2026-27 lineup projections/discussions

[Fatwoodchuck]

Did anything you saw from Ono concern you ?

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[Fatwoodchuck]

Watching his folk style match you could tell he had to consciously think about his hands when matt wrestling(locking hands as one ex.) The same with keeping a toe in bounds (edge wrestling)

Our wrestlers start to train free at a young age for short periods of time in the summer he didn't have that luxury with folk. So his adjustment period is going to take some time but obviously he is good, smart and athletic enough to do it at a high level.

If his plan works for catch and release he'll do as he expects himself to do. If he starts getting in scrambles with the elite guys... I see McGregor vs Mayweather.

 

[Corby2]

Concern? No, what i saw was a first match from a great wrestler in a new style at 20 years old. What will happen in the future, I dont know. I do know that he does not have to AA to have a good season. Do I think nate would AA yes and i also think Ono will too.

I was shocked how tired he got and how small he looked. Also I was surprised he gave up that takedown when he had the leg and the guy got the corner he never attempted to go head under and put the guys calf on his neck he stayed holding the leg to his chest. His folkstyle scrambling with be interesting to watch. Call me crazy but it wouldn't shock me if Desmond wins the 133 spot