Missouri and the MAC Championships

[mlbruem]

The Tigers will be looking to defend their MAC title March 5 and 6. Here is the latest MAC ranking which will be the probable seeding.
2016 MAC Second February Weight Class Rankings:
125 – 1. Dylan Peters (Northern Iowa, Junior); 2. Barlow McGhee (Missouri, Sophomore); 3. Brent Fleetwood (Central Michigan, Sophomore); 4. Shakur Laney (Ohio, Freshman).

133 – 1. Cameron Kelly (Ohio, Freshman); 2. Mack McGuire (Kent State, Senior); 3. Zach Synon (Missouri, Junior); 4. Corey Keener (Central Michigan, Junior).

141 – 1. Matt Manley (Missouri, Junior); 2. Zach Horan (Central Michigan, Senior); 3. Steve Bleise (Northern Illinois, Redshirt Freshman); 4. Trevor Jauch (Northern Iowa, Senior);

149 – 1. Lavion Mayes (Missouri, Junior); 2. Alexander Richardson (Old Dominion, Senior); 3. Justin Oliver (Central Michigan, Redshirt Freshman); 4. Mike DePalma (Kent State, Senior).

157 – 1. Ian Miller (Kent State, Senior); 2. Lucas Smith (Central Michigan, Senior); 3. Spartak Chino (Ohio, Senior); 4. Bryce Steiert (Northern Iowa, Freshman).

165 – 1. Daniel Lewis (Missouri, Redshirt Freshman); 2. Cooper Moore (Northern Iowa, Junior); 3. Tyler Buckwalter (Kent State, Senior); 4. Austin Reese (Ohio, Redshirt Freshman).

174 – 1. Mike Ottinger (Central Michigan, Senior); 2. Blaise Butler (Missouri, Senior); 3. Cody Walters (Ohio, Senior); 4. Trace Engelkes (Northern Illinois, Junior).

184 – 1. Jack Dechow (Old Dominion, Junior); 2. Willie Miklus (Missouri, Sophomore); 3. Andrew Romanchik (Ohio, Senior); 4. Jordan Ellingwood (Central Michigan, Sophomore).

197 – 1. J'Den Cox (Missouri, Junior); 2. Kyle Conel (Kent State, Redshirt Freshman); 3. Phil Wellington (Ohio, Senior); 4. Shawn Scott (Northern Illinois, Junior).

HWT – 1. Blaize Cabell (Northern Iowa, Senior); 2. Gage Hutchison (Eastern Michigan, Sophomore); 3. Jake Gunning (Buffalo, Redshirt Freshman); 4. Newton Smerchek (Central Michigan, Sophomore).

The team rankings were also decided in the same forum. The nine schools were ranked based on the number of first through fourth-place votes that were earned in the individual voting system. A first-place vote was worth four team points; a second-place vote earned three team points; third-seeded votes were worth two team points, while a fourth-place tally earned one point in the team ranking system. The team rankings for the MAC are as follows:

2016 MAC Second February Rankings (Feb. 18, 2016)
1. Missouri (27.0)
2. Central Michigan (17.0)
3. Ohio (14.0)
t-4. Kent State (13.0)
t-4. Northern Iowa (13.0)
6. Old Dominion (7.0)
7. Northern Illinois (4.0)
8. Eastern Michigan (3.0)
9. Buffalo (2.0)

The 2016 MAC Wrestling Championships will be held March 5-6 and hosted by Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Mich.

 

[mlbruem]

Here are the qualifier allocations


Conference 125 133 141 149 157 165 174 184 197 285

Atlantic Coast Conference 4 3 4 2 3 5 2 3 5 3 34
Big 12 Conference 6 4 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 36
Big Ten Conference 7 9 7 6 7 6 9 7 6 7 71
Eastern IWA 3 3 6 5 6 4 7 7 4 6 51
Eastern Wrestling League 1 1 1 3 2 2 1 1 3 2 17
Mid-American Conference 4 6 4 5 5 4 3 4 5 1 41
Pacific-12 Conference 2 1 3 3 1 3 1 2 1 3 21
Southern Conference 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 13
TOTAL QUALIFIERS 28 28 29 28 29 28 29 28 29 28 284

 

[HomeyR]

Here are the qualifier allocations


Conference 125 133 141 149 157 165 174 184 197 285

Atlantic Coast Conference 4 3 4 2 3 5 2 3 5 3 34
Big 12 Conference 6 4 3 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 36
Big Ten Conference 7 9 7 6 7 6 9 7 6 7 71
Eastern IWA 3 3 6 5 6 4 7 7 4 6 51
Eastern Wrestling League 1 1 1 3 2 2 1 1 3 2 17
Mid-American Conference 4 6 4 5 5 4 3 4 5 1 41
Pacific-12 Conference 2 1 3 3 1 3 1 2 1 3 21
Southern Conference 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 13
TOTAL QUALIFIERS 28 28 29 28 29 28 29 28 29 28 284

What are your thoughts on NCAA qualifiers for Mizzou ? They will not qualify at Hwt. but if the MAC takes five at 157, do you think that Barnes has a shot at getting out ? Other than those two weight classes, everyone should get in.

