2018 U.S. Open Pre-Seeds Released

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https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/6186363-2018-us-open-pre-seeds-released

97kg

1. Kyven Gadson (Sunkist Kids)
2. Ty Walz (Titan Mercury)
3. Nathan Burak (Titan Mercury)
4. Austin Schafer (New York AC)
5. Blaize Cabell (Valley RTC)

125kg

1. Dom Bradley (Sunkist Kids)
2. Zach Rey (NYAC)
3. Jake Varner (Nittany Lion WC)
4. Adam Coon (NYAC)
5. Gable Steveson (Minnesota Storm)
6. Tony Nelson (Minnesota Storm)
7. Tanner Hall (Sunkist Kids)
8. Michael Kosoy (Titan Mercury)
9. Jon Gingrich (NYAC)

Jake is back at 125 Kg

 

[Judoka]

Has Varner said if he's looking to make a run for 2020 or if this is just a one off?

 

[matclone]

I thought Varner had retired. I guess he can change his mind.

Earl is shut out of the seeds. You know the class (61kg) is loaded when Seth Gross is only seeded 7th.

 

[Primetime26]

Lets go Kyven!

IMO he is overlooked from a national standpoint. He's got to climb the mountain that is Kyle Snyder, but i believe he is capable. I really admire Kyven for all the battles hes faced and still pushed through.

We are very fortunate to have him in the CRTC and needs our support!

 

[SouthJerseyCy]

Question: It looks like most of the #1 guys are not wrestling, but then you get to Dake, Taylor & Cox who are. What's the criteria for who has to wrestle vs. already qualified?

 

[SimpsonCyclone]

Question: It looks like most of the #1 guys are not wrestling, but then you get to Dake, Taylor & Cox who are. What's the criteria for who has to wrestle vs. already qualified?

The #1's are all already waiting at Final X. Those guys are at the new weights so no automatic bid for them. Thats at least my understanding.

 

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Have World medals, so get berth to finals. I think that is what locks a guy into the finals

 

[Primetime26]

https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/6186834-2018-us-open-betting-guide

97KG
Current Odds

Kyven Gadson -650
Ty Walz $520
Nathan Burak $650
Blaize Cabell $1500
The Field $2500

In America, Kyven only loses to (and one time beat) Kyle Snyder. He's the winner of last year's US Open and the Trials Challenge tournament.

In their last two matches, Gadson beat Nathan Burak 11-1 and 4-0.

Walz is coming off a title at Farrell, which I assume gave him the #2 seed over Burak, who beat him at the Open in consi semi's last year.

I think Walz and Burak could pose a threat, but this is very similar to 92KG. Unless you're feeling frisky (don't ever feel frisky), take Kyven.

The Play: Kyven Gadson (-$650)