Damn straight skippy. 2028 is when the roosters (Stillwater Cowboys via Happy Valley) come home to crow. Five finalists and 10 AAs just ain't getting it done any more. Okie St. 10 finalists and 20AAs, book it.
I do not see the "passing of the torch" just yet...You can't simply go on media "hype" and social media opinion. DO THE WORK...Break it down weight-by-weight for yourselves...
Let's look at a 2027-2028 PSU vs OKIE ST dual (of course, using theoretical line ups)
125
Lilledahl vs Villesenor
* Villesenor is very good...but I gotta go with Luke
PSU 3-0
133
Ono vs Forest
* I know, I know...everyone will say "it's folkstyle", but my comeback is "it's Ono...you know, World Champ". True toss up. I say Forest MAY get the first time they wrestle, he won't after that. Overall Ono in a close one
PSU 6-0
141
Blaze vs either Rainey
* easy for me...Blaze all day
PSU 9-0
149
Kasak (yes, Kasak at 149) vs Vega
* Vega is a freak with a crazy motor. Kasak is other worldly strong. Another toss up. I'll allow this one to lean OKST (but don't be surprised if Kasak knocks him off)
PSU 9-3
157
James vs Robideau
* good luck with this one. True toss up. Robideau is scrappy and stingy and can get to his offense...James is a very special talent. I am not going to predict this one...TOSS UP
PSU 9-3 (with 157 toss up)
165
Duke vs Lockett
* sorry, OK ST fans. Duke, Duke, Duke
PSU 12-3 (with 157 toss up)
174
Henckel vs Ryder (yes, Ryder...I think he drops down)
* I will give a healthy Ryder a slight edge here.
PSU 12-6 (with toss up at 157)
184
Welsh vs Berge (I think he will have 1 year left at that point)
* Welsh...not a lot to say here...He's simply better than Berge
PSU 15-6 (with 157 toss up)
197
Barr vs Merrill
* Until it's proven otherwise, it's Barr
PSU 18-6 (with toss up at 157)
285
Connor Mirasola vs Ross
* I know most of you will choose Ross, simply based on his "potential"...I say Connor is crafty and cagey and would not be giving up size. Connor in a "popular opinion" upset.
PSU 21-6 (with toss up at 157)