Next Year’s Lineup '26
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I personally think we see the same guys at the same weights 125 - 197, unless Ryder shirts to spend more time on recovery. I think both Raney’s shirt but wrestle 5 dates, and then Jax and Vega move up after Ski graduates the following year.
When saying "I think" guys will be at this or that weight next year, how about giving some reasons why you think this. For instance when Vega literally says this is the last time I'll have to make this weight, that seems like a pretty good indication he's going up next year to me.
The way that Sergio talks about Swiderski makes it hard for me to believe that he takes Casey's spot his senior year but that could mean that he redshirts and Jordyn Raney wrestles 141, or Jax wrestles 141. It could also mean that Sergio makes the cut again to 141. I agree you give the Raney's at least 5 matches and so we should know what we have with each Raney. I am really interested what our coaches and our room do for the Raney's since they have wrestled in Kentucky ( not a great wrestling State). The same for Ross who if you watched the State Tournament know that he did not have any competition in Iowa or probably in the wrestling room. Wrestling with Konnor and Wyatt could really help Dreshaun.
A heck of a lot of talent will be in that room next year not including any portals! Should be interesting...
We're not going to redshirt a returning undefeated national champion because he feels bad about hurting a teammate's feelings. This isn't junior high. Sergio and Swiderski are both professionals and understand well how this thing works.
Swiderski went 3-3 at NCAAs in the weakest of the 10 weights. He only scored 6.5 points. I like him and think he's a great kid with a bright future. But making room for Casey Swiderski is so far down priority list in how we arrange our lineup, you can't even see it.
I agree. Taylor's goal is to win the team championship. I think the best 10 guys in the room will start and the rest will either have to redshirt, ride the bench or leave. That's just the reality of being on a team like this now.
I think Vega's best weight is 141 for the time being. That said, I think he will be at 141 next season. For him to move up to 149 he would need to add some muscle mass this offseason.
Interesting:
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Who gives wrestlestat info? Vega redshirt, Facundo at 165, Lockett at 174, Austin Johnson at Hwt, Raney at 133 and Jax at 141.
Isnt Jax wrestling 61 kg this month? That would be his Olympic weight too, right?
Isnt Jax wrestling 61 kg this month? That would be his Olympic weight too, right?
They’re kind of weird right now. Some teams have their lineups set and other ones don’t. I usually don’t pay much attention to their depth charts until closer to the season.
Saw this on X and I thought it was worth reposting here w/ a couple changes. I agree w/ it as far as these are the possibilities at each weight while leaning towards the first name listed as the starter based on who goes what weight.
25-Sprat/Ramirez/Zinkin
33-Jax/Ramirez/lil Raney (if Jax goes 33)
41-Jax/Jamison/Big Raney
49-Vega/Jamison/Swi/Big Raney
57-LRob/Routledge/Swi
65-Facundo/Dee/Routledge/ Swi (if Facundo goes down)
74-Facundo/Ryder (2nd sem)/portal/flip
84-White/Ryder
97-Merrill/Johnson
285- Ross/ surprise
My thoughts on a few things:
I think Ronnie drops and gets to see action at 125, along w/ Zinkin. Troy is in his last year and I think fewer matches keeps him healthier and hungrier. Could be all kinds of wrong there but I could see it.
If Jax does go 33 I do think it'll be Jamison at 41 w/ Big Raney nipping at his heels. If Tagen cant stay healthy or if Raney is putting up insane points we may see the true freshman here. Raney 100% gets his 5 dates.
Vega at 49 is what I see unless the coaches think a RS is in his best interest depending on how things are going in the room. Hard to doubt this guy. I wont rule out him going back to 41 unless he grows more. If that happens I expect Tagen and Swi to battle it out at 49. Throw the bigger Raney in this mix to keep it interesting.
Dont think Dee wants to shirt but I dont think its his choice. He scored the least amount of points of the team and may have scored the least amount of points in the tourney for a 5 seed (I havent checked that). If they shirt him I expect Alex here. Alex had a disappointing NCAAs but I think he'd be a monster 65. Nicco Ruiz will come in ranked #2 and does anyone doubt Alex can beat him? He was a smaller 74 and wrestled several of the good guys close.
If Dee doesnt shirt we'll see Alex back at 74. Myself and a few others are a bit perplexed we havent seen a big recruit or portal guy landed in this weight range. Maybe the staff think Ryder is definitely the future here? Everyone loves Ryder and I think he learned to listen better to the coaches out of necessity at NCAAs. Ish is about the only back up here but we need depth. Maybe we see Routledge putting on a ton of muscle???
Hearing tremendous things about Mikey. Like coaches are blown away kind of things. Kid is a sponge and you only have to tell him something once. Athleticism is mind boggling.
Love that Merrill is freestyling. This will give him an opportunity to work on more attacks.
Hearing Ross upper 230s.
25-Sprat/Ramirez/Zinkin
33-Jax/Ramirez/lil Raney (if Jax goes 33)
41-Jax/Jamison/Big Raney
49-Vega/Jamison/Swi/Big Raney
57-LRob/Routledge/Swi
65-Facundo/Dee/Routledge/ Swi (if Facundo goes down)
74-Facundo/Ryder (2nd sem)/portal/flip
84-White/Ryder
97-Merrill/Johnson
285- Ross/ surprise
My thoughts on a few things:
I think Ronnie drops and gets to see action at 125, along w/ Zinkin. Troy is in his last year and I think fewer matches keeps him healthier and hungrier. Could be all kinds of wrong there but I could see it.
If Jax does go 33 I do think it'll be Jamison at 41 w/ Big Raney nipping at his heels. If Tagen cant stay healthy or if Raney is putting up insane points we may see the true freshman here. Raney 100% gets his 5 dates.
Vega at 49 is what I see unless the coaches think a RS is in his best interest depending on how things are going in the room. Hard to doubt this guy. I wont rule out him going back to 41 unless he grows more. If that happens I expect Tagen and Swi to battle it out at 49. Throw the bigger Raney in this mix to keep it interesting.
Dont think Dee wants to shirt but I dont think its his choice. He scored the least amount of points of the team and may have scored the least amount of points in the tourney for a 5 seed (I havent checked that). If they shirt him I expect Alex here. Alex had a disappointing NCAAs but I think he'd be a monster 65. Nicco Ruiz will come in ranked #2 and does anyone doubt Alex can beat him? He was a smaller 74 and wrestled several of the good guys close.
If Dee doesnt shirt we'll see Alex back at 74. Myself and a few others are a bit perplexed we havent seen a big recruit or portal guy landed in this weight range. Maybe the staff think Ryder is definitely the future here? Everyone loves Ryder and I think he learned to listen better to the coaches out of necessity at NCAAs. Ish is about the only back up here but we need depth. Maybe we see Routledge putting on a ton of muscle???
Hearing tremendous things about Mikey. Like coaches are blown away kind of things. Kid is a sponge and you only have to tell him something once. Athleticism is mind boggling.
Love that Merrill is freestyling. This will give him an opportunity to work on more attacks.
Hearing Ross upper 230s.
Heard those boys are in Colorado training greco currently. Jayden is the smaller of the two. If Jax goes 33 he shirts. If Jax goes up he will 100% be in the mix to start at 33.
61 kg is not one of the 6 Olympic weights. Those that do normally wrestle 61 kg have to go 57 or 65 to make the Olympic team.
Jamison was preparing to try to come into the line up in January and it took longer for things to heal up. Was walking around at 150 managing his weight before it became apparent he'd need longer.
Not sure where Cael fits. Im a fan but IDK
