rdrodd1 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Kid just started wrestling a couple years ago and now a State Champ. Great story and congratulations young man. FCFIGHTER170, beaner2, manchwrestlingdad and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattM Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 6 minutes ago, rdrodd1 said: Kid just started wrestling a couple years ago and now a State Champ. Great story and congratulations young man. I feel he needs to go around the state and promote how wrestling can help with football. piscis1956, Ahawkeye, CMorgan and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDOG40 Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 The best part is he expressed interest in getting a teaching degree and coaching to help kids who were like him! rdrodd1, FCFIGHTER170, Mat Stat and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Does anyone think that someone with 3 years experience could be a champ in any other weight class these days ? I think Lee Kemp started his sophomore year too - was a NCAA finalist at 17. It could happen but odds maybe be better at winning da lotto. CMorgan, piscis1956, rdrodd1 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imthatmom Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 This kid is amazing all around. My son went into semi-state and caused some major bracket upsets at 285. He didn't get to wrestle Fishback there, but we have been watching him all season. Great talent and sportsmanship! Amazing season! Follow your dreams! piscis1956, CMorgan, rdrodd1 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdrodd1 Posted February 20, 2022 Author Share Posted February 20, 2022 Didn't make it out of sectionals his first year, got pinned by Muncie in the ticket round at semi-state last year to State Champ this year. That is a great progression. Great job. TDOG40, CMorgan and piscis1956 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenHeavierHandz Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Zebra Power TDOG40, CMorgan, No One Famous and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReformedPoster Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 20 hours ago, regionrat1 said: Does anyone think that someone with 3 years experience could be a champ in any other weight class these days ? I think Lee Kemp started his sophomore year too - was a NCAA finalist at 17. It could happen but odds maybe be better at winning da lotto. You might be able to see it happen at 182-220 if you have an absolute freak of an athlete, but from 106-170 I don't think you'll ever see it. CMorgan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 20 hours ago, regionrat1 said: Does anyone think that someone with 3 years experience could be a champ in any other weight class these days ? I think Lee Kemp started his sophomore year too - was a NCAA finalist at 17. It could happen but odds maybe be better at winning da lotto. Deondre Wilson won a title in his third year. He beat some hammers on his way including two-time champ Drew Hughes. Then his senior year beat Brandon James who is in the conversation of the best to never snag a title. buttler73, QuinnHarris, purdue02 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamGarcia Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 (edited) Skill and Perseverance, that I’m not losing is unacceptable the next 2 days goes a long way. We all Witnessed it Saturday Night . Eye of the Zebra mindset, not no Tiger . Congrats Champ ! Edited February 21, 2022 by TeamGarcia Wording Edit CMorgan, Coachin and rdrodd1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualwrestlingfan Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 Don't forget that the runner up also was in his 3rd year as well. Major accomplishment of both. Fishback locked up the semi state over my Bagubas (Flying Jets) the week before in OT. Clifford was in on a single leg at the end of regulation that could have altered the bracket besides the semi state if he converted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 12 minutes ago, casualwrestlingfan said: Don't forget that the runner up also was in his 3rd year as well. Major accomplishment of both. Fishback locked up the semi state over my Bagubas (Flying Jets) the week before in OT. Clifford was in on a single leg at the end of regulation that could have altered the bracket besides the semi state if he converted. Platonov wrestled as a freshman. So this is his 4th year of wrestling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualwrestlingfan Posted February 21, 2022 Share Posted February 21, 2022 1 hour ago, Y2CJ41 said: Platonov wrestled as a freshman. So this is his 4th year of wrestling. Gotcha, the introduction as I re-watched last night had said both were 3rd year wrestlers. Still impressive for a 4th year wrestler as well. rdrodd1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decbell1 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 If you get a chance, please listen to our podcast Sunday and our interview with Clint Gard. You’ll be glad you did Clint Gard, CMorgan and Dave Huff 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coplen187 Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 2 hours ago, decbell1 said: If you get a chance, please listen to our podcast Sunday and our interview with Clint Gard. You’ll be glad you did Do you have a link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hook and half Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 On 2/20/2022 at 11:02 AM, regionrat1 said: Does anyone think that someone with 3 years experience could be a champ in any other weight class these days ? I think Lee Kemp started his sophomore year too - was a NCAA finalist at 17. It could happen but odds maybe be better at winning da lotto. I'm with the rat. 285 has no semblance to other Indiana high school weight classes. It's an apples and anvils comparison. Malaprop intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imthatmom Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 On 2/21/2022 at 3:49 PM, casualwrestlingfan said: Don't forget that the runner up also was in his 3rd year as well. Major accomplishment of both. Fishback locked up the semi state over my Bagubas (Flying Jets) the week before in OT. Clifford was in on a single leg at the end of regulation that could have altered the bracket besides the semi state if he converted. *Side note* Proud Mom moment- my son shook up that bracket! But Fishback is a beast for sure. beaner2 and rdrodd1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decbell1 Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 On 2/21/2022 at 10:51 PM, Coplen187 said: Do you have a link? Check out WZBD Audio on Podcasts and listen to Sunday's show. He called in during the second hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Smith Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 On 2/20/2022 at 12:02 PM, regionrat1 said: Does anyone think that someone with 3 years experience could be a champ in any other weight class these days ? I think Lee Kemp started his sophomore year too - was a NCAA finalist at 17. It could happen but odds maybe be better at winning da lotto. A mongoose deals with a snake by feinting, dodging and moving faster and with more agility than the snake, abilities given by natural selection to the mongoose but which must be learned by the wrestler by training and practice. An elephant just walks up to the snake and stomps on it. The wrestler still has to develope the power by training, of course, and skills are also important, but power goes a long way. If one of these big fellows gets ahold of you, or even worse, on top of you, well, that can really spoil your whole day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ahawkeye Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 I could be wrong on this but I though Thad Oldohm (sp) who wrestled for Castle back in the 90's was a late starter as well. Anyone know any info on him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts