ST. LOUIS - Fourteen of the nation's top wrestling journalists took their shots at predicting the champions and runner-ups prior to the 2012 NCAA Wrestling Championships on March 15-17 at the Scottrade Center.

InterMat's Andrew Hipps emerged as the expert this year. Hipps correctly picked 7 of the 10 champions, and also had the top four finishing teams in the correct order.

USA Wrestler magazine's Larry Slater finished second and Wrestling USA Magazine's Cody Bryant finished third.

2011 winner Jason Bryant of USA Wrestling tied for fourth.