 

[mlbruem]

I think Mizzou will get 9. Barnes should make it into the top 5. He is wrestling well. He is probably also in good shape for a wild card if necessary. He is 29 in the coaches poll and 21 in RPI good #s considering his late start at the weight.
Go Tigers

 

[mlbruem]

Links to RPI and Coaches poll



i.turner.ncaa.com/sites/default/files/images/2016/02/25/wrtop33coachrank_feb21.pdf


i.turner.ncaa.com/sites/default/files/images/2016/02/25/wrtop33rpi_feb21.pdf

 

[shoot90draw]

What are your thoughts on NCAA qualifiers for Mizzou ? They will not qualify at Hwt. but if the MAC takes five at 157, do you think that Barnes has a shot at getting out ? Other than those two weight classes, everyone should get in.

Why wont they qualify at HWT?

 

[mlbruem]

Hwt was a true frosh who was not ready for D1 wrestling but Coach Smith had no other alternatives due to some unfortunate recruiting problems at that weight. He had a very poor record. Did not make the Coaches Poll or RPI rankings and has no chance of winning his way in at the conference tournament against the competition that will be there.

 

[shoot90draw]

Hwt was a true frosh who was not ready for D1 wrestling but Coach Smith had no other alternatives due to some unfortunate recruiting problems at that weight. He had a very poor record. Did not make the Coaches Poll or RPI rankings and has no chance of winning his way in at the conference tournament against the competition that will be there.

You never know! Upsets happen! He might only be one win away from gaining the confidence he needs.....

 

[HomeyR]

You never know! Upsets happen! He might only be one win away from gaining the confidence he needs.....

I'd love to believe that but as Bruem said... He has no chance. The kid at Hwt. had to wrestle this season because they had no one else. It's a shame that he could not have been redshirted.

 

[mlbruem]

I'd love to believe that but as Bruem said... He has no chance. The kid at Hwt. had to wrestle this season because they had no one else. It's a shame that he could not have been redshirted.

You are correct. D1 wrestling is a different animal and all the confidence in the world will not make it happen especially at this weight.

As a side note we may have a surprise at 285. Maybe a chance that Mizzou wrestles Cody Johnston from Warrensburg at this weight for the MAC. He will not qualify but may be able to help us with a win or two on the backside to help win a MAC title.

 

[footplayer54]

You are correct. D1 wrestling is a different animal and all the confidence in the world will not make it happen especially at this weight.

As a side note we may have a surprise at 285. Maybe a chance that Mizzou wrestles Cody Johnston from Warrensburg at this weight for the MAC. He will not qualify but may be able to help us with a win or two on the backside to help win a MAC title.

Who and where did the HWT come from? Did he have much success in high school?

 

[mlbruem]

Who and where did the HWT come from? Did he have much success in high school?

He came from New Mexico and was a 2 time state champ.

 

[mlbruem]

MAC preseeds

125
1- Dylan Peters, Northern Iowa
2- Barlow McGhee, Missouri
3- Brent Fleetwood, Central Michigan
4- Shakur Laney, Ohio
5- Brandon Jeske, Old Dominion
6- Kyle Akins, Buffalo
7- Alijah Jeffery, Northern Illinois

8/9- Armando Tores, Eastern Michigan
8/9- Del Vinas, Kent State

133
1- Mack McGuire, Kent State
2- Zach Synon, Missouri
3- Cameron Kelly, Ohio
4- Corey Keener, Central Michigan
5- Josh Alber, Northern Iowa
6- Emilio Saavedra, Old Dominion
7- Austin Eicher, Northern Illinois

8/9- Shayne Wireman, Eastern Michigan
8/9- Bryan Lantry, Buffalo

141
1- Matt Manley, Missouri
2- Chris Mecate, Old Dominion
3- Steve Bleise, Northern Illinois
4- Zach Horan, Central Michigan
5- Trevor Jauch, Northern Iowa
6- Anthony Tutolo, Kent State
7- Kyle Springer, Eastern Michigan

8/9- Noah Forrider, Ohio
8/9- Brandon Lapi, Buffalo

149
1- Lavion Mayes, Missouri
2- Justin Oliver, Central Michigan
3- Alexander Richardson, Old Dominion
4- Mike DePalma, Kent State
5- Nick Barber, Eastern Michigan
6- Gabe Morse, Northern Illinois
7- Colt Cotton, Buffalo

8/9- Cullen Cummings, Ohio
8/9- Adam Perrin, Northern Iowa

157
1- Ian Miller, Kent State
2- Luke Smith, Central Michigan
3- Bryce Steiert, Northern Iowa
4- Spartak Chino, Ohio
5- Le'Roy Barnes, Missouri
6- Andrew Morse, Northern Illinois
7- Devan Marry, Eastern Michigan

8/9- Alex Smythe, Buffalo
8/9- Devin Geoghegan, Old Dominion

165
1- Daniel Lewis, Missouri
2- Cooper Moore, Northern Iowa
3- Austin Reese, Ohio
4- Tyler Buckwalter, Kent State
5- Seldon Wright, Old Dominion
6- Dakota Juarez, Eastern Michigan
7- Shaun'Qae McMurtry, Northern Illinois

8/9- Rrok Ndokaj, Buffalo
8/9- Colin Heffernan, Central Michigan

174
1- Mike Ottinger, Central Michigan
2- Blaise Butler, Missouri
3- Cody Walters, Ohio
4- Trace Engelkes, Northern Illinois
5- Jacob Davis, Eastern Michigan
6- Jeriod James, Kent State
7- Muhamid McBryde, Buffalo

8/9- Kyle Lux, Northern Iowa
8/9- Jared Swan, Old Dominion

184
1- Willie Miklus, Missouri
2- Jack Dechow, Old Dominion
3- Andrew Romanchik, Ohio
4- Jordan Ellingwood, Central Michigan
5- Cole Baxter, Kent State
6- Derek Hillman, Eastern Michigan
7- Drew Foster, Northern Iowa

8/9- Joe Ariola, Buffalo
8/9- Quinton Rosser, Northern Illinois

197
1- J'den Cox, Missouri
2- Kyle Conel, Kent State
3- Phil Wellington, Ohio
4- Shawn Scott, Northern Illinois
5- Anthony Abro, Eastern Michigan
6- Jackson Lewis, Central Michigan
7- James Benjamin, Buffalo

8/9- Cody Krumweide, Northern Iowa
8/9- Terrell Forbes, Old Dominion

Hwt.
1- Blaize Cabell, Northern Iowa
2- Gage Hutchison, Eastern Michigan
3- Jake Gunning, Buffalo
4- Newton Smerchek, Central Michigan
5- Austin Coburn, Old Dominion
6- Arthur Bunce, Northern Illinois
7- Devin Nye, Kent State

8/9- Jesse Webb, Ohio
8/9- Cody Johnston, Missouri
Great to see Cody going for Mizzou
Go Tigers

 

[mlbruem]

The MAC Championships will begin at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday. On Sunday, the Championships round will begin at approximately 12:20 p.m. CT. All of the action from Ypsilanti, Mi. will be televised on ESPN3.com

 

[mlbruem]

The MAC Championships will begin at 11 a.m. CT on Saturday. On Sunday, the Championships round will begin at approximately 12:20 p.m. CT. All of the action from Ypsilanti, Mi. will be televised on ESPN3.com

Saturday, March 5th 11:00 a.m. ET Doors Open To Public
11:55 a.m. ET National Anthem
12:45 p.m. ET Introduction of Teams
1:00 p.m. ET Quarterfinals: Watch LIVE on ESPN3 (Mat 1) | Mat 2
4:00 p.m. ET Consolation Round 1 (1 Mat) | Watch LIVE on ESPN3/WatchESPN
Championship Semi-Finals (2 Mats) | Watch LIVE on ESPN3 Mat 2 | Mat 3

Sunday, March 6th
11:00 a.m. ET Doors Open To Public
11:55 a.m. ET National Anthem
12:00 p.m. ET Consolation Semi-Finals (3 Mats)
1:05 p.m. ET Championship Finals Parade & Face Off Introductions
1:20 p.m. ET Championship Finals, 3rd place | Watch LIVE on ESPN3/WatchESPN

 

[shoot90draw]

Saturday, March 5th 11:00 a.m. ET Doors Open To Public
11:55 a.m. ET National Anthem
12:45 p.m. ET Introduction of Teams
1:00 p.m. ET Quarterfinals: Watch LIVE on ESPN3 (Mat 1) | Mat 2
4:00 p.m. ET Consolation Round 1 (1 Mat) | Watch LIVE on ESPN3/WatchESPN
Championship Semi-Finals (2 Mats) | Watch LIVE on ESPN3 Mat 2 | Mat 3

Sunday, March 6th
11:00 a.m. ET Doors Open To Public
11:55 a.m. ET National Anthem
12:00 p.m. ET Consolation Semi-Finals (3 Mats)
1:05 p.m. ET Championship Finals Parade & Face Off Introductions
1:20 p.m. ET Championship Finals, 3rd place | Watch LIVE on ESPN3/WatchESPN

Will you be attending?

