XCard Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Sarcasm or no sarcasm, I will share my thoughts. If you did not already know DeLaPena is my oldest son. Back in his 7th or 8th grade year, he asked if he could go and see what RWA was about. So, I took him to 2-3 sessions, not sure the exact amount. After the sessions, I did not think it was worth it for me to pay for what we were getting out of the RWA program. Now I want to be clear, the RWA staff and production speaks for itself, so my hats off to what they have done for wrestling in the Region. Like, sportsfangms stated, it was simply not for us. That was the last time we attended any RWA session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Galt Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 *grammar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sig40 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Sarcasm or no sarcasm, I will share my thoughts. If you did not already know DeLaPena is my oldest son. Back in his 7th or 8th grade year, he asked if he could go and see what RWA was about. So, I took him to 2-3 sessions, not sure the exact amount. After the sessions, I did not think it was worth it for me to pay for what we were getting out of the RWA program. Now I want to be clear, the RWA staff and production speaks for itself, so my hats off to what they have done for wrestling in the Region. Like, sportsfangms stated, it was simply not for us. That was the last time we attended any RWA session. A few years back I remember someone naming the state placers that were in the room jogging during warm ups and I thought they mentioned your boys name... prolly mistaken. I don't know him by face, only seen him wrestle at semi state and state from far away. There are a ton of great wrestlers from around the state that I only know by name. I am obviously a fan of what RWA teaches, but even if I wasn't I don't think you can beat the quality partners in the room. Especially in the last few years with more Michigan and Illinois kids coming to the academy. I just think it is too great of a resource to ignore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Region Fan Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I kinda forgot where we were. Thought we was talking about that little book everyone has on Saturday night in Indy ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Galt Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 So any breakdown of state champs/final fours by semi-state from last year? As i recall from last year, there are some quite capable statisticians on this site. If it has already been posted, i missed it from laughing so hard at greco165s "ouch". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Region Fan Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 John I got a stack of those little books that shows it ....... pretty much every year I keep em under my bunk in my cell. Bring me some smokes and I'll show ya !! John, I got a stack of those little books that shows it ....... pretty much the same every year I keep em under my bunk in my cell. Bring me some smokes and I'll show ya !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCard Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 A few years back I remember someone naming the state placers that were in the room jogging during warm ups and I thought they mentioned your boys name... prolly mistaken. I don't know him by face, only seen him wrestle at semi state and state from far away. There are a ton of great wrestlers from around the state that I only know by name. I am obviously a fan of what RWA teaches, but even if I wasn't I don't think you can beat the quality partners in the room. Especially in the last few years with more Michigan and Illinois kids coming to the academy. I just think it is too great of a resource to ignore. All good Sig, technically I guess you can say he was at one point in the room there, just not for long. I do not think anybody is ignoring the fact that it is a great room filled with great wrestlers. There are many wrestlers from around the Region that take advantage of the program that is offered that do not have those type of resources at their doorstep. Nice luxury to have in this area with great options for kids to take advantage of when training. Sig40 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grappleapple Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 So any breakdown of state champs/final fours by semi-state from last year? As i recall from last year, there are some quite capable statisticians on this site. If it has already been posted, i missed it from laughing so hard at greco165s "ouch". I didn't do Final Fours - I just went top 2. Here's the breakdown Champs: East Chicago - 6 New Castle - 4 Evansville - 4 Runners-up East Chicago - 5 New Castle - 5 Evansville - 3 Ft. Wayne - 1 pjayroza 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Region Fan Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 That for last year ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grappleapple Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Region Fan Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 11 finalists from EC SS and 1 from FW SS ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Galt Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Thank you grappleapple. That puts things in perspective. I'm not one to be tellin tells outta school, but I am wondering what semi-states are rising, falling and/or staying the same regarding those results? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Region Fan Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 You would think I filled out them books Facts is facts And not against the rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grappleapple Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 I really should get actual work done - but wrestling is much more interesting. Here's my unofficial breakdown of the last four years. I used a scoring format of 4 points for 1st, 3 for 2nd and so on. 2016 New Castle - 4 champs, 5 2nds, 6 thirds, 3 fourths = 46 points Evansville - 4 champs, 3 2nds, 5 thirds, 4 fourths = 39 points E. Chicago/Merriville - 6 champs, 5 2nds, 1 third, 5 fourths = 46 points Ft. Wayne - 0 champs, 1 2nd, 2 thirds, 2 fourth = 9 points 2015 New Castle - 4 champs, 6 2nds, 5 thirds, 5 fourth = 49 points Evansville - 2 champs, 2 2nds, 5 thirds, 4 fourths = 28 points E. Chicago/Merriville - 7 champs, 4 seconds, 1 third, 2 fourths = 44 points Ft. Wayne - 1 champ, 2 2nds, 3 3rds, 3 fourths = 19 points 2014 New Castle - 6 champs, 5 2nds, 2 thirds, 3 4ths = 46 points Evansville - 4 champs, 1 2nd, 6 thirds, 3 4ths = 34 points E. Chicago/Merriville - 3 champs, 5 2nds, 3 3rds, 2 4ths = 35 points Ft. Wayne - 1 champ, 3 2nds, 3 thirds, 2 fourth = 25 points 2013 New Castle - 7 champs, 5 2nds, 4 thirds, 3 fourths = 54 points Evansville - 1 champ, 1 2nd, 4 thirds, 5 fourths = 20 points E. Chicago/Merriville - 5 champs, 4 2nds, 1 third, 1 fourth = 35 points Ft. Wayne - 1 champ, 4 2nds, 5 thirds, 5 fourths = 30 Total over 4 years 1) New Castle 195 2) E. Chicago/Merriville 160 3) Evansville 120 4) Ft. Wayne 83 For whatever it's worth Bruins2013 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Galt Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruins2013 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Nice breakdown looks like new castle wins And Fort Wayne definitely loses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 You would think I filled out them books Facts is facts And not against the rulesAnd you coach in the Fort Wayne semi state... John Galt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Region Fan Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Sorry. I do not Just been watching our sport for over 40 years and call em like I see em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regionrat1 Posted December 28, 2016 Author Share Posted December 28, 2016 Da term steel sharpens steel has a true meaning. You go where u can get da best coaches and partners. Back a few years ago ole Eddie Perogi ran practices at portage. Kids from all over would come. It was a Mitty tough room. David Maldonado would welcome anybody in his room. Day knew dat it would benefit dare kids havin da partners. They really brought da level up in da region. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Region Fan Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Nice breakdown looks like new castle wins And Fort Wayne definitely loses Huh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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