piscis1956

Yes, but time, distance, and judge score based sports can do that more easily with a set cut number.  It's not a one on one bracket.

Cool. Less mat time for kids that need it. Cause you know, there's clearly more future college wrestlers than non in high school wrestling. I can't wait for the, get the first takedown and stall state finals matches tho

Indiana State Legends

I don't know why it is so hard, the point of contact is the guy with the whistle and sometimes the other guy with the whistle that helps the first guy second guess himself.

List revised:
 
T #1 Dave Doster
T #1 Larry Bird
# 3 John Wooden  (Coach) 
# 4 Bruce Baumgartner
# 5 Burl Ives (Snowman from Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer)
# 6 Kurt Thomas
# 7 Bubba The Love Sponge (This is true!)
 
For proof below, #1 on the list!!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Indiana_State_University_people
Athletics[edit]
 
David Doster, former Major League Baseball player Nevin Ashley, former Major League Baseball player Richard Atha, professional basketball player[50] Robbie Avila, current Sycamores basketball player Clint Barmes, former Major League Baseball player[51] Tim Barrett, former Major League Baseball player Bruce Baumgartner, wrestler, Olympic gold medalist, James E. Sullivan Award[52] Jeff Belskus, president, Indy Eleven Soccer franchise[53] Junius “Rainey” Bibbs, professional baseball player[54] Larry Bird, professional basketball player and administrator[55] Jerry Blemker, junior college baseball coach, Vincennes University 1980-2006; leader in wins, NJCAA; 1,188 wins Cheryl Bridges, women's marathon world record holder, Dec 1971-Dec 1973 Jim Brumfield, professional football player[56] Billy Clapper, head coach, men's basketball Penn State Altoona[57] Roger Counsil, NCAA champion gymnastic coach; former head USA Gymnastics[58] Wayne Davis, professional football player[59] Brian Dorsett, former Major League Baseball player[60] Steve Englehart, head coach, Presbyterian Blue Hose[61] Stewart “Red” Faught, head coach, football, Franklin College[62] Mike Gardiner, former Major League Baseball player Tom Gilles, former Major League Baseball player Vencie Glenn, professional football player[63] Alex Graman, former Major League Baseball player[64] Rick Grapenthin, former Major League Baseball player[65] Robert Griswold, Paralympic swimmer Mitch Hannahs, head coach, Indiana State Sycamores Bill Hayes, former Major League Baseball player & coach John Hazen, professional basketball player[66] Tunch Ilkin, professional football player[67] Blaise Ilsley, former Major League Baseball player Jeff James, Major League Baseball player Tommy John, retired Major League Baseball player[68] Harold Johnson, professional basketball player Wallace Johnson, former Major League Baseball player[69] Doug Kay, professional football coach[70] Beverly Kearney, head coach, University of Texas women's track and field team[71] Duane Klueh, professional basketball player, former head coach of men's basketball, tennis at Indiana State University[72] Danny Lazar, former Major League Baseball player[73] Bryan Leturgez, Olympic bobsledder;[74] bronze medalist - 1993 World Championships Sean Manaea, Major League Baseball player Pancho Martin, professional football player[75][76] Thad Matta, head coach, Men's Basketball; Ohio State University[77] Carl Nicks, professional basketball player[78] Jake Odum, professional basketball player, European Leagues (2014–present) Brian Omogrosso, former Major League Baseball player [79] Jake Petricka, Major League Baseball player Dr. Ferne E. Price, All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player; ISU alumni and coach, women's softball and swimming squads[80] Colin Rea, Major League Baseball player Jerry Reynolds, professional basketball coach, general manager[81] Bob Royer, professional basketball player[82] Micah Shrewsberry, head coach Penn State Nittany Lions Chuck Smith, former Major League Baseball player Steve Smith, silver medalist, high jump, 1995 Pan Am Games Zane Smith, former Major League Baseball player[83] Dan Sparks, professional basketball player; NJCAA champion coach[84] Mitch Stetter, Kansas City Royals, Major League Baseball coach[85] Ryan Strausborger, former Major League Baseball player Ryan Tatusko, professional baseball player Joe Thatcher, former Major League Baseball player[86] Kurt Thomas, Olympic participant, gymnastics; James E. Sullivan Award[87] Robert Tonyan, National Football League player (Green Bay Packers) Bobby Turner, Atlanta Falcons, assistant coach (running backs)[88] Jayson Wells (born 1976), basketball player Paul "Billy" Williams, athletic director, Indiana State Muncee Hoosieroons (1921-1958) John Wooden, college basketball player and Hall of Fame college coach[89] Andy Young, Major League Baseball player

Until I get an autographed Larry Bird card, Doster is ahead of him.

I think he is off topic just a bit, but bravo to you for a mention to former Major League Baseball player Dave Doster.  He’s not quite as famous as Larry Bird or Bruce Baumgartner … or even Kurt Thomas … but he did ISU proud.

Producing 9 All-American placings and 3 Natty Champs might say that we are.

I think he is off topic just a bit, but bravo to you for a mention to former Major League Baseball player Dave Doster.  He’s not quite as famous as Larry Bird or Bruce Baumgartner … or even Kurt Thomas … but he did ISU proud.

Kyle Keith, Joe Caprino, Eric McGill all in action working the tournament, while many more representatives from IN on the mat, Mendez, Davidson, Lee, etc. Indiana was well represented! 

Just to be clear Joe:
 
#1 Dave Doster
#2 Larry Bird
#3 Bruce Baumgartner

I don’t know,  they had a very good gymnast that went there as well. Very storied sports university. 

Bruce is the best wrestling state by himself.
we are pretty awesome though

Kurt Thomas

That would be impressive.  Not placing at Sectional this year but makes the jump two months later to win a DII national championship.  

Hello..@TeamGarcia ..is that a takedown? 

Davison definitely deserves some love. That was one heck of a tournament run. Unfortunately Kerkvliet stood in the way of a story book ending.
 
But hey he gave us Indiana boys two NCAA D1 finalists & fun ride.
 
Hats off to Mr. Lucas Davison!

Mendez v. Bartlett
Speechless! Insane defense and scrambling from JM! 
 

Lucas Davidson of Chesterton and Jesse Mendez -CP in the finals!  A good day for NWI wrestling. Let’s add to our national championship count for The Region and Indiana.  

Thanks a million, it is a good after season event 

So, has a decision been made?

Always loved going to Muncie Central Fieldhouse or Wigwam in Anderson, New Castle . Those places was packed to the rafters for games . 

Or they come right into practice yelling at the coach when they don’t have a clue as to what is going on. 

The first annual IndianaMat MessageBoard Hall of Fame class has been announced. Since this Hall of Fame is run by crooked media members we modified the rules right before the announcement. We are inducting three people posthumously and four via the vote-in process. Don’t be surprised if we change the rules again next year. Before we get into the inductees here are some of the general guidelines we have for this honor.
1. No admins or staff
2. Can only go in under ONE name
3. Been an active member for 5 years
4. Innovative and fun
5. All in fun
 
We start the inductees with three people who left an impact on the board and have unfortunately passed away. The first one is grecoref aka Tom Clark. He came to Indiana from his native Ohio and became a full blown Hoosier. On the mat he was a very accomplished referee making his way to the state finals and also to a little tournament called the Olympics. On the board he was known to provide valuable information, sarcasm, wit, and humor. He was a friend to all and a great personality to have on the board.
 
Our second inductee is The Ancient Elder aka Dick Neal. Mr. Neal was likely the greatest Indiana wrestling historian ever. In the days of paper brackets and snail mail, he acquired everything he could possibly get his hands on to incorporate into his Indiana wrestling book. On the board he always answered the historical questions and reminded us of the best wrestlers and matches of the years gone by.
 
The last one to be inducted posthumously is Perseverance aka Eric Allred. Allred has a great story of overcoming adversity and making his life right. He was a huge fan of his son Silas and very knowledgeable about the sport and the kids Silas wrestled with. His passion for the sport and supporting others is very much missed.
 
The currently active members are characters to say the least and have had a fun and important impact on our lively messageboard. It is only fitting that MattyB and Team Garcia are inducted at the same time. Both came on the board at the same time to wreak havoc and promote #TheCounty and mainly the “young guns” of Avon. They have continued to this day due to having sons still involved in wrestling or in the case of Garcia, just loving to stir the pot.
 
The steel factory in da region kept RegionRat1 off the board for a few years, but he made a comeback this season. While he has stayed relatively anonymous he always loves to promote da region in his very unique regioneese. Most outside of da region likely believe the way he types is how they speak there, and they aren’t wrong. 
 
Last, but not least is the lightning rod they call General Heavy Handz. Of the current inductees he leads the league in most “vacations” from IndianaMat. Luckily for him, Mike talks Joe into letting him come back EVERY SINGLE TIME! He is never shy about promoting the SAC and his beloved Snider Panthers.

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Don’t think too far ahead! Lol