Would Penn State still win this year without 3 starters?

[Jimmy Cinnabon]

125 - Robbie Howard has chronic shoulder issues.  There is a very high chance he does not make it to NCAAs healthy.  Replacement Gary Steen / Kurt McHenry both suffer from being undersized for the weight.

157 - Haines supposedly is up for a redshirt too to improve over his runner-up performance last year.  Can Messenbrink make 157 to replace him?

174 - Starocci wants to take a Olympic redshirt.  Can Josh Barr make this weight?

 

Given Iowa may be without some of its starters due to the gambling suspension I have to say yes.  If Gable comes back (as has been rumored) I think this hurts Kerkvliet's chances of finally winning a title though.

Edited September 6, 2023 by Jimmy Cinnabon

[RandolphTJones]

Easily

[Jimmy Cinnabon]

5 minutes ago, RandolphTJones said:

Easily

What if they lost another 2?  How many starters have to go out before they are no longer the favorites?

[RandolphTJones]

6, maybe 7. 

[steamboat_charlie]

There's no clear #2 this year--3 champs and a couple AA's would probably win it.  

What Cael should do is start Nagao, Van Ness, Truax, Brooks, and Kerkvliet.  

The other 5 roster spots should be used for NLWC boosters' friends & family.  That way they get to win a title while also showing some appreciation for those that are most responsible for the dynasty.  

 

[ionel]

Jimmy is back!  Long live the Cinnabon!