2008 Big Ten Wrestling Tournament: Predictions/Results/Brackets (Big 10)

caveman.lawyer · 03-05-2008, 12:56 AM

Originally Posted by JensenS

Dustin isn't that big of a 149, he's cut, but isn't physically that big.

Plus, it doesn't make much sense for the Gopher's line-up to move Dustin up. Who would wrestle 149 if he did move up? Mellmer? I guess either Mason or Deitchler could wrestle as true freshmen, but that seems unlikely. And it would leave either Saf or Glasser on the bench. I would expect to see Saf back down at 157 and Glasser in at 165.

r.payton@att.net · 03-05-2008, 05:20 AM

Wisconsin stole the best high school wrestler I ever saw -Andrew Howe @160 , he lost by a point his freshman year to Reece Humphrey and hasn't had a close match since-he won the finals this year 23-6 .Losing ecker will hurt IU-sure wish he would have stayed home .

r.payton@att.net · 03-05-2008, 05:24 AM

[quote=r.payton@att.net;44423]Wisconsin stole the best high school wrestler I ever saw -Andrew Howe @160 , he lost by a point his freshman year to Reece Humphrey and hasn't had a close match since-he won the finals this year 23-6 .Losing Becker will hurt IU-sure wish he would have stayed home because he is a difference maker.

r.payton@att.net · 03-05-2008, 05:29 AM

Originally Posted by goferphan

I hope not. Perry has earned the top seed, I would concede that with no issues.

I couldn't agree more -just look at Kinser from IU ,27-28 wins , 17 falls and he can't get seeded .

Trusty · 03-05-2008, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by r.payton@att.net

Wisconsin stole the best high school wrestler I ever saw -Andrew Howe @160 , he lost by a point his freshman year to Reece Humphrey and hasn't had a close match since-he won the finals this year 23-6 .Losing ecker will hurt IU-sure wish he would have stayed home .

Yes, Howe is a major stud! He and Graff will be bringing home multiple National title's for the Badgers! Wouldn't be surprised to the Badgers win a team title in the next 5 years.

JensenS · 03-05-2008, 11:35 AM

You mean they might even beat Iowa? With THE Tom Brands?

All seriousness though, Graff and Howe are both beasts. Howe stayed much closer to Gillespie, than Welch did to Poeta by comparison.

OGGoldy · 03-05-2008, 12:49 PM

Does anyone know which rounds are being wrestled in the 2 sessions on Saturday?

JensenS · 03-05-2008, 01:43 PM

Last year they wrestled all the championship matches save for the finals on Saturday, and then up to the consolation semi's.

By the end of the day Saturday the finals, and the seventh place matches should be set.

Wiltz · 03-05-2008, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by VakAttack

So, what's going to happen at 141 then? They kept Tsirtsis (seemingly at the cost of Blanton), so what next?

Speaking of 141, LeClere has had a remarkably "T-Shirts" like season...something about those Iowa 141's.

Tom, showed Alex some loyalty and sure Blanton left, with the Gambrall commitment it softens the Blanton loss. Alex and LeClere will wrestle off and the winner wrestles. Apparently Alex has been working his butt off. Brands said Leclere will be straighten out before he steps on the mat at the Big Tens. Schwab was gone for a couple of weeks after his kid was born and Dan seemed to suffer according to Brands. I think Leclere will make the semi's at the Big Tens. Not a huge stretch since he is probably a 4 seed.

Schlottke · 03-08-2008, 09:13 AM

Originally Posted by Trusty

Yes, Howe is a major stud! He and Graff will be bringing home multiple National title's for the Badgers! Wouldn't be surprised to the Badgers win a team title in the next 5 years.

I agree. Its amazing they are still losing so much great in state talent to Missouri though.

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