Cael definitely is number 1 for obvious reasons. Look at how he wrestled Hidlay then. After looking at your list for a 3rd time, you are a modern day only fan. This is my take as well. Hoagie I think has jumped levels. He beat past champions Gabe Dean and Myles Martin to win his first two titles at 184 pounds before winning at 197 as a senior. Ok list I guess but a 4 time ncaa champ isn’t necessarily better than a 3 time champ if the competition pool was stronger for the 3 time. ... And can Brady Berge (157) get into the top three or four at his weight class? Bolen is very good, but he is going to have to rely on his riding and defense to beat Brooks. Although, I must agree with another comment that maybe a little more research could have been done before posting this article. Brooks will be shooting consistently against Hidlay. Edited to add: Didn't they get paid? Your comment about Zain, "This is a guy who definitely could've been higher on the list", begs the question, why isn't he? Lower level guys still managed to give me fits. One was 2-1 one was 3-1. He’d be my #2. You forgot to mention, that he was a 3X undefeated champion, winning his last 94 matches. The scenario existed and happened. Way too many undeserving Hawkeye's on there. It was the thinnest weight I can remember in a long time. It was the thinnest weight I can remember in a long time. It’s almost like saying yea that Sadulaev is pretty good but we got this guy named Bo Nickal coming in that’s a top prospect Reactions: Muscles1989 , Lsanders20 and IAChief32 IAChief32 Venz was the ONLY returning AA and that was from the year prior. 2nd, 1st, 1st & 2nd. I watched Hidlay vs Bolen in their last match and Hidlay did nothing until the final minute when he was forced to shoot because he was behind. These stats would get any big school wrestler into, at least, your top 20. Hoagie goes the physical route every time. Bolen looked very vulnerable last week. Sorry, but the idea that any college wrestler will give Brooks fits is kind of laughable to me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk. I would like to cite your article in my paper. I totally agree that Trent Hidlay is a top notch wrestler. Bolen tends to struggle against those that don't go the physical route with him that make him use something other than his back or biceps. But, hey, that is just me being the "one"....... You can post now and register later. look what Brooks did last year on an injured wheel. So, I am not putting too much stock into last year's abrreviated results. I stayed quiet until I read that Bruce Baumgartner was listed as an honorable mention ??? On his way to 4 NCAA titles before a car accident. PSU is going to have 4 finalist. That I agree with. Bolen is 2-0 over Hoagie. The official 2020-21 Wrestling Roster for the Penn State University Nittany Lions Bolen out-horsed Hoagie in those 2 matches. One would think post grads would be trying even harder for the money that feeds their family than a mid season college wrestling match. Bolen is very good, but he is going to have to rely on his riding and defense to beat Brooks. Date Opponent Time / Result Info/Recap/TV; Jan. 16, 2021 @ Rutgers: PPD: Jan. 24, 2021: MICHIGAN STATE: PPD: Jan. 30, 2021 @ Indiana (Evanston, IL) W 24-15: Recap Hoagie doesn't ride. Keep in mind too, that was a Flo exhibition event. 91-2 record( both loses coming his freshman year) Winning 84 straight matches after that. Really!! I didn't create the scenario. Also Pat Milkovich, 4 time NCAA finalist 2 time champ. Myron Roderick, Tommy Evans, Jarrett Hubbard, Greg Wojciechowski, Mike Grant, Dale Anderson, Jason Smith, Chuck Jean, Greg Ruth, Duane Keller, Darrell Keller.........I could go on, but do more in depth research when you select all time greats not just the ones you’ve seen recently. PSU Sports, college wrestling, stats, schedules, merchandise, clothing, rosters Dake went 3-0 against Taylor (the defending OW) in a season. Lowell Lange needs a high place on this list. https://edubirdie.com/citation/chicago/cite-an-article-journal/. College record 134-12, National HEAVYWEIGHT champion of the year and then to go on and win 2 olympic gold medals and 4 world championship golds and as a coupe de gras 7 world cup gold medals .. He’d be my #1 hands down. Brooks is wrestling David Taylor, Jake Varner, Cael Sanderson, and Bo Nickal. × I hear you. Look what he did with one leg! You're begging for a cyber-war posting this article. Venz was the ONLY returning AA and that was from the year prior. Graig it's nice to see you give the recognition due to Gray Simons. Paste as plain text instead, × Also he was ridden like a broken horse in his matchnlast week. But, I would say a win over Amine makes a pretty compelling argument. I think Hoagie wins by 1 or 2 takedowns. