2020 commit flips to Ohio State

[Lex Knapp]

Bryce Hepner, from St. Ed’s, Ohio, has flipped his commitment to Ohio State University. Hepner, a two-time Ohio state champion, originally committed to Rutgers University shortly after his official visit, which he took during the weekend Rutgers played host to Final X.

Currently, Bryce Hepner is ranked 14th in the nation at 152-lbs by Flowrestling. Hepner will be looking to make his fourth state finals appearance, and capturing his third state title, prior to joining the Buckeyes next fall.

 

[SCNJ]

Best wishes to him

 

[MS-RU]

Any idea on his replacement?

 

[Lex Knapp]

Any idea on his replacement?

Ideally, Dylan Weaver of Lyndhurst is one top target that would potentially be filling this void in recruiting. Most of the 2019 class was geared towards the low-mid weights, as the 2020 class features quality upper weight talent.

Currently, as the roster stands, guys such as Ryan Vulahk, Rob Kanniard, Gerard Angelo, Jake Benner are all viable replacements moving forward in the middle of the lineup. Luckily, this should not be too much of a blow for Rutgers. But it is a blow nonetheless.

 

[FoxRU]

Ideally, Dylan Weaver of Lyndhurst is one top target that would potentially be filling this void in recruiting. Most of the 2019 class was geared towards the low-mid weights, as the 2020 class features quality upper weight talent.

Currently, as the roster stands, guys such as Ryan Vulahk, Rob Kanniard, Gerard Angelo, Jake Benner are all viable replacements moving forward in the middle of the lineup. Luckily, this should not be too much of a blow for Rutgers. But it is a blow nonetheless.

Can’t blame the kid for staying close to home. His brother is already on OSU’s team, too. Best of luck to him. Seems like a good kid.

 

[MS-RU]

Ideally, Dylan Weaver of Lyndhurst is one top target that would potentially be filling this void in recruiting. Most of the 2019 class was geared towards the low-mid weights, as the 2020 class features quality upper weight talent.

Currently, as the roster stands, guys such as Ryan Vulahk, Rob Kanniard, Gerard Angelo, Jake Benner are all viable replacements moving forward in the middle of the lineup. Luckily, this should not be too much of a blow for Rutgers. But it is a blow nonetheless.

Thanks Lex! I was hoping you were going to say Weaver and it looks like he is taking his official visits now so it's possible a decision could be coming soon.

He has already visited RU (it was his 1st), Oklahoma State, and it appears he just visited Iowa State last weekend as per Twitter.

 

[ScarletGrapfan]

As I said in a previous post, I wanted Hepner(not only because I think he is a talent) but it gave us a larger recruiting footprint and St. Eds is a super power in the High School ranks. A lot of times if you get one kid, you can get multiple kids. Look at Virginia Tech----they got the first St. Paris Graham kid and then got a bunch to follow(multiple AA's). These are the recruits we need to get, from power programs.

 

[32prosper]

As I said in a previous post, I wanted Hepner(not only because I think he is a talent) but it gave us a larger recruiting footprint and St. Eds is a super power in the High School ranks. A lot of times if you get one kid, you can get multiple kids. Look at Virginia Tech----they got the first St. Paris Graham kid and then got a bunch to follow(multiple AA's). These are the recruits we need to get, from power programs.

Agree St Ed’s is a great program. We wrestled against them in high school.

 

[RUTrack94]

Can’t blame him for staying local ... funny how I remember people questioning this one

 

[Lex Knapp]

As I said in a previous post, I wanted Hepner(not only because I think he is a talent) but it gave us a larger recruiting footprint and St. Eds is a super power in the High School ranks. A lot of times if you get one kid, you can get multiple kids. Look at Virginia Tech----they got the first St. Paris Graham kid and then got a bunch to follow(multiple AA's). These are the recruits we need to get, from power programs.

There’s a lot of truth to this. Similar to how the flood gates opened with Bergen Catholic here. Grello, Mulligan, Pagano, Lipari, and of course Suriano. Granted, not quite the same as your example, but you get the idea.

 

[Racpack]

not a big loss. not even ranked as a top 100 senior. only ranked 14th in his weight class. yes, good to have a St. Ed's connection. Would have been a good practice teammate as his brother is at Ohio State. Might even save us some scholarship money. doubt he would ever start. will see what he does at OSU. Wonder what the story is with Shawver. he could help us in the future. is a top 100 kid and top 7 in his weight class

 

[R U Crazy]

I watched Hepner in a few tourneys during freestyle this off season.
He is going to be very good on top.
I thought he had amazing potential.
I am sure he is not getting much money at OSU, but he gets to be with his family every night....hard to keep up with that.

 

[ScarletGrapfan]

not a big loss. not even ranked as a top 100 senior. only ranked 14th in his weight class. yes, good to have a St. Ed's connection. Would have been a good practice teammate as his brother is at Ohio State. Might even save us some scholarship money. doubt he would ever start. will see what he does at OSU. Wonder what the story is with Shawver. he could help us in the future. is a top 100 kid and top 7 in his weight class

I guess time will tell, I am higher on Hepner than you and also think he is a better prospect than Shawver. Everyone always says Shawver beat Howard. Yes he did, but Howard tried a lateral drop and Shawver stopped it for a 5-0 lead and was able to hold on. In 3 class Ohio, Shawver is still looking for his first title. My gut tells me he is not coming here.....he verballed prior to Sammy Alvarez deciding to come to RU.

