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Huh ? Your talking to 2024 College Pick’ems Champ ! Why am I bitter ? I just noted that nobody would have picked Fugitt unless you’re diehard Badger Fan or known of Zan prior to since he’s a red shirt freshman . I don’t know anyone that is and most Indiana wrestling fans are homers and will pick their favorite Indiana wrestle 50x before they pick Fugitt . Nothing wrong with that .

1979 SQ Kirby Kepner transfered from Whiteland to Warren where he won a title in 1980

I want to be clear of any allegations here. As much I would like it to be Homestead getting the transfers for academic reasons. Sam is not reffering to us.

The room will be open, but we would not recommend traveling. Our numbers will be way, way down this week and next week due to spring break. Thursday, April 10th it will be back to normal. Usually over break we avoid technique - all our guys on a cruise or in Florida, etc would miss it. Will be drilling and live for those in town and wanting to get on the mat.

Is there RWO tonight or is it closed for spring break??

Another one to answer my own question is of course current IU coach Riley Lefever--a 4-time undefeated D3 national champion and eventual USA freestyle national team member despite coming up short, 5-4, to Bobby Steveson his senior year in his closest attempt at winning an IHSAA title.

I'll partially answer my own question: Alan Grammer of Evansville Reitz in the 70s was a two-time IHSAA runner-up before going on to become a two-time D2 champion and two-time D1 All-American while wrestling for D2 SIU Edwardsville when D2 champs were invited to wrestle at D1 nationals. Also, Eric Douglass of Valpo was a two-time runner-up his sophomore and junior years to the great Cameron Smith of Ben Davis, then didn't wrestle the state series his senior year. He went on to be an All-American for Purdue. Washington, Douglass, and Grammer are the only IHSAA graduates in the last 80 years to be D1 All-Americans despite not winning an IHSAA title.

One from back in the day: David Palmer went 2,1 for Muncie South and then won 2 more for those powerhouse Delta teams in the early 80's

Just became an All-American for IU but never won an IHSAA title. Who are others that went on to big things in college that didn't win state titles?

D.J. Washington

You can’t have this convo without Macke. Toss in a Branson James as well.

Open the flood gates like the NCAA.....unlimited transfers for everyone!!

Awww yes, a guy who failed miserably at the pick'ems. It's alright to respond in this manner as you're still in your feelings. We all have them. That is, unless you're ranking top 3 every year in these contest. Next year, you'll do better and and won't be as bitter. That too, won't go unnoticed lol

Good to know. Thanks for the updated.

As a coach and father of young wrestlers I want to get advice at what it takes to get kids to the top of the podium. I hope to examine what it takes to be a top-level wrestler. No judgement, or questions about whether it is good or bad for the sport, I just want to simply want to understand what the best kids (This week, just champs) are doing that others are not. So, my plan is to post a new topic each week. The topics may be controversial, but again I am not wanting to judge, just see what it takes. It will also keep discussion going in the offseason, so I plan to try to bring up discussions about all the aspects that go into making top level wrestlers. This topic has been discussed a lot. I want to reiterate that I don't care who is doing it, or why, just mainly want to know how much it helps in the pursuit of wrestling success. Not judging at all. Looking at my area (Fort Wayne) it seems like wrestling transfers do not happen as often as they do in other areas, or in other sports. It does seem like it makes a difference for the kids that go that route. I honeslty don't know that this topic will garner that much discussion, as it seems like it is a positive for those who choose to transfer to these megateams. In terms of negatives- what about the team program that you left, what if teams get "too good" like state level kids are on JV... I am sure it happens. I do wonder if it is a trend that is going to continue upward? Also is it something that you pretty much have to do if you want to win state today? Prediction- I think that many champs have transfered, while many have not. I think that it is something that will always happen, and it seems to be an important part of placing and doing well. I also predict that given the locations of schools in our area that a super team will be forming in Fort Wayne in the near future. Next week’s topic- Weight Training

Didn't have a wrestling room, we were giving up pins on pins.

Moran has 1 year left of eligibility, and we should see him again.

One of the best convos ever!

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Wrestlestat has moran and gilcher as redshirt juniors, hope they’ll be back. Gives the lineup a great balance of veteran leadership and some young energy.

Thought they were gone tbh, could be completely wrong. If they’re back they’re in at 125 and 174.

Does Moran have eligibility? Any chance some of our Indian Hills guys come back ? Brice Coleman started at indiana tech. Riley Bettich is now a 2 time AA with some time left of the clock.

I can't say for sure since I've been lost on eligibility since the COVID year holdover stuff, but I believe Moran may finally be done. Gilcher may have another year still though.

No Moran or Gilcher in this 2025-2026 line-up? Do you think they will hit the Portal?