Wyo vs. SoDak St. Bryce vs Seth Gross?

Tue Jan 16, 2018 7:32 am

Already a huge dual for Wyoming on Thursday but then I went on twitter last night and saw this
https://twitter.com/GoJacksWrestle/stat ... 4230391810 https://twitter.com/bmeredith001/status ... 9881374720 now I think Bryce was joking but then SDSUs coach chimed in
https://twitter.com/ChrisBono/status/953060877653172229 That would be must watch. I still doubt it happens and think Bridges will give Gross a tough match at 133, but some big named wrestlers (Dake, Askren) were tweeting about it

Tue Jan 16, 2018 8:46 am

So Gross would be bumping up to 141 for this I take it?

Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:19 am

That would be amazing and just what the sport of wrestling needs!

Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:25 am

LanderPoke wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2018 8:46 am So Gross would be bumping up to 141 for this I take it?

I think so. I would think is no way Bryce could drop to 133.

Tue Jan 16, 2018 9:44 am

I'd like to see Bridges take on Gross.

Wed Jan 17, 2018 1:03 pm

Looks like it's happening
https://twitter.com/FloWrestling/status ... 9078657025 https://twitter.com/GoJacksWrestle/stat ... 9307330561

Wed Jan 17, 2018 1:12 pm

Awesome of both guys to seek out opportunities to compete against the best. Hopefully we come out on top as a team as well!

Wed Jan 17, 2018 11:10 pm

What are the implications of this for the dual as a whole? It would be a great matchup at 141, but I would have to think that sdsu does this and just gives up a match to Bridges. I mean the dual was probably going to be close with the regular lineups and the 133-141 matches were likely going to be a split if Gross beats Bridges. This change in my eyes could be a difference of 6 or more points in our favor -- assuming Bryce beats Gross. I just don't think there is an upside for sdsu as a team in this scenario. It may come out to be a wash in the pts, but I think that it's interesting that their coach is considering this if he is looking for the best chance for a dual win.

Wed Jan 17, 2018 11:26 pm

'PokeForLife wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2018 11:10 pm What are the implications of this for the dual as a whole? It would be a great matchup at 141, but I would have to think that sdsu does this and just gives up a match to Bridges. I mean the dual was probably going to be close with the regular lineups and the 133-141 matches were likely going to be a split if Gross beats Bridges. This change in my eyes could be a difference of 6 or more points in our favor -- assuming Bryce beats Gross. I just don't think there is an upside for sdsu as a team in this scenario. It may come out to be a wash in the pts, but I think that it's interesting that their coach is considering this if he is looking for the best chance for a dual win.

Of course, this could always act as insurance for SD. If they lose, "well we didn't use our best lineup in order to give everyone the match they wanted to see". And if they manage to win, even better for them. Obviously they want to win the dual, but if they don't they have an easier excuse.

Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:59 am

'PokeForLife wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2018 11:10 pm What are the implications of this for the dual as a whole? It would be a great matchup at 141, but I would have to think that sdsu does this and just gives up a match to Bridges. I mean the dual was probably going to be close with the regular lineups and the 133-141 matches were likely going to be a split if Gross beats Bridges. This change in my eyes could be a difference of 6 or more points in our favor -- assuming Bryce beats Gross. I just don't think there is an upside for sdsu as a team in this scenario. It may come out to be a wash in the pts, but I think that it's interesting that their coach is considering this if he is looking for the best chance for a dual win.

That's one heck of an assumption. Gross is a stud. Will be a good match for sure. If it happens I think the dual rides on that match.

Thu Jan 18, 2018 8:51 am

The best always seek out the best. Wrestling is an individual sport despite what the team scores may say. Awesome that Gross and his coach are on board to make this match!!

Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:03 am

303cowboy wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:59 am
'PokeForLife wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2018 11:10 pm What are the implications of this for the dual as a whole? It would be a great matchup at 141, but I would have to think that sdsu does this and just gives up a match to Bridges. I mean the dual was probably going to be close with the regular lineups and the 133-141 matches were likely going to be a split if Gross beats Bridges. This change in my eyes could be a difference of 6 or more points in our favor -- assuming Bryce beats Gross. I just don't think there is an upside for sdsu as a team in this scenario. It may come out to be a wash in the pts, but I think that it's interesting that their coach is considering this if he is looking for the best chance for a dual win.
That's one heck of an assumption. Gross is a stud. Will be a good match for sure. If it happens I think the dual rides on that match.

It is a heck of an assumption. But like I said, assuming Gross beats Merideth, it still is just a wash on the pts because I think its a longshot that there are any bonus points earned in that match, and then they have to worry about Bridges pounding down on their 2nd 133 pounder (something that I think we would have a legitimate shot at getting bonus points out of). It seems more likely to me that this is an advantage for us as a team than for them.

And yes, it is an individual sport. And I would be excited to see that match go down. Just looking at all sides of the 12 sided die...

Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:34 pm

Colgan huge win over zilverberg!

Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:40 pm

Off to a 10-0 start. Ashworth with a maj dec.

Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:47 pm

Anyone have a way to see up to date rankings of each wrestler? I'm not sure who on their team is ranked.

Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:13 pm

'PokeForLife wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2018 6:47 pm Anyone have a way to see up to date rankings of each wrestler? I'm not sure who on their team is ranked.

Intermat wrestling. Just google intermat.

Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:40 pm

Meredith beats Gross 4-2!!

Pokes lose 20-18 but wrestled well. The dual really came down to Pope getting majored and Polson getting pinned. Colgan’s win solidified him with a solid seed in the Big 12s and NCAAs.

Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:41 pm

We really need to find some decent upper weight guys. 174 and up are a terrible weakness.

Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:46 pm

aranderson wrote: ↑Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:41 pm We really need to find some decent upper weight guys. 174 and up are a terrible weakness.

Pope and Polson have wrestled pretty well this year overall. 197 and HWT have been pretty big weakenesses. I would expect that Eagan will be the starter from here on out at HWT as he has competed much better than Mullins.

Help is on the way!! Cale Davidson and Hayden Hastings have both redshirted this year. Both are likely upgrades and both have wrestled extremely well unattached this year. (Just like Montorie Bridges wrestled really well unattached last year)

Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:49 pm

Dang. At least all our horses won