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Discussion Topic: 2008-2009 Projected Lineups
Ethan Moore added to this discussion on May 10, 2008
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I'm bored and thought we could look at 2008-2009 line ups, including depth at the weight classes, for the various Ohio colleges. Perhaps someone else could do OSU, KSU, and CSU to have some discussion.
I see OU shaking out something like this.
125 - Tyler Mashkow - RS FR - tansfer from Hofstra. Former state champ from NY. I am anxious to see how this works out.
Depth - Not sure if Ciccarello, Ramos, or Silvers compete as true freshman, but they would provide depth at this class. The courageous Heath Allen, who I have a ton of respect for, will also be here.
133 - Quentin Keyes - RS SO. Keyes had an up and down freshman season, culminating with a solid MAC tournament where he knocked off 17th ranked Claire. With continued maturation and development, he could be a solid spot in the line up.
Depth - Darrin Boing from Chanel and Seth Morton should provide depth here, with Boing a possible contender for the starting spot.
141 - Germane Lindsey - SO. 1-2 at the national tournament as a true freshman.
Depth - RS FR Michael Fennel should provide depth here.
149 - Matt Reedy RS FR or Kevin Christenen JR. Christensen is the returning MAC runner up, but I could see Reedy starting here after a 19-7 record in open competition.
Depth - whoever does not start would be a solid number 2.
157 - Clay Tucker - RS JR. Will this be the year we see Tucker realize his potential? He had very quality stretches last year, but also some questionable losses.
Depth - The backup at 149 could also serve as the back up here. Wild card could be Kent Smith, who beat Frerichs in a wrestle off last year but wrestled as high as 174.
165 - Tommy Weinkam - RS FR. Weinkam was a great 'get' for OU. He just completed a 16-5 season in open competition. He also recently beat a top 10 overall recruit from 2007, Darling from PSU, in freestyle competition. Lost a close bout to Nemec in Vegas.
Depth - Kent Smith, Gabe Garcia.
174 - Jacob Ison JR or Nick Purdue RS FR. This could be a very spirited competition for the starting spot. Ison has put together a solid career, but Purdue looks like a real goer.
Depth - whoever does not start.
184 - Erik Schuth - SO. Finished 10-18 as a true freshman. I like Schuth a lot and expect big improvement.
Depth - Ison has wrestled up to 185 in open competition this spring. Not sure if would come to 184 or not.
197 - Justin Powell RS FR, Chris Iammarino SO, Tim Samson SO. Both Samson and Iammarino competed admirably as true freshman. Samson has had a ton of success this spring. Not sure how this shakes out. Could one of these guys red shirt? Powell has a lot of potential, did not compete much as a RS due to injury.
285 - Andy Hartshorn - RS FR. Went 16-10 in open competition.
Depth - Samson, Aaron Schechter.
Not sure if any of the recruits will compete as true freshman. I could see Dylan Wrage making a quick impact, as he was extremely successful in Iowa.
Would love to see some line up breakdowns of the other Ohio colleges from people in the know.
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