Y2CJ41 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Vote away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 I think this is a slap in the face to all the other wrestlers competing Red and Lee aren't anymore special than any of the other wrestlers who have worked so hard to get there!!!!! mockdad79, allyourbase, 1prouddad and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 I think this is a slap in the face to all the other wrestlers competing Red and Lee aren't anymore special than any of the other wrestlers who have worked so hard to get there!!!!! A kid going for 4 state titles while being undefeated is pretty special to most. Dyoung, Sig40, ILUV2PIN and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Yeah it should be last. ESPN caught on to this scenario with Taylor vs. Dake and it worked out for everyone involved. ILUV2PIN, throw45 and Lawrence North Wrestler 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smooth34 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 I think this is a slap in the face to all the other wrestlers competing Red and Lee aren't anymore special than any of the other wrestlers who have worked so hard to get there!!!!! Do you believe in socialism? sweepsingle20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangarrray Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 I think this is a slap in the face to all the other wrestlers competing Red and Lee aren't anymore special than any of the other wrestlers who have worked so hard to get there!!!!! What kind of slap in the face is it to the heavyweights every year when most of the crowd has left already? I see nothing wrong with adjusting the order of finals matches. Illinois draws a starting weight for their finals and I doubt that offends anyone. So, why not put 132 last? It would definitely assure that all the kids in the finals have the same capacity crowd watching their match under the lights. Sig40, pjayroza, SooperBod and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aoberlin Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 What kind of slap in the face is it to the heavyweights every year when most of the crowd has left already? I see nothing wrong with adjusting the order of finals matches. Illinois draws a starting weight for their finals and I doubt that offends anyone. So, why not put 132 last? It would definitely assure that all the kids in the finals have the same capacity crowd watching their match under the lights. I would agree. Adjust every year as far as I am concerned. Create a committee and have them decide every year what match should be last after the semi finals are done. Call it the main event. TShipleyViking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1prouddad Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 What if for some miraculous reason, it's not Lee vs Red? TShipleyViking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aoberlin Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 What if for some miraculous reason, it's not Lee vs Red? That is why the decision is after the semis. Myself I hope Red loses in the semis. But I am extremely biased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1prouddad Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 That is why the decision is after the semis. Myself I hope Red loses in the semis. But I am extremely biased. Mighty fine salesman, you just sold me on that note. Not too mention, how many of those competing this weekend, want to see this match go down as a finale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCard Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Might be pushing out luck here guys, I will take the fact that the match will take place in the Finals. But it would be cool to see this match as the main event, Parris-Woods though may keep most people in their seats this year before the disrespected big guys take the mat. Galagore 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navy80 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Molloy upsets Red and destroys everyones fantasy match between Red and Lee... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 (edited) Hate to play Debbie Downer, but I'll point out again that I believe the Rule Books allowed for tournaments to start at a different weight class, but it is suppose to be a "blind draw." Plus, if I recall correctly the entire day must be set up follow that weight class order not just the finals. That's some decent arranging The IHSAA would have to agree to, and we will see just how "blind" they actually make it. Edited February 15, 2016 by MattM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 Hate to play Debbie Downer, but I'll point out again that I believe the Rule Books allowed for tournaments to start at a different weight class, but it is suppose to be a "blind draw." Plus, if I recall correctly the entire day must be set up follow that weight class order not just the finals. That's some decent arranging of thing a, and we will see just how "blind" they actually make it. Rules are made to be bent, the IHSAA can change that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrennanFan Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Only way I see this match not happening is if Brendan Black is on fire. Let's not forget he's a Cosgrove trained warrior. Regionrat1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 (edited) Rules are made to be bent, the IHSAA can change that. Well it wouldn't be the first time the IHSAA interpreted the rules in their own special way. Edited February 15, 2016 by MattM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1prouddad Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Only way I see this match not happening is if Brendan Black is on fire. Let's not forget he's a Cosgrove trained warrior. It had better be a 3 alarm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontherise219 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Without a doubt everyone will stay there to the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maligned Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 With so many casual fans in the building that won't fully understand the significance of Red/Lee, many spectators would be headed out for their late-night long drives home already even if it were the last match. Unfortunately, it wouldn't be like NCAAs, where the majority of people in the stands are true fans there to see all the matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 15, 2016 Author Share Posted February 15, 2016 I think Indiana wrestling fans are intelligent enough to realize a kid is going for his 4th title and on top of that having an undefeated career. Don't sell Indiana wrestling fans short on intelligence. RASSLER4LIFE, ILUV2PIN, Dyoung and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpunkyPotato Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Despite this being a great thing for the sport excitement wise and attendance wise, I can't see this happening. Purple Hulk ends the night IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown 138 Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Let's just give Lee (or your favorite runner-up) his metal Friday night... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrestling Scholar Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 (edited) Rules are made to be bent, the IHSAA can change that. Even though this is a good idea. I'm going off precedence, I don't remember many instances were the IHSAA bent a rule. I would call them a very inflexible organization. I think they're logic would result in a no response with an explanation like, this is a slippery slope. If we moved weight classes, then we might have to make the 100M hurdles the last event at the state track tournament or we might have make the 100 butterfly the last event at the state swim tournament. Edited February 15, 2016 by Wrestling Scholar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maligned Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 I think Indiana wrestling fans are intelligent enough to realize a kid is going for his 4th title and on top of that having an undefeated career. Don't sell Indiana wrestling fans short on intelligence. You might be right. It would be fun to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 (edited) If we moved weight classes, then we might have to make the 100M hurdles the last event at the state track tournament or we might have make the 100 butterfly the last event at the state swim tournament. Is there actually specific order set by the rules for swimming and track events or is it just a traditional arrangement of events that still carries over? Edited February 15, 2016 by MattM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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