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Football Board
2 w ago
Wrestling Board
1 mo ago
I think Burton (and others) have been training w/ Marstellar and Burroughs
Based on the pics from Burton's Instagram. Looks like David Carr was there as well. Maybe at JB's Academy?
Wrestling Board
1 mo ago
Wrestling Board
1 mo ago
I had the same thought about Jeter and Carini.
But Flo likes to move guys up the rankings during freestyle season and then let them fall back down during folkstyle season. Gives them an excuse to change the rankings more often, which drives click volume.
** Edited by samistone at 6/8/2026, 7:34:52 PM
Wrestling Board
2 mo ago
Wrestling Board
2 mo ago
Yes
Ridge Lovett and Zain are too old. If Caleb wins the true third match, the U23 world team spot is his to accept or decline.
Wrestling Board
2 mo ago
Recent flip from Pitt
His only loss this year was to Waters in the PA AA state tournament.
Was a bit of a late riser on the recruiting boards. Currently #61 on Flo's big board for the 2026 class. Was ranked as high as #4 at 175 pounds. Currently ranked #15 at 190 pounds.
Should be a good addition to the room at 184 pounds.
Wrestling Board
2 mo ago
Wrestling Board
2 mo ago
VT well represented in Flo's latest international freestyle ranknings
61 kg: Seidel #14
65kg: Bassett #11
70 kg: Henson #17
74 kg: Green #17
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2 mo ago
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2 mo ago
Final X
No question, it was a tough day with Caleb losing to Zain and Seidel missing out on the opportunity to wrestle Davino for true third.
Looking ahead to Final X, we'll see Bo v. Real Woods (for the 65kg spot on the world team), Caleb v. Robideau (for true third and a spot on the national team at 70 kg), and James Green v. David Carr (for the 74 kg spot on the world team). And at U20 Final X, Ryan Burton will wrestle for a spot on the junior world team.
The skill level in the VT wrestling room at the middleweights right now is really something. Go Hokies!
Wrestling Board
2 mo ago
Seidel - True Third
If Seidel beats Desanto (again) and Jax beats Davino, then Seidel faces Davino in a true third match at Final X. I'd really like to see Seidel get his hands on Davino.
Wrestling Board
2 mo ago
Hard to make an apples to apples comparison
In 2026, donations to SERTC from Silver level donors and above totaled more than $700K. They're counting all donations to SERTC and all donations to Hokie Club earmarked for wrestling over the next year as matching donations. I think they'll hit the $1M matching goal with room to spare ... which is awesome. Great program, great fan base.
** Edited by samistone at 5/11/2026, 6:16:15 PM
Wrestling Board
2 mo ago
Updated this morning
We're now about 11% of the way toward the matching goal. Impressive start to the fundraising campaign.
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2 mo ago
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4 mo ago
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4 mo ago
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4 mo ago
Not sure either.
But I think throwing the brick was a mistake. The Penn guy was gassed, and he got a second wind during the stoppage.
Wrestling Board
4 mo ago
To qualify for a medical redshirt
Isn't one of the requirements that you're not eligible to use a regular redshirt?
Wrestling Board
4 mo ago
Ankle twisted really bad with all of both wreslters' weight on it
Coaches had to help him off the mat. He didn't put any weight on it.
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4 mo ago
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4 mo ago
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4 mo ago
I particularly enjoyed the advice the Wisconsin coach was giving
his wrestler after Sasso turned him. I could hear him yelling "Get off your back!" and "Get out of there!" Good stuff.
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4 mo ago
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4 mo ago
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4 mo ago
To be fair, the person Robie named was
The team's first AA after Robie was hired. The program had some AAs before Dresser and Robie arrived.
Wrestling Board
4 mo ago
One nit ...
It's not possible for a sudden victory match to finish with a 4-2 score on a takedown, because the score before the takedown would have been 2-1 in SV ... which means the match would have ended. So I'll take EV over NB 4-1 in SV in the semis :)
Wrestling Board
4 mo ago
NCAA Seeding
There's a solid case for seeding EV, AS, CG, and SS all in the top 3 of their brackets. It probably won't happen, but they've earned the right to be in the conversation.
Of course, the realist in me says they'll seed EV to face Volk in the quarters and Spratley in the semis, AV to face Jax in the semis, and Sasso to face Barr in the semis.
Looking forward to seeing the brackets.
Wrestling Board
4 mo ago
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5 mo ago
You're right, RPI is a consideration for NCAA seeding
And there's a 15 match minimum threshold to get am RPI ranking.
Wrestling Board
5 mo ago
Wrestling Board
5 mo ago
Not sure Mac needs any more matches
He was 17-8 against D-I competition. Now he's 19-8, which puts his winning percentage over 70%.
And I suspect they were hoping to get Ethen up to 15 total matches at 157 pounds so he could get an RPI ranking, but the high-schooler making it to the semis ruined those plans. He'll probably forfeit out, but I don't think he got what he came for.
** Edited by samistone at 2/22/2026, 12:15:07 PM
Wrestling Board
5 mo ago
New coaches' poll (link inside)
Seidel definitely has their attention. Our guys' rankings look fair to me. Gaj was definitely dinged for the loss to the Hoo.
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5 mo ago
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5 mo ago
I didn't see the match, but if Bo needs a little work on escaping from
elite riders, he definitely has the right practice partners in Blacksburg.
Wrestling Board
5 mo ago
Devin beat Bajrang Punia
Right around the same time Bajrang won his first senior level world bronze medal. It was a big deal but probably flew under the radar a bit in Blacksburg.
Wrestling Board
6 mo ago
This is why I think it makes sense to pull Gorman's redshirt this year
He's improving rapidly and, barring injury, it's hard to see a starting spot for him next year. Wrestle this year, redshirt next year, and see where we are in '27-'28.