ontherise219 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I know we have the whole Christmas thing before this tourny but it is always a great 2 days if wrestling. Are there any new teams this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Rochester replaces Valpo I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavitwrestler130 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 are the brackets gonna be on trackwrestling like last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 No, but they will be on THIS site We are going to go with a cheaper and easier way to update the brackets this year. There will be a link that will be updated throughout the tournament with the newest and greatest brackets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavitwrestler130 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 No, but they will be on THIS site We are going to go with a cheaper and easier way to update the brackets this year. There will be a link that will be updated throughout the tournament with the newest and greatest brackets. oh ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panther83 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Is there a list of all Teams participating in this year's Al Smith?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadcastsport Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Don't forget to Watch LIVE VIDEO of both days at www.broadcastsport.net Once again we plan on having 4 separate crews broadcasting on the first day. So far we have Al Smith & Henry Wilk planning on being with us on Wednesday along with some other knowledgeable wrestling people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlHungus Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Merrillville Lawrence North Northwood New Prairie Lake Central Lawrence Central Elkhart Memorial Calumet Lowell Center Grove Goshen Munster Chesterton Southport South Bend Adams Hobart LaPorte Bellmont South Bend Riley Peru Rochester East Noble Penn Jasper Princeton Prairie Heights Mishawaka Michigan City Columbus East Warsaw Jimtown South Bend St. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccbig Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Thank you for the list Karl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattgyver82 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 just need clarification what two days the tournament is, our schools schedule says 28th and 29th , but mishawaka's schedule on their web site says 29th and 30th, want to believe that the Mishawaka site is right since its their tournament, but need to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlHungus Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 29th and 30th is when I believe it is...Wednesday and Thursday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panther83 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Thanks for the list of schools, Much appreciated. The event is actually schedule for 12/29-12/30 Wednesday and Thursday. Panther out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikev Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 it's wednesday the 29th and thursday the 30th...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just1guy Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 If I counted right, here are the number of ranked wrestlers in each weight class as of the latest rankings: 103- 5 112- 3 119- 5 125- 4 130- 7 135- 2 140- 3 145- 2 152- 1 160- 3 171- 4 189- 3 215- 5 Hwt.- 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlHungus Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 22% of the state's ranked wrestlers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cewrestlingfan Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 22% of the state's ranked wrestlers. Approximately equivilant to a Semi-State environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panther83 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I meant Tuesday the 28th, and Wednesday the 29th. I am pretty sure this is correct. Please verify if it has changed and been moved to the 29th, and 30th. Panther out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cewrestlingfan Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 I meant Tuesday the 28th, and Wednesday the 29th. I am pretty sure this is correct. Please verify if it has changed and been moved to the 29th, and 30th. Panther out. My understanding is that it has been moved to Wed. 12/29 - Thur. 12/30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekocottonball Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Having been both a competitor & coach at the Al Smith tournament & State, imop day 2 of the Al Smith is closer to State then to Semi-State. Mathematically you may be correct (22% about SS numbers). However, the intensity-desperation I personally felt and that I also see in my wrestlers' eyes on the second day of Al Smith can only be matched by State. I have watched some unholy brutal matches over the years and a large percentage of them have taken place day2 of Al Smith. You can't believe how after wrestling 6-7 matches over two days, how nasty some tough wrestlers will fight just for a 5th place Al Smith medal. Any medal, 1st-8th, is an enormous badge of courage, especially for those northern Indiana kids who have spent 14 years just waiting to compete in that tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlHungus Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Having been both a competitor & coach at the Al Smith tournament & State, imop day 2 of the Al Smith is closer to State then to Semi-State. Mathematically you may be correct (22% about SS numbers). However, the intensity-desperation I personally felt and that I also see in my wrestlers' eyes on the second day of Al Smith can only be matched by State. I have watched some unholy brutal matches over the years and a large percentage of them have taken place day2 of Al Smith. You can't believe how after wrestling 6-7 matches over two days, how nasty some tough wrestlers will fight just for a 5th place Al Smith medal. Any medal, 1st-8th, is an enormous badge of courage, especially for those northern Indiana kids who have spent 14 years just waiting to compete in that tournament. I agree with you....I have seen plenty wilt from the intensity and others use the tournament as a springboard to a fine season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscar Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 The Tournament to top all tournaments. No matter who you face . You better lace them up tight. This show can make a rookie into a future champion. No place for the timid and weak of heart. I feel very lucky to be a part of this great event. While most people are looking forward to Christmas, I am looking ahead to the Al Smith. I must be crazy !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Hartman Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 1995 had a kid get 3rd in the Al Smith and then finish 2nd in the state finals. Very tough tourney! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlHungus Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 Last year Prairie Heights had 3 state placers and none of them got in the top 3 at Mishawaka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontherise219 Posted December 20, 2010 Author Share Posted December 20, 2010 Hector mendez was 7th and ended up being a champ in 2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathews z7 Posted December 20, 2010 Share Posted December 20, 2010 so are you guys saying that the competion at the al smith is head and shoulders above that of the mater dei holiday or that of connersville?? i have been to the latter 2 but never to the al smith. it sounds like its time i make the trip up from indy to witness this trn. first hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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