Ohio State Wrestling (2015/2017/2018 B1G Champs, 2015 National Champs, 2019 National Runners-up)

[ScriptOhio]

Maybe the best wrestling recruiting class in NCAA history? Certainly the best in Ohio State wrestling history as Jesse Mendez has committed to the Buckeyes, giving Coach Tom Ryan the #1,#2, and #3 rated wrestlers in the 2021-22 class as well as #19. For those who don't follow as close, that's
1.Mendez
2.Bouzakis
3.Welsh
19.Shumate

edit...so excited I forgot to even mention Hwt. Nic Feldman!!

The NCAA only allows 9.9 wresting scholarships. I know that they give out partial scholarships where the total on the team can't exceed 9.9. In addition, some athletes can qualify for other financial aid and now I'm sure that NIL comes into play too.

Just curious: Are the top wrestling recruits able to negotiate for a larger partial (or full) scholarship or is it pretty much fixed by the school (i.e. a take it or leave it offer)?

 

[Akron Rick]

The NCAA only allows 9.9 wresting scholarships. I know that they give out partial scholarships where the total on the team can't exceed 9.9. In addition, some athletes can qualify for other financial aid and now I'm sure that NIL comes into play too.

Just curious: Are the top wrestling recruits able to negotiate for a larger partial (or full) scholarship or is it pretty much fixed by the school (i.e. a take it or leave it offer)?

Off the top of my head I think it 'is what it is'. Might be interesting to research sometime after fb season. I can tell you that the scuttlebutt on other boards is Ohio St. could've never pulled this off without beaucoup NIL $$$.

 

[brodybuck21]

https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio...hree-top-ranked-recruits-in-the-class-of-2022

 

[ScriptOhio]

The undergraduate 2020-2021 estimated tuition & fees for Penn State is $18,446 for Pennsylvania residents and $36,182 for out-of-state students.

The undergraduate 2021-2022 estimated tuition & fees for OSU is $11,969 for Ohio residents and $35,008 for out-of-state students.

Since the wrestlers only get a partial scholarship and going to an in state school verses an out of state school would be less a financial burden on the family; I would think that they would tend to go to in state schools, etc.

Just curious: Any idea why a couple of Pennsylvania's top wrestlers chose Ohio State over an in state school like Penn State?

a) Penn State didn't offer and/or he just didn't want to go there.
b) Penn State already had a top wrestler in their program in the recruit's weight group.
c) He liked the coaching, facilities, and/or the wrestling program better at Ohio State and finances weren't a consideration.
d) Ohio State's offer of a partial acharlorsip along with other financial aid was actually better.
e) Ohio State's academics in the recruit's chosen field of study was superior and a deciding factor.
f) Ohio State offered much better NIL opportunities package.
g) Other reasons

Anyway, regardless of each recruit's individual reason(s); we are glad they chose Ohio State.....

 

[Akron Rick]

Big open wrestling meet tomorrow (Sat.) in Michigan. Listed are some of OSU's entrants in this meet, which of course means you won't see them Sunday against UNC...

D'emilio-141
Echemendia-141
Gallagher-157
Betancourt-133
A.Gonzalez-133

 

[Oh8ch]

Could be that the family is loaded.

 

[RB07OSU]

First off, Ryan is on a damn ROLL in recruiting right now, wow. Yes, best class we've ever had. That's how you compete for titles right there. Can't wait to see them all in S&G.

As to the question on scholarships, when I was being recruited partial scholarships were the norm, it was about trying to get the highest % scholarship you could get. It was pretty rare to see a full scholarship, the top guys would typically get like 70-80% directly, and the school would try to find some miscellaneous scholarship money to cover the rest. Most of my offers were in the 30-50% range (I was good, but not a top guy by any means). I know when David Taylor was at PSU, a lot of their top guys were taking lower % scholarships so they could load up their class, but those guys' families had the means to cover the rest. NIL might change the picture for top guys and my account could be outdated, but hopefully that provides some insight.

 

[ScriptOhio]

No. 10 Ohio State opens the 2021-22 season against No. 12 North Carolina at 1 p.m. at the Covelli Center in Columbus. The Buckeyes finished in the No. 9 position at the 2021 NCAA Championships in St. Louis and boast three returning All-Americans as well as seven NCAA qualifiers, including top-ranked redshirt junior Sammy Sasso at 149.

