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  1. What is the real likelihood that a high school wrestler will receive a full ride to college that they need to even consider being a one sport athlete? What is the real likelihood that a high school football player will receive a full ride to college that they need to even consider being a one sport athlete? If adults really did not want to sway them one way or another they would just stay away from the discussion altogether.
    3 points
  2. Regionrat1

    Prediction Time

    Up here in the land of steel when da of your kids are playin video games up here we are in da gym. Gonna be another fine year up by da big lake. I know we here about da county and and deem schools in da circle city. And Y2 we like drawin your boys in da first round. But as usual we will bringin plenty of metal back up 65 in feb. THe rat sees at least 5 golds and a plethora of metal dis a year. So when your boys are eatin krispy cremes we will be sharpen da iron. Make no mistake we got da best coaches and some scrapers up here. Happy wraslin season Da RAt Ps - got to have a little fun !
    1 point
  3. I apologize if I have offended you in any way. I can assure you it was not my intention. I do not know you &/or your son but I am aware of his accomplishments on the wrestling mat. It is obvious you are a caring father who only wants the best for his son. Any comments I have made where only intended to get you to think. Given your last post, it appears your son knows what he wants & is very committed to achieving his goals. But it also seems as if he has decided that playing football for his high school is something he wants to do as well. I would never dream of telling someone how to parent their children, but I will remind you of what you stated in your opening post: " And in this case.....regardless of whether your a parent, coach, or both......your feedback and opinions are welcomed. "
    1 point
  4. This response is collectively for the last 3 comments. While I realize it's quite a bit to read (apologies).....prior comments either answer your questions, or nullify your point altogether. As in my initial comment on this thread......the thought of not playing football altogether was in fact the crossroads I was at regarding whether or not to "encourage". However....my encouragement 100% of the time is for my son to work towards being the best version of himself possible. So if that means continuing to play (yes, even both sides of the ball)....Ill support him. In regards to the "full ride scholarship" Jason......not once has that been mentioned. It has less to do with "scholarships", and more to do with Silas accomplishing HIS goals. In in regards to the education comment by Mr. Ratliff. I would highly agree if it was fitting for my son. In fairness to you not being aware, and not thoroughly reading previous comments (again, I understand they're lengthy)....Silas has a 4.3 G.P.A. In fact, the schools that have expressed the most early interest (all within the parameters of NCAA guidelines) have been Ivy League programs and other high level academic institutions with solid programs. That leads me to my final point. This has nothing to do with MY wants for my son.....outside of him accomplishing his goals. In fact....to further my above comment, Silas is also a part of 21st Century Scholars. With that said....if he chooses to stay "in-state" to wrestle post high school.....most of tuition will be taken care of with out an athletic dept. having to utilize coveted scholarship money as it pertains to wrestling. His academic prowess along with athletic opportunity will certainly take care of much of the rest. What (if any) is left over.....student loans and grants will be very helpful. Although I feel this shouldn't need said....the previous comments warrant it......I want what's best for my son. And anyone who knows Silas, will attest that he is a very happy, jovial, driven, promising young man. Knowing him as I do......that also means helping along the way to remain that way, and again, "assist" him in accomplishing HIS goals. If this were about my wants, desires, etc.,....he'd have never stopped playing baseball. That's my background and he had enough talent in 8/9th grade to warrant a spot on many small college teams. But that wasn't HIS desire! His goals are to not just be State Chamion.....but also National Champion. To be recruited by top 5 programs, compete internationally, etc. So it should be readily apparent that with those type of goals.....you better be willing to make some tough choices, commit yourself in a way that borderlines obsession....and buckle up for a ride of extreme highs, and humbling lessons. And mind you.....we're talking about a young man who has the athletic upside to accomplish those goals barring "injury", or simply falling short even after giving his best effort. So with that said.....I encourage you to recognize those realities. And no.....I don't want my son carrying the football 25 times a game and never leaving field on defense. Especially after wrestling 9 months and considering he has no interest of playing it past high school. When can he rest? So moving forward.....I respectfully, and dig down deep to HUMBLY ask, that you please express your opinions with a certain level of respect and tact. Not assuming, slick talking for likes, or referencing things your uninformed of. Not only are those things flirting with being offensive. I also am seasoned enough to recognize motive behind certain statements that are cloaked with the appearance of wanting more info.....or full fledge "if an adult.....". I will not say again....Its HIS choice. And I support my son regardless. I prefer no longer speaking on the matter due to the direction it has begun going. He has 9 months left of wrestling season before he needs to decide to just play defense, not play at all, or continue doing both. And I'll remain his strongest supporter no matter what. Take care gentlemen. Thx again for all the feedback. Have a safe, and successful season.....and I look forward to seeing many of you mat side soon.
    1 point
  5. Did you guys run that through flowrestling. That is about the same way Flo works for me every time I use them.
    1 point
  6. Y2CJ41

    WHO You got?

    The last time Gable lost was when Nixon was president.
    1 point
  7. I understand the anxiety you feel about your son participating in a collision sport like football. About a third of my wrestling team plays football. All season long I am like a worried mother for every game. BUT, we have to always remind ourselves that no matter how much time and effort we put into these kids, we don't own them or their non-wrestling time. Some of Indiana's best wrestlers from out state (David Palmer, David Locke, Randall Hayes at Delta; Spero Karas, Joel Stubblefield, Ben McKenney, Donny Sands at PH to name two schools) played football. But like Danny Struck and others have argued, if we want football coaches to encourage their players to wrestle we need to be willing to make it a two-way street and encourage our wrestlers to play if that is what they want to do. And yes, I have lost my share of wrestlers during the football season. It IS heartbreaking and very hard to take and my selfish instincts tell me to influence the kids to save themselves for wrestling but is the right thing to do for the kids? By the way, thinking this doesn't make a you a bad person, just a concerned parent, coach or both. Dave Cloud
    1 point
  8. Congrats Oz! Great young man! Enjoyed having you on all the outlaw trips.
    1 point
  9. I'll help him with that
    1 point
  10. Congrats OZ.....Great Young Man and Great Family! Best of Luck to you
    1 point
  11. Coach Kolat is getting a class act. That’s going to be so cool having him as a coach. Congrats to a great family!
    1 point
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