piscis1956

I’d nominate Captain Obvious for the list, too.  I’m sure I’d get a second from Dingo Brigade.

Just curious what this golden voiced wonder does when he is acting as the wrestling state finals announcer.  Is he a radio personality?

Hoo boy!

1 hour ago, Legridn said:

My vote is for The Ultimate Warrior.  Raised in Crawfordsville, Indiana.  Went on to be a 2 time WWF intercontinental champ, and a 1 time WWE champ.   Hard to be 3 world titles !

If you are going with “professional wrestlers”, I have to go with Dick the Bruiser, “world’s most dangerous wrestler.  
 

P.s.  The Bruiser was born in Delphi, and he was a Green Bay Packers player, too.

29 minutes ago, Y2CJ41 said:

Who need a program? Just download the IndianaMat brackets and be prepared!

Yes, but  my printer wasn’t working this week and I assumed they would either have a program or at least I’d be able to access Trackwrestling.  Live and learn.  Yes, I’ll definitely be downloading the IndianaMat brackets.  I usually do.  Thank you for providing that service.

18 hours ago, RAJR said:

Yep, Bet I know which one.    Cell service is spotty too. I have had them run out before in years past as well. I used to always print my own to take.  Now I just download the handy dandy IndianaMat brackets on my phone.  Be careful though, you become more popular there once the word gets out, plus the rankings included.  Well, to be fair, I am not that popular in the first place so.... HAHAHA!!

I guess I should be clear that I was NOT as Connersville.

8 minutes ago, manchwrestlingdad said:

Ohhh I’d be spitting nails !!!!!!!

I wasn’t exactly pleased.

(But at least they seedings.  )

It was a bit frustrating that the regional I attended had no program with brackets but yet had no internet to be able access Trackwrestling or IndianaMat or IHSAA.org … or even to be able text results results to relatives who couldn’t attend.   Grrrrr!

If my count was correct, Cathedral advances 12 with 8 regional champions.

2 hours ago, TripleB said:

The real state finals already happens at The Ford Center, the IHSAA just does the next weekend to avoid litigation. 

 

 

If that’s the case, then why do they call it the NEW CASTLE semi-state?

30 minutes ago, navy80 said:

Ford Center is going to be the best for fans. It's a mini Banker's Life. Very comfortable seats. Great views. Newer facility. It hosts the toughest semi state. 

 

The only down side is the drive.

 

Fort Wayne to Eville 4.5 hours

Crown Point to Eville 4.5 hours

Lafayette to Eville 3 hrs 40 mins

Indianapolis to Eville 2 hrs 46 mins

Well, the drive IS a big downside.  What,  5.5 hours from Angola?  But it is not the only one downside.  A whole lot more people will need to spend an extra night or 2 in a hotel than they would if they could hold it in Indy.  Alas, Indy is apparently not an option.

Evansville, down in the pocket of Indiana is the most remote place in Indiana possible … aside from maybe Mt. Vernon.

But I understand the options for the IHSAA was/is apparently limited.  Too bad they could not hold it at maybe a university campus that was a bit nearer the state’s center of population.  But it is what it is.  I’m sure the Ford Center will be a good experience for those who are able to afford (money and time) to make the trip.

I’m going to spend my money to invest in a big screen TV so my family can have a better streaming experience.  

Was definitely the agressor

typo

Oops, in late 70’s I guess Muncie schools were at New Castle regional (before semi-states existed) so they DON’T count on this thread.

