Braxton Amos top contender at USA Last Chance Qualifier

[TomM]

Braxton Amos top contender at USA Last Chance Qualifier

https://uwbadgers.com/sports/wrestling

[dad 2 5]

How can you not be excited to see this young man in the motion W singlet! Going to be fun to watch him next year!

[mkm13]

Very good inerview:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aBR2tioTT5U&t=2114s

[GoodGod]

What's realistic for next year? I feel like anything less than top 5 is an insult.

[hammer]

What's realistic for next year? I feel like anything less than top 5 is an insult.

I would think he has the goals of being on the top of the podium for sure. Without sounding like a like I am not hopeful, I wouldn't say if he doesnt finish high would be insulting. The college season is long, lots can happen. Injuries, a bad month or just plain tough competition. Winning a NCAA title is pretty tough to do when you figure in all that goes into a championship season.

[mkm13]

I do not think insult is the right word.  Based on resume and results so far, I think top 4 is a pretty good projection at this point, but a lot of things can happen.  We have seen a lot of times where greco success does not translate at all to high end folkstyle.  I do not think that will be the deal here, but Thielke is a good reminder greco success does not mean folkstyle success.  Amos obviously has a lot of success in all styles to date.

He has some time to prepare, but it will also be interesting how big of impact his cut to 197 will be.  He is not tall, so that should help, but the cut may not be easy right away.

[npope]

Thielke came to my mind as well. Nothing against Thielke, but when he came in folks "bet the ranch on him" and it puts a lot of unnecessary pressure on kids who are just 18 years old. While Amos does indeed seem to wear an "S" on his chest, I think the fan base would do well to give him his space and let him grow into his first year of collegiate wrestling.

Also, great interview and Amos sounds like a fine young man with great skills .

[wrastle63]

Also have to remember that 197 is a very deep/strong weight. Much stronger than some weight classes. The #10 and #11 were top ranked guys at the beginning of the season. I
Rank   Grade   Name   School   Previous
1   FR   AJ Ferrari   OK State   6
2   SR   Myles Amine   Michigan   1
3   JR   Jacob Warner   Iowa   3
4   JR   Nino Bonaccorsi   Pittsburgh   5
5   FR   Rocky Elam   Missouri   20
6   JR   Jake Woodley   Oklahoma   15
7   SR   Kordell Norfleet   Arizona State   4
8   FR   Michael Beard   Penn State   12
9   SO   Stephen Buchanan   Wyoming   7
10   JR   Noah Adams   West Virginia   8
11   SR   Eric Schultz   Nebraska   2
12   JR   Cameron Caffey   Michigan State   11

[MakingABadgerer]

Also have to remember that 197 is a very deep/strong weight. Much stronger than some weight classes. The #10 and #11 were top ranked guys at the beginning of the season. I
Rank   Grade   Name   School   Previous
1   FR   AJ Ferrari   OK State   6
2   SR   Myles Amine   Michigan   1
3   JR   Jacob Warner   Iowa   3
4   JR   Nino Bonaccorsi   Pittsburgh   5
5   FR   Rocky Elam   Missouri   20
6   JR   Jake Woodley   Oklahoma   15
7   SR   Kordell Norfleet   Arizona State   4
8   FR   Michael Beard   Penn State   12
9   SO   Stephen Buchanan   Wyoming   7
10   JR   Noah Adams   West Virginia   8
11   SR   Eric Schultz   Nebraska   2
12   JR   Cameron Caffey   Michigan State   11

Ben Darmstadt from Cornell may have been the champ this season if the Ivies didn't boycott.  His height will be something for Amos and all of the 6' and below 197's to contend with.

What does Michigan do with Patrick Brucki and Myles Amine?

I look for Caffey to go back down a weight class next year.

[TomM]

Greco Seeds

2021 OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS GRECO-ROMAN SEEDS

60 kg
Ildar Hafizov (U.S. Army WCAP) – sitting to the best-of-three finals

1. Leslie Fuenffinger (U.S. Army WCAP)
2. Ryan Mango (U.S. Army WCAP)
3. Max Nowry (U.S. Army WCAP)
4. Taylor LaMont (Sunkist Kids)
5. Dalton Roberts (NYAC)
6. Sam Jones (NYAC)
7. Travis Rice (NYAC - Illinois RTC)
8. Randon Miranda (NYAC)
9. Joseph Palmer (Cyclone RTC)

67 kg
Alejandro Sancho (U.S. Army WCAP) – sitting to the best-of-three finals

1. Ellis Coleman (U.S. Army WCAP)
2. Raymond Bunker (U.S. Marines)
3. Jamel Johnson (U.S. Marines)
4. Xavier Johnson (U.S. Marines)
5. Calvin Germinaro (Minnesota Storm)
6. Lenny Merkin (NYAC)
7. Nolan Baker (NYAC)
8. Peyton Omania (NYAC)
9. Alston Nutter (Sunkist Kids)
10. Michael Hooker (U.S. Army WCAP)
11. Benjamin Peak (Sunkist Kids)
12. Colton Rasche (U.S. Marines)

77 kg
1. Jake Fisher (Curby 3 Style WC)
2. RaVaughn Perkins (NYAC)
3. Pat Smith (Minnesota Storm)
4. Ben Provisor (BVRTC)
5. Peyton Walsh (U.S. Marines)
6. Mason Manville (U.S. Army WCAP)
7. Corey Hope (NYAC)
8. Austin Morrow (NYAC)
9. Brandon Mueller (505 WC)
10. Jesse Porter (NYAC)

87 kg
Joe Rau (Titan Mercury) – sitting to the best-of-three finals

1. Alan Vera (NYAC)
2. Jonathan Anderson (U.S. Army WCAP)
3. Pat Martinez (NYAC)
4. John Stefanowicz  (U.S. Marines)
5. Barrett Stanghill (Minnesota Storm)
6. Terrence Zaleski (U.S. Marines)
7. Spencer Woods (U.S. Army WCAP)
8. Christian Dulaney

97 kg
G'Angelo Hancock (Sunkist Kids) – sitting to the best-of-three finals

1. Daniel Miller (U.S. Marines)
2. Lucas Sheridan (U.S. Army WCAP)
3. Eric Twohey (Minnesota Storm) UW La Crosse Alumni
4. Nick Boykin (Sunkist Kids)
5. Khymba Johnson (NYAC)
6. Braxton Amos (Wisconsin RTC)
7. Jacob Clark (Minnesota Storm)
8. Diante Cooper (505 WC)

130 kg
1. Adam Coon (Cliff Keen WC)
2. Cohlton Schultz (Sunkist Kids)
3. Jacob Mitchell (U.S. Army WCAP)
4. Toby Erickson (U.S. Army WCAP)
5. West Cathcart (NYAC)
6. Tanner Farmer (NYAC)
7. Donny Longendyke (Minnesota Storm)
8. Thomas Helton (Southern Illinois RTC)

https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2021/March/29/Greco-Roman-seeds-released-for-Olympic-Team-Trials

[TomM]

Greco
67 kg #9 Alston Nutter (Sunkist Kids)
67 kg #11 Benjamin Peak (Sunkist Kids)
77 kg #4 Ben Provisor (BVRTC)
97 kg #3 Eric Twohey (Minnesota Storm)
97 kg #6 Braxton Amos (Wisconsin RTC)

(Did I miss anyone with Wisconsin ties?)

[vsmf2010]

Does anyone know why Jesse Thielke is not wrestling at the trials? Currently ranked 6th at 60kg and he was qualified based on being a 2018 world team member.