Feb 23 -- Nolf vs. Dake, and more

[nerfstate]

UPDATE
Here's the full list (so far) from NLWC:

The following match-ups have been released. Please note that changes to the line-up could occur leading up to Feb. 23.



6:00 PM-Junior Card

• 163-Tyler Lillard vs. Erick Gibson
• 173-Gabe Arnold vs. Aaron Ayzerov
• 185-Cole Rees vs. TJ Stewart
• HWT-Jim Mullen vs. Chase Horne
• 143-Shayne Van Ness vs. Josh Saunders
• 140-Nic Bouzakis vs. Nico Nardone
• 123-Dalton Perry vs. Kai Owen

7:30 PM-Senior Card

• Jason Nolf vs. Kyle Dake
• Vincenzo Joseph vs. Kyle Dake
• Bo Nickal vs. Gabe Dean
• Kyle Snyder vs. Scottie Boykin
• Kyle Snyder vs. Gabe Dean
• Kyle Snyder vs. Nate Jackson
• Zain Retherford vs. Evan Henderson
• Zain Retherford vs. Nahshon Garrett
• Yianni Diakomihalis vs. Nahshon Garrett
• Thomas Gilman vs. Sean Russell
• Thomas Gilman vs. Zach Sanders
• Vito Arujau vs. Sean Russell
• Vito Arujau vs. Zach Sanders
• David Taylor vs. Max Dean

 

[WEAREPSU_LI]

Hot damn! Love Nolf, but this is a tall order.

 

[Str8DBLz]

I agree

Hot damn! Love Nolf, but this is a tall order.

 

[nerfstate]

I’m just happy both are willing to have a go 2 months from trials.

 

[PSU Mike]

Wow. There’s a clear betting favorite here. And then there’s my favorite.

 

[pish69]

Wow! Let’s go Jason! Great opportunity

 

[GogglesPaizano]

Crazy. Jason is my all time favorite as well. It is so tough not seeing more of our GOATS that often.

That said Dake is pretty much other worldly and at the peak of his career.

I hate to say it, but this one might not be close. I am in the camp that most elite wrestlers still need 3 full years to be competitive at the world level in freestyle, and maybe 5 to take on the very best. There are exceptions but I stand by the three year plan just to get competitive.

On the good side this kind of match is awesome for Jason's development, and I am sure he will treat us to a few of his special talents. Jason's peak is still several years out and when he hits it, look out.

 

[nerfstate]

 

[PAHURDLER]

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I’m guessing it was meant all in good fun, but what a cringey response from Gwiz.

 

[7brwnpsu]

I remember when Jason wrestled some kid from the University of Illinois who was supposedly untouchable. Things worked out for Jason that day. He had that opponent caught in his Michelangelo move - stuck and looking at the ceiling.

 

[Dogwelder]

I’m guessing it was meant all in good fun, but what a cringey response from Gwiz.

Gwiz never metaphor he liked!

 

[psumacw]

Gwiz never metaphor he liked!

quite the opposite of me in college

 

[STAND with PRIDE]

I do think Nolf will eventually take over 74 (if Bo doesnt get him in the octagon first) but Dake is far from done.

 

[vhsalum]

I do think Nolf will eventually take over 74 (if Bo doesnt get him in the octagon first) but Dake is far from done.

When?

Both JB and Dake are committed through 2024.

It is an interesting conversation. Especially considering Dake is getting younger by the day - I'm not sure anyone takes the spot from either until at least 2025 So who could really be next?

Nolf
Mekhi Lewis
David Carr

 

[STAND with PRIDE]

When?

Both JB and Dake are committed through 2024.

It is an interesting conversation. Especially considering Dake is getting younger by the day - I'm not sure anyone takes the spot from either until at least 2025 So who could really be next?

Nolf
Mekhi Lewis
David Carr

When? My thought is Dake beats JB in April, then bumps back to 79 for 2 years, leaving JB with 74. JB wins spot for one more year, then Nolf wins 74 for one year. In 24, ( or 25 depending Olympic choice) Nolf and Dake duke it out for 74. Will predict that LATER.

Hows that fer speculatin’??

 

[El-Jefe]

When?

Both JB and Dake are committed through 2024.

It is an interesting conversation. Especially considering Dake is getting younger by the day - I'm not sure anyone takes the spot from either until at least 2025 So who could really be next?

Nolf
Mekhi Lewis
David Carr

Martinez?

 

[STAND with PRIDE]

Martinez?

Against Nolf? We know how that went down. No seriously I think he will be right there as always but Jason I think has made DT like strides and will not let IMar slow him down. Just sayin

And who the hell is Lumpy Johnson?
Sounds like he should see a doctor.

