Originally published at: https://pistolsfiringblog.com/way-too-early-prediction-for-oklahoma-states-2026-27-wrestling-lineup/
Some weights are easy to predict; some, not so much.
I think you are right on the mark with this line-up! It will be interesting at 184 with Burge and White and I believe White might be the starter as the season progresses. Lockett better learn some offense and humble himself with good sportsmanship. I agree with you at this point with Rutledge but it sure is a big jump for him in weight so might see Facundo again at 174. Side note - I believe Forrest spoke with the twins before the season and he indicated he would move up to 141 and Jayden would take his 141 spot and Jordyn will be battling with Sergio for 149. I sure liked Sergio’s Height and long gangaling spider like wing span - he will lose some of that moving to 149 with his opponents being a little bigger. One last note Zinkin will give Sprately all he wants and will be great training partners for both.
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I’ve been as critical of Lockett as anyone, but I wouldn’t have said humility or sportsmanship were issues. Why are you calling those things out?
In some of Ladarion’s losses he threw his head gear and did some other stuff. Not a good look. But I think he’ll grow out of it. He’s an emotional guy and missed his exceptional goals. I think and hope this summer and sophomore year will be one of immense growth. Buying into exactly what Coach Taylor preaches about finding his offense early and giving him better opportunities to score throughout the entire match. The guy has an insane amount of potential and I love to see him wrestle when he is really wrestling in the moment and throughout the entire match. When he does that, dude’s really hard to beat.
I also want to back up what Mark30 said about Berge and White. I like Berge a lot and if anyone is gonna get the most out of him, it’s gonna be this room and coaching staff. But guys…Michael White is EXCITING! What a prospect. To have the blankets of slates for a too high school prospect with this much athletic talent and drive…Taylor and crew have to be thrilled. This guy is all drive, fast, quick, powerful and tough as nails. White has said he wants championships and I have to say, I believe it’s possible with his God given talent, drive and abilities. There’s just an over abundance of excitement for this year’s recruiting class between Rocklin Zinkin, the Raney Bros., Dreshaun Ross and Michael White. Can’t wait.
My phone took “blank slate” to mean “blankets of slates.” Truly a terribly smart phone.