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huntinghawk

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Of course I’ve done things wrong. But can tell you this…

I have never forcibly put my hands on a woman. Anyone who does is a piece of trash.

Am I sitting in judgment? Absofreakinglutely. And I am completely comfortable with it. I’m very happy to say I’m the guy who doesn’t lik
You are clueless
If Ech commits to us, he will be 141, not 149. I don’t see Block moving up.

Many times on here, Corby has said that Block is a 149, not a 157. I trust his word.

So I don’t think us getting Ech rules out for Zepeda. I think Zepeda is projected at 157 for both Iowa and Michigan. Both teams already have a 149.
Zepeda and Ech would be great training partners for Block.
 

Libertylover

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I think Sealy is either getting really bad advice or he's okay with not being able to wrestle meaningful matches the rest of his career. Here's what Penn State's lineup looks like at just about any weight class he could conceivably get to. Sealy is just too big to get down to 149 and there's no way he can get up to 184 and compete at a reasonably high level.

Year157 Likely Starter165 Likely Starter174 Likely StarterSealy
2026-27Tyler Kasak (rJR)Mitchell Mesenbrink (rSR)William Henckel (rFR)Redshirt Sophomore
2027-28Tyler Kasak (rSR) or Jayden James (rFR)PJ Duke (rSO)William Henckel (rSO)Redshirt Junior
2028-29Jayden James (rSO)PJ Duke (rJR)William Henckel (rJR)Redshirt Senior

Realistically, his best shot to get on the mat is probably at 157 in 2028-29. 4 years riding the bench HOPING to get on the mat as a redshirt senior as a top 10 guy is pretty crappy. He's not beating out Mesenbrink next year and it's almost certain that they're going to redshirt Duke in 26-27 so that he can wrestle at 165 in 27-28. If he's not getting into the portal this year, he's effectively giving up a year where he could potentially AA somewhere else. The worst thing that can happen to him is not pulling the trigger this year. Duke already beat him out at 157 this year and is almost certainly going to do the same thing at 165.

Like I said, he's either okay not wrestling or he's getting bad advice from someone in his life.
I looked up his class, and in the 1st big board he was #3 and last big board ranking was #6. Crazy if he spends his career as a room guy for a pay check and some freestyle dream which may also be crushed by the guys keeping him out of PSU lineup. Iowa recruited him out of high school and now has a golden opportunity for him at 165 for 3 years , which I think is his sweet spot for weight. We are a traditional power program with great facilities, big fan base, and we pay up for the right guys. He must really r brainwashed by the Carl cult.
 

Libertylover

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I think Sealy is either getting really bad advice or he's okay with not being able to wrestle meaningful matches the rest of his career. Here's what Penn State's lineup looks like at just about any weight class he could conceivably get to. Sealy is just too big to get down to 149 and there's no way he can get up to 184 and compete at a reasonably high level.

Year157 Likely Starter165 Likely Starter174 Likely StarterSealy
2026-27Tyler Kasak (rJR)Mitchell Mesenbrink (rSR)William Henckel (rFR)Redshirt Sophomore
2027-28Tyler Kasak (rSR) or Jayden James (rFR)PJ Duke (rSO)William Henckel (rSO)Redshirt Junior
2028-29Jayden James (rSO)PJ Duke (rJR)William Henckel (rJR)Redshirt Senior

Realistically, his best shot to get on the mat is probably at 157 in 2028-29. 4 years riding the bench HOPING to get on the mat as a redshirt senior as a top 10 guy is pretty crappy. He's not beating out Mesenbrink next year and it's almost certain that they're going to redshirt Duke in 26-27 so that he can wrestle at 165 in 27-28. If he's not getting into the portal this year, he's effectively giving up a year where he could potentially AA somewhere else. The worst thing that can happen to him is not pulling the trigger this year. Duke already beat him out at 157 this year and is almost certainly going to do the same thing at 165.

Like I said, he's either okay not wrestling or he's getting bad advice from someone in his life.
Forgot to mention, that was a bad year to sign with PSU. Like usual, they signed 4 of the top 7, Lillidaul at #1, Ryder at #5, Sealy #6, Connor Mirisola #7. Ryder was smart and bailed immediately when getting recruited over in the portal, with 4 years eligibility. Mirisola and Sealy could be starting on most other teams. Lillidahl is the only one they are using. When you can do this, you’re recruiting is out of this world. This is why they win, period.
 

