Drooke Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Vote for who you think are the Top 20 Most Influential People in Indiana Wrestling Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 You forgot to add duckandrun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I am a proud citizen today, I voted!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Sandefer Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Coach Troy Dulaney Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooke Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 You forgot to add duckandrun Ha ha...although that does give me an idea for another poll....hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleB Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I had a hard time picking 20. The question asks to select the "20 Most Influential People in Indiana Wrestling Today." There lots of great coaches on the list and great former past contributers to the state, but have they had an impact on the state? If the poll was all-time, it would have been easy. But when looking at today, you have to look at the Cale Hoover's, Bobby Cox's, and Louis Rossbottom's. All head figures of some pretty important state organizations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemOGuy Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Dave Fleming would of been one to put on here as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olddawg Posted April 25, 2010 Share Posted April 25, 2010 LOL You left off at least 10 that should be on the list, and put some head scratchers on there ZZZZZZZZZZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooke Posted April 25, 2010 Author Share Posted April 25, 2010 Olddawg and others, all of the names on the list were nominated by folks here from April 3-20th on this thread.... http://indianamat.com/messageboard/index.php/topic,10977.0.html Once the number had reached 75 I thought it would be intersting to vote on the top 20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Official38 Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 What about officials Lou Hurrle, Jim Beeson, Jim Russell, Tom ladow, Jim Troyer the list goes on these people have put more than 35 yrs in each and some are still going without officials there is no match Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justdo^it135 Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 I am Surprised at how few votes Tom Cameron has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chambers Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 What about officials Lou Hurrle, Jim Beeson, Jim Russell, Tom ladow, Jim Troyer the list goes on these people have put more than 35 yrs in each and some are still going without officials there is no match You had 17 days to nominate them and did not bother to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinwrestlersmom Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 Ahhh but you see, Jim Troyer is on the list, near the bottom. Everyone had a chance to nominate their choice.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wadkins / Calumet Posted April 28, 2010 Share Posted April 28, 2010 I am embarrassed that I didn't nominate Brian Anderson for inclusion on this list. He has been all over Indiana wrestling, since taking over the reins at Wabash College 7 years ago. He has hosted tremendous camps and competitions, worked at RTC's all over the state, and really been quite an ambassador for us. He has been tireless in promoting not only Wabash but Indiana wrestling in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontherise219 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 I think this is a awesome topic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signal34 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Coach Troy Dulaney HAHAHA.... I just had to laugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brey Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Coach Troy Dulaney Must be "MAKING A STATEMENT" He would only make Lance Rhodes proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooke Posted May 5, 2010 Author Share Posted May 5, 2010 Well Folks, so far after 116 Votes this is what the top 20 looks like....at this time. Andrew Howe 67 Ed Pendoski 62 Jim Humphrey 53 Tom Clark 50 Angel Escobedo 49 Leroy Vega 47 JD Minch 46 Jim Tonte 46 Rex Peckinpaugh 44 Joe Caprino 44 Cale Hoover 44 Mike Goebel 43 Al Smith 42 Chris Lynch 42 Lance Ellis 42 Trent McCormick 41 Reece Humphrey 40 Mike and Sharon Dowden 38 Alex Tsirtsis 32 Scott Hinkel 31 Royce Deckard 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontherise219 Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 i would say i hate the the list I feel like we should have just changed the list to the best wrestlers over the last 5 years lets add McGill, Galka, cosgrove and MCMurray. Then add coaches of the top teams. I thought this was a list of people who were influencing indiana wrestling. I agree with some but not all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I mentioned early in the poll to have a two groups at least Todays Most Influential People (Still involved in the sports progression) Most influential to the development of the Sport (No longer involved or made a major impact many years prior) I think many don't get the due credit since their names and stories have been lost in time to more recent accomplishments. At least having their names listed is giving them some recognition though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooke Posted May 6, 2010 Author Share Posted May 6, 2010 i would say i hate the the list I feel like we should have just changed the list to the best wrestlers over the last 5 years lets add McGill, Galka, cosgrove and MCMurray. Then add coaches of the top teams. I thought this was a list of people who were influencing indiana wrestling. I agree with some but not all Ok, fair enough. So in your opinion who should the top 20 influential people in Indiana wrestling TODAY be? On the nomination thread I asked for people to list who they thought they were. If you wanted a more scientific approach where and how would it be conducted? As far as the addition of recent hs wrestlers...I truly believe they do influence the individuals wrestling in Indiana today, they have set the bar and it is up to the youth to rival or surpass it. The Pribble nomination is valid as well (from KevUSMC...Woot Devildogs!!!!)..If I were at at a small school with little tradition I could look to his experience and success as a foundation for my dreams..... just sayin'. Hate is a strong word....this is just for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Official38 Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 the one's that did not get put on the list in time usually are the most important to the sport at one time good people sometimes do not get noticed they are not there for the popularity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ontherise219 Posted May 6, 2010 Share Posted May 6, 2010 i could see setting the bar high but if thatis the qualification then Steven bradley sould make it too in 98 he was a 3x er. Then Tsirtsis should be higher the first 4x since Lance in 90 a 10 year drought. I think more refs should be added. I love the Idea of the list. But Andrew Howe is doing great but is he doing the most for Indiana high school wrestling? Tom Ark awesome pick great ref Y2 and Rex good pick the ran and run websites promoting the sport Leroy Vega awesome pick ran a school that help make te resion better if it is about wrestlers doing well. Then the coach at overtime should be at the top help almost all of Idiana elite get to that level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Guru Posted May 7, 2010 Share Posted May 7, 2010 Well Folks, so far after 116 Votes this is what the top 20 looks like....at this time. Andrew Howe 67 Ed Pendoski 62 Jim Humphrey 53 Tom Clark 50 Angel Escobedo 49 Leroy Vega 47 JD Minch 46 Jim Tonte 46 Rex Peckinpaugh 44 Joe Caprino 44 Cale Hoover 44 Mike Goebel 43 Al Smith 42 Chris Lynch 42 Lance Ellis 42 Trent McCormick 41 Reece Humphrey 40 Alex Tsirtsis 32 Scott Hinkel 31 Royce Deckard 30 Mike and Sharon Dowden + Mike Dowden - 38 votes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooke Posted May 7, 2010 Author Share Posted May 7, 2010 Thanks Guru, I will have to fix my mistake this evening...allowed double voting...whoops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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