If only it were as predictable as Minnesota's Gable Steveson seems to be. Being undefeated and last year's BIG 10 runner up, even though Michigan's Mason Parris is also currently undefeated, I had to give him the nod.
I see 8 allocations here, with a slight, teeny, tiny possibility of a steal from Luke Luffman of Illinois. I don't give it much of a chance, but I give it better than not at all.
There's a bit of parity throughout the weight that could shift some spots around but for the most part I feel pretty compelled in how I seeded.
What really throws me off is whether Nebraska starts 13-4 David Jensen or 10-7 Christian Lance. Jensen has more wins but Lance has the head to head 3-1 s.v. win. Nothing to do at this point other than guess, and my guess is Jensen.
How I would seed?
#1 Gable Steveson sophomore Minnesota
#2 Mason Parris sophomore Michigan
#3 Anthony Cassioppi freshman Iowa
#4 Trent Hilger sophomore Wisconsin
#5 David Jensen senior Nebraska
#6 Gary Traub junior Ohio State
#7 Seth Nevills freshman Penn State
#8 Thomas Penola freshman Purdue
This one actually makes sense to me. It has to do with splitting time at Nebraska. I thought that might happen. Regardless of who Nebraska starts, Jensen or Lance, neither have enough matches.
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