 

[mlbruem]

Will you be attending?

Unfortunately can not make the trip to Ypsilanti, Mi. but will be at MSG for the national championships.

 

[footplayer54]

Unfortunately can not make the trip to Ypsilanti, Mi. but will be at MSG for the national championships.

So I am curious. I have been looking at your past posts on duals. When I was in high school, duals started at a random weight rather than going from lightest, to heaviest. Is that the case in college?

 

[KurtWagner]

Unfortunately can not make the trip to Ypsilanti, Mi. but will be at MSG for the national championships.

So I am curious. I have been looking at your past posts on duals. When I was in high school, duals started at a random weight rather than going from lightest, to heaviest. Is that the case in college?

Will anyone here be attending the Big 12 wrestling at the Sprint Center this weekend?

 

[mlbruem]

So I am curious. I have been looking at your past posts on duals. When I was in high school, duals started at a random weight rather than going from lightest, to heaviest. Is that the case in college?

They draw for the starting weight. In some cases the coaches may agree to start at a weight rather than draw. The National finals usually start at the weight just above what is considered the premier match of the night so that it is the last match of the night to maximize TV ratings.

 

[mlbruem]

Missouri has

6 in finals
McGhee
Manley
Barnes
Lewis
Butler
Cox
3 alive on back side could finish 3rd to 6th
Mayes
Miklus
Johnston(will not qualify even if he finishes 3rd which would be great result for him)
Eliminated and looking for at large bid Synon
Go Tigers

 

[HomeyR]

Missouri has

6 in finals
McGhee
Manley
Barnes
Lewis
Butler
Cox
3 alive on back side could finish 3rd to 6th
Mayes
Miklus
Johnston(will not qualify even if he finishes 3rd which would be great result for him)
Eliminated and looking for at large bid Synon
Go Tigers

I just finished looking at today's results... What on earth happened to Synon ? Two and out !!! If you know what was going on with him, please share.

 

[mlbruem]

He wrestled two very poor matches. He is a blue collar guy with a lot of heart but is not the most athletically blessed. He has 75 wins in his career so far and has had to fight his way in the lineup
through a lot of grit. He has very little room for mistakes with his limited offense and it caught up with him today. He will get an at large bid to the NCAA tournament look for him to rebound and score some points for MIzzou at Nationals.

 

[mlbruem]

Here is a link to Missouri's press release on the first days action
http://www.missouriwrestling.com/no...rst-place-after-day-one-of-mac-championships/

Go Tigers

 

[HomeyR]

Why the Med. forfeits by Manley and Mayes ? Wow ! Barnes had a tremendous tournament !

 

[mlbruem]

Manley tweaked a knee and he had seeding criteria over Mecate so no use to take a chance on further aggravating the knee. Mayes I have no idea maybe he had a bug or something. Yes great result for Barnes. Another very important win was Butler over Ottinger who had beat him previously .

Here is a link to Missouri's press release on the final results
http://www.missouriwrestling.com/mi...t-conference-title-at-2016-mac-championships/

 

[HomeyR]

Manley tweaked a knee and he had seeding criteria over Mecate so no use to take a chance on further aggravating the knee. Mayes I have no idea maybe he had a bug or something. Yes great result for Barnes. Another very important win was Butler over Ottinger who had beat him previously .

Here is a link to Missouri's press release on the final results
http://www.missouriwrestling.com/mi...t-conference-title-at-2016-mac-championships/

I very much appreciate your updates and commentary on the Mizzou wrestlers. If possible, please continue with your posts at the NCAA. Being able to watch the tournament at MSG should be a very unique experience. I would love to be there.

 

[shoot90draw]

Manley tweaked a knee and he had seeding criteria over Mecate so no use to take a chance on further aggravating the knee. Mayes I have no idea maybe he had a bug or something. Yes great result for Barnes. Another very important win was Butler over Ottinger who had beat him previously .

Here is a link to Missouri's press release on the final results
http://www.missouriwrestling.com/mi...t-conference-title-at-2016-mac-championships/

I also enjoy your posts and commentary on Mizzou wrestling. What were the final results? Also, what ever happened to Alan Waters? Might be wrong on his name but his last name was Waters and I know he red shirted his first year but then what?

 

[mlbruem]

Waters finished his eligibility last year when he finished 3rd at the NCAA tournament in St Louis.

He recently won a major free style tournament.
Also named outstanding wrestler
Here is a link to the full story
http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestlin...six-USA-freestylers-win-Dave-Schultz-Memorial

Click the link I posted above for final results for Mizzou at the MAC.