MOWrestler Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 This is probably more of a post-season topic when we don't have much wrestling to actually talk about, but as I just read post from SharkBit about qualified weigh-ins per the 1.5% rule it got me thinking. Has anyone actually seen a significant change in weight management practices (across the board) due to the new system? My gut feeling is NO. The same basic things are happening from a weight management standpoint. Coaches and wrestlers are just working around the system to get the "6 qualified weigh-ins" and to have their wrestler at the weight they want for the post-season. I am not blaming the rule, but frankly if cutting weight is a concern, the only way it will ever change significantly is a mat-side weigh-in. I am neither advocating this nor denouncing it. I just think it would be the only way we'd see any real changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleB Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 I certainly feel like the culture and attitude around weight cutting has changed from 20 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Has anyone ever asked to see a weigh-in sheet at a sectional meeting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Masters Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 33 minutes ago, AJ said: Has anyone ever asked to see a weigh-in sheet at a sectional meeting? I was asked a couple years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BClark Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 21 hours ago, MOWrestler said: Has anyone actually seen a significant change in weight management practices (across the board) due to the new system? My gut feeling is NO. Would love to see a poll on this. My guess is you would see the opinion in the majority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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