2026-27 lineup projections/discussions

El_Jefe

Heisman
Oct 11, 2021
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Big, big "it's preseason and nobody really knows yet what weights dudes will go" asterisk here, but here are Desmond's opps in the current dual schedule:
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Earl's still got Vombaur going 141 and not 149 like Wrestlestat has, so asterisk that #3 ranking. Similar sitch with OU.

I dunno, man. Could be extremely fun!
That's a very manageable schedule after Lehigh and maybe Minny.
 
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HikeNatParks

All-Conference
May 12, 2023
228
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Does haines go
I’ll say it and own it. Love Levi but hope the youngest ever 79kg world champ sticks to freestyle and begins mapping a tricky Olympic strategy. Whether adding 16 lbs. or trimming 11, a wicked choice awaits. Top rivals at either weight are both his best training partners and friends. If, by chance, LA doesn’t happen, maybe this challenge does: Contest/win the next 3-to-5 79kg world golds before committing to 86kg for the 2032 games in Australia, turning just 28 at them. ;)
 

KH1984

Sophomore
Mar 18, 2026
81
157
33
Good summary and splainer, Greg
Yes...Thanks, Greg!

That pretty much answers ONE question (Levi). It's pretty much what I expected because to do anything different with it would open a can of worms in all sports that would breed insane chaos and effect hundreds of kids currently on rosters.

I am more interested in the Masa Ono saga and why it is taking them so long to rule on the court case. I know PSU is pushing for 3 years eligibility left, but let's be honest...give him 2 from here AND LET'S GET ON WITH IT!

With that said...Will Marcus be at 133 or 141??? I am going to say 133 (for now), but we will know more over the next couple weeks and then Jan 1

Where do we stand, knowing what we know now?

I SEE

125 Lilledahl

133 Blaze

141 Desmond or Ono (for now), then Ono

149 Van Ness

157 Kasak

165 Duke

174 Messenbrink

184 Welsh

197 Barr

285 Mirasola AND Mirasola

That's pretty damn solid...especially once Masa gets set loose!

REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS YEAR
 
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ClarkstonMark

All-Conference
May 23, 2002
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Yes...Thanks, Greg!

That pretty much answers ONE question (Levi). It's pretty much what I expected because to do anything different with it would open a can of worms in all sports that would breed insane chaos and effect hundreds of kids currently on rosters.

I am more interested in the Masa Ono saga and why it is taking them so long to rule on the court case. I know PSU is pushing for 3 years eligibility left, but let's be honest...give him 2 from here AND LET'S GET ON WITH IT!

With that said...Will Marcus be at 133 or 141??? I am going to say 133 (for now), but we will know more over the next couple weeks and then Jan 1

Where do we stand, knowing what we know now?

I SEE

125 Lilledahl

133 Blaze

141 Desmond or Ono (for now), then Ono

149 Van Ness

157 Kasak

165 Duke

174 Messenbrink

184 Welsh

197 Barr

285 Mirasola AND Mirasola

That's pretty damn solid...especially once Masa gets set loose!

REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS YEAR
regarding Ono, is there a court case? or just an eligibility ruling that PSU and NCAA are discussing
 

alb409

Redshirt
Jun 12, 2022
8
42
13
Yes...Thanks, Greg!

That pretty much answers ONE question (Levi). It's pretty much what I expected because to do anything different with it would open a can of worms in all sports that would breed insane chaos and effect hundreds of kids currently on rosters.

I am more interested in the Masa Ono saga and why it is taking them so long to rule on the court case. I know PSU is pushing for 3 years eligibility left, but let's be honest...give him 2 from here AND LET'S GET ON WITH IT!

With that said...Will Marcus be at 133 or 141??? I am going to say 133 (for now), but we will know more over the next couple weeks and then Jan 1

Where do we stand, knowing what we know now?

I SEE

125 Lilledahl

133 Blaze

141 Desmond or Ono (for now), then Ono

149 Van Ness

157 Kasak

165 Duke

174 Messenbrink

184 Welsh

197 Barr

285 Mirasola AND Mirasola

That's pretty damn solid...especially once Masa gets set loose!

REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS YEAR
Blaze 33 and Ono at 41 after yesterday.
 
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