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Discussion Topic: MAC Championships
Ethan Moore added to this discussion on March 11, 2024

Went ahead and threw all the individual results below by order of team performance.

From an OU lens (perhaps someone else can comment on CSU/KSU who has more line up expertise):

- I predict they get 3 total qualifiers in Kellar, Greer, and Thompson. Perine should be in the discussion which would get them to 4.

- I watched most of the tournament and really think OU wrestled well, even in matches they lost. They were almost always the aggressor. They had some very tough losses.

- Kellar wins 157 which was the best in-season weight with 5 AQs. He had 3 falls and a 2-0 decision in the finals.

- Thompson got pinned in the first place match but was dominant until then. He is ranked 12 and should get a WC.

- Raike lost two one point matches and then looked worn out in the 5/6 match.

- Perine. My goodness. In his semi final match he scored the winning TD at the end of regulation. They reviewed and waved it off. Then he scored the winning TD at the end of sudden victory. They reviewed and waved it off. Brutal.

- Lehman just didn't seem to have the good stuff this weekend. That dude competes hard. Not sure if he was nursing something nagging or what.

- Greer went from 6 seed to finishing 3rd. Great performance and qualified for NCAAs.

- Props to the first three weights for battling but they have been under manned at those 3 weights all season.


1 Central Michigan 131.0
2 Rider 114.5
3 George Mason 112.5
4 Lock Haven 93.0
5 Buffalo 85.5
6 Ohio 82.0
7 Northern Illinois 74.5
8 SIU Edwardsville 69.0
9 Clarion 68.0
10 Cleveland State 64.5
11 Kent State 43.0
12 Edinboro 17.0
13 Bloomsburg 16.5


