CP’s Bedlam Breakdown

Christian Pyles

Yes! First superdual breakdown of the year!  This Bedlam edition features one of the most exciting Bedlam’s I can recall in quite some time.  Lots of ranked guys going head to head, and of course 174, the one we’ve all been waiting for.

125

#5 Jarrod Patterson-Oklahoma v. #18 Eddie Klimara-Oklahoma State

Really nice start to the dual here.  Both guys come in with a loss.  Patterson having lost to Nahshon Garrett at the All Star, and Klimara recently losing to Thomas Gilman of Iowa.  Patterson impressed me at the All Star, even in defeat.  He was more aggressive than usual and nearly took the match from Garrett.  He has incorporated a really nice high crotch to complement his usual go-to, the sweep.  Traditionally, Patterson is known for his neutral counters and top savvy.  Though he’s not a big time point scorer, I think his match management, and comfort in all positions will serve him well against Klimara.  Klimara has the talent, but thus far hasn’t shown he’s made the strides yet to enter the All American conversation.  He’s serviceable on the mat, and has a few nice attacks from neutral, but I think he will come up empty handed here, losing a numerically close match to Jarrod Patterson.

Jarrod Patterson WBD Eddie Klimara

Oklahoma 3

Oklahoma State 0

133

#7 Cody Brewer-Oklahoma v. #6 Jon Morrison-Oklahoma State

6 v. 7!  Gotta love that.  These two are fairly familiar with one another having wrestled twice last year.  Brewer is a guy who has made strides from year to year, and appears to have jumped levels again this year.  Brewer is the definition of a ‘goer’ always looking to score and throwing caution to the wind.  Leg attacks, throws, he’ll go for broke in the name of scoring points.  He’s a popular guy because of this style, but in this match up, I’m not sure how well served he’ll be by his wide open tendencies.  Morrison is a gifted tactician, who proved to be defensively ready to counter what Brewer threw at him, and offensively ready to capitalize when Cody was out of position.  Morrison, however, is far from being impervious to upsets.  He has had some down matches historically (loss to Mackenzie McGuire comes to mind).  Certainly a down match or a bad cut would shift things Cody’s way.  That being said, I don’t predict for guys to have “bad matches.”  I’m predicting an outcome based on who I believe to be better when both are at their best.  I believe that to be Jon Morrison.  Morrison will know the gravity of the situation, and I believe rise to the occasion.  Last year he won by margins of 5, and 4.  I’d expect that to tighten up a bit.  I think we’re looking at a 1 or 2 point match, but it’s Morrisons to lose.  Here’s their match from a year ago!

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Jon Morrison WBD Cody Brewer

Oklahoma 3

Oklahoma State 3

141

#14 Nick Lester-Oklahoma v. Julian Feikert Oklahoma State

These are two guys with some serious consistency issues.  One week Feikert is pinning Nick Dardanes, the next Dardanes beats him soundly.  At NCAA’s a few years ago Lester beat Donnie Vinson 9-4.  Later that tournament, Vinson beats Lester 16-5.  Getting a read on these two is no small task.

All that being said, Lester has had a higher level of success and a larger volume of quality wins.  He’s a bear on top, and I think he will give Feikert problems there.  I like Lester to win close here, but let’s be honest, there’s a lot of directions this match can go.  I feel good about the winner, but not about margin of victory.

Nick Lester WBD Julian Feikert

Oklahoma 6

Oklahoma State 3

149

#1 Kendric Maple-Oklahoma v. #15 Josh Kindig-Oklahoma State

Huge match for both teams.  We’ve got a little history here with Maple winning lopsided matches on both occasions.  Once by major and the other time by 6.  I thought we’d see a really tough Kindig up at 149, but as of right now he seems to be the same solid guy he’s always been.  When Maple is at his best, he looks nearly unbeatable.  Almost impossible to take down, punishing rider, and extremely strong. When you get the ‘other’ Maple, you get a guy who can get a takedown and try to hang on to a lead.  It’s really a tale of two Maples.   I think Maple comes out and sends a message here with a lopsided win.  If Maple can get a turn or two we could see bonus, but I’m not sure Kindig let’s that happen.  Kindig will struggle with guys who push pace for 7 minutes.  That’s not really Maple, who himself has had his own issues competing for a full 7 minutes.  I predict a controlled victory for Maple who will extend the lead for the Sooners.

Here’s their match a few years ago down at 141

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Kendric Maple WBD Josh Kindig

Oklahoma 9

Oklahoma State 3

157

#17 Justin DeAngelis-Oklahoma v. #2 Alex Dieringer-Oklahoma State

The first of 3 Oklahoma State hammers.  Dieringer may be the guy with the best shot at a title this year for the Cowboys.  He was rock solid all last year and absolutely on fire at NCAA’s.  Dieringer is a prolific point scorer.  He’s been smashing guys so far this year.  He has a beautiful fireman’s, sweep and left side Hi Crotch all of which he initiates from ties primarily.  He came into college as a very polished product already.  The necessary strength, positioning and hand fighting skills were already there when Alex took the lineup for the Cowboys last year.  He’s since added layers to his game and has become a popular pick to win NCAA’s this year.  Though not a prolific turner, he is opportunistic, and can occasionally catch guys on their back with his Fireman’s.  He will take on the very solid, but outmatched Justin DeAngelis here.  DeAngelis made his mark this Spring when he won a University title.  He’s got a really good motor and get’s a lot of attempts off.  Though he’s a solid guy with his stock on the rise he’s outclassed here.  

