2026-27 lineup projections/discussions

[Corby2]

This sequence is exactly correct. Brown shirted at Iowa State for a year, then took a 2-year mission, then re-emerged in State College.

Im starting to forget some stuff but wrestling isn't one just yet

 

[District 4]

I've perused this board for years, but have never bothered making a profile since I don't know much about wrestling and thus can't really add anything meaningful to the discussions.

Aside from being a massive sacrifice and basically requiring you to take two years off from practicing your sport (as HOA242n! described), one cannot simply decide to go on an LDS mission one day then leave the next. You have to be a baptized member of the faith for at least a year to be considered. Even then the process of applying to go is an onerous, months long process that includes interviews with two layers of clergy where you would have to convince them you actually believe the church and its doctrine are true. As well as attest to the living of its rules, IE no coffee or alcohol, paying a 10% tithe, chastity rules, etc.

This on top of what HOA242n! describes as an extremely taxing, regimented and dedicated 2 years of service.

So I could be wrong, but I don't think Cole and Henckel would be going on an LDS mission, although I'm sure they will do a whole lot of good no matter what mission program it is.

Cael said in his interview that both of

 

[Random4598375]

I also know a wealthy family in AZ and their sons mission was local and he lived at home .

I'm sure there are plenty of people right around NLWC who need converting.

 

[JA1339]

Wake me up when we’re talking about wrestling again

 

[RockyChi]

So looks like Mitchell at 174 is a done deal. I remember the good old days last year when I first mentioned that was going to happen. People got mad because of Henckel and called me a dumpster fire. My inbox is always open for apologies lol

 

[HOA242n!]

The Catholic Church has a variety of mission programs, some lasting around 9 months, others 1-2 years. (Plus some shorter ones that wouldn't apply here.)



IIRC when Sasquatch (Tanner Hall) took his Mormon mission, his physical training was limited to pushups, situps, and running.

Most missions are to rural, literally dirt-poor third world outposts, so I'd expect Henckel and Mirasola to have zero wrestling training while away. Or maybe Cael set up an exchange program with Japan to offset Ono.

In my neighborhood are a few former and two current BYU football players (including my next-door neighbor), neighbor on the other side is a former BYU women's soccer player, a current BYU volleyball player (who is married to a current UVU basketball player), a MLB pitcher who went to BYU, a BYU track coach, a co-host of BYUsportsnation, and countless employees of the school - the literal epicenter of LDS sports culture. We're not BYU fans at all (and frankly, they have some of the most annoying fans), but they don't hold it against us. Nonstop groaning at neighborhood activities about how missions were a hindrance to collegiate and professional sports careers.

When I first heard it, I did not get the impression that it was an LDS mission for Mirasola and Henckel; has it been confirmed that it is?

 

[Goggles Paisano]

Cole and William off the mat

 

[Zjocko]

In my neighborhood are a few former and two current BYU football players (including my next-door neighbor), neighbor on the other side is a former BYU women's soccer player, a current BYU volleyball player (who is married to a current UVU basketball player), a MLB pitcher who went to BYU, a BYU track coach, a co-host of BYUsportsnation, and countless employees of the school - the literal epicenter of LDS sports culture. We're not BYU fans at all (and frankly, they have some of the most annoying fans), but they don't hold it against us. Nonstop groaning at neighborhood activities about how missions were a hindrance to collegiate and professional sports careers.

When I first heard it, I did not get the impression that it was an LDS mission for Mirasola and Henckel; has it been confirmed that it is?

It is not an LDS mission. Those are for 2 years.

 

[a_mshaffer]

some of you need to see the 'Book of Mormon' play.

 

[WexfordWarrior]

So looks like Mitchell at 174 is a done deal. I remember the good old days last year when I first mentioned that was going to happen. People got mad because of Henckel and called me a dumpster fire. My inbox is always open for apologies lol

 

[Reslo1]

As someone who is LDS; it's funny to discuss, but it isn't happening. There is very little athletic training allowed while on LDS missions, that includes for Ryder Lyons - currently on a mission and possibly the biggest recruit for BYU football ever. Sanderson is well aware.

Would love to hear more about about what Cole and Henckel will be doing.

We're all just gonna ignore that there is someone in Utah named Ryder Lyons and he's not a Penn State wrestler?

 

[HOA242n!]

some of you need to see the 'Book of Mormon' play.

Some of Trey Parker and Matt Stone's best work, and that is saying a lot. I saw it a few years after became LDS. Freaking hilarious.

 

[railbirrd]

So looks like Mitchell at 174 is a done deal. I remember the good old days last year when I first mentioned that was going to happen. People got mad because of Henckel and called me a dumpster fire. My inbox is always open for apologies lol

Have we ever had an off-season - entering into a new season - with as many interesting storylines?

