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emhokie OP
Jan 12, 2026 at 11:27 AM ET
Wrestlestat is predicting a 33-0 win vs Appalachian State

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ElbertoHokie ElbertoHokie
6mo
That will be my six year old's first live wrestling dual.
I've already got him watching with me on Friday nights. He's always asking me if Caleb Venson is wrestling for us or not that night. Emphasis on the V.
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Sonyesman
6mo
BOOM!
Looking ahead to Stanford - Wrestlestat predicts 21-11 Stanford I made a few tweaks to the line up and left 125 EV, 149 CG, 157 EM, 174 SD, 184 JB, 197 SS, 285 JM 133 AS 141 DC 165 RB Virginia Tech over Stanford 20-12 Will it happen?
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HokieLifer2
6mo
I think putting AS at 133 and RB at 164 is a no brainer,,,,
if they can do so without losing their redshirt. Both matches would be good measuring sticks to whether or not they wrestle this year. ** Edited by HokieLifer2 at 1/13/2026, 4:35:08 PM
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emhokie OP
6mo
The next couple dual line ups will likely tell us what we field in March
Tough balancing job to get talented true freshman in the line up in tight duals while keeping starters sharp and battle tested. Guessing maybe an AS win vs Knox might all but cement him getting the starting nod, especially if he continues his bonus point streak against a top ranked dude. Not sure RB will be the starter if the cut is stil challenging as we get later in the season. ** Edited by emhokie at 1/12/2026, 12:57:50 PM
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donjfs3
6mo
Seidel might purposefully RS to line up with Bo
I don't think there is any doubt he's our best option, even though DC had a great offseason. Hope we can keep DC somehow he's going to be really good by the end of his career.
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Hikinghokie
6mo
I'm worried DC transfers next year
Especially if Bo goes 141. I think he's really talented and an AA threat, and only going to get better. He's super athletic too. Obviously you give priority to Aaron and Bo and Henson based on them being the most talented guys in the room, and this is a good problem to have, but it would really suck to lose him.
HokieToph HokieToph
6mo
Don't spend your time worrying. Lots of things can (and do) happen that
resolve roster issues. Injuries, red shirts, olympic redshirts, weight changes, etc. Transferring isn't all that it is cracked up to be, especially when you consider how close you are to a degree from your school of choice. It isn't all about wrestling ... though it seems like it is to us fans :) heck, just look at hippolito ... transferred and then out for the season. It isn't always greener
Palmetto Hokie Palmetto Hokie
6mo
Unfortunately, none of those factors play as big a role as emotion for
young guys. They often ignore the realities that you mention... thinking they will be the exception.
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Hikinghokie
6mo
I might have phrased that poorly
I'm not watching any energy worrying if a kid will transfer. Just think DC is really talented and fun to watch, and I'll be a bit bummed if we can't find a spot for him here.
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emhokie OP
6mo
That’d be a gauntlet for opposing teams to run thru right off the bat
EV, AS, BB, CH
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Hikinghokie
6mo
We're going to lock up some dual wins before the midway point
the way those guys bonus.
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Hokiesplatz
6mo
Hokies !33 and 141 upcoming matches
133 Wrestlestat 01/16 #65 Little, Jarvis #47 Appalachian State 01/23 #13 Knox, Tyler #16 Stanford 01/30 #51 Hohman, Troy #10 NC State 02/06 #73 Montaperto, Kyle #42 Virginia 02/13 #26 Oakley, Ethan #26 North Carolina 02/15 #?? Jax Forrest #4 Oklahoma State 02/20 #198 King, John #71 Duke 141 01/16 #64 Hernandez, Aldo #47 Appalachian State 01/23 #29 Consiglio, Jack #16 Stanford 01/30 #17 Jack, Ryan #10 NC State 02/06 #18 Porter, Gable #42 Virginia 02/13 #26 Simcox, Luke #26 North Carolina 02/15 #1 Vega, Sergio #4 Oklahoma State 02/20 #160 Adams, Ray #71 Duke
ElbertoHokie ElbertoHokie
6mo
If Seidel is redshirting, I don't see why you wouldn't save a spot for him
to wrestle Forrest and spare DC a challenging match.
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GreenvilleVT
6mo
I’ll be surprised if we see Jax in Blacksburg looking at the osu schedule.
They’ve got more important duels on the schedule and they’ve been pretty vocal on not burning a year.
HokieToph HokieToph
6mo
I'd bet the farm Seidel is chomping at the bit to have a shot as JF
especially after last year's state championship.
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VTDante
6mo
Assume DC will get a majority of 133 matchups. Would be nice if he clinched
ACC seeding early and then Seidel could wrestle Oakley against UNC. Hope Seidel and Forrest wrestle next month.
JoesterVT JoesterVT
6mo
IS EV gonna get another year?
** Edited by JoesterVT at 1/12/2026, 2:29:34 PM
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Hokiesplatz
6mo
Yes..medical