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Sun, Nov 21 N/A Columbus, Ohio All Day
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Cliff Keen Las Vegas Collegiate Wrestling Invitational Fri, Dec 03 -
Sat, Dec 04 N/A at Las Vegas, Nev. All Day

Sun, Dec 12 Edinboro at Edinboro, Pa. 2:00 p.m.
Sun, Dec 19 Penn State * at State College, Pa. 2:00 p.m.

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Cliff Keen/NWCA National Wrestling Duals Sat, 08 -
Sun, Jan N/A at Cedar Falls, Iowa All Day

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Sun, Jan 16 Michigan State * Millersburg, Ohio (West Holmes HS) 2:00 p.m.
Sun, Jan 23 Iowa * at Iowa City, Iowa TBA
Fri, Jan 28 Michigan * Columbus, Ohio 7:00 p.m.
Fri, Feb 04 Illinois * at Champaign, Ill. 7:00 p.m.
Sat, Feb 05 Minnesota * Columbus, Ohio 7:00 p.m.
Fri, Feb 11 Wisconsin * at Madison, Wis. 7:00 p.m.
Sat, Feb 19 Northwestern * Columbus, Ohio 12:00 p.m.

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Big Championships Sat, Mar 05 -
Sun, Mar 06 N/A at Evanston, Ill. All Day

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NCAA Championships Thu, Mar 17 -
Sat, Mar 19 N/A at Philadelphia, Pa. All Day

* Conference Games

Courtesy: OhioStateBuckeyes.com
Release: 09/07/2010


COLUMBUS, Ohio - With the release of the Ohio State wrestling team's 2010-11 schedule, highlights include home matches vs. Big Ten opponents Michigan in January and Minnesota the following month. Also of note are the Buckeye Duals Nov. 21 in which the Scarlet and Gray will welcome programs from around the region to compete at historic St. John Arena.
The Buckeyes, who finished second in the regular-season standings in 2009-10, will again contend for the league title in arguably the toughest conference in the country - five Big Ten programs, including Ohio State finished in the Top 10 at the 2010 NCAA Championships. The Scarlet and Gray will begin its conference quest Dec. 19 when it travels to Penn State. The road does not get any easier as the Buckeyes will head to Iowa Jan. 23, Illinois Feb. 4 and Wisconsin Feb. 11.

The Buckeyes' home schedule proves just as exciting with Michigan State and Michigan traveling down Route 23 to Columbus Jan. 16 and Jan. 28, respectively. The Spartans return to Columbus in 2010-11 after the Buckeyes wrapped up their regular-season home slate last year with a 30-7 victory vs. Michigan State on Senior Day. Ohio State is hosting the Wolverines in back-to-back seasons for the first time since welcoming them to St. John Arena from 1985-1987. The Buckeyes have won three-straight matches against Michigan and compiled a program-best 29 points against them last season in Columbus.

After not facing the Golden Gophers during the conference regular season last year (Ohio State and Minnesota wrestled in the National Duals), the two teams will meet again after a one-year hiatus Feb. 5. The regular season concludes Feb. 19 against Northwestern on Senior Day.

Before Ohio State gets into the grind of the Big Ten schedule, it will make the annual trip to Las Vegas for the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Wrestling Invitational. The Buckeyes are the defending champions and look to hold onto the crown Dec. 3-4. Last year, Ohio State compiled 122.5 points en route to the title.

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OhioStateBuckeyes.com
 Release: 09/08/2010


COLUMBUS, Ohio - Former Ohio State wrestling standouts J Jaggers and Mike Pucillo have been added to the Buckeye coaching staff head coach Tom Ryan announced Wednesday. Jaggers and Pucillo join Ryan and associate head coach Lou Rosselli.

"We are proud to add one of the great wrestling Buckeyes to the Ohio state coaching staff," Ryan, who is entering his fifth season leading the Scarlet and Gray, said. "Mike has been a standout in every aspect of his life for many years. We are all anxious to see Mike pass his knowledge on to the next generation.

