After looking at these numbers, I can see why Yonger is maybe not in the discussion right now. Messenbrink is a very clear favorite imo, and I just don't see him losing. Second right now is between Mendez and Barr. Forrest would be up there, but doesn't have as many matches. Plus he has no previous results to go off, and I think one thing considered in Hodge is past performance.
I'd go:
Messenbrink
Mendez
Barr
Haines
Bastida
*Note - this is pre Big 10 Final
I'd go:
Messenbrink
Mendez
Barr
Haines
Bastida
*Note - this is pre Big 10 Final
