DemOGuy Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 I was just wanting to here some thoughts as some wrestlers have to make this difficult choice. Trey Reese last year, Im sure Ty Willis this year. Mitch Sliga the next year. I know its different in every case and there is lots of money if you get far enough in football. Just wanting to here some of the thoughts of others. Is Jackson Bratcher going to college and wrestle or football? Just a little something maybe to discuss.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Sliga mentioned in one of his post-Fargo win interviews that he would no longer be playing football in order to focus more on wreatling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwilly Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 It depends on the kid, but there are an absurd amount of NFL players that were former state champ wrestlers. There were also many others that excelled in wrestling. If you look at many pro athletes, they also excelled in other sports. Like I said, it depend on the kid, but I think playing multiple sports is better for them all around. Noone goes pro in wrestling. If you want to be a teacher/coach, that is great. I am only aware of one Olympian from Indiana. I am sure there could be more, just not aware of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleB Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Noone goes pro in wrestling. I beg to differ: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tskin Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Its a virtual Who's Who Holla if yea Hear me!! Ruff, Ruff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boot Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Or they could go to a Division III school to focus on academics and do both sports. Ideally they'll go to college to get a good education and have more opportunities rather than solely for sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemOGuy Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 Anyone know what Jackson is going to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemOGuy Posted August 1, 2011 Author Share Posted August 1, 2011 Good point Boot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimtown 138 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I beg to differ: Chris Taylor was one of the first to go pro wrestling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniderpanthers Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 bratcher is wrestling at northen illinois univ., i believe. i talked to him at canseco for a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 bratcher is wrestling at northen illinois univ., i believe. i talked to him at canseco for a bit. Correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WC182Dad Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Good to hear Jackson is a great wrestler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbulldog152 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 It depends one where you're being recruited. I'd say if you get recruited by... Ohio state, Michigan, Penn state, the U Florida, Bama, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, Nebraska, Texas, USC, and any of those other schools that have a great habbit of sending players to the NFL you should go for it no matter who recruits you in wrestling. But if you get recruited in the big 10 in wrestling but Ball State in football (sry Ball State fans) you should go with wrestling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbulldog152 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Another College wrestler turned pro http://www.kentstatesports.com/sports/wrest/2010-11/releases/Dolph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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