125
Ryan Meek (5-10) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Joey Fischer (Clarion) 18-13 won by decision over Ryan Meek (Ohio) 5-10 (Dec 5-0)
Cons. Round 1 - Ryan Meek (Ohio) 5-10 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 - Ben Aranda (Cleveland State) 12-13 won by major decision over Ryan Meek (Ohio) 5-10 (MD 15-7)
133
Mason Brugh (5-8) place is unknown and scored 0.5 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Gable Strickland (Lock Haven) 32-12 won by decision over Mason Brugh (Ohio) 5-8 (Dec 7-1)
Cons. Round 1 - Mason Brugh (Ohio) 5-8 won by decision over Eamonn Jimenez (Edinboro) 2-17 (Dec 9-5)
Cons. Round 2 - Mikey Kaminski (Northern Illinois) 13-9 won in sudden victory - 1 over Mason Brugh (Ohio) 5-8 (SV-1 4-1)
141
Aidan Waszak (5-15) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Jacob Brya (Northern Illinois) 13-4 won by major decision over Aidan Waszak (Ohio) 5-15 (MD 12-0)
Cons. Round 1 - Aidan Waszak (Ohio) 5-15 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 - Jacob Brenneman (Edinboro) 14-22 won by tech fall over Aidan Waszak (Ohio) 5-15 (TF-1.5 6:29 (20-4))
149
Derek Raike (14-9) placed 6th and scored 8.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Derek Raike (Ohio) 14-9 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Quinn Kinner (Rider) 18-9 won by decision over Derek Raike (Ohio) 14-9 (Dec 1-0)
Cons. Round 2 - Derek Raike (Ohio) 14-9 won by decision over Douglas Terry (Cleveland State) 12-12 (Dec 12-5)
Cons. Round 3 - Derek Raike (Ohio) 14-9 won by major decision over Matthew Ryan (Kent State) 13-12 (MD 11-2)
Cons. Semi - Jaivon Jones (Northern Illinois) 13-7 won by decision over Derek Raike (Ohio) 14-9 (Dec 5-4)
5th Place Match - Kaden Cassidy (George Mason) 17-9 won by tech fall over Derek Raike (Ohio) 14-9 (TF-1.5 4:31 (19-4))
157
Peyten Kellar (13-2) placed 1st and scored 25.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Peyten Kellar (Ohio) 13-2 won by fall over William Morrow (Bloomsburg) 12-22 (Fall 4:12)
Quarterfinal - Peyten Kellar (Ohio) 13-2 won by fall over Brock Woodcock (SIU Edwardsville) 0-2 (Fall 4:17)
Semifinal - Peyten Kellar (Ohio) 13-2 won by fall over Nick Stampoulos (Buffalo) 23-17 (Fall 3:59)
1st Place Match - Peyten Kellar (Ohio) 13-2 won by decision over DJ Mcgee (George Mason) 25-5 (Dec 2-0)
165
Garrett Thompson (19-5) placed 2nd and scored 16.5 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Garrett Thompson (Ohio) 19-5 won by tech fall over Bradley Gillum (SIU Edwardsville) 0-2 (TF-1.5 3:00 (15-0))
