Thoughts in advance of the '26 OSU match

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only Penn st fans think Byrd shouldnt be #1
As comical as when you said Kueter’s only problem is tiny legs. Lion fans are fine with #1 Byrd. Only some—me included—will mildly gripe if he remains there Tuesday. Of course, Flo’s cowardice gets magnified should Davino upset Marcus. Yes, that’s 2 over 4 and I said upset. In that case, hellfire may reign down on B1G coaches from Tans-a-Lot, as Byrd’s best win will be over 6-loss Ayala. Davino’s would be over Marcus, then Frost, then Ayala twice. We’ll see if coaches are honest enough to reward Friday’s winner with #1 at B1Gs, even as Flo covers their eyes.
While I don’t think a Davino win or Byrd ranking demotion happens, I do think you lash out more now in grief over your team’s season. It’s a sad, bitter fan that’s too embarrassed to admit allegiance. Lighten up, take the last jab, and be well. Grizzlies are about to come out from winter dens. Maybe a Montana hike will cheer you up? :)
 

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As comical as when you said Kueter’s only problem is tiny legs. Lion fans are fine with #1 Byrd. Only some—me included—will mildly gripe if he remains there Tuesday. Of course, Flo’s cowardice gets magnified should Davino upset Marcus. Yes, that’s 2 over 4 and I said upset. In that case, hellfire may reign down on B1G coaches from Tans-a-Lot, as Byrd’s best win will be over 6-loss Ayala. Davino’s would be over Marcus, then Frost, then Ayala twice. We’ll see if coaches are honest enough to reward Friday’s winner with #1 at B1Gs, even as Flo covers their eyes.
While I don’t think a Davino win or Byrd ranking demotion happens, I do think you lash out more now in grief over your team’s season. It’s a sad, bitter fan that’s too embarrassed to admit allegiance. Lighten up, take the last jab, and be well. Grizzlies are about to come out from winter dens. Maybe a Montana hike will cheer you up? :)
I never said that at all one of your fans did. And I said he couldn't squat because he had hip surgery.

Byrd should be #1 and thats why everyone has him there.
 
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Sorry, sure the answer has been put out there already. Traveling Friday. Have BTN sub. Is it Fox Sports app that should allow me to watch live? Or did I see an alternate (Fox?) that was needed - I think it was alluded to in Michigan thread?

 

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Yeah, I really appreciate my FIL who wants to treat us to a nice stay at Universal. But it’s kind of like you order a burger at a restaurant. 15 minutes later your server brings you a nice lobster dinner. You say I didn’t order lobster. The server says we’re behind on burgers so we gave you a big upgrade for free. You say, but I don’t like lobster as much. The server then takes away the lobster, muttering about how ungrateful you are.
 
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Thanks for posting this......good to read. On a side note, that forum format is definitely old school. I didn't realize anyone is still using that format. Takes me back 15-20 years 😜

Ohio wrestling.net has a thread now regarding the match.

Ohio wrestling

(Wish their ON3 site had a wrestling forum.)
I noticed they have a 247 site that is free to view. I am wondering why the Penn State 247 site is subscription only?
 

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Greg: "Do think Bouzankis or Cannon will wrestle?"
Cael: "Yea we're just trying to get better, be grateful for the opportunity. We have a lot of respect for Ohio State and who ever the put out on the mat we just want to go out, have fun, and get better in each position so we we are at our best in March." :)
Your satire was more informative than Cael's actual media greet:

 

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Cael said Desmond will never make 125 again and holding 133 in the future will be difficult as well. I know some here kept saying he's a 125 still
 
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Ohio State match notes are out. No OR listed with Bouzakis. Cannon not listed at 157 as expected:
WRT Bouzakis, word is he is doing fine, he may be sore, but with adrenaline, I'll bet he is close to 100%.

McCrone is reportedly seeking a medical so they either can't use him or he would burn a potential extra year.

Kilkeary is a pretty darned solid 3rd string, nice depth there for tOSU, but he brings possible bonus into the picture for Luke

I expect Nick and fireworks for the first two periods. If Luke can avoid exposing, I think he wears him down. Bouz definitely looks for pinning combinations, constantly, from all three positions. I remain surprised he made the cut this year and shows hardly any ill effects, if anything he is much better sucked down than at his more natural weight. There is always one.

PS - with early exit polling on KYPSW, I am a bit surprised that Luke is the pick 100% so far I believe. Love the confidence amongst the faithful.
 
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The order to start the year is based off of the previous year. Once the current season has enough data changes happen. #1s don't move without taking a loss. I believe Kozak has explained that here before
I'd like to hear your thoughts on the middle two sentences you wrote. I understand that you were explaining how Flo does their rankings, but I'm curious about your thoughts. Which one do you think gives a more accurate ranking? Which would you prioritize if you were doing rankings?

Also, back to HikeNatParks original question. I'd like to hear your opinion. If Blaze beats Davino, would it be reasonable to rank him #1 based on this season's results so far?

Blaze: 18-0 with wins over Flo's 2, 7, 8, 9, 13, and 20.
Byrd: 15-0 with wins over Flo's 8, and 19.

