Will Trackwrestling have the ESO?

[ScottRU93]

good tournament, showing off depth I can't remember Rutgers ever having before. quick thoughts:

125 - I'm guessing (just a guess) McCabe missed weight. I'd still expect the returning national qualifier to start and Paetzall to redshirt, but coaches have some time to decide.
133 - 2 excellent options in Del and Dip. hope Tyson can hold weight, that is a cut I do not envy. Can't go wrong with either.
141 - Very nice to see the young Van Brill beat a very highly touted Karam. if he stays at at 141 he will be a very nice back up for Ash next year with lots of potential for the 3 following years.
149 - really hope Theo's injury is not bad and he was pulled a precaution. I think he could have a monster year.
157 - DeLuca and Van Brill the elder add a lot of depth behind Richie. this is the kind of depth the major powers have. a rop 10 guy with 1 or 2 national qualifier guys behind him.
165 - I'd expect Grello and Donner to redshirt and Pafumi and Scott to battle it out all season. long
174 - Bak could also have a monster year. really hoping he puts it together for his senior campaign.
184 - Weiler was a big recruit for Lehigh so that was a nice win for Gravy. 184 is absurdly stacked this year nationally but Gravina should be competitive with most everyone.
197 - tough to gauge from the competition but Mulligan could be the man here. 197 is weak nationally so who knows how far he can go. will be fun watching him and Correnti go for the next 4-5 years.
285 - another yet unsettled weight. several good athletes competing so that is good but expectations will have to be tempered. the Lehigh kid that won, Wood, is a going to be very, very good.

an encouraging tournament, though the only real competition was from Lehigh, which is another school with tons of quality kids in the room. both teams will be a problem for anyone in a dual meet this year.

should be a fun, great to have the season back.

I think your assessment is 100% on the money. I have watched Mulligan in HS for 4 years, he is the real deal. So long and very skilled. I think you need to balance the Freshmen redshirting but also if a kid earns it you have to show other recruits they will wrestle. I have no idea how Paetzell does vs McCabe in practice but I know he is super talented and if he is best option, then I say wrestle him. Heavy May he a manage by committee until some emerges. Let's not forget Gross has not wrestled in 3+ years so he has some rust. I think if he is willing to stick it out he will emerge as the starter. A bit undersized but very athletic.

 

[PSUPOWER]

I think your assessment is 100% on the money. I have watched Mulligan in HS for 4 years, he is the real deal. So long and very skilled. I think you need to balance the Freshmen redshirting but also if a kid earns it you have to show other recruits they will wrestle. I have no idea how Paetzell does vs McCabe in practice but I know he is super talented and if he is best option, then I say wrestle him. Heavy May he a manage by committee until some emerges. Let's not forget Gross has not wrestled in 3+ years so he has some rust. I think if he is willing to stick it out he will emerge as the starter. A bit undersized but very athletic.

Apparently, Gross did a little better today than Normandia or McDonald before he tweaked his ankle.

 

[bigmatt718]

Apparently, Gross did a little better today than Normandia or McDonald before he tweaked his ankle.

Gross was easily the best of the 3, rust or not.

 

[ScottRU93]

Gross was easily the best of the 3, rust or not.

No idea how good McDonald is but only lost to Wood 3-2 which is pretty impressive. Wood is a monster recruit and Jr World Team member.

 

[bigmatt718]

I could see Gross and McDonald both getting starts this season for sure. Was not impressed with Normandia.