Wrestling Scholar

I sat on the committee that was present when these changes were made. 
 
My thoughts after an eye-opening day in Indianapolis:
 
-The "strength" of regionals had zero effect on decisions. 
-The IHSAA does not have any intention to "balance" the semi-states.
-Most of the "data" driving the decisions was based on the number of beating hearts entered at each weight at each sectional and attempting to shift schools to keep them as even as possible. Basically 0.0% of the input was based on advancement results from previous years. 
 
 

Thank you for taking the time to write out all the States that have wrestlebacks. Please rest your typing fingers now for the rest of the day.

Just to piggyback on your post and  give a more comprehensive view of the wrestleback status by state, here's the inclusive list of states that dont have wrestlebacks.
 
List of States without wrestlebacks  in  respective state tournament
 
Indiana
 
List of states with wrestlebacks in respective state tournament
 
Every state in America besides Indiana
 
 

On the second day of Christmas, IHSAA gave to me, no wrestle backs
Indiana is one of the only states that doesn’t use double elimination format with full wrestlebacks in its state tournament.  We have a total of 5 single elimination rounds in our state tournament series.  We are a state, possibly the only state, that eliminates half of its state qualifiers in a single match.  Here’s a comparison to other states: 
 
The Outlier
State
Population
Wrestle Backs?
Placement
Indiana
6.8 million
first round single elimination
Remaining 8 wrestle for placement to 8th
 
The Norm (8 state comparison)
State
Population
Wrestle Backs?
Placement
Iowa
3.2 million
full wrestle backs (no single elimination)
Placement to 8th
Pennsylvania
12.9 million
full wrestle backs (no single elimination)
Placement to 8th
Illinois
12.5 million
full wrestle backs (no single elimination)
Placement to 6th
Michigan
10 million
full wrestle backs (no single elimination)
Placement to 8th
Ohio
11.7 million
full wrestle backs (no single elimination)
Placement to 8th
Missouri
6.1 million
full wrestle backs (no single elimination)
Placement to 6th
Nebraska
2 million
full wrestle backs (no single elimination)
Placement to 6th
Tennessee
7 million
full wrestle backs (no single elimination)
Placement to 6th
 
 
Part of wrestling is wrestlebacks.  Wrestlebacks allow a wrestler to deal with the adversity and bounce back from losing a match.  Colleges scouts want to see how wrestlers handle failure.  Also, if they are scouting at state, they want to see their prospects wrestle more than one match. 
 
ISWA tournaments use wrestlebacks.  NCAA tournaments use wrestlebacks.  Other states use wrestlebacks.  Not having wrestlebacks is changing a fundamental part of the sport.  It’s like not allowing the forward pass in football (go back to 1905), not allowing 3 point shot in basketball (go back to 1966), not allowing a designated hitter in baseball (go back to 1972).    
 
When you have among the lowest success rates in the country, it makes using wrestlebacks even more important.
 
Indiana High School Wrestling Coaches Association has been asking for wrestlebacks (especially at semi-state).  This request is consistently denied by IHSAA assistant commissioner Robert Faulkens.  Is that the right decision?
 
If you agree Indiana should have wrestlebacks, click “Like”.
 

Y2 has a good point.   In this tournament, teams only send top notch wrestlers.  If you're not ranked in your state, you don't step on this mat.   These 8 additional guys per weight are state caliber with few exceptions.    It went from deep, to the bottom of the ocean.     
 
But looking at the results, how good is Wyoming Seminary?  They put 7 guys in the finals and placed 9.   They're so elite, the additional depth didn't make them flinch.  This is one of the best results in the history of tournament.   With the depth in this tournament at its highest,  Wyoming Seminary has to be one of the best teams in high school history.    They make some IMO  some  of the best teams in Indiana history, look very mortal.  I guess that quote "there's always somebody better", rings true.
 
With that said, Indiana with 3 teams in top 20 is exceptional.    This almost guarantees a top 50 ranking for each team in Flowrestling, Intermat, Track Wrestling Etc.  We normally dont get 3.  

Y2 has a good point.   In this tournament, teams only send top notch wrestlers.  If you're not ranked in your state, you don't step on this mat.   These 8 additional guys per weight are state caliber with few exceptions.    It went from deep, to the bottom of the ocean.     
 
But looking at the results, how good is Wyoming Seminary?  They put 7 guys in the finals and placed 9.   They're so elite, the additional depth didn't make them flinch.  This is one of the best results in the history of tournament.   With the depth in this tournament at its highest,  Wyoming Seminary has to be one of the best teams in high school history.    They make some IMO  some  of the best teams in Indiana history, look very mortal.  I guess that quote "there's always somebody better", rings true.
 
With that said, Indiana with 3 teams in top 20 is exceptional.    This almost guarantees a top 50 ranking for each team in Flowrestling, Intermat, Track Wrestling Etc.  We normally dont get 3.  

