This week is going to be ugly,

[HoundedHawk]

especially since we have Penn State Friday.

But you know what? It's just not that big of deal to me. Yes, I'd love to win them but I would trade losses for them all if the Brands could just get our guys to peak in March like the good ol' days.

 

[reddogg26]

OK as crazy as it sounds we COULD put up more pts against psu. We should win the 1st 3 with bonus pts at 133 and possibly 125. Should win 174. Then throw in a little Carver magic at any of the following weights: 157,184 and/or 197. Highly doubt we see Stoll but if he was there I would add Atleast a 60/40 in our favor.
Highly doubt we win any of the 3 carver majic weights I listed but I did not see Ramos beating Oliver either...

 

[WidespreadGeo]

Iowa will win the close ones against PSU. This is where coaching will prevail and it won't favor Kayle.

 

[WEH8ST8HAWK]

In my opinion we win 25 and 33. That's it. Carton won't beat Gulibon. Going to be a very long night and probably the worst beating I have ever seen our Hawks take.

 

[McCulloughd]

In my opinion we win 25 and 33. That's it. Carton won't beat Gulibon. Going to be a very long night and probably the worst beating I have ever seen our Hawks take.

Nothing wrong with being honest.

 

[AFHawk86]

We only won 3 matches vs OSU so it won't be a huge surprise. I think Hawks win 4 matches. Add 174 to the list, plus one other at 141, 157, or 184. I'm counting out Hwt based on Ironside's commets of Stoll favoring his knee.

Sit back and enjoy some good wrestling fellas (and ladies).

 

[CumberlandHawk]

I wouldnt count out Carton. It is at home and he wrestles for 7 min.

 

[Kwoodhawk]

I wouldnt count out Carton. It is at home and he wrestles for 7 min.

Carton wishes the matches were 9 minutes long............

 

[Spicolli]

Carton wishes the matches were 9 minutes long............

Meyer wishes they were 19....

 

[MitchL]

I wouldnt count out Carton. It is at home and he wrestles for 7 min.

JimmyG won't beat Carton. Carton has a better motor.

 

[championhawk]

JimmyG won't beat Carton. Carton has a better motor.

It depends on if the ref lets Jimmy hump his leg all day.

 

[Wrestlerneverdiesasacatfan]

41 will be the best match of the day. Looking forward to 49,57,and 84! How do u see Brooks vs Bo?

 

[WWDMHawkeye]

Refs? Can't we just have one?

 

[championhawk]

41 will be the best match of the day. Looking forward to 49,57,and 84! How do u see Brooks vs Bo?

It all depends on how Brooks came out of the last match and travel. I like his chances if he is feeling good. It's a tossup in my eyes. I like new arsenal Brooks is showing with his leg attacks.

 

[Jackhawk87]

It all depends on how Brooks came out of the last match and travel. I like his chances if he is feeling good. It's a tossup in my eyes. I like new arsenal Brooks is showing with his leg attacks.

Bo is very dangerous in all positions. Sammy has a chance if he avoids the big move.

 

[AFHawk86]

Refs? Can't we just have one?

And a diehard Iowa fan?

 

[WWDMHawkeye]

I look forward to a lot of free-flowing offense at 184, in the center of our large mat.

 

[CumberlandHawk]

It depends on if the ref lets Jimmy hump his leg all day.

lol

 

[MitchL]

It depends on if the ref lets Jimmy hump his leg all day.

You're right, but I also think the momentum of hopefully winning the prior two weights convincingly adds to Carton's motivation.

 

[crablegs1]

Brooks only chance is to win the same way Martin did in the NCAA finals. Catch Bo on his back and hold on. It could definitely happen, but without that, Bo is at least 2-3 takedowns better and will win comfortably.

 

[CumberlandHawk]

Fortunately Brooks is pretty good at putting people on their backs!

 

[Jackhawk87]

Brooks only chance is to win the same way Martin did in the NCAA finals. Catch Bo on his back and hold on. It could definitely happen, but without that, Bo is at least 2-3 takedowns better and will win comfortably.

Disagree. Bo probably relies on his big moves way more than almost any other wrestler. Take away the big moves and Sammy is right there with Bo.

 

[crablegs1]

Disagree. Bo probably relies on his big moves way more than almost any other wrestler. Take away the big moves and Sammy is right there with Bo.

You must have missed what he did to Dudley. No big moves, just a good old fashioned takedown beat down.

 

[rossel 33]

Meyer wishes they were 19....

Meyer also wishes he can get a Mulligan in the first minute of the match.

 

[rossel 33]

In my opinion we win 25 and 33. That's it. Carton won't beat Gulibon. Going to be a very long night and probably the worst beating I have ever seen our Hawks take.

I'm a bit more optimistic... I think Carton wins. But agree it will be a challanging night. Meyer could win, but PSU favored in the rest.

Most interested to see 125, 141, 157, 184 and hwt. Lots of questions.

Just how good is Suriano?
Can Carton continue to improve?
How close is Kemerer to the top?
Which Brooks shows up? Bo the definite favorite, imho
How is Stoll's knee?

 

[Jackhawk87]

You must have missed what he did to Dudley. No big moves, just a good old fashioned takedown beat down.

I did not see that one. Did catch his recent match with Gravina. Looked good but certainly beatable until the second period when he was only ahead 2-1. Of course he then reversed him to his back and pinned him.

 

[AFHawk86]

I did not see that one. Did catch his recent match with Gravina. Looked good but certainly beatable until the second period when he was only ahead 2-1. Of course he then reversed him to his back and pinned him.

I noted that as well. Seems to be a trend with PSU. Some of their studs look human/beatable and next thing they end up with the pinfall.

 

[CFNiteHawk85]

I can remember an almost identical thread prior to the Iowa-Michigan game this fall.

Lots of strange things have went down in Carver over the years..... One thing I will say is we are going to have to come out with a lot more intensity than we did this weekend. Time to walk the walk.

 

[lookleft goright]

I can remember an almost identical thread prior to the Iowa-Michigan game this fall.

Lots of strange things have went down in Carver over the years..... One thing I will say is we are going to have to come out with a lot more intensity than we did this weekend. Time to walk the walk.

I think the worst thing to happen to PSU this year is having OSU beat the Hawks last week. Talk about poking the bear.

 

[CradleKing26]

Iowa will win the close ones against PSU. This is where coaching will prevail and it won't favor Kayle.

Problem is I don't think there will be many close matches to win. There is a heavy favorite at almost every single weight except Hwt and 141.

EDIT: I guess 174 is a toss up on paper too but I consider Meyer a favorite.

 

[WWDMHawkeye]

I think the worst thing to happen to PSU this year is having OSU beat the Hawks last week. Talk about poking the bear.

Still underdogs, but hopefully that last meet did light a fire under some of our guys.

 

[AFHawk86]

Still underdogs, but hopefully that last meet did light a fire under some of our guys.

Should be some good wrestling regardless of outcome. I don't think the individual outcomes are as set as some of you think, which should make things more exciting.