I may be a bit off here, but I think Dieringer can get the bonus again if he attacks for 7 minutes.  He’s such an efficient scorer with great finishes.  I think he goes out looking for bonus and earns the major.  The two have wrestled once before with Dieringer winning 13-4.  

Alex Dieringer WMD Justin DeAngelis

Oklahoma-9

Oklahoma State-7

165

Clark Glass-Oklahoma v. #2 Tyler Caldwell-Oklahoma State

A lot of people probably don’t know Glass, but he’s a pretty solid dude.  Is he on Caldwells level? No, but I bring it up to say, I think it’s reasonable that Glass keeps it pretty close here against Caldwell.  Caldwell is a master of position and defense.  Offensively he’s solid, but he’s not a guy to string together lots of points.  Combine that fact with Glass rarely losing by bonus points, I think we see Caldwell win a controlled 5-2 type of match that is never in doubt.  A major is possible, but I’m not sure I want to predict bonus points for Caldwell.

Tyler Caldwell WBD Clark Glass

Oklahoma 9

Oklahoma State 10

174

#2 Andrew Howe Oklahoma  v. #1 Chris Perry Oklahoma State

I’m going to keep the love going for Andrew Howe.  He’s been my pick all year you’re not going to convince me he can lose.  Not right now anyways.  He looked awesome in the All Star.  Perry is who he is at this point.  Very tactically sound, tough rider, minimal offensive output, defensively gifted and a great strategizer.  I have a very hard time picking him to beat Howe.  The question I keep coming to is: Can Perry take down Howe?  I dont think so.  Can Perry ride Howe?  I don’t think so.  Can Perry keep Howe from scoring a takedown for 7 minutes?  I don’t think so.  If there is a template for victory while being outmatched, Perry has one.  Watch him find a way to win here against Joe Leblanc, in a match where he was out-shot at a ridiculous rate, he still found a way to win this one.  I can’t find many scenarios where I see Howe not winning.  However, If Perry wins against Howe, I bet it looks like this:

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Andrew Howe WBD Chris Perry

Oklahoma 12

Oklahoma State 10

184

Danny Chaid Oklahoma v. Kyle Crutchmer* Oklahoma State

We can’t say for sure who’s going 184 for the Cowboys, but after the Joe Parisi Open, Crutchmer would seemingly have the inside track considering he’s both beaten and outplaced teammates Nolan Boyd and Jordan Rogers this year.  We are guessing it will be Crutchmer because of that.  Regardless of who the Cowboys decide, I think they’re the favorites in this spot.

Chaid is a talent, but needs more time before he’s ready for a real impact.  Keep your eye on Chaid for the future, he has a knack for developing these upper weights.  Crutchmer is a neutral dynamo with a tremendous variety of attacks on his feet.  He may not be the ideal size for a 184 right now, but I don’t see that holding him back in this match.

Kyle Crutchmer WBD Danny Chaid

Oklahoma 12

Oklahoma State 13

197

#4 Travis Rutt Oklahoma v. #5 Blake Rosholt Oklahoma State

Another huge one.  I’m disappointed I haven’t been able to watch Rutt since he’s moved up to 197, but he’s been very solid so far.  Rutt is currently undefeated with an 8-2 win over Richard Perry.  That’s an impressive result to me.  Rosholt has basically been who he is this year.  Losing to J’den is probably not really an indication of struggles from Rosholt, rather a statement of how great J’den is going to be.  

Rutt is an extremely gifted hand fighter.  He loves to work from an underhook where he can get to his sweep or front headlock.  Like Howe, he will look to wear on your head and get you tired/out of position.  I think that’s a great match up against a guy like Rosholt who has shown to have a suspect tank at times.  Rosholt is probably more gifted offensively than Rutt.  He’s able to get to legs a bit more consistently and may have some more mat offerings.  That all being said, I don’t anticipate the mat being a huge factor here.  I think Rutt controls the pace and the ties and comes out a winner here in a crucial match.  

Travis Rutt WBD Blake Rosholt

Oklahoma 15

Oklahoma State 13

285

#20 Ross Larson Oklahoma v. #12 Austin Marsden Oklahoma State

So it all comes down to this.  A real style clash here.  Larson is a high energy guy with great agility and athleticism.  Marsden is a more traditional heavyweight, barrel chested and keeping great position, he likes to fire off a double and high crotch.  He rarely finds himself extended on these shots, which is so essential for heavyweight wrestling.   I think the future is bright for both guys, but believe Marsden is a bit more battle tested and technically gifted.  If Larson is going to win, he’s going to have to wear out Marsden and take the match late.  Larson loves to look for upper body stuff, I don’t think that is necessarily a recipe for success against a guy like Marsden who is so good at keeping position.  The two both defeated Joe Stolfi this year in fairly lopsided fashion.  Some people like Larson as the upset pick, but I’m not so sure.  I think Marsden controls the ties, get’s a TD or 2 and seals the dual for the Cowboys.

Austin Marsden WBD Ross Larson

Oklahoma 15

Oklahoma State 16

So there you have it, Dieringer’s bonus point seals the win for the Cowboys.  As is the case for most duals, they will come down to bonus points and upsets.  In my opinion 133, 174, 184, 197 and 285 could reverse and not completely shock me.  I feel pretty confident in my picks though, and view my match winners as the favorites.