 

[Electric Lion]

So looks like Mitchell at 174 is a done deal. I remember the good old days last year when I first mentioned that was going to happen. People got mad because of Henckel and called me a dumpster fire. My inbox is always open for apologies lol

I thought it would happen as well, but not because of Henckel, more because of opening spots for Kasak and Duke.

 

[ElDuce]

Davis is not in the roster update

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[DIZILZ]

Some of Trey Parker and Matt Stone's best work, and that is saying a lot. I saw it a few years after became LDS. Freaking hilarious.

I saw it in nyc and then again in Amsterdam, both with the broadway cast. Was in Madrid for work and saw the play was there so booked tickets thinking it was the same cast..

opening scene starts…

Mormons on the mission, knocking on doors

‘hola. Que tal?’

damn thing was in Spanish

 

[RockyChi]

Have we ever had an off-season - entering into a new season - with as many interesting storylines?

A wrestle-off between twin brothers. Winner gets spot on best team in history of college wrestling. Loser leaves the country on a mission.

 

[5q]

the Ono video the other day was pretty funny, when they asked him about being on bottom or holding people down. i will just take them down 7 times, 3,1,3,1, 3,1 .. lol

 

[Sullivan]

Penn State will have two (2) 61kg Senior World medalists occupying 133 and 141 this year, and the NCAA defending national champion at 125.

Has any team ever had more firepower to begin a dual meet?

 

[Wrestleknownothing]

Davis is not in the roster update

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[zzs006]

Does anyone think Grey Burnett jumping levels and looking like a guy ready to compete from day 1 helped them make the decision to just wrestle Ono this year? Pushing that decision down the line would create even more roster battles and this could help alleviate that. I hope Ono gets more than 1 season but if he doesn’t Burnett looks like he can step in at 133 and be in the mix immediately. I know PSU doesn’t shy away from roster battles but they definitely do plan out ways to optimize their lineup

 

[El_Jefe]

Penn State will have two (2) 61kg Senior World medalists occupying 133 and 141 this year, and the NCAA defending national champion at 125.

Has any team ever had more firepower to begin a dual meet?

Best Lightweight Room in the Country (TM)

 

[RoarLions1]

Does anyone think Grey Burnett jumping levels and looking like a guy ready to compete from day 1 helped them make the decision to just wrestle Ono this year? Pushing that decision down the line would create even more roster battles and this could help alleviate that. I hope Ono gets more than 1 season but if he doesn’t Burnett looks like he can step in at 133 and be in the mix immediately. I know PSU doesn’t shy away from roster battles but they definitely do plan out ways to optimize their lineup

Burnett will be in the same situation Jayden James was (is) this year. He can "Grey" shirt if he wants.

 

[BriantheLion]

Burnett will be in the same situation Jayden James was (is) this year. He can "Grey" shirt if he wants.

Is he young enough to still get five years?

 

[Corby2]

Burnett will be in the same situation Jayden James was (is) this year. He can "Grey" shirt if he wants.

I don't believe thats correct to get 5 he needs to enroll in August. He will be 19 this spring

 

[Joejitsu]

According to Byers this morning, Blaze is ultimately moving to 141 and there may be a short transition as he comes out of the freestyle season. He said that it would be a short break though.

makes sense. We should get to see some Nate Desmond or Scooter until Marcus is ready to go

 

[RockySmith]

makes sense. We should get to see some Nate Desmond or Scooter until Marcus is ready to go

I thought Marcus was going on his mission?

 

[mjmirv]

I don't believe thats correct to get 5 he needs to enroll in August. He will be 19 this spring

 

[Nitlion1986]

makes sense. We should get to see some Nate Desmond or Scooter until Marcus is ready to go

Nate is wrestling 133 at Black Knight, he isn't wrestling 141 a week before.

 

[Dogwelder]

… how do you represent a faith when you don't know/share it's beliefs? …

How does @lionlover give free breast exams when he’s not a doctor?

 

[RockyChi]

Nate is wrestling 133 at Black Knight, he isn't wrestling 141 a week before.

It’s not a big deal that he didn’t but he certainly could have.

 

[mjmirv]

I don't believe thats correct to get 5 he needs to enroll in August. He will be 19 this spring

The internet says Burnett’s birthday is December 12, 2008. That would make him only 18 on September 1, 2027. If my understanding of the 5 for 5 rules are correct, Burnett could delay enrollment until August/September of 2028 without losing a year of eligibility.

Going off of a quick google search… Burnett, Soto, and Mangano could all follow the Jayden James route of greyshirting. Sidun and Shepherd’s 5 for 5 clock will start Aug/Sep of 2027 unless the good Lord calls them towards a different path.

 

[5q]

The internet says Burnett’s birthday is December 12, 2008. That would make him only 18 on September 1, 2027. If my understanding of the 5 for 5 rules are correct, Burnett could delay enrollment until August/September of 2028 without losing a year of eligibility.

Going off of a quick google search… Burnett, Soto, and Mangano could all follow the Jayden James route of greyshirting. Sidun and Shepherd’s 5 for 5 clock will start Aug/Sep of 2027 unless the good Lord calls them towards a different path.

Or they take a 24/7 playing of Call of Duty for a military exemption

 

[Corby2]

The internet says Burnett’s birthday is December 12, 2008. That would make him only 18 on September 1, 2027. If my understanding of the 5 for 5 rules are correct, Burnett could delay enrollment until August/September of 2028 without losing a year of eligibility.

Going off of a quick google search… Burnett, Soto, and Mangano could all follow the Jayden James route of greyshirting. Sidun and Shepherd’s 5 for 5 clock will start Aug/Sep of 2027 unless the good Lord calls them towards a different path.

Greyton Fredrick BURNETT | United World Wrestling https://share.google/P4w2RmeYCL5qNgmbm

Uww says he's 18 already so he wasn't born Dec 12 2008.I believe he has a spring birthday. The Internet isnt the best place to get that information unless he has a UsaW bio or you can find a post where someone wishes a happy birthday.

2025 U17 Men’s Freestyle World Team Bios | USA Wrestling https://share.google/bgi7cfm9aswe0VfmY

Like I said he has a March birthday. I guess you need better search skills or don't be so quick to believe AI . AI is just scraping the Internet for anything it can find so if someone posted the date wrong like you just did AI will tell people that date.

 

[District 4]

So looks like Mitchell at 174 is a done deal. I remember the good old days last year when I first mentioned that was going to happen. People got mad because of Henckel and called me a dumpster fire. My inbox is always open for apologies lol

What's an inbox

 

[mjmirv]

Greyton Fredrick BURNETT | United World Wrestling https://share.google/P4w2RmeYCL5qNgmbm

Uww says he's 18 already so he wasn't born Dec 12 2008.I believe he has a spring birthday. The Internet isnt the best place to get that information unless he has a UsaW bio or you can find a post where someone wishes a happy birthday.

2025 U17 Men’s Freestyle World Team Bios | USA Wrestling https://share.google/bgi7cfm9aswe0VfmY

Like I said he has a March birthday. I guess you need better search skills or don't be so quick to believe AI . AI is just scraping the Internet for anything it can find so if someone posted the date wrong like you just did AI will tell people that date.

I’ll offer you two different responses. The first one will be the snarky one, the second one will be from someone acting like an adult. First off, I don’t know why you have to be a jagoff about it. My post literally said “a quick google search“. I didn’t call in to question any of your Internet superpowers. My post literally implies that I did not do a deep background check. I guess your reputation of having to be Mr. Know-It-All big stuff is true. But whatever, you are clearly the Elon Musk of Internet search skills. I bow down before you!

2. If you’d rather have a reply that actually acts like an adult, here goes. I did the same search again this morning and now it shows the birthdate you listed above. I see the confusion via a link from “the mat” a few years ago. The kid directly above Burnett has the birthday from December. I’m sure that’s how Google grabbed the wrong information. Here’s a screenshot.

 

[Corby2]

I’ll offer you two different responses. The first one will be the snarky one, the second one will be from someone acting like an adult. First off, I don’t know why you have to be a jagoff about it. My post literally said “a quick google search“. I didn’t call in to question any of your Internet superpowers. My post literally implies that I did not do a deep background check. I guess your reputation of having to be Mr. Know-It-All big stuff is true. But whatever, you are clearly the Elon Musk of Internet search skills. I bow down before you!

2. If you’d rather have a reply that actually acts like an adult, here goes. I did the same search again this morning and now it shows the birthdate you listed above. I see the confusion via a link from “the mat” a few years ago. The kid directly above Burnett has the birthday from December. I’m sure that’s how Google grabbed the wrong information. Here’s a screenshot.

You answered the question yourself in #1 . Since that's become my reputation here I gotta keep that going don't I ? If you actually think I know it all then you wouldn't have questioned my original post . It's not that serious. On this board you guys have made me into a know it all Iowa fan so let me play my role thanks

 

[Fatwoodchuck]

You answered the question yourself in #1 . Since that's become my reputation here I gotta keep that going don't I ? If you actually think I know it all then you wouldn't have questioned my original post . It's not that serious. On this board you guys have made me into a know it all Iowa fan so let me play my role thanks

You're cute. Lol

 

[Corby2]

You're cute. Lol

Did anything you saw from Ono concern you ?

 

[Fatwoodchuck]

Concern? No, what i saw was a first match from a great wrestler in a new style at 20 years old. What will happen in the future, I dont know. I do know that he does not have to AA to have a good season. Do I think nate would AA yes and i also think Ono will too.