fanatic46041 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Merrillville needs a new announcer, at least have someone with a little enthusiasm to say names and at least enjoy the job..Fans cant understand Mumbling... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontherise219 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I thought he did a better job this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanatic46041 Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 I hope that is Sarcasm....Horrible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCKAJC Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I hope that is Sarcasm....Horrible I have to agree. Seemed like he just wanted to get it over with. IMO it's the VENUE that needs changed. zookeeper2_6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsomefrickinguy Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I have to agree. Seemed like he just wanted to get it over with. IMO it's the VENUE that needs changed. VENUE is horrible. Although they seem to run a great tournament, that place is no place for a semi-state. Why is it still there??? What would it take to change it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportsfangms Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Until the AD in the pink shoes is gone, we're wasting our breath. They do run a great tourney, announcer is terrible (being able to read should be a prerequisite), it's cramped, but the product is great. Penn04 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count_the_lights_219 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Where else could it be hosted? That place is way too over crowded! I look at Evansville and ft Wayne and they both have great venues where you can watch great wrestling and be seated comfortable Is this a rumor is it it true. I was told this wasn't even their main gym but their aux gym? Announcer is boring... You could easily find someone else who has a little more excitement. Especially during the cross over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvertone1696 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) I attended the semistate yesterday I got there at the beginning of the ticket round. It was a struggle to see the mats directly below as I was sitting in the bleachers opposite the scorers table. That can certainly be frustrating, i had to run down and fanagle a spot standing up to see Sopko/Schurg and Rodriguez/Lukaszka which I really wanted to see. After the ticket round it's like a different venue because they can pull out the bleachers. All that being said I thought it was a decent experience and I have no complaints about the announcer, I mean sure he could've researched a bit and been able to read the names a bit better but I guess the announcer is an afterthought for me. To me one great thing about a cramped venue is when the crown gets rocking. The Covaciu/Lawrence match as well as Black/Reitz had that place rocking and that was pretty cool. Sure it would be nice if the place had double the seats but it's got some charm if you've seen your share of SS events there. I Edited February 15, 2015 by Silvertone1696 warsawwrestling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCKAJC Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) I have to agree they do a very good job logistically. But after 35 years, this tournament has just out grown the venue. It's just that simple. Each of the other semi state venues are far more suitable. Everyone involved needs to put PERSONAL interest aside and just do the right thing. I've heard VU(valpo university) or East Chicago( one of 5 largest venues in the US). Im not sure about VU, but East Chicago would seet 2000+ more spectators and far more convenient facilities and access. Edited February 15, 2015 by MCKAJC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red6612 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 What about civic Center in hammond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanatic46041 Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Too far, some teams "Mine" are already 2 1/2 hours away....My question is, is MERRILLVILLE the biggest gym in that area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvertone1696 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 While I realize Merrillville isn't a "centralized" location, it is at least conviently located a few blocks from I 65. East Chicago would be quite a drive for everyone. Valpo U would be fantastic but owning the ARC on a Saturday this time of year would be difficult. snoopy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanatic46041 Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 What about St. Joes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penn04 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 The announcer was way too busy being the bleacher police to focus on saying a wrestler's name correctly. Count_the_lights_219 and fanatic46041 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanatic46041 Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Especially when they announced (in the finals) Steven and he said under his breath through the microphone uhhh Lawrence you didnt put your last name...SERIOUSLY!!!! SOMEONE told you what it was just say it, its this kids time to shine not make a big deal of it....i about took the microphone away from him and jazzed it up a bit at least got the kids hearts pumping and the crowd excited for it....GUYS GOTTA GO!!!! Count_the_lights_219 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I wasn't able to make it this year (first semi state in a long time that I missed). I was watching online. Did some of the kids only give their names and school? Count_the_lights_219 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontherise219 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I wish someone built a website where every kid had a profile with name school grade career record state experience and national placement that would help Sig40, Y2CJ41, red6612 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCKAJC Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) While I realize Merrillville isn't a "centralized" location, it is at least conviently located a few blocks from I 65. East Chicago would be quite a drive for everyone. Valpo U would be fantastic but owning the ARC on a Saturday this time of year would be difficult. East Chicago Central is about 1.5-2 miles off of Cline Ave and I94. The Indiana toll road is even closer. South Shore commuter is 2-3 miles away. Just did the directions. 2.2 from toll road. Edited February 15, 2015 by MCKAJC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsomefrickinguy Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Too far, some teams "Mine" are already 2 1/2 hours away....My question is, is MERRILLVILLE the biggest gym in that area? I may be wrong abouy this by im pretty sure KV has a huge gym, but it's in the middle of nowhere. I think St Joseph's might be a reasonable idea but Valpo U would be the most ideal, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvertone1696 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 KV does have a pretty big gym but I don't think they could handle a SS. Just thinking about the biggest schools in the Merrillville SS. Penn Merrillville Valparaiso Portage Chesterton LaPorte Michigan City Chesterton Lake Central Hobart Munster Lafayette Jefferson West Lafayette Harrison Lafayette McCutcheon Warsaw Mishawaka East Chicago Highland/Logansport (I guess) Kankakee Valley/Lowell are also reasonably sized From this list I just don't know if there really is a better suitor in terms of a high school. We wouldn't know unless some different schools were used I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 I think the major hurdle would be to find a school with a coach and administration that would be willing to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fanatic46041 Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 I think the major hurdle would be to find a school with a coach and administration that would be willing to do it.I dont think that would be a problem as long as they would let loose the strangle hold!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mogillis85 Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Until the AD in the pink shoes is gone, we're wasting our breath. They do run a great tourney, announcer is terrible (being able to read should be a prerequisite), it's cramped, but the product is great. How does an AD determine if their school is a sufficient venue for the Northwest Quadrant of Indiana ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markio Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Here's a small sample of what the Evansville semi-state was. horseofadifferentcolor, Sig40 and Count_the_lights_219 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwilly Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 The announcer at the New Castle semi state is fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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