"J Jaggers brings a long successful resume to the Buckeye program. He has accomplished many great things as a competitor and student. His deep-rooted passion for the Buckeyes makes him a great addition to the staff."

In addition to his integral role in the gym and his coaching duties during matches, Jaggers, a two-time NCAA champion in 2008 and 2009 at 141 pounds, will also assist the Ohio State Athletics Department's Fan Experience and Promotions staff in marketing all home matches for the upcoming 2010-11 season. (For the complete 2010-11 wrestling schedule, click HERE). The 2009 Ohio State Male Athlete of the Year, Jaggers also will work heavily in securing fundraising dollars for a program that has grown tremendously in terms of competition status. Jaggers also will serve as the team liaison, providing up-to-date team information to the squad during summer and holiday breaks.

In 2009 as the volunteer assistant coach, Jaggers helped mentor former teammate Reece Humphrey, who took over the starting spot at 141 pounds, following Jagger's graduation. Humphrey went on to finish third at the NCAA championships, earning his second All-America laurel.

Jaggers concluded his Buckeye career in impressive fashion, becoming just the third wrestler in program history to win two national titles. A three-time All-American and four-time NCAA qualifier, Jaggers compiled 107 wins during his career. After winning his first national title in 2008, he was honored by the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission with Collegiate Athlete of the Year.

Excelling in the classroom, Jaggers was a three-time NWCA All-Academic Team member, two-time Academic All-Big Ten and Ohio State Scholar-Athlete recipient. Jaggers earned his bachelor's degree in communication in March 2009.

In his coaching capacity, Pucillo, the 2008 Big Ten and NCAA Champion at 184 pounds, also will create the team's community service plan. In the past, the Buckeyes have worked closely with the 2nd and 7 Foundation, which is a program that strives to eliminate illiteracy, as well as volunteered at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Last season, the wrestling program generated 244 hours of community service under former assistant Joe Heskett. Pucillo will oversee the team managers, while also working on postseason travel information. Additionally, he will work closely with Jaggers in the fundraising department.

Pucillo finished his Buckeye career as a three-time All-American. Also the 2009 NCAA runner-up at 184 pounds, Pucillo amassed several impressive streaks during his collegiate career, including winning 43-consecutive matches entering the 2009 Big Ten Championships. He also finished the 2008 and 2009 Big Ten seasons undefeated and was the 2006 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Collegiate Wrestling Invitational champion. Of note too, is his 5-0 record at the 2009 NWCA/Cliff Keen National Duals in Cedar Falls, Iowa. En route to that perfect ledger, Pucillo defeated three Top 20 opponents.

In the classroom, Pucillo, who earned a bachelor's degree in communication in March 2010, was a two-time NWCA All-Academic selection, Academic All-Big Ten and Ohio State Scholar-Athlete.
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Courts gives verbal commitment to Ohio State
Kevin Schlosser
10/14/2010

Wednesday was a big day for Pennsylvania state champion Kenny Courts, it was college decision time. After narrowing his list of schools to three and taking official visits to Ohio State, Maryland, and Arizona State the choice was not easy but looking back the signs were there all along.

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"I am going to be a Buckeye next year," responded Courts over the phone on Wednesday night. "When I was growing up, I always was an Ohio State fan so the chance for me to wrestle at OSU was too hard to turn down. From the coaches to the team, the school and the city; everything came together to create the environment that is right for me."

A two-time state place winner for Central Dauphin High School, Courts is 96-4 in three years of varsity competition. He exploded on to the national wrestling scene as a freshman by reaching the finals of the Super 32 and winning a Beast of the East title at 135 pounds before a knee injury and surgery ended his year. As a sophomore Kenny moved up to 160 and went 43-4 placing sixth at the Beast and second at state and as a junior he has undefeated at 42-0 winning his second Beast of the East title and his first state championship at 171 pounds.