 

[RU Diesel07110]

Bright side is it opens up space for weaver who visited us and Indiana

 

[MS-RU]

Bright side is it opens up space for weaver who visited us and Indiana

As per Twitter he has visited:

RU



Iowa State


Oklahoma State

 

[RU Diesel07110]

Likes us and Indy

 

[MS-RU]

Likes us and Indy

Thanks! That's good news, we would have to feel pretty confident in that position.

 

[SCNJ]

not a big loss. not even ranked as a top 100 senior. only ranked 14th in his weight class. yes, good to have a St. Ed's connection. Would have been a good practice teammate as his brother is at Ohio State. Might even save us some scholarship money. doubt he would ever start. will see what he does at OSU. Wonder what the story is with Shawver. he could help us in the future. is a top 100 kid and top 7 in his weight class

Unless he’s going for free, or the legacy thing played itself out, there’s a reason Ohio State took him. There’s gotta be talent they see.

 

[Ban Basketball]

I'll say this much about all of you: you take this more graciously than other fans that I've seen on other team forums where a guy transfers. A national champion at 133 comes to mind of someone who STILL bears the brunt end of everyone's rage on one site, and I never thought any fans were worse than Iowa fans for that!

 

[pawrestlersintn]

I'll say this much about all of you: you take this more graciously than other fans that I've seen on other team forums where a guy transfers. A national champion at 133 comes to mind of someone who STILL bears the brunt end of everyone's rage on one site, and I never thought any fans were worse than Iowa fans for that!

<Snicker>
Presuming you're taking about BWI, how about you go over and bring some recent "rage" about Suriano back over here. Better yet, come over there and let's talk about it. Oh, wait, maybe the "rage" is yours, at BWI, because you're not allowed over there any longer.

The latest thread involving Suriano over there was the Farrel thread, and that one had nothing but factual information about how his day was progressing.

And, if you'd like to compare and contrast the differences between the Suriano transfer and this decommitment, have at it.

 

[R U Crazy]

I'll say this much about all of you: you take this more graciously than other fans that I've seen on other team forums where a guy transfers. A national champion at 133 comes to mind of someone who STILL bears the brunt end of everyone's rage on one site, and I never thought any fans were worse than Iowa fans for that!

We are pretty solid around his weight class. I think if he was a 125 or 285 pound wrestler there may have been more uproar.

 

[Ban Basketball]

<Snicker>
Presuming you're taking about BWI, how about you go over and bring some recent "rage" about Suriano back over here. Better yet, come over there and let's talk about it. Oh, wait, maybe the "rage" is yours, at BWI, because you're not allowed over there any longer.

The latest thread involving Suriano over there was the Farrel thread, and that one had nothing but factual information about how his day was progressing.

And, if you'd like to compare and contrast the differences between the Suriano transfer and this decommitment, have at it.

Would you like me to post some comments and threads about Suriano from over there, just as I did with your comment about the people on this site? I'll be happy to oblige.

 

[pawrestlersintn]

Would you like me to post some comments and threads about Suriano from over there, just as I did with your comment about the people on this site? I'll be happy to oblige.

Assuming "still" means you've got something recent, bring it.

 

[Ban Basketball]

Assuming "still" means you've got something recent, bring it.

I used the word, "still," where?

 

[BanjoSaysWoof]

i promise the Rutgers fans who care about BWI drama will Go to BWI to talk about it. Doesn’t belong here. Thanks.

 

[Ban Basketball]

i promise the Rutgers fans who care about BWI drama will Go to BWI to talk about it. Doesn’t belong here. Thanks.

Agreed. A little search is all that they'll need. :Wink:

 

[rubigtimenow]

I can't believe I'm about to defend any state penn fans but I was in Pitt for ncaas and 9 of 10 PSU fans I talked to were rooting for and/or wishing nothing but the best for Nick. Also, in the finals, the crowd which had tons of penn staters was clearly pro-nick.
Surprise surprise that it's easy to find the outliers on a message board.

 

[Fzacsattac]

I smell a rat.......lol

 

[Ban Basketball]

I can't believe I'm about to defend any state penn fans but I was in Pitt for ncaas and 9 of 10 PSU fans I talked to were rooting for and/or wishing nothing but the best for Nick. Also, in the finals, the crowd which had tons of penn staters was clearly pro-nick.
Surprise surprise that it's easy to find the outliers on a message board.

Read their forum sometime. You'll see what I mean.

 

[rubigtimenow]

Read their forum sometime. You'll see what I mean.

No thanks! :Wink:

 

[Harleyr1]

Read their forum sometime. You'll see what I mean.

Who cares what they say on their forum ....

 

[Ban Basketball]

Who cares what they say on their forum ....

I just said that to provide all of the evidence that anyone needs to see how they diss Suriano, which is how the discussion started.

 

[MS-RU]

Looks like Weaver visited Indiana this weekend, seems like he is knocking out all of his officials now.

 

[Ole Cabbagehead]

Who cares what they say on their forum ....

Because when people get to hide behind anonymity, you can see what they are really all about.