EARLY 2026-27 lineup projections/discussions

[tullfan68]

MM will give us way more points at 165 at Nationals

 

[Cali_Nittany1]

You could say the same thing about every weight other than 125, 197, 285.

Is 285 settled?

 

[Nitlion1986]

Is 285 settled?

I think it is settled, but we might see a wrestle off at the Black Knight. It won't be nearly as confrontational as a match between youngster versions of Scott and Josh Moore.

 

[Bob_Anderson]

Is 285 settled?

Good point. Completely forgot about that one. We have 125 and 197.

 

[District 4]

There was apparently some deadline to apply for people opting into the old rules and he did is what I was told

That was the end of july i thought so injury would have happened after that

 

[Corby2]

Oral arguments are today in the Wisne vs NCAA case that decides if Levi and Mendez are back

 

[BriantheLion]

Oral arguments are today in the Wisne vs NCAA case that decides if Levi and Mendez are back

Will THIS be the final decision, or will the losing side appeal it to the next level?

 

[McScoreley]

Will THIS be the final decision, or will the losing side appeal it to the next level?

If Wisne rules in favor of the NCAA, Levi is done. He doesn't want to return that badly.

It sounds like the NCAA has actually been winning these but they're losing when players file in their own jurisdiction (shocker) The winners are essentially football/basketball players who probably have lawyers (funded by boosters) working around the clock and creating headaches with injunctions.

 

[TwoJoints]

If Wisne rules in favor of the NCAA, Levi is done. He doesn't want to return that badly.

It sounds like the NCAA has actually been winning these but they're losing when players file in their own jurisdiction (shocker) The winners are essentially football/basketball players who probably have lawyers (funded by boosters) working around the clock and creating headaches with injunctions.

In the trade we often call that “zealous representation” but it’s understandable that some might see such work as “creating headaches” because often that’s exactly what it does (and/or what it’s intended to do).

 

[Corby2]

If Wisne rules in favor of the NCAA, Levi is done. He doesn't want to return that badly.

It sounds like the NCAA has actually been winning these but they're losing when players file in their own jurisdiction (shocker) The winners are essentially football/basketball players who probably have lawyers (funded by boosters) working around the clock and creating headaches with injunctions.

 

[GregPickel]

If Wisne rules in favor of the NCAA, Levi is done. He doesn't want to return that badly.

It sounds like the NCAA has actually been winning these but they're losing when players file in their own jurisdiction (shocker) The winners are essentially football/basketball players who probably have lawyers (funded by boosters) working around the clock and creating headaches with injunctions.

Your last paragraph is spot on, imo.

 

[Joejitsu]

125 Luke
133 Ono or Blaze
141 Blaze / Desmond
149 SVN
157 Kasak
165 Mitch
174 PJ
184 Rocco
197 Barr
Hvy Connor / Cole

That is updated without Scooter and without Levi
obviously still some unknowns at 33/41 and at 57 through 74

 

[menu]

any idea when decision will be announced or has it been and I missed it?

 

[Corby2]

any idea when decision will be announced or has it been and I missed it?

No it hasn't and my guess is in the next 2 weeks.

 

[Efejle]

No it hasn't and my guess is in the next 2 weeks.

I am hearing it's going to happen on next Monday

 

[Corby2]

I am hearing it's going to happen on next Monday

Ok thanks for that I hadn't heard

 

[menu]

just saw a video from Riley betting stating Ohio governor signed something that says Mendez can wrestle in Ohio as his ruling supersedes ncaa rulings. don't know if legit or not or this means he can't wrestle outside of Ohio or what.. Clip49611

 

[RockySmith]

just saw a video from Riley betting stating Ohio governor signed something that says Mendez can wrestle in Ohio as his ruling supersedes ncaa rulings. don't know if legit or not or this means he can't wrestle outside of Ohio or what.. Clip49611

Seems like the NCAA could easily say, “if he participates with the team in any matches, all duals in which he participates would be forfeit.” Much more of the story will need to be written.

 

[Corby2]

just saw a video from Riley betting stating Ohio governor signed something that says Mendez can wrestle in Ohio as his ruling supersedes ncaa rulings. don't know if legit or not or this means he can't wrestle outside of Ohio or what.. Clip49611

I posted an article about it on the Levi /mendez thread. It means nothing besides they can compete within the state of ohio . Nothing will come of it . At this point just be down with the circus and 2022 guys are done. I was for them but it's become a mess

 

[Headlock]

just saw a video from Riley betting stating Ohio governor signed something that says Mendez can wrestle in Ohio as his ruling supersedes ncaa rulings. don't know if legit or not or this means he can't wrestle outside of Ohio or what.. Clip49611

One would think that the Governor has bigger issues to "wrestle"!

