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DrExSuess OP
May 21, 2026 at 02:14 PM ET
U23 VT Entries
Justin Basch currently list the following entries: Gorman - 65kg Nininger - 74kg Mullen - 125kg Looks like a 165 pound Noah is in for next season!

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wasris
2mo
So who's at 157...Gaj, Gorman, Weador??
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emhokie
2mo
It might an open slot until January
If CG packs on some mass and doesn’t want to shirt, he’s probably gonna get the nod. Gorman is gonna be a good one and this might be his only realistic opportunity to start. Not sure if Weader can cut that much but might be in a similar situation as Gorman, start now or maybe never crack the line up.
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texashokie1
2mo
It will be Gaj
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Hikinghokie
2mo
Gaj isn't going to willingly sit if 5 for 5 goes through
The only way I see him sitting is if Noah beats him out, and 74kg would imply that he isn't planning to. If Noah can get big enough for 165, I think that's the lineup. ** Edited by Hikinghokie at 5/21/2026, 4:16:09 PM
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texashokie1
2mo
Agree Gaj 57 Nininger 65
Has made most sense for me since season is over and also reason didn’t go hard in portal for someone at 65
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VTDante
2mo
Good. This frees up more money for coaching / residential athletes.
The staff has done a great job improving roster and depth. The room would benefit more from improving the quality and quantity of coaches and training partners than a one-year rental.
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emhokie
2mo
How would 5 for 5 work for younger athletes?
I think CG was 17 when he stepped on campus.
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Hikinghokie
2mo
I think guys already in college will be able to opt in to the new rules
Or stick with old rules. Seidel and Gaj would very obviously opt into the 5 for 5. Anyone that redshirted would want to stick with the old eligibility.
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TartanHokie
2mo
5 years from graduating for younger guys.
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donjfs3
2mo
If 5 for 5 happens we might have an extra immediate contender in January
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emhokie
2mo
Hmm…a popular candy initials??
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donjfs3
2mo
Yep. Not his primary plan but not off the table either.
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emhokie
2mo
That makes sense
Guess that’ll be a factor the coaches will have to plan for at 157.
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Hokie2000x
2mo
Very Excited
Very excited to see Noah compete after being on the shelf since December. Should tell us a lot about how his added bulk will impact his wrestling. If you recall at National Duals, Gaj was who was asked to take one for the team by moving up from 149 to 157, not Noah. Will be really interesting.