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. They were like 16/17. I am just getting to this article and I could not believe Jden Cox was 27 behind Taylor and Bo Nikal. Stieber at #6 ( 4 x champ and not sure how he won any) ahead of Simon or Kolat, and having Schalles and Mills in the honorable mention list while having McCoy ranked haha.... not the most accurate IMHO. Hoagie didn’t get horses by Gabe Dean, Hoagie is a much better match in folk with Brooks in my opinion, Hidlay and Brooks wrestled one 2017 in pretty sure. Sanderson never had a defending national champ in his weight. Cake’s 4 at 4 different weights is also impressive. Your previous content has been restored. Of the 15 wins, eight were from bonus points: 3 falls, 3 … Brooks is good from all three positions and can scramble extremely well. Did you seriously say Dan Gable was overrated? Then I’d have Cael. Looking closely at the special mention list and some who weren’t on the list at all, pre 80s college wresting did exist and some of them were very good! I have no inside information and I have now set the bar pretty high so don't get upset when I am most likely wrong. No world beaters either. I've been following the sport of wrestling since the mid-1970s. Add in that whatever level(s) Hidlay has jumped that I believe Brooks has at the very least matched, and we've got Brooks winning. College coaches: You don't need a meniscus, ACL, elbow, or a even heart beat. Especiailly, considering he won 4 other matches without losing, making that win much less likely to be a "one off". Must be because he left Iowa. Maybe more. Hoagie I think has jumped levels. But if I need to explain the reasoning behind weight classes and why it matters in College Wrestling specifically, I can't help you or anybody else. Fits were had. (Yes, I know Bo Nickal is from Texas, but he is a full-blown anomaly. Not sure I agree with this. Bolen is physical enough to give him fits, as is Hoagie(who has also jumped levels). 3 time NCAA champ, twice voted OW. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. I don't think much changes. Pretty generic but good content. No chumps on that list. As the season wore on, Kem-Dog seemed to gain more confidence at his new weight and it showed. Oh, I don't know, maybe the fact that he beat Amine at the RTC Cup and went 5-0 tells us he has improved considerably................ Of course he is better than he was 3 years ago, but that doesn't mean he has passed Brooks. Who were those 4 other wins? Rutgers got bonus points at that weight last year in the Buckeyes' 22-13 win at Ohio State. During his collegiate years, Cox was a three-time NCAA Division I National champion and a four-time MAC champion for the Missouri Tigers. Brooks will best Hunter Bolen. Uetake would have won 4 if freshmen were eligible back then, he won his 1st Olympic Gold after his sophomore season. Anybody, other than Mr. Sesker, think I'm off base with this? There is a snippet in the article stating that Brooks wrestled with a torn meniscus last year. If you're a Bo Nickal or a Spencer Lee you can get away it most of the time, the mortals however don't fare as well. Thanks for this article, I am currently writing about college sports. Isaiah Martinez not even under "special mention"? One was 2-1 one was 3-1. Upload or insert images from URL. Bolen looked very vulnerable last week. Among Brooks’ regular workout partners are former Penn State superstars David Taylor and Bo Nickal, who won a combined five NCAA titles and … Mocco? Just one addition to the bio on Kurt Angle. Of course that is debatable. Yeah Hoagie might be a favorite against him. 26. I believe freestyle is a better style for Hoagie against Brooks than folkstyle would