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wasris OP
Apr 16, 2026 at 08:41 AM ET
A few 165 questions
A vulnerable weight since Church's entrance into the portal. Any recent, promising 165 portal activity for VT?? Did Weaders show enough last year to be a good option?? Is Walker Turley, tFr, a 157 or 165 to start the season (any other information)?? TIA

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donjfs3
3mo
I believe Weader was the front runner over Church but they hosted Schubert
so they may be looking portal still. (even if Iowa State gets one of the big names that likely drives a guy like Connor Euton out, or tOSU if they get somebody E'Than Birden likely leaves)
HokieToph HokieToph
3mo
Schubert just doesn't do it for me. Who we have in the room is as good or
better in my opinion.
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133966Hokie
3mo
Ok - I can see where Schubert doesn’t do it for you - certainly not a sure
thing. But to say who we have in the room at 165 is as good or better is a big stretch. Schubert has wins last year against Wask, Gaitan & Steed! All top level guys/AAs. And a close 2-1 loss to Patrick Kennedy. No one in our room for 165 has a win anywhere close to any of those.
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Hokie2000x
3mo
Agree
Schubert is not an All American lock but he has a much higher ceiling and seeming ability to go on a run at the NCAAs vs. Church. Weader still a relative unknown. He had a nice RS season but did not beat any top 30 guys. Jury is out.
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donjfs3
3mo
Well it sounds like he's favoring tOSU so you get your wish
I'm hoping Weader can take the spot
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goodbadugly
3mo
Unless Burton back to 165 and we bring in someone at 174 or 184, we'll need
a 165 if Church does leave. We probably need a 165 anyway and let Church get down and compete at either 157 or 165 if he stays in the room, which I hope he does.
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emhokie
3mo
Is Church rumored to be leaving?
Weader is definitely an option at 165 if church leaves and would challenge at 165 even if he stays. Weader had a pretty good redshirt year and had a high bonus rate. Not sure if he beat any high ranked dudes off the top of my head though but he’s a legit starter threat and should make the normal level jump after a shirt year
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TheFacts
3mo
Church is not in the portal as of now.
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IV_Hokie12
3mo
Yeah. Hope he stays but understand if he goes.
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TheFacts
3mo
Current VT portal exits.
Tom Crook. Matt Henrich, Frank Dibella, Gage Wright, Ryan Messick according to Flo's tracker.