing not more than 1.5% of body weight per week (7 days). This 1.5% descent requirement shall never be altered or adjusted.

 

[MVPFAN]

He technically beat AJ, who was an undefeated returning champ at 197. That has to count for something when seeding him, right!?

No

 

[Grip220]

Schriever has a tough road if he can go 2-2 with a huge win vs ragu or nageo I would be super impressed but most likely he goes 1-3. Hopefully he can keep 2 out of those 3 loses to a decision.

 

[Grip220]

Real needs start with a dominate win, then he had better be on his game to take out Bartlett. he should go 4-0

 

[Grip220]

Gomez is my pick to win 149 so if Rathjen can keep this one to a decision it would be tremendous. He should go 3-0 after this weekend.

 

[Libertylover]

I think Cardenas will be seeded ahead of ZG but your point holds. he should get a pretty good seed should he beat Surber and have a good B1G

Is Buchanan seeded lower than Zack if he doesn’t finish 1 or 2 in the big 12?

 

[smalls103]

there's no way on earth Glazier gets seeded higher than Buchanan