CyHawk Wrestling Week Discussion

[crooksie_26]

Didn't know where to post this, but I hope MJ goes, yes does he do stupid things sometimes, but he can catch and pin almost anyone. I was just watching some of his old high school videos, he just needs to grow a little more on his offense and defense and he can be an absolute stud. He wrestled Messenbrink lost 4-5, he beat Levi Haines, he beat Aiden Riggins, lost to Rocco Welsh by 1 point but lead the entire match. Bottom line it's more exciting with him in the lineup whether that be at 65 or 74 i don't really care.

 

[CloneFanInKC]

I don’t think you can find a more obnoxious fan base than Iowa wrestling

…more obnoxious and stupid….

 

[H82Lose]

125- KT-3-0
133-Frost-6-0
141-Redding-9-0
149-Ech 12-0
157-PJ- 12-3
165-Euton 12-7
174-Riggins 12-11
184-Bockman upset 15-11
197-Carrol-15-14
HWT Bastida 19-14

I am hopeful no major bonus in the under dog matches.

 

[CycloneFan97]

Probables from IAwrestle

 

[Cylife]

Probables from IAwrestle

So basically we have to win the first 4 to have any shot at this thing. Having Casey could have been the X factor.

 

[crablegs]

MJ is the right call at 65. While Caliendo is a heavy favorite, at least MJ presents some unique challenges and has the potential to put people on their back.

 

[TheJackWePack5]

So basically we have to win the first 4 to have any shot at this thing. Having Casey could have been the X factor.

Maybe, but I am hopeful that Redding can pull out a win too.

 

[CyCity]

So basically we have to win the first 4 to have any shot at this thing. Having Casey could have been the X factor.

3 of the first 4.

 

[TheJackWePack5]

MJ is the right call at 65. While Caliendo is a heavy favorite, at least MJ presents some unique challenges and has the potential to put people on their back.

I still have a feeling it’s going to be Euton 65 and Gaitan 74.

 

[crablegs]

So basically we have to win the first 4 to have any shot at this thing. Having Casey could have been the X factor.

I think we could potentially drop one of them and still split. I like our chances at 84.

In a scenario where there is a 5-5 split, Iowa would still have an upper hand in bonus potential. It is going to be very hard to prevent bonus at all of 57-74. And the opportunities for ISU bonus are pretty much nonexistent unless they catch someone.

That said, even a 5-5 split is really best case scenario for ISU, and the chances of going into Carver and getting a best case scenario are probably <1%. I’d guess Iowa wins 7 or 8 of the matches.

 

[TheJackWePack5]

I think we could potentially drop one of them and still split. I like our chances at 84.

In a scenario where there is a 5-5 split, Iowa would still have an upper hand in bonus potential. It is going to be very hard to prevent bonus at all of 57-74. And the opportunities for ISU bonus are pretty much nonexistent unless they catch someone.

That said, even a 5-5 split is really best case scenario for ISU, and the chances of going into Carver and getting a best case scenario are probably <1%. I’d guess Iowa wins 7 or 8 of the matches.

I still have my doubts that Paniro is healthy enough to go.

If he is, I do think he can keep that to a regular decision. Teemer has a tendency to wrestle close. If he attacks Paniro I think that’s best case for us. We’ve seen Paniro struggle when it’s a 1 TD match.

If Paniro can’t go, that is as close to a lock as can be for giving up bonus.

 

[CyCity]

I think we could potentially drop one of them and still split. I like our chances at 84.

In a scenario where there is a 5-5 split, Iowa would still have an upper hand in bonus potential. It is going to be very hard to prevent bonus at all of 57-74. And the opportunities for ISU bonus are pretty much nonexistent unless they catch someone.

That said, even a 5-5 split is really best case scenario for ISU, and the chances of going into Carver and getting a best case scenario are probably <1%. I’d guess Iowa wins 7 or 8 of the matches.

I’d go 6-4 or 7-3 Iowa. I’d be shocked if we only won 2 matches.

 

[ISU_Cyclones]

MJ is the right call at 65. While Caliendo is a heavy favorite, at least MJ presents some unique challenges and has the potential to put people on their back.

I don’t understand why we want Riggins out there so bad. Euton/gaitan seems so far superior to any combination involving Riggins at this point.

 

[CyCity]

I don’t understand why we want Riggins out there so bad. Euton/gaitan seems so far superior to any combination involving Riggins at this point.

Not trying to defend Riggins but he has had to wrestle two good kids so far and Euton only had to wrestle one. I’d rather see Gaitan too FWIW.

 

[ISU_Cyclones]

Not trying to defend Riggins but he has had to wrestle two good kids so far and Euton only had to wrestle one. I’d rather see Gaitan too FWIW.

Euton beat gaitan for the wrestle off at 165. Unless we think Riggins is beating gaitan I don’t see how this could make sense.

 

[RHBVClone]

Sounded like MJ is going to weigh in at 165. So if he bumps up, he's giving up a good bit of weight. Have to think about that, too.

 

[TheJackWePack5]

Sounded like MJ is going to weigh in at 165. So if he bumps up, he's giving up a good bit of weight. Have to think about that, too.

Good point.

Don’t think you want an undersized 74 going with Brands.

We tried that with MJ two years ago and it did not go well.

 

[DantheFan]

I'm all for Euton/Gaitan, but if it ends up being Gaitan/Riggins, at least Brands is an extremely familiar foe for Aiden and he should be able to keep it close and have a shot.

 

[ISU_Cyclones]

Sounded like MJ is going to weigh in at 165. So if he bumps up, he's giving up a good bit of weight. Have to think about that, too.

This doesn’t answer the question of why.

 

[JM4CY]

If MJ goes at either weight, he does have that weird funk that could change the dual. Have to think this is a factor in some capacity.