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Need more data collection before making that choice to go top
As of now, I'm taking bottom if I'm Seidel if it's 0-0. It's a reasonable thought especially if we know there is a disadvantage from neutral or on bottom. Right now I'm not sure there is a disadvantage on his feet - he's given up one takedown to a cuban u23 world champ this year. That style/skill combination isn't something he has to worry about.
People bring up Ridge losing by choosing top but he was 14 seconds away from RT and had ridden Caleb at CKLV that same year.
Thread Replies (9)
Hypothetical for Seidel…
-- blindstallion
Feb 07, 2026 at 06:11 PM ET
blindstallion
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02/07/26 06:11 PM ET
Don't underestimate Seidel's ability to get a reversal and then to go to
-- dallasvt
Feb 08, 2026 at 02:02 AM ET
dallasvt
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02/08/26 02:02 AM ET
Need more data collection before making that choice to go top
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-- donjfs3
Feb 07, 2026 at 07:23 PM ET
donjfs3
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02/07/26 07:23 PM ET
Coach Manning stated afterwards taking top was a mistake, those people???**
-- emhokie
Feb 07, 2026 at 07:31 PM ET
emhokie
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02/07/26 07:31 PM ET
Ok some of those people may be more knowledgeable than I lol
-- donjfs3
Feb 07, 2026 at 07:43 PM ET
donjfs3
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02/07/26 07:43 PM ET
You are correct about BA advice to Caleb for the first finals match**
-- emhokie
Feb 07, 2026 at 07:48 PM ET
emhokie
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02/07/26 07:48 PM ET
Ridge Lovett tried choosing top vs Henson in 2024 and lost a natty title**
-- emhokie
Feb 07, 2026 at 06:58 PM ET
emhokie
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02/07/26 06:58 PM ET
Don't overthink it. Take bottom.
-- Hikinghokie
Feb 07, 2026 at 06:47 PM ET
Hikinghokie
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02/07/26 06:47 PM ET
Not overthinking it
-- blindstallion
Feb 07, 2026 at 06:57 PM ET
blindstallion
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02/07/26 06:57 PM ET
Marcus Blaze is better on bottom than anyone Aaron has wrestled
-- Hikinghokie
Feb 07, 2026 at 07:08 PM ET
Hikinghokie
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02/07/26 07:08 PM ET