"I really like the way that the Ohio State coaches work together. Tom Ryan is a great head coach; Lou Rosselli stays on everyone all year round to bring out their best: and J Jaggers can get on the mat with anyone and put them through a workout," offered Courts when speaking of his decision. "It was very, very hard to tell Coach McCoy I wasn't going to Maryland but sometimes the best decisions are the hardest to make."
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http://www.intermatwrestle.com/articles/7337

Supreme Courts ? Buckeyes land another
Published on October 13, 2010 by viratas
184lb Prospect Verbals to Ohio St.
Willie Saylor, Editor

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We throw around the phrase ?burst(ing) onto the scene? often when describing the moment a new talent emerges as a national-caliber wrestler. Its overuse certainly mutes what Kenny Courts, of Central Dauphin High School (Harrisburg, PA) did as a freshman 3 years ago.

In October, prior to the start of even his high school career, Courts, then wrestling at 135lbs, bested some of the nation?s top talent en route to a Super32 finals appearance, losing only, ironically, to Collin Palmer, who will now be his college teammate.

When the high school season came around two months later, Courts made waves around the high school wrestling community by knocking off Dylan Alton while winning the Outstanding Wrestler Award at the Top Hat tournament, a feat he?d reprise a few weeks later at the Beast of the East.

Two high school tournaments-two OW?s.

Unfortunately for Courts, his freshman season would be cut short when he tore his ACL in competition.

His sophomore year saw him reach the state finals as he finished runner-up, before winning Beast of the East and capturing his first state title as a Junior, then up at 171lbs.

A highly sought after recruit all along, Courts made his much anticipated decision today, giving a verbal agreement to the Ohio State Buckeyes.

We had a chance to catch up with Kenny to discuss his decision to continue his career under Tom Ryan and the Buckeyes in Columbus.

WS: Why did you choose Ohio State?

KC: I always wanted to be a buckeye and I liked the coaches currently there. Ibelieve they will take me to the next level.

WS: What other schools were you considering?

KC: Maryland and Arizona State. Calling coach McCoy was the hardest part of the decision to be honest.

WS: What is your relationship with the coaches and wrestlers at OSU like?

KC: Me and the team got along great but I think the coaches were a great fit to me.

WS: What weight do you see yourself at in college?

KC: 184

WS: Do you anticipate redshirting?

KC: Most likely, but if the coaches think I?m ready then I?ll be on the mat.

WS: How do you see yourself fitting into the line-up?

KC: I think ill fit in great. If I didn?t think that, I wouldn?t be planning to wrestle there.

WS: How is your knee holding up? Are there any limitations or worries there?

KC: My knees holding up well. You always are somewhat conscious about knees once you injure it, but I don?t have any doubt that I?ll be ready.

WS: What are your college goals?

KC: To be a couple time NCAA Champ and also to take full advantage of my opportunity to get a good degree.
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http://news.theopenmat.com/2010/10/supreme-courts-buckeyes-land-another/


now with 3 of top 7 HS wrestlers committed...

5 Kenny Courts 184 Central Dauphin PA
6 Cam Tessari 149 Monroeville OH
7 Hunter Stieber 133/141 Monroeville OH

http://www.hswrestling.net/national-rankings-high-school-wrestling/
 
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This would be icing on the cake if Ryan could get this guy along with Philips from Monroeville. I have no idea what our chances are to get both of these guys.


The Nation?s top recruit has narrowed his college choices down to three schools. Having turned down offers from Minnesota, Oklahoma State, and many other national powers this fall McCauley remains one of only a few unsigned wrestlers in the class of 2011.
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http://www.hswrestling.net/2010/09/destin-mccauley-narrows-choices-to-iowa-ohio-state-wisconsin/
 
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Will the addition of 'Husker wrestling next year increase the strength of the Big Ten?
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Nebraska finished 12th in the 2010 NCAA tournament and 4th in 2009. I'd say that the Big 10 will be tougher with Nebraska.

I say this without knowing anything about their roster.
 
