Originally Posted by
Big Bird
I actually love the fit. I think Fogarty stays at 165, even though he would do fine at 174. I just don't think Fogarty's frame has a ton of room for 10 more pounds of muscle.
De La Riva should be able to step into 174 and significantly upgrade the production we've gotten from that spot. Shearer can try to bulk and either compete for 184 or challenge De La Riva at 174.
Including no probable redshirts, and getting the 10 best guys in the lineup, could see something like:
125- Bianchi. Borderline top 20.
133- Fleetwood. Borderline top 20.
141- Sykora. Borderline top 20.
149- Van Maanen. Having a great summer of results thus far.
157- Mergen. Probably the weakest spot, but he has battled some tough guys to close results.
165- Fogarty. Top 10-15
174- De La Riva. Borderline top 20.
184- McNutt. Senior, who can win 20 matches if healthy.
197- Eaton. Can win 20 matches
HWT- Metz. Likely top 20 guy.
Stibral could still factor into HWT and be a possible NCAA qualifier, Shearer could factor into 174/184, could see Otomo factor into 184, could see Sutton factor into 141/149 and Van Maanen at 157. If Knutson can make 157 and keep a gas tank, I think he'd be the starter. Not sure if they'll be able to fit Bianchi, Fleetwood, and Sykora into the lineup, but having all three in the lineup gets us the best guys on the mat. If Sykora stays at 133, I see Bianchi being a backup for one year and Sutton, Nico, and Degen fighting for 141.