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I am most excited to see Haines wrestle Michael Blockhus at Big Tens. Blockhus has made a big improvement this year but until he wrestles Haines its hard to say for certain that he will be able to compete for a championship.

Iowa should not be moving on from Brands, but if they were they may not have to look too far..

Nearly 20-years ago, but my father selected the weight class I wrestled in each year. I did as told. Fr: Cut from 140 preseason to compete at 112 - Lost SS Ticket Round So: Cut from 150 preseason to compete at 125 - Lost Friday Night Jr: Cut from 160 preseason to compete at 140 - 5th Place (Was suppose to go 130 but injured my ankle preseason and couldn't run until the Al Smith) Sr: Cut from 180 preseason to compete at 135 - Lost Friday Night My kids do not and will not cut weight.

The Ancient Elder.

I am not certain who I would say is the most accomplished, but having wrestled all four, Cosgrove was the best of the group.

1. It seems the opposite, as if the refs at the HS state tournament are calling takedowns before control is established. Particularly in leg scramble situations. Is there a neutral danger rule at the high school level? 2. I am definitely noticing that. I just watched a match that if applying college stalling rules the kid would have stalled out to a DQ, yet somehow ended up winning in the end. Crazy match.

I do not watch a lot of high school wrestling anymore, as I spend a lot of time already watching college wrestling. Two questions regarding the HS rules: 1. Are takedowns called differently from college in relation to leg scrambling and reaction time? 2. Is stalling intended to be called differently from college? It seems as if a lot of blatant stalling is going uncalled and that is limiting action at the end of matches.

I vaguely remember one of the English brothers catching a year ban from competition due to a transfer. Would have been somewhere around 05 - 06. Anybody else remember? I think it was from Merrillville to Crown Point, but it was so long ago I could have the details all wrong.

I think a programs success depends on the adults dedicated to the program more than what is commonly considered. When you look at PSU everyone talks about Cael, but I would think it has more to do with the effort and competency of the people he surrounds himself with, coupled with the financial backing the university makes to the program. When factoring in all aspects of the Penn State program there is a massive number of people on the staff. I think Angel is moving in the correct direction at IU. Seeing them bring on a guy like Brian Anderson to be the director of Indiana RTC is extremely encouraging. If they continue to build and show IU a positive return on investment for the resources the school provides the program, they will continue to add resources to the community actively working to build the program. Get the right people in those roles, and the program will generate more income, the brand will improve, and results will come with.

I am more inclined to side with the Wrestling Coaches against Football.

Granted my perspective is nearly 15 years old, but when I was in school I trained at the local wrestling academies Region Elite/Vega/RWA year round starting at age 10. Then every year high school wrestling season would start and I would have to limit myself to just the practices at the high school. In hindsight it was clear that each year I was at peak wrestling performance in November and would steadily decline until February with my worst performances always at State. I could never understand as a high schooler why kids that I would dominate in the off season were able to pull off close wins against me late in the season. Ultimately it all came down to them improving during their high school season while I declined. My high school coaches were great men, and I value to this day the lessons in character that I learned from them, and despite that, I certainly wish my parents would have moved me to a different high school program with more gifted/technical coaches and a more difficult strength of schedule. Coaching, culture, competition, and community are critically important and make a substantial difference. I would not begrudge any parent for wanting to provide the best opportunity for their child.

There crux of the whole conversation to me is centered around three questions: Is the goal equality of outcome or equality of opportunity? Would pursuing equality of outcome be good for wrestling in Indiana? How could equality of opportunity be measured?

I missed this match earlier while watching Seng vs Yeager. Just watched it back on Flo, and I think I must have misunderstood the definition of a stalemate call. Great match, but kinda like this year’s Super Bowl, in that the official decided the result in the most critical moment. Thrine is an exciting Freshman; I will be excited to see him wrestle in the finals.

I recognize your perspective as a reasonable interpretation, and still respectfully disagree.

I was disappointed with Official #11 in the Clark vs Jones Match. It appeared two extremely clear and obvious takedowns were not awarded to Clark. I am not suggesting bias or intentional corruption, but the incompetence of the officiating cost the more aggressive wrestler an earned win and spot in the finals. I have no rooting interest, but it was disturbing to watch.