 

[Dogwelder]

Gwiz never metaphor he liked!

quite the opposite of me in college

“One can’t get to 20,000 without a few fours.” — BeerGogglesWiltano

 

[nerfstate]

Against Nolf? We know how that went down. No seriously I think he will be right there as always but Jason I think has made DT like strides and will not let IMar slow him down. Just sayin

And who the hell is Lumpy Johnson?
Sounds like he should see a doctor.

I'm hopeful Jason will be able to solve his iMar problem--but you do remember the last time they wrestled, right? Wasn't pretty....

 

[STAND with PRIDE]

I'm hopeful Jason will be able to solve his iMar problem--but you do remember the last time the wrestled, right? Wasn't pretty....

Selective memory

 

[amattaro]

I'm hopeful Jason will be able to solve his iMar problem--but you do remember the last time they wrestled, right? Wasn't pretty....

I think Nolf had his leg banged up in the semifinal against Fatcenzo.

 

[nerfstate]

 

[nerfstate]

Can you imagine the Tato Tweets if Bouzakis winds up on this card?

 

[1032004]

When? My thought is Dake beats JB in April, then bumps back to 79 for 2 years, leaving JB with 74. JB wins spot for one more year, then Nolf wins 74 for one year. In 24, ( or 25 depending Olympic choice) Nolf and Dake duke it out for 74. Will predict that LATER.

Hows that fer speculatin’??

Not sure how it will work out, but I kinda think Burroughs goes to 86 for 2024

 

[NoVa Lion]

Not sure how it will work out, but I kinda think Burroughs goes to 86 for 2024

Burroughs is 32 years old. I kinda doubt he is moving up in weight at this late date.

 

[nerfstate]

I'm also not certain IF JB makes the team this year, AND wins gold, he doesn't decide to hang it up. I know he's said otherwise--but if he managed to pull all that off, you'd have to think he'd be thinking about going out on top.

 

[tikk10]

 

[burnsie1983]

Great measuring stick for Jason.

 

[dunkej01]

I wonder if they worked out when dake was in to help DT prepare for JB?

 

[pawrestlersintn]

Two takeaways from this. The measuring stick for Jason mentioned above, plus I would think Dake deciding to take it means he thinks Jason is a good match in his lead-up to the trials, which is pretty complimentary.

 

[NothingMeaningful]

Two takeaways from this. The measuring stick for Jason mentioned above, plus I would think Dake deciding to take it means he thinks Jason is a good match in his lead-up to the trials, which is pretty complimentary.

Was it complimentary for Dake to wrestle McFadden a month ago (it wasn't pretty).

 

[zzs006]

I’m super excited for this match! Nolf is certainly the underdog but it’s a great opportunity for him. The only way to get better is by going with people that are better than you. Being able to get a real match in against Dake before the trials is a huge deal.

 

[pawrestlersintn]

Was it complimentary for Dake to wrestle McFadden a month ago (it wasn't pretty).

Okay, Debbie. 🙄

 

[1032004]

I would think Dake deciding to take it means he thinks Jason is a good match in his lead-up to the trials, which is pretty complimentary.

Not sure I agree with this. I feel like Dake wouldn't take the match if he thought Nolf was a real threat at trials (he could be wrong, just saying what he might be thinking)

 

[dunkej01]

Not sure I agree with this. I feel like Dake wouldn't take the match if he thought Nolf was a real threat at trials (he could be wrong, just saying what he might be thinking)

There isnt another man or woman alive more confident in their own abilities than kid dynamite....

 

[El-Jefe]

There isnt another man or woman alive more confident in their own abilities than kid dynamite....

Beat me to it -- does Dake even considers Burroughs to be a threat?

 

[AndEEss]

So, high schoolers can go to RTCs.

Can they wrestle for them?

SVN, anyone?

 

[west2east]

So, high schoolers can go to RTCs.

Can they wrestle for them?

SVN, anyone?

Yes SVN can go to RTC practices

 

[NoVa Lion]

So, high schoolers can go to RTCs.

Can they wrestle for them?

SVN, anyone?

All three of the Lee brothers spent their senior year in HS practicing with the NLWC.

 

[pawrestlersintn]

Not sure I agree with this. I feel like Dake wouldn't take the match if he thought Nolf was a real threat at trials (he could be wrong, just saying what he might be thinking)

None of us believe that Nolf is a real threat to Dake at trials, do we? And, this is no slight to Jason. I believe he will be the threat in the next cycle or two. Let alone Dake thinking that.

Assuming Dake believes he is the man, if I were him, I'd be picking and choosing my competition in the lead-up, according to who will best help me be the man. If Jason fits that bill, then I look at that as a compliment.