NCAA Wrestling 2026

[98XJRC]

Mesenbrink should win the Hodge, he’s just so dominant!

If he doesn’t people can’t see past anti PSU bias although there will be those who now argue for Forrest since Mendez lost.

 

[LostArra]

Only sarcasm, but maybe Jax and Vega ask Santa for Muscles this Xmas?

You've heard of skinny fat guys? Well Jax and Vega are skinny strong guys. (same with Hardy).

 

[jmez]

There is not even a conversation for the hodge trophy. Mesenbrink is simply on another level than everyone else. Caliendo is very likely a two time NC if Mitchell isn't there. He tech falled him.

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[jmez]

Ferrari bros are just trash. As if it needs said

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[Jesse Jaymes]

Take Aways.....already depressed that it's over. Small part of me died. Not even sure what's next. US Open in June maybe. My wife giggles, but I am serious.

Penn State breaks All Time scoring and has.....4 NCAA Champs and it still feels like a Fail? Kinda.

Was putting myself in these kid's shoes all weekend. Pressure. Has to be incredible. Not matter how you mentally try to spin it- it's a Gift. Be Grateful for it. Whatever Cael preaches....it has to be there. It's a huge part of what I admire about the sport.

It's personally plagued me my whole life. I am 54. I haven't beat it. I've shot a good bit of competitive archery. My brain spins and works very fast.....I know what your score card says. I know what mine says without looking. If I am winning, I "melt" and choke on the last target EVERY time. And shoot an 8. Or miss an X. If I am shooting Trap for score....and start stacking up consecutive hits....I will fail.

The undefeated records. The pressure to repeat. To be a former Champ expected to win again, down to OT and executing a perfect TD without a scramble and go behind....has to be incredible.

The Okie State kids wrestled super free. Pulled the Pin. Did a great job.

I don't think SVN wrestled like ass....but the right kid won. Vega/Mendez....the right kid won. McEnelly/Welsh....the right kid won.

My heart goes out to PJ. I strongly feel without the ref awarding the points and blowing the whistle...he won that match. And I think he would have stomped Antrell.

I hope he and Robideaux meet on the Open/Trials circuit or at least run that back Nov'26 in an All Star Classic.

Don't know how many hours of watching I logged in this weekend. But I didn't miss hardly any.

I miss it already

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Totally agree on the Penn State result kind of feeling like a failure despite the fact that it was an overwhelming, record setting success. Strange dichotomy there, the level of excellence they've set is incredible.

 

[jmez]

Penn State has 1 senior. Look for a new scoring record again next year.

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[jmez]

Tough break for Silas Allred. Severely broken ankle. Announced today that is a career ending injury

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[Okie-hunter]

The undefeated records. The pressure to repeat. To be a former Champ expected to win again, down to OT and executing a perfect TD without a scramble and go behind....has to be incredible.

A quote from my head coach before a regional or national tournament sticks with me when thinking about these things.
“This aint pressure! Pressure is getting dropped off in the jungle with a knife & everybody else gots a gun… That’s pressure! This aint pressure this is just fun!”

I believe the guys that can take that mindset, believe in the work they’ve put in & be thankful for the opportunity to display their work without feeling pressure are the guys that can consistently prevail on the big stage.

 

[LostArra]

Has Hodge been announced?

If Messenbrink doesn't win they should abandon the award entirely because it's a farce.

Caliendo should get some career prize for suffering thru that nine times.

 

[elkhunterUT]

Loved the tournament and seeing some of the up and comers do something so special (Vega, Forrest, etc.).

I will say that the sport of wrestling produces better contributors to society than any other sport, IMO. There is something special about wrestling that ingrains physical and mental toughness, while also forging respect and gratitude. Just listen to Mesenbrink’s post match interview and press conference to see that epitomized.

Sad it is over for a year!