Quarterfinal - Garrett Thompson (Ohio) 19-5 won by decision over Aaron Ferguson (Kent State) 20-17 (Dec 8-1)
Semifinal - Garrett Thompson (Ohio) 19-5 won by decision over Caden Dobbins (Bloomsburg) 19-13 (Dec 5-0)
1st Place Match - Evan Maag (George Mason) 27-9 won by fall over Garrett Thompson (Ohio) 19-5 (Fall 2:49)
174
Sal Perrine (14-9) placed 4th and scored 12.5 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Sal Perrine (Ohio) 14-9 won by decision over Ricardo Salinas (Northern Illinois) 12-13 (Dec 5-1)
Quarterfinal - Sal Perrine (Ohio) 14-9 won by decision over DeAndre Nassar (Cleveland State) 8-13 (Dec 5-2)
Semifinal - Michael Wilson (Rider) 20-11 won in tie breaker - 1 over Sal Perrine (Ohio) 14-9 (TB-1 7-6)
Cons. Semi - Sal Perrine (Ohio) 14-9 won by major decision over Tyler Stoltzfus (Lock Haven) 11-9 (MD 12-3)
3rd Place Match - John Worthing (Clarion) 20-9 won by decision over Sal Perrine (Ohio) 14-9 (Dec 12-7)
184
Zayne Lehman (11-6) placed 7th and scored 5.5 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Zayne Lehman (Ohio) 11-6 won by decision over Adrien Cramer (Central Michigan) 13-12 (Dec 4-1)
Quarterfinal - Malachi DuVall (George Mason) 18-10 won by decision over Zayne Lehman (Ohio) 11-6 (Dec 6-4)
Cons. Round 2 - Zayne Lehman (Ohio) 11-6 won by decision over Joey Lyons (Cleveland State) 4-20 (Dec 1-0)
Cons. Round 3 - Matt Zuber (Northern Illinois) 21-9 won by decision over Zayne Lehman (Ohio) 11-6 (Dec 8-2)
7th Place Match - Zayne Lehman (Ohio) 11-6 won by decision over Isaac Dean (Rider) 13-14 (Dec 8-1)
197
Austin Starr (10-5) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Austin Starr (Ohio) 10-5 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Cameron Wood (Central Michigan) 15-17 won by decision over Austin Starr (Ohio) 10-5 (Dec 10-9)
Cons. Round 2 - Ethan Wiant (Clarion) 8-17 won by medical forfeit over Austin Starr (Ohio) 10-5 (M. For.)
285
Jordan Greer (8-6) placed 3rd and scored 14.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Jordan Greer (Ohio) 8-6 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Jordan Greer (Ohio) 8-6 won by decision over Jacobi Jackson (Northern Illinois) 13-6 (Dec 9-2)
Semifinal - David Szuba (Rider) 23-8 won by major decision over Jordan Greer (Ohio) 8-6 (MD 13-1)
Cons. Semi - Jordan Greer (Ohio) 8-6 won by tech fall over Donovan Sprouse (George Mason) 2-3 (TF-1.5 5:26 (16-0))
3rd Place Match - Jordan Greer (Ohio) 8-6 won by decision over Bryan Caves (Central Michigan) 14-15 (Dec 5-0)


