Y2CJ41 Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I have soft commitments from 13 wrestlers, just awaiting firm commitments from coaches and wrestlers after they check schedules and such. I will announce the team as we get those. So far we have Main Event 132lbs Chad Red of New Palestine 285lbs Shawn Streck of Merrillville Team Indiana vs. WPIAL 113lbs Geoffrey Davis of Fort Wayne Wayne 120lbs STATE CHAMPION Drew Hildebrandt of Penn 126lbs Gaige Torres of Portage 132lbs Owen Doster of New Haven 138lbs Evan Eldred of Westfield 145lbs Jordan Vaughn of Franklin Central 152lbs Steven BAM Lawrence of Portage 160lbs Cael McCormick of Yorktown 170lbs STATE CHAMPION Drew Hughes of Lowell 182lbs STATE CHAMPION Blake Rypel of Cathedral 195lbs STATE CHAMPION Jake Kleimola of Lake Central 220lbs Nick Fox of Carmel 285lbs Sean Galligar of Columbus East CoachesEd "the animal" Pendoski Leroy "keeper of the flame" Vega Chris "Double C" Cooper ontherise219, RASSLER4LIFE, BeastMode#31 and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Android Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I assume this is the Dapper Dan you are talking about? Illinois went last year and it was 1st class all the way. They run things right in PA. If you are asked to be on this team it would be a big mistake to pass it up. Good Luck. Bulldog89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlHungus Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I have soft commitments from 13 wrestlers, just awaiting firm commitments from coaches and wrestlers after they check schedules and such. I will announce the team as we get those. So far we have Main Event 132lbs Chad Red of New Palestine 285lbs Shawn Streck of Merrillville Team Indiana vs. WPIAL 132lbs Owen Doster of New Haven 195lbs STATE CHAMPION Jake Kleimola of Lake Central 220lbs Sam Hipple of Carmel 285lbs Sean Galligar of Columbus East Coaches Ed "the animal" Pendoski Any relation to George "The Animal" Steele busstogate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 23, 2016 Author Share Posted February 23, 2016 I assume this is the Dapper Dan you are talking about? Illinois went last year and it was 1st class all the way. They run things right in PA. If you are asked to be on this team it would be a big mistake to pass it up. Good Luck. Yes this was formerly called the Dapper Dan, they changed a couple associations this year. It's a great event and I'm excited to have the guys going. It's going to be a very good team. Bulldog89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCard Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 I thought it was more like Ed "Mr. Bean" Pendoski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 24, 2016 Author Share Posted February 24, 2016 Just added some Andy Hughes fella to the roster, heard he is decent. NPSmith, Bulldog89, bellrs and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Just added a couple more state champs to the team in Mr. Rypel and Mr. Hildebrandt! Shaping up to be quite a team to say the least. FCFIGHTER170 and RASSLER4LIFE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdue02 Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Just curious, how does Indiana decided who represents the state? Is it just whoever finished higher in the state tournament has preference and then they can accept the invitation or how does it work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 If you are planning on attending and not associated with any of the wrestlers please contact me as I have ticket information and will get you in the Indiana section so we can be loud and proud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maligned Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Sorry. I'm genuinely trying to understand the context. Obviously, individuals being selected for the US vs. PA main event is an unbelievable accomplishment. And Indiana participating in the co-main event is very special. But I had been under the impression that Indiana was selected for the team part based on merit to some degree. I was looking through results, though, and it seems we're the 13th different state in 13 years to be selected and all the other states near us have already done it except Kentucky. It's incredibly special because of how big of an event it is and how rarely we would be invited, but isn't it more an "opportunity" rather than an accomplishment, per se (lesser wrestling states Maryland and Texas have already gone, for example)? Maybe I misunderstood some of the description from the beginning and no one had suggested the team invite was on merit. Anyway, really not trying to diminish anything...just trying to get context. I knew nothing about the state vs. regional all-stars component until it was announced that we were selected. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Sorry. I'm genuinely trying to understand the context. Obviously, individuals being selected for the US vs. PA main event is an unbelievable accomplishment. And Indiana participating in the co-main event is very special. But I had been under the impression that Indiana was selected for the team part based on merit to some degree. I was looking through results, though, and it seems we're the 13th different state in 13 years to be selected and all the other states near us have already done it except Kentucky. It's incredibly special because of how big of an event it is and how rarely we would be invited, but isn't it more an "opportunity" rather than an accomplishment, per se (lesser wrestling states Maryland and Texas have already gone, for example)? Maybe I misunderstood some of the description from the beginning and no one had suggested the team invite was on merit. Anyway, really not trying to diminish anything...just trying to get context. I knew nothing about the state vs. regional all-stars component until it was announced that we were selected. Thanks! Indiana has NEVER participated as a team in this event. The invitation to attend comes from many factors with the potential strength of the team as one of them. They also need a sponsor that will cover some of the costs related and organize the team along with other factors such as how many times a state has been invited. The biggest reason I pursued this was because we have a fantastic senior class and I wanted to "show them off" on one of the biggest stages. maligned, Bulldog89, throw45 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maligned Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Indiana has NEVER participated as a team in this event. The invitation to attend comes from many factors with the potential strength of the team as one of them. They also need a sponsor that will cover some of the costs related and organize the team along with other factors such as how many times a state has been invited. The biggest reason I pursued this was because we have a fantastic senior class and I wanted to "show them off" on one of the biggest stages. Ok...that's awesome. I didn't realize it took some legwork, so to speak, to make it happen. Thanks for all you've done to make it happen! Bulldog89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westforkwhite Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Indiana has NEVER participated as a team in this event. The invitation to attend comes from many factors with the potential strength of the team as one of them. They also need a sponsor that will cover some of the costs related and organize the team along with other factors such as how many times a state has been invited. The biggest reason I pursued this was because we have a fantastic senior class and I wanted to "show them off" on one of the biggest stages. This is a great venue to "show them off", and it looks like you are putting together a really good team that will represent Indiana well. I appreciate (sure I'm not the only one) your effort to get our Indiana kids to opportunity to shine. Bulldog89 and DelCo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Just awaiting two more final commitments...looks like a pretty good lineup to say the least. Bulldog89 and Justin Ratliff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 (edited) Leroy "keeper of the flame" Vega Good Flo documentary on Minnisota by the way. Vega contributions to the programs rise did get a little recognition in a portion of Part 3. Edited February 25, 2016 by MattM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NPSmith Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Pruett is listed as a Junior on the IHSAA bracket but I thought he was a senior. Now that I see Bam on list, maybe it was right. Anyone know what grade he is in for sure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 25, 2016 Author Share Posted February 25, 2016 Pruitt is a senior, he declined the offer to wrestle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DLane Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 Did Hudkins decline too or was he not offered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 He declined DLane 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 26, 2016 Author Share Posted February 26, 2016 And the last piece to the puzzle has committed! Looks like a really good team, can't wait! Bulldog89 and maligned 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCFIGHTER170 Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 damn wish Hudkins would've went..oh well our team looks stacked..can't wait til this Goes down Bulldog89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU1999 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Did McKinney decline as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted March 4, 2016 Author Share Posted March 4, 2016 Did McKinney decline as well? Eldred defeated McKinney at semi-state so he was chosen over McKinney. I'm surprised you didn't know this. Bulldog89 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskanMountie Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Any particular reason you're not filling 106lbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 Any particular reason you're not filling 106lbs? Because there is no 106lbs weight for the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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