I'm looking for you actual opinion about these questions, so can we have some dialogue about the topic without all the "PSU fans are whiners" crap?
 

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Not a lot of margin for error with this match, especially if Cannon unexpectedly wrestles. Maybe how Ohio State fans felt in 2018. This is a legitimately great team we are facing on Friday; one of the best we’ve seen in the Cael era, if not the best. Ryan must be pissed Rocco left and even more pissed he went to State College.
 

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I'd like to hear your thoughts on the middle two sentences you wrote. I understand that you were explaining how Flo does their rankings, but I'm curious about your thoughts. Which one do you think gives a more accurate ranking? Which would you prioritize if you were doing rankings?

Also, back to HikeNatParks original question. I'd like to hear your opinion. If Blaze beats Davino, would it be reasonable to rank him #1 based on this season's results so far?

Blaze: 18-0 with wins over Flo's 2, 7, 8, 9, 13, and 20.
Byrd: 15-0 with wins over Flo's 8, and 19.

I'm looking for you actual opinion about these questions, so can we have some dialogue about the topic without all the "PSU fans are whiners" crap?
With the rankings situation I think it's hard to move a #1 guy who's hasn't missed time or lost . I'm really high on Blaze so my brain says if he beats Davino he should be #1 in the rankings but rankings aren't peoples thoughts they're driven by data. Now looking at the resumes Blaze will have definitely had a better year so the case could definitely be made for him being #1.

The big 10 seeds yes I would put Blaze #1 if he beats Davino. But the coaches vote and most of the coaches will want Blaze vs Davino semi so the path for Penn st is more difficult
 

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The order to start the year is based off of the previous year. Once the current season has enough data changes happen. #1s don't move without taking a loss. I believe Kozak has explained that here before
Try responding one time to any post without the “duh, stupid” sentence included, and you’ll receive a lot less crap from everyone.
 

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Try responding one time to any post without the “duh, stupid” sentence included, and you’ll receive a lot less crap from everyone.
I don't do that often 🤷. The issue is people get mad because they think I act like a know not all when I'm just providing the information I have. Won't matter because people say I'm an "Iowa fan" . I'm gonna try a little experiment and make another handle and post the same stuff and no one will say a word
 

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I don't do that often 🤷. The issue is people get mad because they think I act like a know not all when I'm just providing the information I have. Won't matter because people say I'm an "Iowa fan" . I'm gonna try a little experiment and make another handle and post the same stuff and no one will say a word
Yup. If Corby3 posts the same stuff, nobody will say a word. 😀
 

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Not a lot of margin for error with this match, especially if Cannon unexpectedly wrestles. Maybe how Ohio State fans felt in 2018. This is a legitimately great team we are facing on Friday; one of the best we’ve seen in the Cael era, if not the best. Ryan must be pissed Rocco left and even more pissed he went to State College.
No Cannon. Not on OSU's probables. And won't be back until the postseason.
 

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I don't do that often 🤷. The issue is people get mad because they think I act like a know not all when I'm just providing the information I have. Won't matter because people say I'm an "Iowa fan" . I'm gonna try a little experiment and make another handle and post the same stuff and no one will say a word
Or… and hear me out now… use the same handle but don’t be such an a-hole
 

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I'd like to hear your thoughts on the middle two sentences you wrote. I understand that you were explaining how Flo does their rankings, but I'm curious about your thoughts. Which one do you think gives a more accurate ranking? Which would you prioritize if you were doing rankings?

Also, back to HikeNatParks original question. I'd like to hear your opinion. If Blaze beats Davino, would it be reasonable to rank him #1 based on this season's results so far?

Blaze: 18-0 with wins over Flo's 2, 7, 8, 9, 13, and 20.
Byrd: 15-0 with wins over Flo's 8, and 19.

I'm looking for you actual opinion about these questions, so can we have some dialogue about the topic without all the "PSU fans are whiners" crap?
Returned champ. RPI doesn't mean anything for big 10 seeds
 

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I don't do that often 🤷. The issue is people get mad because they think I act like a know not all when I'm just providing the information I have. Won't matter because people say I'm an "Iowa fan" . I'm gonna try a little experiment and make another handle and post the same stuff and no one will say a word
You might break the internet if you start double posting.
 
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Yup. If Corby3 posts the same stuff, nobody will say a word. 😀
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Corby is growing on me while here. On HR he doesn't like PSU fans but loves the wrestlers. Maybe we should cut him some slack.
Appreciate that. I don't care what people think of me and I never have . You can't make everyone happy.

Said Blaze would win it this year before the season started. Said the same about Duke. Van Ness , Mitchell, Haines and Barr are my picks as well. Sounds like a huge Iowa fan to me 🤣. Maybe I was just sick of reading all the posts from the arrogant Penn st fans on the Iowa boards so I started poking back 🤷
 
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I can see the Tan Man using the injury excuse to argue that at full strength they would have won the dual. Similar to the phantom championship he awarded Kollin Moore during the COVID year.
Will there be a Tom Ryan PR spin before, during or after the match? Or all 3?