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Has there been any rumors for VT looking for a new conference? They can compete with anyone other than PSU in wrestling so I’d personally like to see the go to the BIG 10. They’d get squashed in most other sports there most notably in FB but I only follow wrestling so that’s not a concern of mine

Great hire for unc and the ACC. Wonder if any of his Stanford wrestlers follow him there?

Man, that’s a scary lineup! I wanted PSU to add VT back on their schedule. After seeing this, I no longer want that lol

VT’s Frayer seems like a logical choice. Current associate head coach, liked by everyone and has FS chops/coaching experience to boot for recruits

Kennedy will likely transfer out. The hawks just spent mucho $ on Caliendo. VT would be a good place for Kennedy.

Since Suriano and Camacho both forfeited for true 3rd, does this mean VT’s Flynn gets the nod as the U23 rep?

I’m biased but think Catka will jump a tier or two next season. He wrestled a pretty tough schedule and lost a bunch of 1 point matches against top tier guys.

GA is putting out some quality wrestlers. Former VT stud Yates is involved with a club near the Atlanta area, I think. One recent notable success from that area is true freshman VT stud Henson.

I’m not tech savvy but gobble gobble lol

VT did a really great job recruiting him. It wouldn’t shock me if he chooses to not go to Iowa.

An assumption is Fisher would drop to 174. Fisher doesn’t look like a large 84 guy now but 10 pounds is a pretty big cut. Fisher is already preseason ranked at 84 and he’s likely going to be really good. If mehki does go 84, redshirt Stewart’s only option is to bump to 97 and try to beat out Smith. I don’t think we’ll see other weight changes for VT. True freshman Sasso could also try to take Smith’s spot at 97. As good as he’s projected to be, it’s tall task for a true freshman to match grown man strength at 97. Heck, 3 time AA Haught got manhandled as a redshirt at 97 until he grew into the weight and hit the weights for a couple years

Mehki Lewis may bump to 184. Not in stone yet but he’s considering it

A team trophy is fairly realistic next season. Not a gimme but doable

VT 125 - Ventresca - AA potential again with Flynn battling for the spot 133 - Latona - AA potential again and a potential finalist 141 - likely Crook again. NQ with a level jump likely after starting as a true freshman 149 - Henson - natty title contender 157 - BA the most exciting college wrestler. Natty title contender 165 - Brady another NQ next season and hopeful podium finish 174- Lewis Natty title contender if healthy 184 - possibly Lewis or winner of Stewart/Fisher 197 - Smith likely if Sasso shirts. Another NQ Hvt -Big Cat NQ with very likely AA

When does men’s FS start?

FS rookie fan question. when do the brackets get released?

VT was in Rowley’s top 6 schools. From what I remember, his choice came down to the badgers and VT. It seems FS is important to him so VT might be a likely spot that he’ll land

Ryan Jack is the clear winner

Or in Blacksburg, being his own man and away from the issues that seem to surround “his family”

It seems Angelo’s visit to VT went really well. Some chatter seems to presume it’s unofficially between the hawks and VT. Guess we’ll see

He’d be a good fit at either weight at VT

What’s his projected weight in college?

I’m anxious to see Coach Brewer scrap again. He’s done great with VT’s lightweights and rolls routinely with the guys. It’ll be interesting to see how he performs after not competing for awhile

Dang, great point. I forgot Brewer’s a sooner too

Jared Frayer is likely the top target. Hopefully he stays at VT