125
Ben Aranda (12-13) placed 7th and scored 6.5 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Ben Aranda (Cleveland State) 12-13 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Tyler Klinsky (Rider) 21-12 won in sudden victory - 1 over Ben Aranda (Cleveland State) 12-13 (SV-1 12-5)
Cons. Round 2 - Ben Aranda (Cleveland State) 12-13 won by major decision over Ryan Meek (Ohio) 5-10 (MD 15-7)
Cons. Round 3 - Davian Guanajuato (SIU Edwardsville) 4-2 won by decision over Ben Aranda (Cleveland State) 12-13 (Dec 8-3)
7th Place Match - Ben Aranda (Cleveland State) 12-13 won by major decision over JB Dragovich (George Mason) 8-15 (MD 8-0)
133
Nick Molchak (13-14) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Nick Molchak (Cleveland State) 13-14 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Pablo Castro (Kent State) 17-11 won by major decision over Nick Molchak (Cleveland State) 13-14 (MD 12-2)
Cons. Round 2 - Brandon Wittenberg (George Mason) 6-11 won by decision over Nick Molchak (Cleveland State) 13-14 (Dec 8-3)
141
Dylan Layton (17-9) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Dylan Layton (Cleveland State) 17-9 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Eric Almarinez (SIU Edwardsville) 3-2 won by major decision over Dylan Layton (Cleveland State) 17-9 (MD 16-5)
Cons. Round 2 - Dominic Hargrove (George Mason) 12-14 won by fall over Dylan Layton (Cleveland State) 17-9 (Fall 0:47)
149
Douglas Terry (12-12) place is unknown and scored 1.5 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Cade Balestrini (Bloomsburg) 16-18 won by decision over Douglas Terry (Cleveland State) 12-12 (Dec 5-1)
Cons. Round 1 - Douglas Terry (Cleveland State) 12-12 won by major decision over Colin Roberts (Edinboro) 6-20 (MD 11-2)
Cons. Round 2 - Derek Raike (Ohio) 14-9 won by decision over Douglas Terry (Cleveland State) 12-12 (Dec 12-5)
157
Marcus Robinson (6-4) placed 6th and scored 8.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Marcus Robinson (Cleveland State) 6-4 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Johnny Lovett (Central Michigan) 27-8 won by decision over Marcus Robinson (Cleveland State) 6-4 (Dec 1-0)
Cons. Round 2 - Marcus Robinson (Cleveland State) 6-4 won by decision over Alejandro Herrera-Rondon (Clarion) 19-8 (Dec 4-0)
Cons. Round 3 - Marcus Robinson (Cleveland State) 6-4 won by major decision over William Morrow (Bloomsburg) 12-22 (MD 15-2)
Cons. Semi - Nick Stampoulos (Buffalo) 23-17 won by major decision over Marcus Robinson (Cleveland State) 6-4 (MD 11-1)
5th Place Match - Colton Washleski (Rider) 30-8 won by decision over Marcus Robinson (Cleveland State) 6-4 (Dec 7-4)
165
Tate Geiser (22-15) placed 5th and scored 9.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Tate Geiser (Cleveland State) 22-15 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Tyler Swiderski (Central Michigan) 16-13 won by decision over Tate Geiser (Cleveland State) 22-15 (Dec 7-4)
Cons. Round 2 - Tate Geiser (Cleveland State) 22-15 won by major decision over Bradley Gillum (SIU Edwardsville) 0-2 (MD 16-7)
Cons. Round 3 - Tate Geiser (Cleveland State) 22-15 won by decision over Hunter Shaut (Buffalo) 18-15 (Dec 7-2)
Cons. Semi - Caden Dobbins (Bloomsburg) 19-13 won by decision over Tate Geiser (Cleveland State) 22-15 (Dec 4-0)
5th Place Match - Tate Geiser (Cleveland State) 22-15 won by decision over Aaron Ferguson (Kent State) 20-17 (Dec 5-2)
174
DeAndre Nassar (8-13) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - DeAndre Nassar (Cleveland State) 8-13 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Sal Perrine (Ohio) 14-9 won by decision over DeAndre Nassar (Cleveland State) 8-13 (Dec 5-2)
Cons. Round 2 - A.J. Burkhart (Kent State) 8-9 won by decision over DeAndre Nassar (Cleveland State) 8-13 (Dec 5-2)
184
Joey Lyons (4-20) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Chase Kranitz (Buffalo) 25-14 won by major decision over Joey Lyons (Cleveland State) 4-20 (MD 15-3)
Cons. Round 1 - Joey Lyons (Cleveland State) 4-20 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 - Zayne Lehman (Ohio) 11-6 won by decision over Joey Lyons (Cleveland State) 4-20 (Dec 1-0)
197
Benjamin Smith (23-5) placed 1st and scored 21.5 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Benjamin Smith (Cleveland State) 23-5 won by tech fall over Tyler Kocak (George Mason) 8-8 (TF-1.5 7:00 (18-3))
Quarterfinal - Benjamin Smith (Cleveland State) 23-5 won by major decision over Azeem Bell (Rider) 13-14 (MD 14-3)
Semifinal - Benjamin Smith (Cleveland State) 23-5 won by decision over Blake Schaffer (Kent State) 27-10 (Dec 8-3)
1st Place Match - Benjamin Smith (Cleveland State) 23-5 won by decision over Sam Mitchell (Buffalo) 22-6 (Dec 8-3)
285
Daniel Bucknavich (23-4) placed 2nd and scored 18.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Daniel Bucknavich (Cleveland State) 23-4 won by major decision over Lonnell Owens-Pabon (Buffalo) 16-17 (MD 11-0)
Quarterfinal - Daniel Bucknavich (Cleveland State) 23-4 won by major decision over Ethan Miller (Lock Haven) 6-22 (MD 8-0)
Semifinal - Daniel Bucknavich (Cleveland State) 23-4 won by major decision over Bryan Caves (Central Michigan) 14-15 (MD 13-0)
1st Place Match - David Szuba (Rider) 23-8 won by decision over Daniel Bucknavich (Cleveland State) 23-4 (Dec 7-3)


