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There is no way that we can’t social distance 224 wrestlers, about 200 coaches, 100 workers and refs and 1,000 fans at bankers life. Mask up, respect each other’s space, and make it work. How is anybody questioning if this can happen? We all know that we have wrestling going on in smaller venues with a smaller space to people ratio. Why is it ok to have a middle school 8 way dual in a single middle school gym with two fans per wrestler and not state in a massive venue with tons of space? There is no conformity. This is many peoples frustration. I can see why people think it’s faux-fear. Also... if you are high risk or need to spend time with high risk individuals... please stay home. btw... again.. my dad is 69 and has stage 4 cancer. They haven’t allowed him a shot yet. I haven’t seen him in months. I don’t go around him because I coach and go to places like wrestling events. Can’t wait until he gets his shot soon!

To try an look on the bright side we went from a 2h 30min drive in a mini-bus with a time change to now a 2 hour drive with no time change. Yet the comfy confines of the Ford Center will be missed.

Hahahaha was a mask forced upon opening discussion pages?

....on the banner update! Finally after half decade. As first to seemingly notice do I get a shirt or something. Somewhere Drew Hildebrandt weeps...kudos to the visual department. Who are the new wrestlers? I’ve lost touch.

The MAC is an awesome conference. We all know that my son chose that route. He’s left my house a week after graduation and hasn’t looked back. He has not asked me for a dime. He’s proud that’s he earned his own way (between wrestling and academic money). He’s got a shot at being a five year D1 starter and is on the deans list. He’s there with 3 other kids that he grew up with too. He has been fortunate and it appears that he chose a great fit for him. But.. there is no right or wrong answer. It all comes down to what works for the kid. No two situations will ever be the same. We do supply him with sun beam bread, jiff peanut butter, and welches jelly. But, that’s about it. Some of my sons buddies are at the big ten schools. Most feel like they have made great choices also. No right or wrong choice.. just good or better choice. Congrats to any kid that gets to the point to make that choice.

Michigan just got delayed again - first possible contact practice would be 2/21. Not sure there will be a season after the governor's talk this morning. If it does proceed, it will be the 6th version of the schedule and most likely will run through spring break which will mess up a lot of plans. Anyway, from the outside looking in, you guys are really lucky. Best of luck to everyone and enjoy it as much as possible even though it makes no sense and should be better for the kids and parents.

Hopefully the IHSAA does the right thing and moves the Mishawaka sectional then. I'm over over-reaching health departments on power grabs. My county just went orange, but the Health dept says we have to stay at red level for 2 additional weeks, it's ludicrous. It's just a bunch of old bitties that have been reduced to finding bugs and warm food their whole lives that now feel like they have a since of purpose. Take a hike Dorothy. Let counties, communities, and schools that support this type of nazism get hit where it counts - in their financial pants and once the pandemic is over let them continue to suffer as new trends and habits are formed.

I’m hearing that “Evansville” is now the “Jasper” Semi State...??? Any info out there? Does this impact spectators?

At SIAC Traylor(Re) 4-1 over Boyd(Ha) EMD JV freshman Vanover 4-3 decision over #4SS ranked Amento(Ce)

Congratulations to Ian Heath Congratulations to from Leo for signing with Marian. Projected to wrestle 141. View full signing

I think it's time for Jeb Prechtel of Jasper to enter the rankings. Prechtel has wrestled with Maurer Coughlin for several years and is a solid wrestler. Will he become a state qualifier this year as a Soph, I'm not sure. But after today's win by fall over Aiden Farmer, I think he's on the cusp and dangerous.

I thought Mater Dei people drank Old Milwaukee?

The tweet is correct!

Why not take it back to Seymour?

According to Twitter, #2 Erb over #1 Muncie at 285 by decision.

Tony Wood of Jay County beat 2 notable guys at conference last night Dominate Wins all night Wood 11-0 maj over Sylas Loshe (South Adam) Wood 7-0 dec over Austin Lewis (Bluffton)

You're doing awesome brother.

New Castles will be updated Sunday

Also on ihsaatv.org MD Wrestling posted links for 2 mats today on their Twitter account

In a typical year we have about 15 schools represented at our club ...Covid changed things obviously. But, our room would have 35-50 kids most sessions. It's been great for the kids to be training together. We bring in college coaches, myself, and other guests for clinics. I do most of the clinics or have likeminded people run the clinic because I think consistency matters.

From what I'm hearing this all but guarantees that there will be no fans. Looks like the only semi-state that will have fans is Fort Wayne at the Coliseum. Sad because I always look forward to the @TripleB built Ford tough locks. An the awesome person who always writes up a great facilities, parking, and food preview. And how about the finals!?!? Like a mini state, with the intros and Lights...Lazers.. (no smoke machine tho) I guess if it keeps our season rolling I'm all for it. Sounds like ihsaa just inked an exclusive deal with trackwrestling to broadcast regional, semi-state, and state.

Allow all fans to come watch and cheer!!

It is time for Mater Dei's wrestling program to make a statement. How strong are We? Are we tough enough? I would give my left to be there Saturday. does any one have tickets? I believe in our wrestlers we will win conference!

Will Penn be limited to only 15 coaches?

Sectional and Regional schools that are allowing no fans or putting severe restrictions on fans should not be allowed to host. 2 spectators per wrestler is reasonable and should be a requirement by the IHSAA to host a sectional or regional.

Open Ford Center & Bankers up...concessions for everyone!! FORD CENTER STIMULUS CASH CONCESSION/BAR What’s that sir?!? You want a Corona?? $12.50 please Lets get on with it!! UNMASK AMERICA 2021

Or maybe there were too many on the college board and for social distancing it had to go on the high school board

Pure speculation, but if I were them, I would rather make a statement like that now, then back off of it later than say nothing now and have to impose it later. May just be hedging their bets.

He a States Champ, if youve already won the States you have immunity, Sware to God you do. I thought everyone knew that

As long as they are wearing a mask, they should be safe from everything.

The belief of 'cold weather' killing the virus must apply when ice is on the floor. With that I believe there are two options in order to have 50% attendance. (1) put the mats on ice instead of hardwood or (2) give everyone in attendance free snow cones all day. I am a problem solver.

Its so satisfying seeing all 3 Lee Brothers on the roster