It should be, but it never will be until we recruit better and change our coaching staff. because I counted today in two full sessions We had two takedowns from the whole entire team, that’s not winning Wrestling. and I hate to harp on it, but this was the most disappointing performance I’ve seen since they’ve been part of the ACC.
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Matthews is the only one that turned things around in the 2nd half, not sure what happened.
Here’s my last rant of the day before I get prepared to go to Kansas City to cheer on Pitt. I honestly don’t see anybody who is a all-American contender besides Matthews. obviously somebody can get hot but I just don’t see it and unfortunately Pitzer got hurt at the wrong time and it’s very hard to come back and be in top level shape at the most important time of the year. I hope I’m wrong, lol.
Yeah, unfortunately I'm thinking the same. As TJ mentioned in previous comment, they have not been the same team after Christmas and I remember we all discussed the lackadaisical performance then. Although we don't maybe have the talent, a lot of this has to be on coaching as well. Something needs to change because we are not competing.
I really thought we had separated ourselves from UNC and Virginia and were starting to close the gap on VA Tech and NC State. Looks like that’s not the case. Only getting 1 ACC finalist and 3 AQs is very disappointing.
Hope we can get some at large bids and come back stronger in 2 weeks.
Hope we can get some at large bids and come back stronger in 2 weeks.
Positive Panther here. I think we need to start being more positive for these guys. It seems like it’s mostly negativity. I thought this was a PITT Panther forum? Shouldn’t we be trying to build them up than break them down? After all, that’s what a true fan does! Such a young team with tons of talent. They work so hard. Futures bright.
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yea Vinnie needs a lucky break. I have heard that Wells may not be cleared in time for NCAAs which would be horrible for him but would open up a spot for Vinnie
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Small conference, one loss hurts you, having a son in a larger conference, the tournament is much better and potential to claw your way in is there.
looking around the country at the conclusion of conference tournaments:
133: Vinnie needs to get some help from the committee. He has a real shot but it depends how they weigh a variety of things plus some luck.
149: Only 3 allocated wrestlers didn’t qualify, Finn has a very good shot at taking a spot for this and I feel as if he is deserving.
165: This is also an absolute mess similar to 133. 4 top 15 wrestlers did not auto qualify and 3 guys ranked 18-25 did not get in. Only 5 of these 7 will get in and I am really not sure who they will be.
174: There are 3 spots up for grabs because Carter is taking 1 for sure. Luca has wins over 2 of the other wrestlers going for these bids and has arguably had the best season of them all. Im tentatively confident he goes.
285: Pitzer is the best guy on the outside looking in and he has a win over Nevills who is also in search for an At Large. 100% confident he gets a spot.
In terms of confidence I expect Dayton and Luca to get a spots. Holden and Finn my fingers are crossed but they should get one. Vinnie needs something to go his way and I am expecting him to be left out unfortunately.
133: Vinnie needs to get some help from the committee. He has a real shot but it depends how they weigh a variety of things plus some luck.
149: Only 3 allocated wrestlers didn’t qualify, Finn has a very good shot at taking a spot for this and I feel as if he is deserving.
165: This is also an absolute mess similar to 133. 4 top 15 wrestlers did not auto qualify and 3 guys ranked 18-25 did not get in. Only 5 of these 7 will get in and I am really not sure who they will be.
174: There are 3 spots up for grabs because Carter is taking 1 for sure. Luca has wins over 2 of the other wrestlers going for these bids and has arguably had the best season of them all. Im tentatively confident he goes.
285: Pitzer is the best guy on the outside looking in and he has a win over Nevills who is also in search for an At Large. 100% confident he gets a spot.
In terms of confidence I expect Dayton and Luca to get a spots. Holden and Finn my fingers are crossed but they should get one. Vinnie needs something to go his way and I am expecting him to be left out unfortunately.
At large bids
Finn Solomon
Holden Heller
Luca Augustine
Dayton Pitzer
Finn Solomon
Holden Heller
Luca Augustine
Dayton Pitzer
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Colton tech falled the kid from Rider who got an At Large
Vinnie is the 1st alternate and I really feel for him not making it.
But overall 7 qualifiers is the same amount as last year and hopefully we make some noise at the bug dance
Vinnie is the 1st alternate and I really feel for him not making it.
But overall 7 qualifiers is the same amount as last year and hopefully we make some noise at the bug dance
Neither had a coaches ranking and RPI really hurt Colton
Hearing Tyler wells from Minnesota was injured pretty badly at big tens and probably won’t make it, which would put Vinny in.
Final Coaches' Ranking/RPI just released:
Vince 29/27
Cole 10/28
Finn 31/27
Holden 21/NR
Luca 24/21
Reece 15/18
Mac 14/28
Dayton 25/5
Brackets are out tonight, until then the above should give us an idea of what to expect for seeds.
Vince 29/27
Cole 10/28
Finn 31/27
Holden 21/NR
Luca 24/21
Reece 15/18
Mac 14/28
Dayton 25/5
Brackets are out tonight, until then the above should give us an idea of what to expect for seeds.
They had 6 qualifiers last year. This is the first time they’ve had 7 since 2020 I believe
You are right I brainfarted Pitzer as qualifying as last year because it was the first year with the new redshirt rules
NCAA Releases Final Set of Coaches Rankings/RPI
With NCAA DI brackets slated to release tonight, the NCAA released their final set of coaches rankings and RPI; both important factors in determining at-large's and NCAA seeding. Final Coaches Rankings Weight Rank First NameLast Name Team League Points: 125 1 Luke Stanich Lehigh EIWA 388 125 2 Br...
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Cole Matthews with 18th seed
!st round vs Mitch Moore from Rutgers and 2nd round match vs Bartlet
!st round vs Mitch Moore from Rutgers and 2nd round match vs Bartlet
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I like Pitzer’s draw but that’s it, lol. Obviously you never know so definitely excited to see how things unfold.
Honestly, I dont like it from Cole or Bartlett's perspective. Thats not the second round match either wanted
Man, I feel like these seeds are a product of the super tough but light schedule Gavin put together this year. They aren't unfair because our guys' records really arent all that hot. Guess it is indeed a benefit to pad the record with a nice collection of low and mid tier wins.
On that note, I dont think it is a coincidence that the guy that wrestled the most (i think) this year, Matthews, also is the one that seems to be hitting his stride going into this tournament.
I really think that there needs to be a balance between a schedule that doesnt leave you beat up in March, and one that gets you enough work to be sharp come tourney time
On that note, I dont think it is a coincidence that the guy that wrestled the most (i think) this year, Matthews, also is the one that seems to be hitting his stride going into this tournament.
I really think that there needs to be a balance between a schedule that doesnt leave you beat up in March, and one that gets you enough work to be sharp come tourney time
It will be another close match, but I don't think Cole has enough offense to take him down.
Seeds were kind of a joke this year. Not referring to Pitt but there were plenty of head scratching decisions. Making Carter the 9 and having Mekhi face him in the quarters is perhaps the biggest one
