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While you can show that some wrestlers (lower weights) have shown an improved average in overall record, I am talking about whats happening inbetween those wins and losses
Ventresca: I am happy he's finally healthy and consider last yaer a misnomer, but I am cautious to think he has turned the corner as a top 10 wrestler. He still shows hesitancy in his offense when he isnt wrestling a guy in #100s or a freshman (6 of his 10 wins)
McConagle: Wait and see if he gets healthy. Hoping a good plug and play transfer, as we develop the younger guys
Latona: It is a testament to his ability to have those records while moving through three weight classes. But a 6th year senior that still gives up silly last second points, lost to some headscratchers and seem to trends downward in postseason: 6-R12-7-R16 (its a tough sport to do this for 6 years)
Henson: Absolutely agree with you, probably only one I'm not wary of development
Hip: Still to early, agree with you.But holy mackrel his wrestling technique is still so raw. Can't wait to see it refined with his creativity
165: Honestly a black hole in the line up since 21-22 with Mehki. Wait and see with Church but its surprising to me haven't had a top 20 wrestler in this spot going on 3 yearsh
Wolak: Very happy for him last year but we will see if he can replicate the same results. Right now he looks shaky, not fully healthy in my opinion. But he needs matches and turn some quality opponents to get a good seed
TJ: Actually not at all who I am directing this at. He isnt right this year. We all know this because 1. We all saw the level of his ability at last years tournament and 2. This year, even with whatever problem he has, hes been gutting it out. I honestly think sometimes the expectations the fans have for him is unfair. But I am hoping to see a fully season put together by him, and I am sure he is itching for it too
Smith: The development of the 197 weight class and the wrestler holding the spot is a tale of two stories. Andy has shown the most upward growth to me of any wrestler in the room. He has look great so far, but Smith has in a lot of seasons before petering out down the stretch. Heres to hoping for another AA, and going 2-0 the first day
285: We as fans were spoiled by having Walz at HVY, Agree with you HVY is the hardest to project and develop, but something has to be said of going on 6 year of musical chairs of Mullen, Catka, traxler and others
LASTLY: Happy to see you posting back on the boards, Jersey.
** Edited by HokieRat at 12/20/2024, 9:52:00 AM
Thread Replies (10)
Put me on the side of panic after the dual. Biggest issue with the program
-- HokieRat
Dec 19, 2024 at 11:25 PM ET
HokieRat
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12/19/24 11:25 PM ET
The plateauing early in careers
-- GreenvilleVT
Dec 20, 2024 at 08:51 AM ET
GreenvilleVT
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12/20/24 08:51 AM ET
Last time I felt like this after a dual was 2015
-- Hikinghokie
Dec 20, 2024 at 12:04 AM ET
Hikinghokie
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12/20/24 12:04 AM ET
Caleb and Korbin are really the anomalies...
-- Palmetto Hokie
Dec 20, 2024 at 09:53 PM ET
Palmetto Hokie
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12/20/24 09:53 PM ET
A well though out response, not to many issues there.
-- Jerseyhokie29
Dec 20, 2024 at 05:21 PM ET
Jerseyhokie29
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12/20/24 05:21 PM ET
Good post. Robie and co. have shown ability to get our guys ready for NCAAs
-- MC4VT
Dec 20, 2024 at 08:09 AM ET
MC4VT
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12/20/24 08:09 AM ET
I'd guess this is directed towards Sam and Big Cat more than a broad
-- Wilmington Hokie
Dec 20, 2024 at 07:34 AM ET
Wilmington Hokie
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12/20/24 07:34 AM ET
Mekhi is an exception. Covid screwed him over one year. Wetsel from Pitt
-- ChEHokie78
Dec 20, 2024 at 09:43 AM ET
ChEHokie78
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12/20/24 09:43 AM ET
AND a TRUE gentleman and teammate!!!**
-- wasris
Dec 20, 2024 at 01:38 PM ET
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12/20/24 01:38 PM ET