EARLY 2026-27 lineup projections/discussions

McScoreley

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Oct 31, 2021
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Will THIS be the final decision, or will the losing side appeal it to the next level?
If Wisne rules in favor of the NCAA, Levi is done. He doesn't want to return that badly.

It sounds like the NCAA has actually been winning these but they're losing when players file in their own jurisdiction (shocker) The winners are essentially football/basketball players who probably have lawyers (funded by boosters) working around the clock and creating headaches with injunctions.
 

TwoJoints

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Feb 2, 2025
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If Wisne rules in favor of the NCAA, Levi is done. He doesn't want to return that badly.

It sounds like the NCAA has actually been winning these but they're losing when players file in their own jurisdiction (shocker) The winners are essentially football/basketball players who probably have lawyers (funded by boosters) working around the clock and creating headaches with injunctions.
In the trade we often call that “zealous representation” but it’s understandable that some might see such work as “creating headaches” because often that’s exactly what it does (and/or what it’s intended to do).
 
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Corby2

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Jul 14, 2025
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If Wisne rules in favor of the NCAA, Levi is done. He doesn't want to return that badly.

It sounds like the NCAA has actually been winning these but they're losing when players file in their own jurisdiction (shocker) The winners are essentially football/basketball players who probably have lawyers (funded by boosters) working around the clock and creating headaches with injunctions.
 

GregPickel

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Jul 25, 2021
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If Wisne rules in favor of the NCAA, Levi is done. He doesn't want to return that badly.

It sounds like the NCAA has actually been winning these but they're losing when players file in their own jurisdiction (shocker) The winners are essentially football/basketball players who probably have lawyers (funded by boosters) working around the clock and creating headaches with injunctions.
Your last paragraph is spot on, imo.
 
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Joejitsu

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Jun 10, 2025
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125 Luke
133 Ono or Blaze
141 Blaze / Desmond
149 SVN
157 Kasak
165 Mitch
174 PJ
184 Rocco
197 Barr
Hvy Connor / Cole

That is updated without Scooter and without Levi
obviously still some unknowns at 33/41 and at 57 through 74
 

menu

Freshman
Oct 28, 2014
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just saw a video from Riley betting stating Ohio governor signed something that says Mendez can wrestle in Ohio as his ruling supersedes ncaa rulings. don't know if legit or not or this means he can't wrestle outside of Ohio or what.. Clip49611
 

RockySmith

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Dec 10, 2020
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just saw a video from Riley betting stating Ohio governor signed something that says Mendez can wrestle in Ohio as his ruling supersedes ncaa rulings. don't know if legit or not or this means he can't wrestle outside of Ohio or what.. Clip49611
Seems like the NCAA could easily say, “if he participates with the team in any matches, all duals in which he participates would be forfeit.” Much more of the story will need to be written.
 

Corby2

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just saw a video from Riley betting stating Ohio governor signed something that says Mendez can wrestle in Ohio as his ruling supersedes ncaa rulings. don't know if legit or not or this means he can't wrestle outside of Ohio or what.. Clip49611
I posted an article about it on the Levi /mendez thread. It means nothing besides they can compete within the state of ohio . Nothing will come of it . At this point just be down with the circus and 2022 guys are done. I was for them but it's become a mess
 
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Headlock

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Dec 28, 2023
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just saw a video from Riley betting stating Ohio governor signed something that says Mendez can wrestle in Ohio as his ruling supersedes ncaa rulings. don't know if legit or not or this means he can't wrestle outside of Ohio or what.. Clip49611
One would think that the Governor has bigger issues to "wrestle"!
 
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vhsalum

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Nov 14, 2002
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I posted an article about it on the Levi /mendez thread. It means nothing besides they can compete within the state of ohio . Nothing will come of it . At this point just be down with the circus and 2022 guys are done. I was for them but it's become a mess
what sucks is - the NCAA isn't in any way justified in not giving the class of 2022 a fifth year.

I'm just surprised the courts are ignoring the clearly obvious "harm" being done to the athletes.
 

PASLP2

Sophomore
Dec 27, 2019
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Say What Weird Al GIF
 

RockySmith

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Dec 10, 2020
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ONO: really excited to see him wrestle folk. No idea if he can win, but it adds drama to the season. I assume if he can make the team, he will be fine. The top couple of guys are world class, and there is a drop off after, so I am sure he will AA at least.
 

Shifty15

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Nov 4, 2016
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I saw something on another forum that he might not be wrestling. No further information, just wondering if people here had heard anything of that nature. I kinda took it for BS but just wanted to double check.
Unfortunately, it wouldn’t be a shock if it happened. Not thinking it will but MM has a much different mindset than most and seems to be trending away from wrestling when it comes to life’s priorities. Just my take.
 
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El_Jefe

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Oct 11, 2021
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I saw something on another forum that he might not be wrestling. No further information, just wondering if people here had heard anything of that nature. I kinda took it for BS but just wanted to double check.
This is where we apply the sniff test:

Lots of videos of him in the room practicing.
OR
Some dolt on another board says he's quitting.

Obviously the other board's dolt is right.
 

zzs006

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Mar 27, 2017
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It likely comes from him taking the summer off and not competing at all. In his interview with Flo he said he was burnt and needed a break. I have no doubt he is back destroying everyone in his path this season
 

Goggles Paisano

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Hello new to the forum and love how knowledgeable you all are. Have any of you heard of Mitch not wrestling this year? Any confirmation would be amazing.
Yeah I heard the same thing about Cael and Mitchel are going on a sabbatical/mission trip this year together, and Josh Barr is sitting out to make room for whichever Marisola doesn't win the heavy weight spot. It was either posted on another forum or a bathroom wall somewhere, I just can't remember which.
 
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