Here is some info that I have gathered from my own observations and by talking to the coaches and wrestlers themselves on what I think the lineup could look like next year.
125 - I believe Steel will return at this weight next year. He had no problems maintaining the weight at all, he was unsure when I asked him if he thought he would return, but he also said making the weight will not be a problem unless he grows.
133 - Moore is the guy here and I know there has been a lot of talk about Ramos holding his own with Steel and Moore, but I'm not sure that is all true. Does he get a few TD's against those guys from time to time, yes, but from what I have seen Moore has handled Ramos in the room prior to getting sick.
141 - Marion will be back at this weight and I look for another large leap in improvement from him this offseason. Having Metcalf in the room will continue to help him tremendously, but getting Dennis and Slaton to stick around another year could help him get over the top.
149 - This spot is Carew's to lose. I know the coaches share a lot of the same feelings I have when it comes to Dylan. When you talk to them about Carew you get a sense that they are trying there best to curb their excitement when they talk about him.....almost like they don't want the secret to get out. Coming in there were questions about his toughness and dedication to the sport. Dylan has been progressing nicely to the whole buying in theory and if people questioned his toughness they won't now. He is a hammer on top and has turned some damn tough wrestlers in the room, he needs to progress on his feet and he has since being in the room. Some people may think Ballweg could be the guy here. If Ballweg does drop here he needs to improve his feet, that is what is holding him back. He has terrible motion and that keeps him from being able to set up his opponent and to stop scoring attacks.
157 - I think we will see St. John at 165, so it will be another year of Kerr/Janssen if both choose to come down again. There also could be a bit of a surprise at this weight.
165 - The transformation has already started for St. John to be the guy at this weight next year. He is as talented as they come and with the added strength he is going to be tough next year.
174 - Ethan Lofthouse is the frontrunner and I just love this kid's style. He is a goer and is always going to be in every match.
184 - Gambrall is the guy, but he needs to start living the lifestyle. I think he will now that he knows he will be the guy.
197 - Luke Lofthouse and Brodie Ambrose will battle it out here. We all saw what Luke was capable of last year filling in for Beatty and I think he will get even better. Ambrose has a lot of potential, but he needs to get dedicated and not making weight can't happen this year.
HWT - Rasing showed promise last year, but needs to continue working on his setups. He can score he just needs more attempts and with some added confidence he could score a lot of points in a vacated HWT. class.
125 - I believe Steel will return at this weight next year. He had no problems maintaining the weight at all, he was unsure when I asked him if he thought he would return, but he also said making the weight will not be a problem unless he grows.
133 - Moore is the guy here and I know there has been a lot of talk about Ramos holding his own with Steel and Moore, but I'm not sure that is all true. Does he get a few TD's against those guys from time to time, yes, but from what I have seen Moore has handled Ramos in the room prior to getting sick.
141 - Marion will be back at this weight and I look for another large leap in improvement from him this offseason. Having Metcalf in the room will continue to help him tremendously, but getting Dennis and Slaton to stick around another year could help him get over the top.
149 - This spot is Carew's to lose. I know the coaches share a lot of the same feelings I have when it comes to Dylan. When you talk to them about Carew you get a sense that they are trying there best to curb their excitement when they talk about him.....almost like they don't want the secret to get out. Coming in there were questions about his toughness and dedication to the sport. Dylan has been progressing nicely to the whole buying in theory and if people questioned his toughness they won't now. He is a hammer on top and has turned some damn tough wrestlers in the room, he needs to progress on his feet and he has since being in the room. Some people may think Ballweg could be the guy here. If Ballweg does drop here he needs to improve his feet, that is what is holding him back. He has terrible motion and that keeps him from being able to set up his opponent and to stop scoring attacks.
157 - I think we will see St. John at 165, so it will be another year of Kerr/Janssen if both choose to come down again. There also could be a bit of a surprise at this weight.
165 - The transformation has already started for St. John to be the guy at this weight next year. He is as talented as they come and with the added strength he is going to be tough next year.
174 - Ethan Lofthouse is the frontrunner and I just love this kid's style. He is a goer and is always going to be in every match.
184 - Gambrall is the guy, but he needs to start living the lifestyle. I think he will now that he knows he will be the guy.
197 - Luke Lofthouse and Brodie Ambrose will battle it out here. We all saw what Luke was capable of last year filling in for Beatty and I think he will get even better. Ambrose has a lot of potential, but he needs to get dedicated and not making weight can't happen this year.
HWT - Rasing showed promise last year, but needs to continue working on his setups. He can score he just needs more attempts and with some added confidence he could score a lot of points in a vacated HWT. class.