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COLUMBUS, Ohio - Three members of the Ohio State wrestling team are ranked in the Amateur Wrestling News individual preseason polls, the publication announced Monday. Ian Paddock (133), Colt Sponseller (157) and C.J. Magrum (197) earned Top 20 standings.

Paddock, a sophomore from Warsaw, N.Y., is No. 11. Last season, Paddock made his first trip to the NCAA championships following a fifth-place showing at the Big Ten championships. In his first collegiate campaign, Paddock recorded a 24-14 overall record, including a 13-7 mark in dual action and a 4-4 ledger in the Big Ten.

Polled fifth, Sponseller dropped a weight class to 157 pounds after wrestling 165 pounds the previous three years. A two-time NCAA championships qualifier, Sponseller was the 2010 Big Ten Championships runner-up. The senior from Glenmont, Ohio, compiled a 30-7 overall record, 18-2 dual ledger and 7-1 mark in the Big Ten a season ago and kept busy following the college season, winning the 163-pound title at the ASICS University & FILA Cadet Nationals in Akron, Ohio.

Magrum is ranked No. 17. After redshirting in 2008-09, he owns a career record of 36-22. The native of Oak Harbor, Ohio, completed his first full year of competition with a 19-17 overall record, including an 11-8 dual mark and 4-4 ledger in the Big Ten. He earned his first bid to the NCAA championships this past spring.

The Buckeyes' 2010-11 season gets underway at 10 a.m. Nov. 7 when they travel to the Buffalo Open. The home schedule begins Nov. 21 vs. Pittsburgh and Nebraska in St. John Arena. Ohio State will wrestle the Panthers at 11:30 a.m. and the Cornhuskers at 1:30 p.m.
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Here is a full breakdown on Ohio State's current great recruiting class.

125: Nobody recruited because last year Ohio State snagged the top 125lb recruit, Logan Steiber.

133: The Buckeyes landed a commit from the number 2 ranked 133 lber
2. Johnni DiJulius, Akron, OH *Ohio State*

  • 2x State Champ, 3x Finalist
  • Cheesehead Champ
  • 2x Ironman 3rd
Notes: DiJulius could be the top guy here at 133. After an undefeated JR Duals, Johnni seemed poised to make a run at a FS national title. But he dropped a pair of three-period bouts and his 0-for-Fargo (in 4 attempts) continued. On the plus side, DiJulius is a great rider, which should translate well to the DI game. On the down side is that he has a tendency to rely on a barrel-roll, which he?s likely to be less successful with in college. DiJulius gives Ohio St. tremendous talent in the lightweights with last year?s #1 125, Logan Steiber, and the forthcoming #1 141lb prospect.
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141: Ohio State lands the top 141 pound recruit and brother of last years top 125 pound recruit.

1. Hunter Stieber, Monroeville, OH *Ohio St*

  • 3x State Champ
  • Fargo Champ
  • Fila Champ
  • 3x Ironman Finalist (1x Champ)
Notes: Steiber is the complete package. Training under coach Erik Burnett, who?s been working with Ohio?s best and churning out studs lately, Hunter is capable in all facets the game. He stays in position and is hard to score on. Good on top-and-bottom. His most admirable attribute is his ability to transition from move-to-move. If there is a caveat, Steiber the Younger (his brother is a freshman at Ohio St.) has a dramatically bent-over stance that could be susceptible to the head pounding prevalent at the college level. Also keep in mind that Steiber is in the midst of a growth spurt, wrestling 119 last season and 135 throughout the summer.
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149: Ohio State pulls in the 3rd ranked guy at this weight:

3. Cam Tessari, Monroeville, OH, *Ohio St.*

  • 3x State Champ
  • Ironman Champ
  • Fargo Placer
Notes: Like all the Monroeville studs, Tessari is very good from front head. He makes you pay for bad shots or half shots. Where he differs from most is that he’s also very successful snapping into that position from his feet. Tessari also shows a great technique from both standing singles and rear standing.
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157 - Ohio State had the number 2 recruit in their own state, but he signed with Kent St. Ohio State is recruiting the top ranked 157 pounder, and possibly best overall, in his top three but not the favorites.