125
Adan Benavidez (10-20) place is unknown and scored 0.5 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Blake West (Northern Illinois) 27-6 won by tech fall over Adan Benavidez (Kent State) 10-20 (TF-1.5 5:52 (18-0))
Cons. Round 1 - Adan Benavidez (Kent State) 10-20 won by decision over Bronson Garber (Bloomsburg) 14-21 (Dec 8-1)
Cons. Round 2 - JB Dragovich (George Mason) 8-15 won by decision over Adan Benavidez (Kent State) 10-20 (Dec 4-1)
133
Pablo Castro (17-11) placed 6th and scored 9.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Pablo Castro (Kent State) 17-11 won by decision over T.J. England (Clarion) 9-14 (Dec 7-4)
Quarterfinal - Pablo Castro (Kent State) 17-11 won by major decision over Nick Molchak (Cleveland State) 13-14 (MD 12-2)
Semifinal - Richie Koehler (Rider) 20-10 won by decision over Pablo Castro (Kent State) 17-11 (Dec 8-1)
Cons. Semi - Marcel Lopez (SIU Edwardsville) 5-1 won by decision over Pablo Castro (Kent State) 17-11 (Dec 5-1)
5th Place Match - Mikey Kaminski (Northern Illinois) 13-9 won by decision over Pablo Castro (Kent State) 17-11 (Dec 7-2)
141
Billy Meiszner (20-13) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Billy Meiszner (Kent State) 20-13 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Jacob Brya (Northern Illinois) 13-4 won by decision over Billy Meiszner (Kent State) 20-13 (Dec 2-0)
Cons. Round 2 - Caleb Brooks (Buffalo) 8-14 won by fall over Billy Meiszner (Kent State) 20-13 (Fall 1:15)
149
Matthew Ryan (13-12) placed 7th and scored 7.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Nick Stonecheck (Lock Haven) 18-12 won by major decision over Matthew Ryan (Kent State) 13-12 (MD 15-5)
Cons. Round 1 - Matthew Ryan (Kent State) 13-12 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 - Matthew Ryan (Kent State) 13-12 won by decision over Kaleb Burgess (Buffalo) 16-17 (Dec 8-5)
Cons. Round 3 - Derek Raike (Ohio) 14-9 won by major decision over Matthew Ryan (Kent State) 13-12 (MD 11-2)
7th Place Match - Matthew Ryan (Kent State) 13-12 won by injury default over Kyle Schickel (Clarion) 14-15 (Inj. 0:00)
157
Keegan Knapp (18-19) place is unknown and scored 1.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Keegan Knapp (Kent State) 18-19 won by decision over Munktulga Zuunbayan (Northern Illinois) 9-6 (Dec 3-2)
Quarterfinal - DJ Mcgee (George Mason) 25-5 won by decision over Keegan Knapp (Kent State) 18-19 (Dec 4-3)
Cons. Round 2 - William Morrow (Bloomsburg) 12-22 won by decision over Keegan Knapp (Kent State) 18-19 (Dec 4-2)
165
Aaron Ferguson (20-17) placed 6th and scored 8.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Aaron Ferguson (Kent State) 20-17 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - Garrett Thompson (Ohio) 19-5 won by decision over Aaron Ferguson (Kent State) 20-17 (Dec 8-1)
Cons. Round 2 - Aaron Ferguson (Kent State) 20-17 won by major decision over Eli Brinsky (Clarion) 9-12 (MD 11-1)
Cons. Round 3 - Aaron Ferguson (Kent State) 20-17 won in sudden victory - 1 over Tommy Bennett (Northern Illinois) 9-19 (SV-1 4-1)
Cons. Semi - Tyler Swiderski (Central Michigan) 16-13 won by decision over Aaron Ferguson (Kent State) 20-17 (Dec 7-2)
5th Place Match - Tate Geiser (Cleveland State) 22-15 won by decision over Aaron Ferguson (Kent State) 20-17 (Dec 5-2)
174
A.J. Burkhart (8-9) placed 8th and scored 4.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Dominic Lopez (SIU Edwardsville) 3-2 won by decision over A.J. Burkhart (Kent State) 8-9 (Dec 6-3)
Cons. Round 1 - A.J. Burkhart (Kent State) 8-9 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 - A.J. Burkhart (Kent State) 8-9 won by decision over DeAndre Nassar (Cleveland State) 8-13 (Dec 5-2)
Cons. Round 3 - Jay Nivison (Buffalo) 10-7 won in sudden victory - 1 over A.J. Burkhart (Kent State) 8-9 (SV-1 4-1)
7th Place Match - Dominic Lopez (SIU Edwardsville) 3-2 won by decision over A.J. Burkhart (Kent State) 8-9 (Dec 7-5)
184
Kyle Snider (14-19) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Colin Fegley (Lock Haven) 19-17 won by tech fall over Kyle Snider (Kent State) 14-19 (TF-1.5 5:39 (16-1))
Cons. Round 1 - Kyle Snider (Kent State) 14-19 received a bye () (Bye)
Cons. Round 2 - Matt Zuber (Northern Illinois) 21-9 won by decision over Kyle Snider (Kent State) 14-19 (Dec 7-0)
197
Blake Schaffer (27-10) placed 3rd and scored 13.5 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Blake Schaffer (Kent State) 27-10 won by decision over Ethan Wiant (Clarion) 8-17 (Dec 6-3)
Quarterfinal - Blake Schaffer (Kent State) 27-10 won by decision over Jack Kilner (Edinboro) 20-16 (Dec 2-1)
Semifinal - Benjamin Smith (Cleveland State) 23-5 won by decision over Blake Schaffer (Kent State) 27-10 (Dec 8-3)
Cons. Semi - Blake Schaffer (Kent State) 27-10 won by major decision over Tyler Kocak (George Mason) 8-8 (MD 19-8)
3rd Place Match - Blake Schaffer (Kent State) 27-10 won by decision over Cameron Wood (Central Michigan) 15-17 (Dec 6-3)
285
Josh Boggan (14-20) place is unknown and scored 0.0 team points.

