RayBanz on 247 asked how we were feeling and I responded. Copypasting here
with a few additions.
125: Missouri guy is out. The replacement has been pretty meh. He has already lost to a guy ranked #62 on wrestlestat and he hasn't gotten a TD in four of his five matches this season. Its a small simple size for Eddie, but he looked a lot like his old self including a big win over Flynn. I think we get a major.
133: I'd say we are a slight favorite here. Both guys are likely to be qualifiers, but relatively unlikely to AA. Granted if one does I think it will be ours. Missouri's guy lost pretty handily to both guys ranked. He actually doesn't have any top 50 wins since well.....unfortunately Sam Latona.
141: I think Missouri gets this one. This would be Sam's best win in a long time if he can pull it off. He already dropped a not great bout early. If Sam can get it, it will be a great sign for his move up.
149: Twitter seems to indicate that Caleb will make his season debut. Assuming he is close to looking like himself we ought to get a major or better. Its our best spot and one of their weaker spot.
157: Hip should be a minor favorite here. If he can get some separation it would be a great sign, but it wouldn't surprise me if this is tight.
165: Missouri has a stud here. Its probably our weakest spot. Don't be surprised if we give up a major. Still good experience for Mac. I'm not sure if he even has to cut to make 165, and he could be well on his way to qualifying.
174: On paper probably the match of the night. I'm certainly not going to pick us to upset the #1 ranked guy though
184: I think this one is a true toss-up for TJ. Both guys are really good. Its a long season, but if he can TCOB it will be a great sign for him. Maybe TJ as the slight favorite, but probably the biggest toss-up of the night.
197: If we had to go against Elam I'd say it would be tough to get this win, but he is out. His replacement Sinclair was a very highly rated recruit, but I think Sasso's experience wins out
285: Mullen looks like he is on a tear. I think he wins pretty comfortably, but that might be me being optimistic. He is only ranked a few spots ahead of the Missouri wrestler, but he has just been abusing everyone he has wrestled including five pretty solid guys.
On paper we should win 6. Missouri should win 3 with one tossup. 125, 149, 165 are the three most lopsided. 174 isn't too far behind, but we have a stud there too. 133, 141, 157, 184, 197, and 285 could all legit go either way.
** Edited by IV_Hokie12 at 11/13/2024, 11:59:29 PM
Posted: 11/13/2024 at 11:54 PM ET
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RayBanz on 247 asked how we were feeling and I responded. Copypasting here
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-- IV_Hokie12
Nov 13, 2024 at 11:54 PM ET
IV_Hokie12
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11/13/24 11:54 PM ET
Let em know tomorrow then!! Would be a nice win, agree TJ is favored**
-- donjfs3
Nov 14, 2024 at 07:20 PM ET
donjfs3
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11/14/24 07:20 PM ET
Flo podcast said Sonny is dinged up
-- Hikinghokie
Nov 14, 2024 at 08:24 PM ET
Hikinghokie
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11/14/24 08:24 PM ET
Must have been all those long, grueling matches **
-- Palmetto Hokie
Nov 14, 2024 at 10:11 PM ET
Palmetto Hokie
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11/14/24 10:11 PM ET
Hmmm. Smith is listed in hokiesports. I'm not sure how I feel about that
-- IV_Hokie12
Nov 14, 2024 at 10:05 AM ET
IV_Hokie12
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11/14/24 10:05 AM ET
I like the timeshare until end of December. Keep 197/HWT competitive until
-- VTDante
Nov 14, 2024 at 10:28 AM ET
VTDante
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11/14/24 10:28 AM ET
Yeah I agree generally. Vegas will be a really interesting decision.**
-- IV_Hokie12
Nov 14, 2024 at 10:29 AM ET
IV_Hokie12
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11/14/24 10:29 AM ET
Yes, CK should be a tell. Hope we send a full squad and compete for title.
-- VTDante
Nov 14, 2024 at 01:13 PM ET
VTDante
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11/14/24 01:13 PM ET
Ty Cato. Wow interesting.
-- 133966Hokie
Nov 14, 2024 at 10:12 AM ET
133966Hokie
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11/14/24 10:12 AM ET
I posted in the same thread.
-- Hikinghokie
Nov 14, 2024 at 09:25 AM ET
Hikinghokie
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11/14/24 09:25 AM ET