We’ve got the team to do it, will need to be at our best. Here’s the way I see it.
125 - toss up - I like Stevo against Dean off of the scale, wonder if they use DeLuca if he looks good today.
133 - Iowa favored - should be Evans first match of the year down to 33, makes me nervous.
141 - ISU slightly favored - Ech should handle Bailey on their feet, can’t let it get to the mat where Bailey is best.
149 - ISU favored - regardless of Paniro or Frost, we should win this. Iowa guy will be stingy either way. Will learn about this weight for them this weekend.
157 - toss up - actually think Williams has the higher ceiling but Vinny can win this match.
165 - Iowa favored - love what I’ve seen from Euton but Caliendo has proven he’s top 3 at this weight.
174 - Iowa favored - bad style match up for us, though MJ looks bigger and stronger this year.
184 - Iowa favored - actually think Angelo wrestles a similar style to Dean, he’s just a notch above. Title contender, very stingy and strong.
197 - ISU favored - if they do wrestle Endene I’m looking for Rocky bonus.
285 - ISU favored - there will be talk on the Iowa side of Keuter winning this match, Yonger slams the door on that.
Iowa is favored in 4, we are favored in 4, gotta win the toss ups or hope we can steal one of the others.
I think the two biggest favorites are Iowa at 174 and ISU at 197 (assuming Endene).
We can win this. Let’s go!!