TheREALSpooner

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Forgot to mention, that was a bad year to sign with PSU. Like usual, they signed 4 of the top 7, Lillidaul at #1, Ryder at #5, Sealy #6, Connor Mirisola #7. Ryder was smart and bailed immediately when getting recruited over in the portal, with 4 years eligibility. Mirisola and Sealy could be starting on most other teams. Lillidahl is the only one they are using. When you can do this, you’re recruiting is out of this world. This is why they win, period.

It is why they win. It’s not why no one is within spitting distance. It takes running on all cylinders to do what they do. It’s a lethal combination.
 

Libertylover

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If Ech commits to us, he will be 141, not 149. I don’t see Block moving up.

Many times on here, Corby has said that Block is a 149, not a 157. I trust his word.

So I don’t think us getting Ech rules out for Zepeda. I think Zepeda is projected at 157 for both Iowa and Michigan. Both teams already have a 149.
Willie pointed out that Michigan would have Lemely, Catribone, and Zepeda for 149/157. He would be guaranteed to start from day one at Iowa at either 149 or 157. From a team perspective, we would be better with Zeppeda at 149, Block 157. I was thinking it would be better from a physical and wrestling perspective for Block to go to 157, even before this Zepeda thing came about. His other reason he thought he may end up at Iowa was money. Seems like 2 good reasons to choose us. If it was so important for him and his half brother to wrestle at the same school, then his brother could have signed with NCST.
 

Libertylover

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I don't remember her or her attorney saying that but really didn't follow that story very close. I remember a report or post on the old forum that money was negotiated with the case being dropped.
Even if the person wants to change their mind and drop charges, the prosecutor can subpoena them to testify and move ahead with the case if they think they have a good case. Now if the accuser admits to her accusations not being truthful, they would drop it. The charges were already dropped by the time he took his ORS to preserve that year of eligibility.
 
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luthius dagan

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Willie pointed out that Michigan would have Lemely, Catribone, and Zepeda for 149/157. He would be guaranteed to start from day one at Iowa at either 149 or 157. From a team perspective, we would be better with Zeppeda at 149, Block 157. I was thinking it would be better from a physical and wrestling perspective for Block to go to 157, even before this Zepeda thing came about. His other reason he thought he may end up at Iowa was money. Seems like 2 good reasons to choose us. If it was so important for him and his half brother to wrestle at the same school, then his brother could have signed with NCST.
157 is so deep, I don’t understand why people want Block to move up. He’s #4 at 149 right now
 

TheREALSpooner

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Even if the person wants to change their mind and drop charges, the prosecutor can subpoena them to testify and move ahead with the case if they think they have a good case. Now if the accuser admits to her accusations not being truthful, they would drop it. The charges were already dropped by the time he took his ORS to preserve that year of eligibility.

Stop it.
 

Libertylover

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157 is so deep, I don’t understand why people want Block to move up. He’s #4 at 149 right now
It was obvious as the season went on, he didn’t look like the same strong wrestler with a decent gas tank that he was early in the season. If he had a gas tank, he would have beaten Vaness soundly in their second match up. It looked like the cut started affecting him second semester.
 

BroncHawk

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Even if the person wants to change their mind and drop charges, the prosecutor can subpoena them to testify and move ahead with the case if they think they have a good case. Now if the accuser admits to her accusations not being truthful, they would drop it. The charges were already dropped by the time he took his ORS to preserve that year of eligibility.
And if the person wants to drop it knowing they don’t have a strong case to avoid further character assassination and start moving on with her life? What would the prosecutor do then?
 
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Random4598375

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Ahhh. I mistakenly thought he was aRS. Hard to sit out 4 years of competing seriously and get better.
Actually, though, he was a U17 world champ, so 27-28 will count as an ORS and he does have 4 left (and he’ll actually be training for the trials, too, LOL). My mistake.
 

blcoach80

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It was obvious as the season went on, he didn’t look like the same strong wrestler with a decent gas tank that he was early in the season. If he had a gas tank, he would have beaten Vaness soundly in their second match up. It looked like the cut started affecting him second semester.
I don't think it was the cut. He never gassed at NCAAs on 3 day weigh ins. He had other things going on that affected his tank earlier in the year imo.
 

