Sean Mael
Contributed By: Sean Mael
A few key things to look for this weekend is to watch and see how Mizzou’s gas tanks look and if they are scoring points from the top position.
I do not think Missouri has quite rounded into anything resembling peak shape yet this season.
The Tigers have also struggled to turn opponents this season. If they can take a step in the right direction in those areas this weekend that would portend well for the remainder of the season. Grant Leeth potentially getting his first extended action and getting a challenge in Moran, as well as Wisman coming off of injury are also interesting things to keep an eye on.
This tournament should be really fun to watch. It is a cool idea to have a six team tournament that is team scored as bonus points really come into play. Missouri and Wisconsin will likely duke it out for the team title here and there will be a lot of really good individual bouts.
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Notable Wrestlers Potentially Registered:
- #6 Rayvon Foley, MSU (4-0)
- Cam Valdiviez, MIZZ (10-2) (Rockhurst Grad)
- Dack Punke, MIZZ (3-4)
- Michael Cullen, WISC (4-3)
- Trey Keeley, BROWN (4-3)
- Jayden Carson, AKLR (4-1) (Lafayette Grad)
- Logan Griffin, MSU, (8-4)
- Gage Datlovsky, SIUE (0-5)
Thoughts: This should be a pretty fun bracket to watch.
Foley comes in as a returning All-American and a huge favorite in this field. He is really solid on his feet and his motion and strength will provide issues for the rest of the field here.
Valdiviez is off to a strong start to the season and his funky, scrambling style can both provide match-up problems and make him vulnerable.
Punke has not had the start to the season he would like, including a shoulder injury his last time out.