OHIO STATE HOPEFUL but no commit here:
1. Destin McCauley, Apple Valley, MN, Status: Unsigned

  • 4x State Champ (1x RU)
  • 2x Fargo Champ (5x Medalist)
  • Fila Jr’s 3rd
  • Cheeshead Champ
College Choices: Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio St.
Notes: McCauley sets the pace. He pushes the action with his offensive attacks. He’s just a handful on his feet with the ability to score in a variety of ways from any situation. He consistently hits beautiful high crotches off tie-ups and can shoot from distance with perfect timing. What makes Destin so impressive technically is his level changes (unparalleled at this level as a middleweight), and his finishes; he goes from set-up, to shot, to finish in a fluid motion. It doesn’t hurt that he has tree-trunk legs which initiate power and quickness. He also keeps his hips under him well. And this summer, he’s used some sick misdirection shots. With constant motion, McCauley often has his opponents off-balance and vulnerable.
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165: Ohio State isn't recruiting anybody.

174: Ohio State is in on the number 2 ranked guy from the weight, he could be the number 1 guy, but he hasn't been wrestling in the big tournaments to prove himself in awhile. It'll come down to a Ohio State/Michigan recruiting battle.

2. Chris Phillips, Monroeville, OH , Status: Unsigned

  • 3x State Champion
  • 2x Fargo Champ
  • Ironman Champ
  • Fila Placer
College Choices: Michigan, Ohio State, Kent St.
Notes: Phillips has been considered a national-level stud since he stepped on the mat as a freshman, winning a state title, an Ironman title, and two Fargo Cadet titles before his sophomore year began! It’s difficult to not rank Phillips #1. To this date, he still has only 1 career loss (as a Soph. to now-Nittany Lion Ed Ruth in Ironman semi’s).
The reservation is Phillips’ lack of national schedule as an upperclassman. Other than the Ironman tournament, in which he placed third as a sophomore and injury defaulted out of as a junior, Phillips really hasn’t tested himself.
He’s very, technically, proficient. The best in the class from the front head position and scoring off half shots and mistakes. But he appears to be less aggressive than he used to be, when he was relentless and tough to stop as he showed impeccable ability to move from shot-to-shot.
There is a school of thought that he may not be as ‘into it’ as he used to be. I’m not of that opinion. He’s still a tremendous talent. It’s possible he’s the best overall recruit in the country, and a prot?g? of Erik Burnett. It’s just too bad we haven’t gotten to see more of him lately.
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184: Landed the second ranked recruit at this weight.

2. Kenny Courts, Central Dauphin, PA, *Ohio State*

  • State Champ (2x Finalist)
  • 2x Beast of the East Champ
  • Super32 Runner-Up
Notes: Courts started off his high school career with a bang, defeating Dylan Alton in his first tournament and collecting OW honors in his first two, including BofE.
He’s smooth and slick, preferring low singles. The trait that makes him so successful and difficult to defend his is length. With a simple stride or change of direction, he can get the opponent off balance. And it certainly helps on his picture-perfect doubles. Length also makes his finishes near perfect as he shows an uncanny sense of pressure and leverage. From low singles, he’ll pressure the opposite side and it’s game over.
Like all Central Dauphin wrestlers, Courts likes to go to a half from a crab ride. He is particularly proficient at it, gaining a great number of falls that way.
The one caveat with Courts has been his knee/s. He’s had 4 surgeries on them over the course of his career and still wears a brace extending from his thigh to his ankle. But he insists it’s fine. It certainly appeared so in his state title run.
Never a player on the international styles regardless, Courts, because of injuries, hasn’t competed much in the offseason, so his national results are limited. But you could look at it this way: in state finals, he dominated the Super32 Champ, Tristan Warner.
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http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/Vi...1&SPID=10403&DB_OEM_ID=17300&ATCLID=205026614

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Championship performances by Ian Paddock (133), Colt Sponseller (157) and Nick Heflin (174) kicked off the No. 12 Ohio State wrestling team's 2010-11 season as it competed at the UB Open Sunday at Alumni Arena in Buffalo, N.Y.

