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I love the optimism vodka, but don't forget the Hawks finished 4th last year and we've graduated Sammy Brooks (4th), Gillman (3rd) and Clark (Champ). The Hawks are going to have a hard time scoring at 125 and 133 this season. While I agree that we likely finish higher than 10th. I'm thinking more in the 6-8 range. The field is DEEP this year the Hawks need a whole lot to go right for us to finish top 5.
Very realistic assessment. Need a lot to go right to get top 5 this year (Downey, healthy Stoll, Marinelli making a big leap).I love the optimism vodka, but don't forget the Hawks finished 4th last year and we've graduated Sammy Brooks (4th), Gillman (3rd) and Clark (Champ). The Hawks are going to have a hard time scoring at 125 and 133 this season. While I agree that we likely finish higher than 10th. I'm thinking more in the 6-8 range. The field is DEEP this year the Hawks need a whole lot to go right for us to finish top 5.
That's absolutely ridiculous. I would be utterly shocked if Iowa finished 10th. I see us somewhere around 4 to 6.
Agree. WIN has both Marinelli and Young ranked 16th, which is too low, imho. Likewise (assuming he stays healthy), Stoll would likely finish better than 8th. Downy not figured in, for now. Taking a "wait and see" on that. Iowa will be rebuilding next year, but should do better than 10th.
It does look like a 2 horse race, between PSU and tOSU, with PSU a pretty strong favorite. WIN's predicted AA's:
PSU - 1,1,1,1,1,5,7
tOSU - 1,1,2,2,2,3,7
Iowa - 2,3,8 yikes.....
LOL So, you love the optimism of finishing 6th rather than 10th?
From where I sit, there isn't much difference between 4th and 10th, and I'm a glass-half-full type of guy.
Yup, absolutely ridiculous. Maybe you figure on Michigan, Missouri, and Lehigh not competing this year. However, you could be proven correct and pull a 6th if your shiny new transfer can keep his nose clean, make grades, and back off on the BJ vids.That's absolutely ridiculous. I would be utterly shocked if Iowa finished 10th. I see us somewhere around 4 to 6.
Bet? I'll bet the Hawks place top 6.Yup, absolutely ridiculous. Maybe you figure on Michigan, Missouri, and Lehigh not competing this year. However, you could be proven correct and pull a 6th if your shiny new transfer can keep his nose clean, make grades, and back off on the BJ vids.
Sure, why not. 100 beans to Wrestling For Life? I'm good for it, as I'm sure you are as well. I'll have to put a reminder on my calendar for March, and I will. I won't forget ya, don't forget me. It's a win/win.Bet? I'll bet the Hawks place top 6.
Deal!Sure, why not. 100 beans to Wrestling For Life? I'm good for it, as I'm sure you are as well. I'll have to put a reminder on my calendar for March, and I will. I won't forget ya, don't forget me. It's a win/win.
Cool, just put a reminder on my calendar for March 18th, 2018 titled "Iowa not to place top 6, $100 to WFL". Lol. Good deal, glad you asked. Something good can come from anything, right?Deal!
Yep, good deal!Cool, just put a reminder on my calendar for March 18th, 2018 titled "Iowa not to place top 6, $100 to WFL". Lol. Good deal, glad you asked. Something good can come from anything, right?
Could well happen, might not happen also. Injuries, bad draws, fluke losses, blah, blah, blah. Worst case scenario, I buy some kids some shoes, or an entry into a tourny.Marinelli and Young will finish better than 16th which is where they are predicted by WIN. Also Iowa should get some points somewhere out of the first 3 weights.
Yea but 12th doesn't score many points. They have to be AAs to make an impact and neither has proven it yet. Marinelli was absolutely destroyed by Valencia who couldn't AA last year. 65 this year is even tougher. Hopefully AM is that guy but he hasn't shown it yet.Marinelli and Young will finish better than 16th which is where they are predicted by WIN. Also Iowa should get some points somewhere out of the first 3 weights.
I also don't see more than 3-4 points out of the first 3 weights (most if not all at 141).
Early congrats on winning the betDeal!
I've said it over and over, I believe Spencer wrestles this year.
I see 75 points with PD, 59 without. It is what it is.
141 = 4
149 = 16
157 = 16
165 = 8
174 = 5
197 = 16
285 = 10
If Iowa breaks 100 - I will invite Michelle back on FB.Might almost break 100 with Lee and PD3...
If Iowa breaks 100 - I will invite Michelle back on FB.
Yep - your lil sis. I blv we had a difference of opinion about some of the last few presidents - so I cut her loose when she thought Hillary unconditionally was the best thing for the USA. As a military guy with protecting the country in mind - I thought HBC was not the answer ... sorry dudeWhich Michelle? I know you ain't talking about my sister. LOL
Iowa WILL finish above 10th and have a shot at top 5. The BULL & Young are lucky to be ranked right now. They have yet to prove anything. What I do know is Sorensen and Kem are finalist. PDIII could EASILY make the finals or wrestle in the 3rd place match. If Stoll stays healthy he is wrestling for 3rd.
Now for the new kids. The BULL will AA anywhere from 4-8. Young will score a TON of bonus points and become a fan favorite and should AA in that 6-8 range. Gylnn making the cut and and he is a goer but 2 to 4 pts. is a logical bet here. Laux is tough but just gets out muscled similar result of 2 to 4 pts. Turk is dun ro watch but 141 is crazy tough a rd of 12 here would be GREAT here. The Wildcard is Cash money. He made a real nice run last year and 197 might be the easiest weight next year. With that being said I don't expect much more than a rd of 12 here.
What does all this mean.... top 5 is within reach but that's all. I personally think fosu is the team to beat not psu. But that's just how I feel. Iowa has 1 Champ, 2 finalist and 6 AAs.
My top 5
1. Fosu
2. Psu
3. Oky State
4. Michigan
5. Iowa
I've said it over and over, I believe Spencer wrestles this year.
If we finish better than 5th will you stop posting here for a year?If Brands pulls Lee's redshirt so the team can finish 5th instead of 7th, he should be fired.
As a PSU fan, that's exactly what I hope to see happen....If Brands pulls Lee's redshirt so the team can finish 5th instead of 7th, he should be fired.
Oh wait.... better explain myself so y'all aren't whining I'm a Brands hater. I want to see Lees shirt pulled....not see Brands fired.As a PSU fan, that's exactly what I hope to see happen....
Yep - your lil sis. I blv we had a difference of opinion about some of the last few presidents - so I cut her loose when she thought Hillary unconditionally was the best thing for the USA. As a military guy with protecting the country in mind - I thought HBC was not the answer ... sorry dude