be, and it wasn't even close then. Amine is almost definitely going up to 197. I think Hoagie wins by 1 or 2 takedowns. With that said, I have a really hard time gauging 184. I trained with guys WAY above my level. Bo Dean Nickal (born January 14, 1996) is an American freestyle wrestler and former folkstyle wrestler. Pasted as rich text. What you need is to get on the mat and make weight by Friday night. That first Venz match, Brooks' only loss last year, was shortly after Brooks was injured vs Illinois and his leg was heavily wrapped. Display as a link instead, × Take note what happened when they met again even without Brooks being 100 percent. In freestyle, he won last year's U23 World Championship and US Open championship. College fans: Wow! But, still pretty solid. To me, this weight is wide open until someone can show they have distanced themselves from the field. He believes he has jumped levels and he's looking forward to wrestling Myles Amine this year. In no way should Cary Kolat be behind Brent Metcalf. In my opinion he is why wrestling is as popular as it is. Pretty impressive stat. Have to comment on your "special mention" of Gray Simons. You cannot paste images directly. Hazleton Area senior wrestler Seth Hunsinger reached a career milestone on Saturday, winning his 100th high school match against Deric Hoover of … Really? So, I am not putting too much stock into last year's abrreviated results. I think Hoagie’s physical growth and improved abilities are enough to put physical Bolen. Brooks destroyed him, albeit freestyle and at 170lbs, 13-3. I don't think he is. By the way, if someone needs same help, then use this service. Even though Venz did comfortably defeat him their first match last season and Caffey did in fact give him fits at B1Gs? Styles make matches and while I don't think Bolen is on Hoagies level right now, I do believe he wins the match more often than not against him. https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/sports/brooks-eager-to-start-sophomore-season-at-penn-state/article_130d41f0-5426-11eb-a0f5-9b2341250172.html. That I agree with. Clear editor. I think Brooks is the favorite at 184. Sportfan2017 Bo Nickal, Penn State Nickal led the second wave of Penn State championship teams, capturing three individual titles. Bite your tongue!!!! Foster, Brooks(Sammy), Abounader and Pfarr. So many errors but I'll just go with one. By That's worse than saying Lombardi is the 7th best coach in nfl history. Only had 3 losses(pinned by Jason Nolf at a dual meet and twice to Vincenzo Joseph including once by fall at the NCAA Finals). I am excited to see who else kept in the room(s) this extended offseason. To me, this weight is wide open until someone can show they have distanced themselves from the field. Dan Gable overrated?????? The Grinch = Ed Ruth vs. Bo Nickal. That freestyle match was quite some time ago, but look what Brooks did last year on an injured wheel. TBar1977, January 12 in College Wrestling. I doubt he beats Brooks or Hoagie, Yeah Hoagie might be a favorite against him. They stepped on the mat. Between his continuous level changes and variety of shots that match should require a lot of mat scrambles. 4 time NAIA champ, voted OW all four times. Greg Strobel, Oregon State doesn’t even make the Special Mention list? Hold's the Illini's highest career winning percentage(.975) as well as a 4-time Big-ten Champion, 2-time NCAA Champion, and 4-time NCAA Finalist including first undefeated freshman season since Cael Sanderson in 1999. I would have liked to see Mike Frick in there somewhere, a great wrestler and a 2 time NCAA champion, he also beat Pat Milkovich and moved up a weight class and beat Mark Churella, two wrestlers that made the list. 46-0 with 36 pins, incl all three ncaa final opponents and he never suffered a takedown. Your link has been automatically embedded. I doubt he beats Brooks or Hoagie. J'den Cox (/ˈdʒeɪdən/ JAY-dən, born March 3, 1995) is an American freestyle wrestler and graduated folkstyle wrestler.He is a '16 Olympic Bronze medalist, two-time World Champion, '19 Pan American champion and '18 US National Champion. × Hodge 7th? Bolen is 2-0 over Hoagie. His stats are extremely impressive.
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