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Discussion Topic: #2 OSU v. #9 NC State - December 12th
Jim Kessen added to this discussion on December 9, 2025
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This could be a great dual if everyone wrestles
Potential Matchups based off InterMat's rankings.
125 #3 Nic vs. #1 Robinson - Do we see McCrone here
133 #2 Davino vs. #31 Hohman
141 #1 Jesse vs. #6 Jack
149 #6 Stiles vs. #7 Buesgens
157 #4 Cannon vs. #11 Arrington
165 #11 Paddy vs. #19 Denny
174 #5 Carson vs. #3 Singleton
184 #6 Fishback vs. UR
197 #14 Geog vs. UR
285. #3 Feldman vs. #2 Trumble
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Discussion Topic: #2 OSU v. #9 NC State - December 12th
Bill Splete added to this discussion on December 9, 2025
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Does anyone know the process for deciding the starter at 125? It appears head-to-head isn't the approach. It feels like flow, and others have opted Buz is the starter. Is this from being told by staff he is the starter, or are they assuming something not based on information from the team?
I love McCrone and think he is a winner. Maybe that is the minority opinion among staff, and Buz droping was their plan not necessarily his? I don't know but it feels like the fix is in and I am not liking it.
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Discussion Topic: #2 OSU v. #9 NC State - December 12th
Rob Wagner added to this discussion on December 9, 2025
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McCrone wrestling 125 this week.
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Discussion Topic: #2 OSU v. #9 NC State - December 12th
Brady Hiatt added to this discussion on December 10, 2025
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Quote from Bill Splete's post:
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"Does anyone know the process for deciding the starter at 125? It appears head-to-head isn't the approach. It feels like flow, and others have opted Buz is the starter. Is this from being told by staff he is the starter, or are they assuming something not based on information from the team?
I love McCrone and think he is a winner. Maybe that is the minority opinion among staff, and Buz droping was their plan not necessarily his? I don't know but it feels like the fix is in and I am not liking it."
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Head to head inside a room means very little. They will pick the person they think is best vs. the field. I think that's Buz.
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Discussion Topic: #2 OSU v. #9 NC State - December 12th
Mark Niemann added to this discussion on December 10, 2025
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I'll be there. I'll be the one in the black shirt. Look for me!
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Discussion Topic: #2 OSU v. #9 NC State - December 12th
Jim Kessen added to this discussion on December 10, 2025
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From Bucks website
Wt. No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 9 NC State
125 Brendan McCrone (OSU) vs. (1) Vincent Robinson (NCST)
133 (2) Ben Davino (OSU) vs. Troy Hohman (NCST)/Zach Redding (NCST)
141 (1) Jesse Mendez (OSU) vs. (6) Ryan Jack (NCST)
149 (6) Ethan Stiles (OSU) vs. (7) Koy Buesgens (NCST)/Daniel Zepeda (NCST)
157 (4) Brandon Cannon (OSU) vs. (11) Jackson Arrington (NCST)/Latrell Schafer (NCST)
165 (11) Paddy Gallagher (OSU) vs. (19) Will Denny (NCST)/Jason Kwaak (NCST)
174 (5) Carson Kharchla (OSU) vs. (3) Matthew Singleton (NCST)
184 (6) Dylan Fishback (OSU) vs. Don Cates (NCST)
197 (14) Luke Geog (OSU) vs. Cason Howle (NCST)
285 (3) Nick Feldman (OSU) vs. (2) Isaac Trumble (NCST)/Everest Ouellette (NCST)
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Discussion Topic: #2 OSU v. #9 NC State - December 12th
Jack Muni added to this discussion on December 10, 2025
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I wonder if the staff is hoping McCrone will pull a "Lilledahl" upset over Robinson? I prefer Bouzakis, but we'll see. It looks like there will be some very interesting match ups in this dual.
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Discussion Topic: #2 OSU v. #9 NC State - December 12th
Jason L. Jackson added to this discussion on December 10, 2025
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Bouzakis is a different guy to wrestle, a little funky, and I'm wondering if they feel that wrestling him the first time is an advantage for them.
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Discussion Topic: #2 OSU v. #9 NC State - December 12th
Hank Kornblut added to this discussion on December 10, 2025
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Quote from Bill Splete's post:
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"Does anyone know the process for deciding the starter at 125? It appears head-to-head isn't the approach. It feels like flow, and others have opted Buz is the starter. Is this from being told by staff he is the starter, or are they assuming something not based on information from the team?
I love McCrone and think he is a winner. Maybe that is the minority opinion among staff, and Buz droping was their plan not necessarily his? I don't know but it feels like the fix is in and I am not liking it."
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In terms of recruitment, McCrone has overperformed while Bouzakis has not yet shown the consistency one would like to see out of a high level recruit. Nevertheless, McCrone, a scrappy overachiever, has stylistic limitations. Bpuzakis, especially due to his performance at national duals, appears to have more upside at the weight.
I love McCrone because he's giving max effort but everyone knows if you finish quick on your leg attacks, he's a "dead duck". Bouzakis has probably not been as consistent as McCrone--and certainly more disappointing--but he's got the juice to put together a big run at the weight (assuming he's in good health).
That's the way I see it anyway. I suspect the staff does as well. Still lots of season to go and minds can change for a variety of reasons.
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Discussion Topic: #2 OSU v. #9 NC State - December 12th
Bruce Andrews added to this discussion on December 11, 2025
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I just watched on YouTube a match between Singleton and Menke from Nortern Colorado. It was the chippiest match I have seen in a long time. Singleton is a bit of a brawler with deep underhooks and a fair amount of pushing.(I wonder which NC State wrestler he learned that from. LOL)
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Discussion Topic: #2 OSU v. #9 NC State - December 12th
Mark Niemann added to this discussion on December 12, 2025
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That stalling call on Paddy was horse pooh.
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Discussion Topic: #2 OSU v. #9 NC State - December 12th
Ben Golden added to this discussion on December 13, 2025
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Yeah that was atrocious—especially after not calling his opponent for stalling or fleeing the match earlier
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Discussion Topic: #2 OSU v. #9 NC State - December 12th
Hank Kornblut added to this discussion on December 13, 2025
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paddy has had some tough luck on calls early in the season.
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Discussion Topic: #2 OSU v. #9 NC State - December 12th
Doug Gainous added to this discussion on December 13, 2025
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Another strong performance.
Karchla looked great!
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Discussion Topic: #2 OSU v. #9 NC State - December 12th
Jared Ball added to this discussion on December 14, 2025
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A couple of thoughts. I like the move to wrestle McCrone against Robinson. The outcome of the dual didn’t hinge on that match. It’s not a great matchup for Brandon, but if Bousakis ends up being the guy now you don’t have a H2H loss against someone you will not see in your league matches. I think Nic is a much better matchup, but Robinson is pretty dang good.
The E-looted experience is going to be a roller coaster. That dude is different. He’s not going to blow anyone great’s doors off, but he is gritty, which I like. I can see how he gets wins on the back side of the NCAA tournament when everyone else tightens up. He’s probably a nightmare to coach, we’ve all had kids like that. Between the post match sword sheathing and walking back thru the tunnel after matches. He clearly marches to his own beat. Should be entertaining, he’s very opposite of the type of guy OSU normally has on the roster.
Isaac Trumble is a problem. Full stop.
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