A native New Yorker from Warsaw, Paddock was the No. 2 seed and after winning three matches met No. 1-seed Kevin Smith of host Buffalo in the final. The Buckeye sophomore secured a 6-0 shutout in the title bout to open the season on a strong note. In his previous three matches, Paddock won by a combined 29-4 margin. Earning a bye in the first round, Paddock recorded a convincing 17-2 win over Bloomsburg's Jeremiah Biddle before being taken to overtime by Matthew Hasbrouck of Edinboro. Paddock was able to escape with a 2-0 win en route to the semifinals. A 10-4 decision over Hasbrouck's Fighting Scot teammate Mitchell Port ensued to secure Paddock's place in the final.

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Meh. Glad to see Colt and Ian come out strong. Heflin's final two opponents withdrew, so hard to say how well he really did. Nemec's performance is concerning - did not look good. Magrum lost in the finals 4-0 to a very good Derek Foore. Solid outing from Capone, as well.

If you check out the full results, you will notice that Notre Dame College performed very very well at this tournament. I don't think they'd beat the Buckeyes in a dual, but they would give them a scare.

I would anticipate seeing a more complete lineup (perhaps the debut of Logan Steiber) this Sunday as the Buckeyes face off against Nebraska and Pittsburgh in Columbus.
 
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No. 20 Pittsburgh (2-2) - 18
No. 12 Ohio State (0-2) - 17

Individual Matches:

125 Logan Stieber (Ohio State) TF5 Anthony Zanetta (Pittsburgh) 18-3 (6:30)

What a coming out party for Logan. Absolutely dominates a very solid wrestler in Zanetta (#18 and national qualifier last year). This is going to a tough year for this team, but watching Logan is going to be a treat.

133 Ian Paddock (Ohio State) DEC Shelton Mack (Pittsburgh) 6-1

Ian had to settle for the decision, but he continues to be rock solid.

141 Collin Palmer (Ohio State) DEC Mike Tully (Pittsburgh) 7-1

Just the simple fact that Collin was on the mat is good news for the Buckeyes. The fact that he posted a solid decision is even better. OSU lucked out that Naumann didn't wrestle for Pitt.

149 Sean Nemec (Ohio State) DEC Dane Johnson (Pittsburgh) 5-3

Glad to see Nemec pick up a much needed win against a decent opponent.

157 Colt Sponseller (Ohio State) DEC Donnie Tasser (Pittsburgh) 15-9

Was really hoping Colt would get the major, but a decent result nonetheless.

165 Adam Counterman (Pittsburgh) SV-2 Jared Kusar (Ohio State ) 4-2

Both teams are incredibly weak at this weight. Unfortunately OSU came out on the losing end. Expect that a lot at this weight this year.

174 Ethan Headlee (Pittsburgh) FALL Nick Heflin (Ohio State) (4:36)

This result is very unfortunate, and the bonus points lost the match for OSU. It appeared that Heflin got injured early in the match, which was likely confirmed by him not wrestling against Nebraska. If he doesn't get hurt this is a decision at worst, and a potential OSU win. Hope Nick is ok.

184 Max Thomusseit (Pittsburgh) DEC Peter Capone (Ohio State) 8-2

Thomusseit looked very solid for a freshman. Capone hung in there and kept it to a decision, which I hope he can continue to do against solid competition. That's probably the best we can hope for at this weight.

197 Zac Thomusseit (Pittsburgh) DEC C.J. Magrum (Ohio State) 4-0

Not a terrible result, but Cody has looked a bit off this year. Hopefully he gets it turned around.

285 Ryan Tomei (Pittsburgh) DEC Johnny Hiles (Ohio State) 4-0

It is what it is. Not expecting much from Hiles this year.
 
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