BadBoi

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I think Sealy is either getting really bad advice or he's okay with not being able to wrestle meaningful matches the rest of his career. Here's what Penn State's lineup looks like at just about any weight class he could conceivably get to. Sealy is just too big to get down to 149 and there's no way he can get up to 184 and compete at a reasonably high level.

Year157 Likely Starter165 Likely Starter174 Likely StarterSealy
2026-27Tyler Kasak (rJR)Mitchell Mesenbrink (rSR)William Henckel (rFR)Redshirt Sophomore
2027-28Tyler Kasak (rSR) or Jayden James (rFR)PJ Duke (rSO)William Henckel (rSO)Redshirt Junior
2028-29Jayden James (rSO)PJ Duke (rJR)William Henckel (rJR)Redshirt Senior

Realistically, his best shot to get on the mat is probably at 157 in 2028-29. 4 years riding the bench HOPING to get on the mat as a redshirt senior as a top 10 guy is pretty crappy. He's not beating out Mesenbrink next year and it's almost certain that they're going to redshirt Duke in 26-27 so that he can wrestle at 165 in 27-28. If he's not getting into the portal this year, he's effectively giving up a year where he could potentially AA somewhere else. The worst thing that can happen to him is not pulling the trigger this year. Duke already beat him out at 157 this year and is almost certainly going to do the same thing at 165.

Like I said, he's either okay not wrestling or he's getting bad advice from someone in his life.
This is so well layed out. I think wrestling fans need to understand one thing about Penn State. Getting mat time and being a starter doesn't matter. They're already paid well. And college wrestling is second to most of their athletes. The wrestling club is one of the best places to train in the world.


Second of all. It's a ******** cult.
 
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FF141

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This is so well layed out. I think wrestling fans need to understand one thing about Penn State. Getting mat time and being a starter doesn't matter. They're already paid well. And college wrestling is second to most of their athletes. The wrestling club is one of the best places to train in the world.


Second of all. It's a ******** cult.
I only wonder how much better will they get if they’re not competing. Sealey has wrestled 14 matches in 2 years. Not sure about freestyle. Guys get better at lots of different schools
 
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Even if the person wants to change their mind and drop charges, the prosecutor can subpoena them to testify and move ahead with the case if they think they have a good case. Now if the accuser admits to her accusations not being truthful, they would drop it. The charges were already dropped by the time he took his ORS to preserve that year of eligibility.
AJ 2.0
 

BadBoi

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I only wonder how much better will they get if they’re not competing. Sealey has wrestled 14 matches in 2 years. Not sure about freestyle. Guys get better at lots of different schools
The matches are only a snapshot of the work you're putting in. I think it's ok to question if these guys want competition or not.

There hasn't been much branching out at Penn State and it's been bad for college wrestling as a whole. J Rob going to Minnesota was good for the sport. Just like Barry Davis, Dresser, Schwab, and Metcalf leaving were all good for the sport.

In the Cult of Cael, there can only be one top dog and that's Cael. His assistants and former wrestlers seem satisfied with elavating that program to mythical heights, rather than build something special on their own.
 

FF141

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The matches are only a snapshot of the work you're putting in. I think it's ok to question if these guys want competition or not.

There hasn't been much branching out at Penn State and it's been bad for college wrestling as a whole. J Rob going to Minnesota was good for the sport. Just like Barry Davis, Dresser, Schwab, and Metcalf leaving were all good for the sport.

In the Cult of Cael, there can only be one top dog and that's Cael. His assistants and former wrestlers seem satisfied with elavating that program to mythical heights, rather than build something special on their own.
Understand there’s alot to training but nothing simulates being under the lights in the heat of competition. No Oly shirt till that year. Already lost one year. All the top teams have had guys succeed at the world level. I’d want to get my reps
 

Sdwrestler_20

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157 is so deep, I don’t understand why people want Block to move up. He’s #4 at 149 right now
I was thinking that and then I started looking at 149 next year and I think it’s going to be tough also. You will have Valencia, SVN, Wasileski (sp?) as AA’s from last year plus Joy, Frost/Paniro, Buesgens that were solid last year. Throw in new come Seth Mendoza and the addition of Caleb Henson off redshirt and Sergio Vega moving up and this is a tough weight class. The top 6 or so are nails - Vega, Henson, Valencia, SVN, Joy (I know he had a bad NCAA’s), Mendoza… Not as tough as 157 but significantly deeper than last year.
 

