The Cards will definitely come up in the rankings. Meramec has lost a lot of that recruiting class already (and probably more). Deron Winn walked off the mat wrestling Wright this weekend. I think they will have a let down as they have for several years. Iowa Central is not returning a lot, but you can bet they will be tough. I think North Idaho and Clackamas will be tough. They are usually tougher than I think once I see them wrestle. Colby has two probable finalists and that equals a lot of team points. I think by Nationals Nelson will be giving Sanja all he wants though. Those two will be coming out of the same region (likely 1 and 2) and will be on the opposite side of the bracket at the dance. Benson seems to be adjusting just fine at HWT. He'll have to get through a tough Northwest College Heavy to win it (and it seems like a couple other tough ones) I think he'll be in the hunt though. Rutherford is the Evander Holyfield of wrestling...grind, pound, go, go, go...relentless. He'll get his up there. Jesseph will have his hands full keeping his spot when Brady is healthy. Brady will be top 4 (assuming he is the man). Stots is a slick trick and never says die. He's definitely a title contender. Donnie Curtis is always in a match and will be right up there at the top. Thompson doesn't open up enough sometimes, but if it is a high scoring match he dominates. He is as talented as nearly any juco 97 pounder I've ever seen. He waxed #1 and #2 last year (big major decisions). Little Hase has definite AA potential too. I've never seen Weske in top form, but he can stay in a match with anybody. This is a seasoned team with 7-10 All Americans. There are always some suprises, but this team is as talented top to bottom as any I remember at Labette.