Originally Posted by avery_larry
ISU has 3 wrestlers in the championship match (Trent, Varner, and Backes); and 1 wrestler in the wrestlebacks (Travis). We have
5 matches left to wrestle and
20 more points to get (without major decisions or falls) if we win everything.
Minny has 1 wrestler in the championship match (Konrad) and 4 wrestlers in the wrestlebacks. They have
9 matches left to wrestle and
25 more points to get (without major decisions or falls) if they win everything.
In the interest of full disclosure (and humility) I have to say I believe (though I have yet to confirm) that I was wrong. It should be:
ISU can get 16.5 more points plus up to 10 major/fall bonus points.
Minny can get 22 more points plus up to 18 major/fall bonus points.
Oops.