Y2 has a good point.   In this tournament, teams only send top notch wrestlers.  If you're not ranked in your state, you don't step on this mat.   These 8 additional guys per weight are state caliber with few exceptions.    It went from deep, to the bottom of the ocean.     
 
But looking at the results, how good is Wyoming Seminary?  They put 7 guys in the finals and placed 9.   They're so elite, the additional depth didn't make them flinch.  This is one of the best results in the history of tournament.   With the depth in this tournament at its highest,  Wyoming Seminary has to be one of the best teams in high school history.    They make some IMO  some  of the best teams in Indiana history, look very mortal.  I guess that quote "there's always somebody better", rings true.
 
With that said, Indiana with 3 teams in top 20 is exceptional.    This almost guarantees a top 50 ranking for each team in Flowrestling, Intermat, Track Wrestling Etc.  We normally dont get 3.  

Y2 has a good point.   In this tournament, teams only send top notch wrestlers.  If you're not ranked in your state, you don't step on this mat.   These 8 additional guys per weight are state caliber with few exceptions.    It went from deep, to the bottom of the ocean.     
 
But looking at the results, how good is Wyoming Seminary?  They put 7 guys in the finals and placed 9.   They're so elite, the additional depth didn't make them flinch.  This is one of the best results in the history of tournament.   With the depth in this tournament at its highest,  Wyoming Seminary has to be one of the best teams in high school history.    They make some IMO  some  of the best teams in Indiana history, look very mortal.  I guess that quote "there's always somebody better", rings true.
 
With that said, Indiana with 3 teams in top 20 is exceptional.    This almost guarantees a top 50 ranking for each team in Flowrestling, Intermat, Track Wrestling Etc.  We normally dont get 3.  

https://www.wane.com/top-stories/watch-fight-involving-referee-breaks-out-at-basketball-game-in-fort-wayne/
 
Parent takes out frustration on referee in youth basketball game.    Im glad Fort Wayne wrestling parents aren't like this.

Appreciate your input on on a personal and sensitive issue.   Im sure this had to be a difficult  and emotional situation to navigate as a teammate.  Always two sides to a story,  and i'm sure for based on legal strategy protection from their lawyers,  the University of Cumberland's and coaches are highly suggested to not comment on the situation, thus making it more one sided.     I did read other articles,  and  it doesn't look good.   Like you said for whatever reason, some things aren't being said.  

Jordan Countryman is coaching at Saraland high school in Alabama.  He got the job right after he left Cumberland.  I believe he's originally from Alabama.   Must be a really good ole boy club for the AD to overlook this incident.    I hope the parents at that school are really monitoring how he treats the kids,  just irresponsible this guy is still coaching.    

Ridiculous situation, but sweet takedown by the ref. 

https://www.wane.com/top-stories/watch-fight-involving-referee-breaks-out-at-basketball-game-in-fort-wayne/
 
Parent takes out frustration on referee in youth basketball game.    Im glad Fort Wayne wrestling parents aren't like this.

This is the 21st century.  How can coaches be so ignorant concerning health and wellness of athletes.  Hydration is key to an athletes performance.  This really gives wrestling a bad name. Why isn't this Manslaugter?

This is the 21st century.  How can coaches be so ignorant concerning health and wellness of athletes.  Hydration is key to an athletes performance.  This really gives wrestling a bad name. Why isn't this Manslaugter?

This is the 21st century.  How can coaches be so ignorant concerning health and wellness of athletes.  Hydration is key to an athletes performance.  This really gives wrestling a bad name. Why isn't this Manslaugter?

https://fb.watch/kDb-dZg2Wr/ 
 
I am at a loss for words

Heard this wasn't the first time this happened under one of those coaches.

horrifying, and absolutely avoidable.  

Castaneda Restaurant in Goshen, IN have the best al pastor (pork) tacos of any place in the state of Indiana that I've been to. They use el trompo (spinning top). However, The best steak tacos are at El Rosal in Elkhart, IN. 
 

I’m going to give you two locations . . 
 
1.) El Taco Express Marion, IN the tacos de lengua are money. 
 
2.) A little taco truck in Warsaw, IN. Used to be cash only. It always set in the parking lot of Advanced Auto Parts. 🔥🔥🔥I dont even know if this place had a name but if you are from Warsaw area you know. Found this pic on google. 

12 hour Slow cook local free range Angus Chuck  Peppercinni peppers and spices... Secret method in making them so tender is that 
The Chick is   Always cooked and prepared During reruns of the big 10s in the background because It's the biggest meat grinder there is! 

Maybe Fort Wayne should host state?  Looks legit.

i rarely get into discussions.......but this is important..... Agave and Rye in New Albany Indiana.  Fire!  

Maybe Fort Wayne should host state?  Looks legit.