Iowa Wrestling: No 2. Iowa Hawkeyes vs California Baptist – Preview, How to Watch & Match Thread

After excessive turnover and the commencement of a handful of fan favorites, Tom Manufacturers and firm are toeing the road with a brand new (and considerably) youthful look. Maybe, for the primary time in 5 years, we will lastly say we’re in “rebuilding” or no less than “restocking” mode. Upwards of 4 recent faces will crack the beginning lineup on any given weekend, however that doesn’t imply we’re going to sit down idle and look forward to growth! Oh no, our Hawkeyes, regardless of the youth motion, debut at No. 2 within the Intermat rankings!

After a third place end in final 12 months’s NCAA’s, we are saying goodbye to Austin DeSanto, Jaydin Eierman, Alex Marinelli, and Michael Kemerer. All however Kemerer have caught across the Hawkeye Wrestling Membership to compete and roll round with the following batch of expertise.

That’s a big level complete we’re lacking, however due to the switch portal and the time to heal, we recoup some a lot wanted factors to leap again up these aforementioned rankings.

Our 3x NCAA Champ, Spencer Lee, is returning for yet another journey and with him he brings in a

monster switch at 141lbs, Actual Woods, who checks in at No. 2. Woods transferred from Stanford within the offseason and was an All-American final 12 months, putting sixth.

With him is ex-UNI Panther and 2x NCAA qualifier, Brody Teske, at 133lbs. Teske has bowed out within the R12 and R16 the previous two years, respectively, however is raring for redemption and is eyeing a podium spot with the Black & Gold.

We additionally welcome again Max Murin, Nelson Manufacturers (who’s at present injured), Abe Assad, Tony Cassioppi, and final 12 months’s finalist Jacob Warner. No doubt, it is a large combination of expertise to guide and mentor the following nice lineup.

Because the twin is going on quickly I’ll maintain this preview quick and candy and broaden on our new look as issues progress.

Cal Baptist enters with a 1-2 report. They opened up the season with a 38-9 loss to Cal Poly, adopted by a 32-6 drumming over Vanguard College. Final night time they ended up shedding to No. 10 Iowa State, 38-9.

They don’t have anybody sitting inside the highest 25, however we must always regulate their guys competing out our unproven weights: 125, 141, 149, 157, and 174 as a result of Spencer Lee, Actual Woods, and Nelson Manufacturers aren’t anticipated to go. They did take the primary two bouts in opposition to ISU at 125 and a pin at 133.

Ought to they pull a pair upsets early on, this might apply a little bit of strain to the again finish of the lineup. It’s not unusual for veterans to shuffle their toes and look stale, particularly within the early duals of an extended season, and that’s precisely what CBU is aiming to do.

When you’re seeking to see the longer term and/ or some guys get spot begins, then that is the twin for you.

I, for one, am excited to see some early season rewards, however that doesn’t imply it’s not a bittersweet begin to the 12 months. But when we’re being sincere with ourselves, we shouldn’t want our large weapons to push us to our first twin win of the season.

All of us knew Spencer Lee can be used sparingly in an try to maintain him wholesome for March. Afterall, he’s eyeing his 4th title, which might make him the fifth 4x champ in NCAA historical past. Warning could be very a lot suggested.

Moreover, Drake Ayala is redshirting this season, so we received’t see him.

However even with out Lee within the lineup on a constant foundation we do have these veterans sprinkled all through. Now we have confirmed commodities with Woods, Warner and Huge Cass, however this might be the 12 months we see Mad Max, Nelson Manufacturers (when wholesome) and Abe Assad make that bounce onto the rostrum.

KEY MATCH-UPS

133: Brody Teske // #13 Cullan Schriever vs Hunter Leake

As of this writing, Cullan Schriever is at present competing and successful on the Luther Open, which signifies he probably received’t be wrestling on this twin. He additionally seems to have some form of wrap on his proper arm. It’s completely doable he’s a bit banged up within the early going and a few lighter work on the Luther Open is strictly what he must get again on monitor.

Teske is nice, actual good, and from what I’ve gathered they’re fairly even within the room. I wouldn’t learn an excessive amount of into who’s wrestling and the place at, for this weekend.

149: #7 Max Murin vs Chaz Hallmark // Marcus Peterson

Murin was barely delayed in his announcement to return for yet another season. After a pair heartbreaking tournies it’s comprehensible. An early mauling might go an extended technique to boosting his confidence and if there’s one factor we’ve got seen all through Max’s profession, it’s that when his confidence is elevated he can scrap with anybody. So let’s get him going early and infrequently!

157:Caleb Rathjen // Cobe Siebrecht vs Joey Mora

This shall be one other open battle all season between Rathjen and Siebrecht, with the opportunity of seeing Bretli Reyna get the odd begin as effectively. Rathjen was an enormous identify popping out of the state of Iowa, however Siebrecht has been the sluggish burn within the room over the previous few years that has progressed properly right into a sneaky weapon. In the mean time I feel Siebrecht holds the slight edge with expertise on his aspect, and he’s a monster on high. However the query is whether or not he’s progressed his backside sport.

165: #14 Patrick Kennedy vs Frank Almaguer // Mitchell Mesenbrink

After Alex Marinelli’s profitable profession, we lastly get to see Kennedy get his time within the highlight. He has some large sneakers to fill, however I totally anticipate him to fill them in properly. He’s recent off a U23 Freesytle Nationwide Title this summer season, however this shall be his first match realizing he’s The Man.

This shall be a beatdown of a match, however one we must always eye efficiency smart.

174: Drake Rhodes vs Louis Rojas

With Nelson Manufacturers and Brennan Swafford each hampered by illnesses, Mr. Rhodes will get the nod for this bout. Rhodes is a real freshman and 3x state champ from Montana. In all probability we’ll see him for 4 or 5 begins earlier than Swafford or Manufacturers are set to return. That is vital as a result of we shall be counting on him for the primary month. His factors and development shall be examined on this early portion of his profession.

Possible Lineups

125: Aidan Harris vs Elijah Griffin

133: Brody Teske // #13 Cullan Schriever vs Hunter Leake

141: Drew Bennett vs Christian Nunez

149: #7 Max Murin vs Chaz Hallmark // Marcus Peterson

157: Caleb Rathjen // Cobe Siebrecht vs Joey Mora

165: #14 Patrick Kennedy vs Frank Almaguer // Mitchell Mesenbrink

174: Drake Rhodes vs Louis Rojas

184: #10 Abe Assad vs Caden Gerlach

197: #2 Jacob Warner vs Elijah Sobas

285: #4 Tony Cassioppi vs Christopher Island

Broadcast Data

Opponent: California Baptist

Twin time: 1:00PM GT (Central) // Sunday, Nov. 13 2022

Location: Carver-Hawkeye Area // Iowa Metropolis, IA

TV/ On-line: BTN+