 

[vhsalum]

I posted an article about it on the Levi /mendez thread. It means nothing besides they can compete within the state of ohio . Nothing will come of it . At this point just be down with the circus and 2022 guys are done. I was for them but it's become a mess

what sucks is - the NCAA isn't in any way justified in not giving the class of 2022 a fifth year.

I'm just surprised the courts are ignoring the clearly obvious "harm" being done to the athletes.

 

[Matter7172]

Saw a post from Wrestling Insider yesterday that indicated Ono is good to go and will go at 133. For what it's worth.

 

[Anon17922868284546512]

Hello new to the forum and love how knowledgeable you all are. Have any of you heard of Mitch not wrestling this year? Any confirmation would be amazing.

 

[Atrain83]

Hello new to the forum and love how knowledgeable you all are. Have any of you heard of Mitch not wrestling this year? Any confirmation would be amazing.

You must have heard something to suggest it, what info do you have?

 

[tullfan68]

I like Onos golf video reminds me of me when I started!

 

[Anon17922868284546512]

You must have heard something to suggest it, what info do you have?

I saw something on another forum that he might not be wrestling. No further information, just wondering if people here had heard anything of that nature. I kinda took it for BS but just wanted to double check.

 

[98lberEating2Lunches]

I saw something on another forum that he might not be wrestling. No further information, just wondering if people here had heard anything of that nature. I kinda took it for BS but just wanted to double check.

It is well known that Mitch has a burgeoning career as a pop music vocalist

 

[PASLP2]

 

[JA1339]

Hello new to the forum and love how knowledgeable you all are. Have any of you heard of Mitch not wrestling this year? Any confirmation would be amazing.

 

[RockySmith]

ONO: really excited to see him wrestle folk. No idea if he can win, but it adds drama to the season. I assume if he can make the team, he will be fine. The top couple of guys are world class, and there is a drop off after, so I am sure he will AA at least.

 

[Shifty15]

I saw something on another forum that he might not be wrestling. No further information, just wondering if people here had heard anything of that nature. I kinda took it for BS but just wanted to double check.

Unfortunately, it wouldn’t be a shock if it happened. Not thinking it will but MM has a much different mindset than most and seems to be trending away from wrestling when it comes to life’s priorities. Just my take.

 

[Atrain83]

I saw something on another forum that he might not be wrestling. No further information, just wondering if people here had heard anything of that nature. I kinda took it for BS but just wanted to double check.

You saw the same loser trolls that spew nonsense on the mat forum recklessly speculating again.

 

[RockySmith]

looks like he is still having fun in the room?

 

[El_Jefe]

I saw something on another forum that he might not be wrestling. No further information, just wondering if people here had heard anything of that nature. I kinda took it for BS but just wanted to double check.

This is where we apply the sniff test:

Lots of videos of him in the room practicing.
OR
Some dolt on another board says he's quitting.

Obviously the other board's dolt is right.

 

[Corby2]

This is where we apply the sniff test:

Lots of videos of him in the room practicing.
OR
Some dolt on another board says he's quitting.

Obviously the other board's dolt is right.

He certified at 165

 

[zzs006]

It likely comes from him taking the summer off and not competing at all. In his interview with Flo he said he was burnt and needed a break. I have no doubt he is back destroying everyone in his path this season

 

[Goggles Paisano]

Hello new to the forum and love how knowledgeable you all are. Have any of you heard of Mitch not wrestling this year? Any confirmation would be amazing.

Yeah I heard the same thing about Cael and Mitchel are going on a sabbatical/mission trip this year together, and Josh Barr is sitting out to make room for whichever Marisola doesn't win the heavy weight spot. It was either posted on another forum or a bathroom wall somewhere, I just can't remember which.

 

[Anon17922868284546512]

Thank you guys for putting my mind at ease. Appreciate it!

 

[Corby2]

With the Levi situation not known guys certed as low as possible so they would have options if Levi did get a year.

 

[Wrestleknownothing]

He certified at 165

Never let facts get in the way of a good story.