As much as Iowa fans and nervous PSU fans would like to protest, Iowa is not winning a title this year, barring unforeseen injuries on PSU and Michigan (knock on wood).
That said, let’s look at the Michigan dual coming up in 2.5 weeks. Just for fun. Should be a barn burner!
25 - UM by Dec - this one should be low scoring and close, but Nicky Push-ups should prevail. UM leads 3-0.
33 - PSU by Dec - Ragusin is improved, but RBY wins by 4-5 points in a controlled match. Tied up, 3-3.
41 - PSU by Dec - Some might view this as a toss up, but I favor the returning champ, especially following a long folk style layoff for Micic. PSU leads 6-3.
49 - Tossup - I’ve always thought Storr a bit overrated. I lean Beau to win, but to be fair, it’s a toss up. Still PSU 6-3.
57 - UM by Dec. Lewan beats Negrón or anyone we put out there. Tied up at 6.
65 - UM by Dec - Cam Amine is tough, but Edsell keeps it non-bonus. UM leads 9-6.
74 - PSU by Dec - Carter by 2-3 over Massa. Tied up 9-9.
84 - Toss up - I favor Brooks, and I think he wins, but have to take off my fan glasses for a moment. M Amine is at a better weight for him. This could go either way. Still tied 9-9.
97 - PSU by Dec. I nearly went Major here. Dean by 6 or 7. PSU leads 12-9.
HW - UM by Dec - a healthy Kerk closes the gap but it’s not enough. Tied again at 12.
So it’s tied at 12 with two toss ups left to be decided. Great, dramatic stuff!
Thoughts?
That said, let’s look at the Michigan dual coming up in 2.5 weeks. Just for fun. Should be a barn burner!
25 - UM by Dec - this one should be low scoring and close, but Nicky Push-ups should prevail. UM leads 3-0.
33 - PSU by Dec - Ragusin is improved, but RBY wins by 4-5 points in a controlled match. Tied up, 3-3.
41 - PSU by Dec - Some might view this as a toss up, but I favor the returning champ, especially following a long folk style layoff for Micic. PSU leads 6-3.
49 - Tossup - I’ve always thought Storr a bit overrated. I lean Beau to win, but to be fair, it’s a toss up. Still PSU 6-3.
57 - UM by Dec. Lewan beats Negrón or anyone we put out there. Tied up at 6.
65 - UM by Dec - Cam Amine is tough, but Edsell keeps it non-bonus. UM leads 9-6.
74 - PSU by Dec - Carter by 2-3 over Massa. Tied up 9-9.
84 - Toss up - I favor Brooks, and I think he wins, but have to take off my fan glasses for a moment. M Amine is at a better weight for him. This could go either way. Still tied 9-9.
97 - PSU by Dec. I nearly went Major here. Dean by 6 or 7. PSU leads 12-9.
HW - UM by Dec - a healthy Kerk closes the gap but it’s not enough. Tied again at 12.
So it’s tied at 12 with two toss ups left to be decided. Great, dramatic stuff!
Thoughts?