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Cole Brandt 09/10 - Lost 3-2 to eventual runnerup Grimes JR year. Couldnt overcome tweaked knee and some questionable calls SR year. Went on to place 4th at Nationals. Wouldve been 184 starter as frosh until broken hand caused redshirt. Had 2nd highest winning percentage on D1 team RS frosh year.

Why do we care about true second, when the system is broke? Until we get wrestlebacks at semistate and change our system at state, we will have to realize the CHAMP is #1 and the rest werent #1. We all know there are plenty of kids watching from the stands that have beaten and would the majority of the time beat some on the podium. They either had a horrible ticket round or a horrible Friday night. It is what it is. One guy wins, the rest dont.

Good point Mr. Schoettle.

I like the fact that you pointed out it can get you to a university which you prolly wouldnt have gained acceptance to. I agree that college athletics shouldnt be used as a stepping stone, I actually believe big time athletics, such as football and basketball should be taken out of the college world entirely. Use a minor league system , too many classroom seats and scholarship $ is wasted on "pro wannabe be" football and basketball players. Even though very FEW of them will ever make it anyway.I just used the no pro future label in my earlier post to emphasize there isnt much $ to be made in the sport. How few collegiate guys even get decent coaching jobs? Some guys are ready to move on and make $ to earn a living. And Im sorry I think I hijacked this post with my rant.

There are many reasons why kids do not make it through college wrestling, academics being a part of it. Im actually surprised that anyone makes it through college wrestling at all, especially D1. Lack of decent scholarships, time involved for no pro future (except mma), and serious injuries (college men are WAY stronger than high school boys). Anyhow unless you've experienced college wrestling you prolly shouldnt call out people for the decisions they make.

Is Atwood hurt? Noticed at the Midlands, Stein is at 197.

What happened to Malloy? Did he transfer?

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Jerod Agler Central Noble, 7th place 2004 - 189

So sorry to hear, our prayers go out to you guys. The Brandt family.

Agree 100%

Very honorable, too many kids in the wrestling and football world do this. In 2 sports where physical strength play a big part, I consider it an unfair advantage. BUT the IHSAA allows it. Ive said it before on here years ago, SOME 17 yr olds are physically mature, MOST 18 yr olds are, ALL 19 yr olds are. My oldest was in his second year of D1 college wrestling and he coulda still been in HS, it wouldnt have helped him be a better wrestler, but he woulda had a better bio. Some people will do anything to fill up the trophy shelf! If you graduate HS at 20 your focus prolly shoulda been elsewhere besides trying to be the big stud in the HS sports world.

Any statement about wrestling being a team sport.

Nice showing at the Midlands! Congrats