4 hours ago, ARich said:

Here are some from the 80's earlier 90's

Craig Campbell, Delta 3^rd, 3^rd, 3^rd, 1^st

Ray Sheppard Western Q, 1^st, Q, 6^th

Shannon Stout Delta 6^th, 5^th, 2^nd, 3^rd

John Ginther Delta 5^th, 1^st, 1^st (D1 5^th, 8^th, 8^th)

Dennis Lewis Yorktown 2^nd, 1^st, 1^st

Chris Campbell Delta 3^rd, 2^nd, 1^st

Tony Abbott Muncie Southside 2^nd, Q, 1^st (D2 3^rd)

David Locke Delta Q, 3^rd, 1^st

Marc Foreman Muncie Southside Q, Q, 1^st

Jeff Pease Muncie Southside Q, 3^rd (D2 2^nd, 7^th) 6x Fargo AA

Dan Wickliffe Muncie Southside 2^nd, 3^rd

From the 70’s:

Bud Palmer 

IHSAA. Q, 1, 1, led Muncie North to team state title (and a team state runner-up)

NCAA D1 2, 3

Junior Greco Roman National 1st

Ralph “Jigger” Smith

Q, 3, 2, led Muncie South to state team title

That’s fair.  I just didn’t want anybody new to Indiana wrestling to get the impression the IHSAA was playing favorites.

1 hour ago, Y2CJ41 said:

Weigh-ins

Athletes can have a million weigh-ins

 

Participation Points

1 point for a dual

2 points for any event with 3 or more teams(duals or tournament) defined as a tournament further down

 

Each athlete can participate only participate in a maximum of 6 tournaments. This can be a jv tournament, conference tournament, local super dual, etc. An athlete is counted as participating whether they wrestle 1 match or 10 for that event. You can wrestle in an max of 18 duals, but usually it's split up 6 duals(6 points) and 6 tournaments(12 points).

 

The girls state series counts as a tournament, but only costs an athlete 2 points total whether they make it to state or just participate in the regional. The boys state series does NOT count as any points. Conference tournaments count as 2 points.

Technically, I don’t think it is “the BOYS state series” that does not count any points.  I think it is actually a coed event, isn’t it?

On 7/20/2022 at 5:40 PM, tskin said:

Add Madison to this list.  I am out.

Sorry to hear.

5 hours ago, MUSKEEWRESTLING said:

Excellent take on the mentality.  As coaches and parents we need to do a better job of teaching our young men & women it's ok to lose if it is making you better.

When my sons were in high school, they didn’t wrestle Greco much just because there weren’t very many opportunities to do so.  I don’t know if that has changed much since then.

Both of them placed at Greco State, each finishing 6th … out of 6.

20 hours ago, Rookies03 said:

Not to split hairs but.... Cathedral might be located in Marion County but they compete in the City and are apart of the City alliance.  

I think blueandgold intended for the comparison to be with Marion County as a whole as opposed to just including the outer rim of the county.  For example, he included a wrestler from Cardinal Ritter as well.  And including Cathedral as part of “the city” is an artificial construct anyway.  Geographically, Cathedral is clearly not part of “the city”.

7 minutes ago, Y2CJ41 said:

How many Indiana wrestlers have an Olympic medal? 

Point taken.

I’m not trying to take anything away from Sara.  She is indeed a great woman wrestler.  No denying it. 

Who is the GOAT … Babe Ruth, Wayne Gretzky, Michael Jordan … or perhaps Ken Jennings?

Of course, it’s apples to oranges.  There’s a reason why the males and females don’t compete against each other at the higher levels.  Obviously, if someone says Sara Hildebrandt is Indiana’s Best, then they obviously aren’t seriously talking about literally all Indiana wrestlers.

3 hours ago, maligned said:

While we're at it, did you know you have a 1 in 6 chance of being in the big pro roundball league if you're born in America and you're at least 7 ft tall? That's 1 in 6 for the population..not just roundball players

Yeah, I think I could have been an NBA player, too … if I had been 7’ … instead of 5’6” … and if I could dribble and shoot.

18 hours ago, FCFIGHTER170 said:

He's def a all time great big guy, sucked seeing him in in the headlines for his unsportsmanlike behavior at Nationals last month though.. Regardless he's def up there as a all time great among HWs

Yes, the Purple Hulk was definitely fun to watch.