Champ. Round 1 - Josh Boggan (Kent State) 14-20 received a bye () (Bye)
Quarterfinal - David Szuba (Rider) 23-8 won by tech fall over Josh Boggan (Kent State) 14-20 (TF-1.5 3:46 (17-1))
Cons. Round 2 - Lonnell Owens-Pabon (Buffalo) 16-17 won by decision over Josh Boggan (Kent State) 14-20 (Dec 8-5)
197 True 2nd
Blake Schaffer (0-1) placed 2nd.

1st Place Match - Sam Mitchell (Buffalo) 1-0 won by decision over Blake Schaffer (Kent State) 0-1 (Dec 5-3)



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Discussion Topic: MAC Championships
Hank Kornblut added to this discussion on March 11, 2024

I went to an OU dual with Buffalo this year. They were flat and got their butt kicked in front of a raucous crowd.

I wish I could get more excited about the other three Ohio D1 programs. CSU has been much better in duals the last few years but flat at the MAC tourney. Kent just hasn't been very good in a while. MAC schools probably don't get the necessary support from their athletic departments but I'd love to see more tough Ohio kids seeing these three as options.



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Discussion Topic: MAC Championships
Jack Muni added to this discussion on March 11, 2024

I wonder what happened to Jordan Decatur, he is on the KSU roster, but has not wrestled at all this season?



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Discussion Topic: MAC Championships
Roe Fox added to this discussion on March 12, 2024

Quote from Jack Muni's post:

"I wonder what happened to Jordan Decatur, he is on the KSU roster, but has not wrestled at all this season?"



I believe he is recovering from injury and giving it one more shot. 2nd hand news. I hope so. Immensely gifted and a good kid from a good family.



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Discussion Topic: MAC Championships
Pat Costilow added to this discussion on March 12, 2024

I think Kent needs some life breathed into the program, really no momentum in a number of years after those glory years 10 or so years ago. I know Mitcheff was named associate head coach a year or so ago, which would presumably make him the front runner to replace Andrassy when he steps aside. I'm pessimistic if the associate head coach of a fledgling team is really the one to turn it around, although i would love to be wrong.



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Discussion Topic: MAC Championships
Hank Kornblut added to this discussion on March 12, 2024

I just think the MAC as a conference has invested so much in football and basketball that there are no dollars for other sports. And since these schools don't typically draw, they can only break even by playing big boy schools and getting annhiliated while also getting paid. Most MAC schools would be much better off if football just went away.

Kent had a good thing going for awhile but there hasn't been much to cheer for since Ian Miller graduated. I also think its obvious they miss Josh Moore.

Josh Moore is coaching his butt off at CSU but he's mostly taking guys that probably don't even belong in D1 and making them scrappy. 285 Bucknavich is pretty good.

OU seems to have a bit more talent than the other two but there are always injuries and not enough depth.

All this is complicated by the fact that Ohio State is the dream for some in state kids that might otherwise go to one of these other schools. Most of the Bucks second string would arguably be the best wrestler on any other Ohio D1 squad.

Given the transfer portal situation, I think that any MAC school and certainly the ones in Ohio need to seem more attractive to wrestlers from the state who want more opportunity. How does that happen?



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Mark Niemann added to this discussion on March 14, 2024

Quote from Hank Kornblut's post:

"...How does that happen?"



Brisket. Duh!



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Discussion Topic: MAC Championships
Ethan Moore added to this discussion on March 14, 2024

For OU this season, it was really a tale of two teams.

No shade intended for the first 3 weights, certainly all these young men are giving it their all, but the results were brutal. Most duals they were down 12-18 points after the first 3 weights. Not sure if these are recruiting misses or development misses, but they really got no production from those weights.

From 49 - 285 OU was pretty darn good. IF they could right the ship at the lower weights from either the transfer portal, new recruits, or development, they will be a top 25 team next season.



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