He also didn't enter as a freshman for NCAA related reasons, not the amount of school he had completed.

It isn't the low placement that bothers me as much as the things that have gone on for the last 6 years. Very little wrestling above seed, especially in comparison to other teams. Atrocious Rounds of 12. Lack of toughness, lack of discipline etc. That is what bothers me.

I'm guessing next year's lineup is:

125: Brian Crutchmer
133: Jon Morrison
141: Jordan Oliver
149: Josh Kindig (God let us have the money to get a decent transfer here so he can redshirt)
157: Alex Dierenger
165: Dallas Bailey
174: Chris Perry

184: Chris Chionuma
197: Blake Rosholt
285: Alan Gelogaev

Can't see Morrison or Rupp staying down next year, and it sounded incredibly likely at nationals that Oliver was going up, I'm skeptical of Chionuma being effective at 184, but he weighs 195 now, hopefully Rosholt stays, hopefully Gelogaev gets his extra year. I think Morrison and Oliver coming in and getting to focus on just wrestling will be really good. I hope Bailey decides to focus on wrestling not drinking this summer.

Right now I'm guessing the depth chart looks like this: Tyler Dorrell, Rhett Leach, Peter Hammer. I think Crutchmer can beat all of them. Not sure that any option will be particularly good for us.

I'm willing to give a guy who managed to be state champion after being told he would never walk again the benefit of the doubt. Rupp cut hard to 125 because that was his only shot to start, he might do it again, but he was back at 133 toward the end of this year.

I don't think Swan is now or will ever be eligible.

Originally Posted by Art Vandelay

He also didn't enter as a freshman for NCAA related reasons, not the amount of school he had completed.

It isn't the low placement that bothers me as much as the things that have gone on for the last 6 years. Very little wrestling above seed, especially in comparison to other teams. Atrocious Rounds of 12. Lack of toughness, lack of discipline etc. That is what bothers me.

I'm guessing next year's lineup is:

125: Brian Crutchmer
133: Jon Morrison
141: Jordan Oliver
149: Josh Kindig (God let us have the money to get a decent transfer here so he can redshirt)
157: Alex Dierenger
165: Dallas Bailey
174: Chris Perry
184: Chris Chionuma
197: Blake Rosholt
285: Alan Gelogaev

Can't see Morrison or Rupp staying down next year, and it sounded incredibly likely at nationals that Oliver was going up, I'm skeptical of Chionuma being effective at 184, but he weighs 195 now, hopefully Rosholt stays, hopefully Gelogaev gets his extra year. I think Morrison and Oliver coming in and getting to focus on just wrestling will be really good. I hope Bailey decides to focus on wrestling not drinking this summer.

By "hopefully Roshlot stays" you mean stay at 197 don't you? You're not saying he may not stay at OSU are you?

He and his brother are furious right now, and have discussed a release with John. I'm hoping cooler heads prevail.