nearfall_3 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Hello, I think it would be great to read insights on both the indiv. and team state wrestling tournaments. More wrestling is good news to everybody and having a extra weekend of wrestling for team state gives everybody something to look forward to. Infact, who wants to see the sudden end to the wrestling season anyway. So, whats better team or indiv state. I like the team state format and hope IN keeps the same format with this traditional wrestling tournament for the next several decades. Good wrestling to all.... Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrecoCoach Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 The team state tournament has been a great addition to our sport. I've been to the team state tournament many times to watch and the atmosphere is always amazing. However, I feel the individual state tournament is better. My biggest reasoning behind this is that around 80 schools get to be a part of it. Whether it's coaching, competing, or cheering on a teammate at Conseco, many more people get the excitement of being involved. Only 8 schools get that opportunity at team state. And many of the other 300 schools feel that they don't even have a chance at ever getting that opportunity because of stronger programs in the way that they honestly don't have much chance of beating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spladdelbait Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I am a fan of the individual tourney myself. It was great watching kids battle through the brackets from Sectionals to the State Finals for not only personal glory, but to bring home the team title also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2016GrecoGold Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Definetly individual because you see some individuals achieve their goals that they have been working for for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edb41 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 As some one new to wrestling I have mixed feelings. I love the individual state, it's amazing to see the excitement drawn to each match by the wrestlers, but if you have a team at state it's a full hour+ of excitment........I guess it depends on your situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin2win1 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 The team state finals if more exciting than the first 3 round of individual state because each match means so much to something bigger than just the kids on the mat. Plus you often find yourself rooting for a team in every team matchup, therefore with all the close matches, almost every match has implications for who you are wanting to win. However, that being said, nothing beats the championship round at state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire77 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 the team State was pretty outstanding today. so many close matches. decided in the final match. hard to beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyourbase Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Try the feeling walking out under the "spot light", then you might change your vote. Most don't get that, but I can guess its better then any team feeling. In wrestling that is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lnwrestler Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 i would say as a wrestler a team accomplishmet is better just being able to share that with your teammates close friends and every thing it cant get much better than that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlyn Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 After today, I would have to say team state. That's one of the most exciting sporting events I have ever witnessed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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