125: Eddie Klimara - OSU recruited 3 "lifetime" 125s who have outgrown the weight now. One is going to try to make it back down, but I expect the true freshman will end up starting. I understand he is a pretty well thought of recruit, but don't see much beyond qualifying for anyone from OSU at this weight.
133: Jon Morrison - He looked better the longer break he had, but it wasn't enough. Hopefully at 133 he can go in and focus just on getting better everyday and we see the results on the mat. Low AA is the best I can see here all the same.
141: Jordan Oliver - This is probably the smart play, lots of risk in jumping 2 weights. I still would have had him as the favorite. Same thing as Morrison here, except a JO only working to get better everyday could be amazing to see. Anything less than champ is a disappointment.
149: Josh Kindig - I've heard he struggled with his weight last season and so you would think this is the third weight where going up should have better results, but I don't see it. He was dwarfed by several opponents at 141, and seems too short to be effective at 149 to me. Probable qualifier but nothing else (again)
157: Alex Dierenger - Everyone has raved about him so far, and so I'm hoping for an excellent season. Dake going up can only help raise his point scoring potential, even if I don't think he would have challenged Dake. I'm hoping he is in the 3-6 range.
165: Tyler Caldwell - On the other hand, Dake going up hurts here. I am still curious to see Caldwell and Taylor square off since it is a big time style clash, but I can't really see him beating either guy ahead of him. Luckily, I don't see anyone below him sneaking up on him, so third.
174: Chris Perry - He wrestled much better at 174 I thought. With Ruth going up and Howe redshirting, he is preseason #1. I'm guessing at least a top 3 finish again, and expect he will get the job done and add National Title 11 to the family.
184: Chris Chionuma - Another one that most are pretty positive about. He is making the jump up 2 weights, although I think he started in January rather than March and was doing well putting the extra weight on. If he isn't getting the job done, Jordan Rogers is waiting in the wings. I'm skeptical and only saying qualifier.
197: Blake Rosholt - A pretty shiny record from last season marred by the fact that his best win, by far, was over a teammate. Beating all the guys you are supposed to is a good start, but he hasn't shown the ability to beat the guys you see on Friday at nationals yet. I think 4-6 right now.
285: Alan Gelogaev -
"I should be able to destroy pretty much everyone." I'm glad he thinks so, I'm less convinced since this is a tough weight. 1-4 provided he can stay healthy.
Not really much surprises from OSU as a team, a ton of talent, but following through on that hasn't happened. I think adding Scuffle and Big XII duals the day before the Big XII conference tournament should do a lot to help fix one of the reasons for that. Going to be tough to unseat anyone but Cornell who finished ahead of them though.