AndreTheHawk

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The matches are only a snapshot of the work you're putting in. I think it's ok to question if these guys want competition or not.

There hasn't been much branching out at Penn State and it's been bad for college wrestling as a whole. J Rob going to Minnesota was good for the sport. Just like Barry Davis, Dresser, Schwab, and Metcalf leaving were all good for the sport.

In the Cult of Cael, there can only be one top dog and that's Cael. His assistants and former wrestlers seem satisfied with elavating that program to mythical heights, rather than build something special on their own.
Isn't David Taylor from that tree? First of many most likely.
 

AndreTheHawk

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Brady still on staff at SDSU? His bro transferred so that would be kind of odd.
Don't know his Coaching status relative to SDSU (with the RTC still I presume as mentioned), but it appears he started Berge Elite Wrestling Academy and then sold it and now called Jackrabbit Wrestling Academy. Locations in Brookings and Sioux Falls, so maybe he still has some involvement with that as well?

Plus he's about 3.5 hours from Home, so maybe that matters too. Bennett is a Senior, so wouldn't make sense to uproot to Stillwater for a year (at least to me). Regardless, he and Hahn could stay there for a long time and not have the pressure of big time programs, entrenched in the community of only 23,000, etc. Sounds like a good gig to me. 🙂
 

Sdwrestler_20

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Don't know his Coaching status relative to SDSU (with the RTC still I presume as mentioned), but it appears he started Berge Elite Wrestling Academy and then sold it and now called Jackrabbit Wrestling Academy. Locations in Brookings and Sioux Falls, so maybe he still has some involvement with that as well?

Plus he's about 3.5 hours from Home, so maybe that matters too. Bennett is a Senior, so wouldn't make sense to uproot to Stillwater for a year (at least to me). Regardless, he and Hahn could stay there for a long time and not have the pressure of big time programs, entrenched in the community of only 23,000, etc. Sounds like a good gig to me. 🙂
Brady sold out of BEWA and is head back home. He’s not coaching with SDSU anymore.
 

Steelhead52

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I think Sealy is either getting really bad advice or he's okay with not being able to wrestle meaningful matches the rest of his career. Here's what Penn State's lineup looks like at just about any weight class he could conceivably get to. Sealy is just too big to get down to 149 and there's no way he can get up to 184 and compete at a reasonably high level.

Year157 Likely Starter165 Likely Starter174 Likely StarterSealy
2026-27Tyler Kasak (rJR)Mitchell Mesenbrink (rSR)William Henckel (rFR)Redshirt Sophomore
2027-28Tyler Kasak (rSR) or Jayden James (rFR)PJ Duke (rSO)William Henckel (rSO)Redshirt Junior
2028-29Jayden James (rSO)PJ Duke (rJR)William Henckel (rJR)Redshirt Senior

Realistically, his best shot to get on the mat is probably at 157 in 2028-29. 4 years riding the bench HOPING to get on the mat as a redshirt senior as a top 10 guy is pretty crappy. He's not beating out Mesenbrink next year and it's almost certain that they're going to redshirt Duke in 26-27 so that he can wrestle at 165 in 27-28. If he's not getting into the portal this year, he's effectively giving up a year where he could potentially AA somewhere else. The worst thing that can happen to him is not pulling the trigger this year. Duke already beat him out at 157 this year and is almost certainly going to do the same thing at 165.

Like I said, he's either okay not wrestling or he's getting bad advice from someone in his life.
What complicates this is that James is very unlikely to be at 157. That kid really continues to grow. He wrestled this year not having to cut weight but continues to grow and move up. Many compare him to his brother who is a running back at Notre Dame. In two years he could be in the 180's. It will be fun to watch him. He is really special. 157 is likely open in 2028-29 if Sealy can make it and wants it.
 

vhsalum

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What complicates this is that James is very unlikely to be at 157. That kid really continues to grow. He wrestled this year not having to cut weight but continues to grow and move up. Many compare him to his brother who is a running back at Notre Dame. In two years he could be in the 180's. It will be fun to watch him. He is really special. 157 is likely open in 2028-29 if Sealy can make it and wants it.
Sealey's losses say he isn't special.

But he also isn't getting those big time matches that allow you to make jumps. If he stays, would be cool to see if he could pull a Whitmer.
 
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