Best Arena for College Wrestling

[Best Arena for College Wrestling]

I know the Big 10 has all the history but Reynolds Coliseum at NC State is great place to watch wrestling.

[The 5 BEST places to watch College Wrestling]

3 minutes ago, JohnG said:

The atmosphere for that 2016 dual win over Missouri was unbelievable.  Best atmosphere I've ever experienced.  I was legit worried the riser I was sitting on was going to collapse at one point.  

The dual against Virginia Tech was great as well.  It’s probably not going to happen but it would be fun to wrestle one dual a year in that building. 

[Hidlay v Early]

I think Hidlay avenges last year’s loss it Early. Hidlay majored him two years ago in Raleigh. He took a break from compition over the summer so he should be fresh and ready to go. 

[ACC]

The ACC title looks to be a two team race again this year between NC State and Virginia Tech. With the depth of the conference this year there are plenty of potential upsets that could have a huge effect on the team race. The Wolfpack are very strong in the lower weights while the Hokies have the advantage in the upper weights.  It should be a fun atomosphere in Blacksburg. 

My predictions:

125: Fausz over Mueller 

133: Wilson over Phillipi

141: Morris over Headlee

149: Finesilver over O’Conner

157: Hidlay over Rahmani 

165: Lewis over Bullard 

174: McFadden over Bullard 

184: Zavatsky over Reenan

197: Aiello over Sleigh

285: Thomas over Daniel

 

 

[Big Match (hopefully) this weekend]

59 minutes ago, unbiased said:

They've both been majored in the past two weeks so at least we know they are on the same level. It should be a good one.

Reenan has been battling an injury most of the year.  I just hope he’s close to 100% for this match. 

[Big Match (hopefully) this weekend]

NC State v Virginia Tech

Reenan v Zavatsky on Friday night 

[Tariq Wilson Update]

5 minutes ago, Wolfpack05 said:

I don’t remember the exact score but Tariq was up by four or so and in control of the match. Pletcher has only scored escape points. 

I went back and looked. Tariq scored a takedown and Pletcher got an escape in the first. Tariq started on top and rode him for about 45 seconds in the second when the injury happened. 

[Tariq Wilson Update]

11 minutes ago, Sublime607 said:

Does anyone have any details on how the match was going with Pletcher before the injury in the 2nd period?

I don’t remember the exact score but Tariq was up by four or so and in control of the match. Pletcher has only scored escape points. 

[NC State vs Ohio State 1/6/19 6:00 EST on ESPN2]

11 hours ago, silvermedal said:

I love Myles Martin and he has clearly established himself as one of the nation's elite.  That said--was I the only person who noticed that Reenan appeared to have a knee problem?   

Reenan definitely appeared injured. Martin looked good but Reenan was way off.  I just hope he’s healthy in March. 

[NC State - Where they stand this season]

On 12/18/2018 at 5:34 PM, Creek chub said:

As a VT fan, my hat is off to the pack. Coach Pop has built a heckuva program and made the ACC a better wrestling conference. I love our duals against each and I’m a pack fan when they don’t wrestle VT. 

The rivalry we’ve built with VT is a lot of fun.  The duals are always tight and every match is so important to the team race in the ACC tournament. I’ve always had good interactions with VT fans. We both want to win but there is a high level of respect between the two programs. 

[NC State - Where they stand this season]

I agree with your assesment of the line-up. I think we get 5 AA’s this year with a shot at someone sneaking through for 6. 

 

Its so impressive how far this program has come.  Before last year NC State had never placed in the top 4 at NCAAs. Now we have a chance to do it in back to back years.  

The staff has done a great job of helping to grow the fan base. Dual attendance is increasing every year. We have a great atmosphere for home duals.  They are becoming an event people dont want to miss. The administration is extremely supportive of the program. Its a fun time to be an NC State fan. 

 

[Which Conference is 2nd Toughest?]

The ACC is definitely second best. Look at the number of NCAA qualifiers per team. The top two teams are really good and the rest of the conference is solid. The only downside is it’s a 6 team conference

[ACC most auto qualifiers per team]

ACC needs 2 more teams. Problem at the tournament is the one and two seeds get a bye first round and cant score bonus points. And then if they do happen to get upset no advancement either. A team with a bunch of 3 seeds and pulls a few upsets would have the advantage.

 

Exactly. The 2/3 matchups are huge in this tournament

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[ACC most auto qualifiers per team]

Should be a great team race between NC State and Virginia Tech again this year.

[ACC most auto qualifiers per team]

NC State picked up 10 slots for the conference for the second year in a row.

[Loyalty to Your Team]

NC State. I’ve been following them for 15 years. I started when I was a student there

[Virginia Tech vs. NC State]

Can’t wait for this dual. It should be a fun atmosphere tonight. My Wolfpack and the Hokies have built a fun rivalry in the ACC the over the last few years.