John Smith is my Homeboy

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@Jagger712 Dillon Danis was also an NJ state qualifier

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USA World Championship Predictions
57kg: Spencer Lee-Gold
61kg: Marcus Blaze-5th
65kg: Bo Bassett-DNP
70kg: Zain Retherford- Bronze
74kg: James Green-DNP
79kg: Levi Haines-Gold
86kg: Kyle Dake-5th
92kg: Trent Hidlay-Gold
97kg: Kyle Snyder-Bronze
HWT: Wyatt Hendrickson-5th

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@WrestlingJunki6 @GlobalWresOrder @RUWrestling That’s an interesting way to spell Leo deluca

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@WrestlingJunki6 @RAFWrestlingUSA He’s honestly a discgrace for the sport of wrestling. Can’t wrestle his way out of a paper bag and always causes some sort of drama. Can’t wait to see Arman beat the brakes off him

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@WrestlingJunki6 Very strange tournament to say the least, especially considering it was on team USA Soil. You wrestle this tournament another weekend team USA could’ve walked away with 4 more medals but unfortunately that’s now how the cookie crumbled

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@C_Tinner @JustinJBasch Look at Oklahoma states schedule for the month of November and you’ll have your answer in 5 seconds. 2 duals on the west coast that weekend

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@MatSavant @notawrestler_x This is the same category as Starocci calling out AJ at 190. Can Angelo realistically make 174 at this point?

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@GlobalWresOrder As a Pennsylvania native, I really hope this guy stays healthy this entire season. This is a guy who has all the tools so hopefully tom and terry can keep him firing on all cylinders these next couple years

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@PFunkCato @NlwcFan Ah yes, let’s post highlight reels of the guy who’s about to get shit canned from the team for assault. But what do I know

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Thought you were supposed to get the extra year then commit to a school, not the other way around

[Saturday Night Lights @WrestlingSNL]

Little Rock’s Endene Massoma announces he has officially exhausted his collegiate eligibility.

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@MatScouts1 @JustinJBasch Basch was probably hoping Barr would get the 79 kilo spot

[The Barn Session - Wrestling Podcast @TheBarnSession]

An honest evaluation of Oklahoma State’s 2026-27 lineup:

Troy Spratley, 125: The spark plug to this Cowboy lineup for the last 3 seasons. I have no doubt he will end up on the podium. But where he finishes in March will depend on his ability to differentiate from the standard 1 takedown exchange matches that 125 has seemingly become. In his final season, can the Cowboy show some gunslinging ability?

Jax Forrest, 133: there’s no better protégé for David Taylor than Jax. He was the story of last season, and it’s not hard to see him repeating that same performance. But, there are sharks in the water at 133.

Jordyn Raney, 141: entering college, Jordyn’s career has been nothing short of exceptional. In a weight class that is lacking significant depth, the true freshman can make a deep run. If there’s anyone that can stop a Bassett v Stanich final in March, I think it could be Jordyn.

Sergio Vega, 149: one of the bigger surprises of last season, the true freshman national champ is ready to take on the next weight class. While no one here feels as tough of an opponent as Mendez was last year, there’s still a slew of opponents at the top tier. If Sergio continues to stop everyone from taking him down, there’s little chance of him losing.

Landon Robideau, 157: a wide array of stylistic challenges await the returning champ. This weight has a developing field and many will be ready to contest the top spot. I’m sure Robideau will be more than game, but a repeat performance won’t be any easier.

Ladarion Lockett, 165: I’m not 100% certain Dee will be the guy, but I’m most confident in him. After a disappointing finish last season and failing to make the U20 team this summer, this season feels somewhat of a do or die moment for Lockett.

Lorenzo Norman, 174: probably the Cowboy I’m the most excited for. Norman had shown incredible potential while wrestling for Stanford. Now in an even more elite room, I’m anticipating Lorenzo reaches his highest potential with OKST. Title contention? I don’t see why not.

Bennett Berge, 184: one of the more interesting transfers from the past off season, I don’t know what to expect from the former Jackrabbit. A former AA in 2024, health is probably the biggest concern. There are options waiting in the wings at this weight, but I don’t think any of them can crack the top 4.

Cody Merrill, 197: the one person who MIGHT sneak a win over Josh Barr, but it’s not likely. If Cody can separate himself from the field, that’s a huge win already, but it’ll take him stepping up his offense to match his defense.

Dreshaun Ross, 285: the hype is real, but can the true freshman do what no one else has in the modern era? I’m skeptical, this weight class is riddled with landmines. But the youthful talent is very promising.

Overall, there’s little likelihood that anyone can stop this team from placing top 2 at the end of the season. But, there’s even less likelihood that the Cowboys can knock off the Nittany Lions.

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@TheCradleZone How many starters will OU have that committed there right out of high school this upcoming season?

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@Jagger712 @JBthehawkeye No false prophets

[Jagger Noir @Jagger712]

I’m sure the suspects in the State College assault were only thumping the Bible

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Why do I have a feeling this is going to be an all time great USA team

[Justin Basch @JustinJBasch]

Our USA Men's Freestyle World Team is finally set.

What a squad. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

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@FrostBrosburner Makes sense

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@FrostBrosburner Still a little confused about this though, didn’t Troy Nickerson take the West Point job so shouldn’t that allow guys to hit the portal when a HC leave?

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@THATBOYMMAGURU I was one of the bigger Colby skeptics in the beginning but I’ve been impressed. He’s a better wrestler than I thought, and the crazy part is that I still think he can get better as well