• According to Intermat Wrestling, the Buckeyes enter the 2021-22 season with eight Buckeyes ranked among the Top 25 in their respective weight Classes. They are: Malik Heinselman (No. 15/125); Dylan D’Emilio (No. 18/141); Sammy Sasso (No. 1/149); Carson Kharchla (No. 10/165); Ethan Smith (No. 6/174); Kaleb Romero (No. 11/184); Rocky Jordan (No. 17/197); and Tate Orndorff (No. 7/HWT).
• The Tar Heels enter the match with ranked wrestlers at 133 (No. 13 Jamie Hernandez); 141 (No. 14 Kizhan Clarke); 149 (No. 5 Zach Sherman); 157 (No. 2 Austin O’Connor); 174 (No. 22 Gavin Kane); 184 (No. 17 Clay Lautt); 197 (No. 23 Max Shaw) and at HWT (No. 33 Brandon Whitman).

 

[Oh8ch]

17 - zip after 5 matches.

 

[Oh8ch]

23 - 6 with one match left.

Sasso just won 4-3 on riding time.

 

[ScriptOhio]

Some commentary on the individual matches in the above 11W article.

College wrestling rankings: Iowa takes top spot in college wrestling, Ivy League returns

1. Iowa (14)
2. Penn State
3. Missouri
4. Michigan
5. NC State
6. Virginia Tech
7. Oklahoma State
8. Arizona State
9. Nebraska
10. Ohio State

Unsurprisingly, the reigning NCAA champion Iowa Hawkeyes claimed the No. 1 ranking in this first poll, a result indicative of their 2020-2021 success and the return of their entire winning lineup.



he No. 2 Nittany Lions put on a show in St. Louis in March, winning four of the ten NCAA finals and finishing within 15.5 points of the veteran Hawkeye squad. Penn State will return this year with even more firepower, potentially adding NCAA finalist Max Dean at the 197 pound starting spot where 2021 seventh-place finisher Michael Beard competed last year. Freshman Alex Facundo is also expected to join the lineup at 165 to replace Joe Lee, who is likely to drop down to 157 pounds and look to earn some more ranked wins. Facundo comes with high expectations, as does any athlete wearing the Blue and White singlet, and if he can put points on the board and fight for a podium spot in March, he could be a key difference-maker in the chase for the team trophy.

Entire article: https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling...top-spot-college-wrestling-ivy-league-returns

In case you didn't open and read the article, here is the B1G Network wrestling schedule, there are several Ohio State matches scheduled, etc.:

 

[RB07OSU]

Really wish I could've watched the dual, but a really nice win to start the year. Only bummer is Decatur losing, everyone else handled their business. Good job wrestling Bucks.

 

[Akron Rick]

Really wish I could've watched the dual, but a really nice win to start the year. Only bummer is Decatur losing, everyone else handled their business. Good job wrestling Bucks.

Decatur actually surprised me by going toe-to-toe with a ranked wrestler and taking him to extra time before giving up a take down. He never seemed to "hit the wall" like he did in practically every match last season. IMO the best performances were turned in by 1.Kharchla ... the animal we all thought he was, but needs a leg brace with some sort of fastener up top so it doesn't keep sliding down and distracting him. 2. Heinselman ... now looks like an experienced upperclassman who's out there to take care of business. And 3. Hoffman ... although his opponent wasn't ranked he totally dominated him and if he keeps that up will really help this year's team.

 

[Akron Rick]

Future Buckeye heavyweight Nick Feldman had a pretty good weekend at the Clarion Open. Could've been a great one, but he forfeited the championship match (no idea the reason but wasn't injured). He beat a two-time NCAA qualifier who is ranked #22 HWT this year in the quarters and beat Pitt's HWT 11-3 in the semis. He looked to be around 230 to 240 #s and is very quick, a takedown specialist but not much of a top man. Others say he reminds them of Kyle Snyder and I see the comparison. Seems to favor the single-leg and it is a very good move. This guy will score a lot of team points at Ohio St.

 

[RB07OSU]

Future Buckeye heavyweight Nick Feldman had a pretty good weekend at the Clarion Open. Could've been a great one, but he forfeited the championship match (no idea the reason but wasn't injured). He beat a two-time NCAA qualifier who is ranked #22 HWT this year in the quarters and beat Pitt's HWT 11-3 in the semis. He looked to be around 230 to 240 #s and is very quick, a takedown specialist but not much of a top man. Others say he reminds them of Kyle Snyder and I see the comparison. Seems to favor the single-leg and it is a very good move. This guy will score a lot of team points at Ohio St.

That's what I love to hear, the undersized heavys that can score are so much fun to watch over the lumbering big guys that put up a 2-1 match every time around. That's a hell of a performance though.