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Sig40 got a reaction from Danny Bell1 in East Chicago Semi State December 1, 2021

East Chicago can potentially have half of the champs... but if I was betting I'd say 5.

Sig40 got a reaction from indypharmd in Carnahan Invite is Insane this Year December 1, 2021

4 Nationally ranked teams will be at the Carnahan.
#8 Davison
#13 Crown Point
#17 Brownsburg
#31 St Paris Graham

Side Note: Crown Point may see #22 EMD at team state and #33 Mt Carmel in a dual on 1/19 at Crown Point. CP wrestlers are going to be battle tested this year.

Sig40 got a reaction from tyquhp13 in East Chicago Semi State December 1, 2021

East Chicago can potentially have half of the champs... but if I was betting I'd say 5.

Sig40 got a reaction from The Zebra in East Chicago Semi State November 30, 2021

East Chicago can potentially have half of the champs... but if I was betting I'd say 5.

Sig40 got a reaction from busstogate in East Chicago Semi State November 30, 2021

East Chicago can potentially have half of the champs... but if I was betting I'd say 5.

Sig40 reacted to Mattyb in With All Things Considered… November 30, 2021

Some areas may be on the decline while others (which have organizations that form multiple teams that travel) are on the come up. That’s why it is super exciting to see guys like @aoberlin doing what he’s doing where there is a need. The days of the seasonal wrestler coming in and winning a state title are over. This off season, I saw many kids from small schools jumping on teams and putting in work. Those kids refuse to be left behind and “rot” (not my word). Families that choose to live in Gods county with land have to take the good with the bad. They may have long drives, but can still be elite and train with the elite. The middle and bottom are staying the same. The cream is just rising to new levels by sacrificing, putting in time, and putting in money.

A seasonal kid that used to give a elite kid a good match is now getting pinned or teched. That’s just the reflection of hard work and sacrifice. Some people will say that is a perfect example of why the seasonal kid will quit or not wrestle. That’s when we as coaches and parents need to put everything in prospective. Let them know that they will get what they put in (same as anything in life). If you just want to be a varsity athlete, have fun with your brothers during season, and go as far as you can… that’s fine. They will still get a ton out of our sport. It’s fun!!!! On the other hand, if a kid wants more… stop holding them back… get with a travel or academy coach that can help then get to the next level and compete with the top kids. No matter how good a coach is, they can only do and provide so much locally. No matter where they live.

Back to the question before a full blown class wrestling debate starts. Our tournament is quirky and is in fact looked at differently from people looking in. I just had to explain it to a handful of college wrestlers two days ago. They just laughed and said “that’s weird”. No matter if we have 1 or 7 champs, our state tournament is cool but it’s not the end all be all.

Sig40 reacted to Mattyb in With All Things Considered… November 30, 2021

I spend a lot of time in Ohio. Over the last couple decades, I have been to some of the best elementary, middle school, high school and collage events over there. I actually just got back from there yesterday. I have seen our best Indiana kids beat some of the best Ohio kids. I know our top kids are just as good as their top kids. I have spent time in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Illinois too. I see it the same there too. My family also had the privilege of going through college recruiting process and have had the opportunity to pick the minds of some greatest to ever wrestle in college and internationally. Our state tournament and champs are held in high regard for what they go through to become a state champ. With that said… people see that our system as funky and know that the podium does not represent the best 8 kids. And with our travel restrictions, Indiana kids MUST go to good off season stuff and beat other top guys to get their full due. Personally I know my son only won one title, but during the off season he went out every other weekend and beat state champs from all over. This is where he got recognized, got nationally ranked, and earned some really good college offers.

I will take our top guys against any other top guys from any other state. We will not win them all but will win a lot and never be dog walked. However… I will not take our 4th guys against states like Ohio, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. We just don’t have the depth that they do. Our lack of depth has alot to due with having a smaller population. We are not behind!

A kid is likely to get just as much recognition from college coaches for winning a tournament like Brecksville, Grappler Gold, or this years Crown Point tournament. College coaches want to see the best kids wrestle the best kids. At those tournaments you most likely will have to beat a nationally ranked kid to win it.

With all of that said… to answer the question. It is a great accomplishment to win State here. It’s an unique and cool format. I wouldn’t change a single thing. But… it’s not the end all be all for our kids. Our state tournament is what it is. No need for a curve. Champs are champs forever. But…. If you want to show how good you actually are and how you actually stack up???? Go get some!

Sig40 got a reaction from indypharmd in Carnahan Invite is Insane this Year November 27, 2021

Updated my original post with Indiana state rankings. Between the red and purple Dogs there will be 5 Indiana #1's and 25 total state ranked wrestlers.

Side note: head coach from The Ohio State Buckeyes Tom Ryan will be there watching. He will be watching 2 maybe 3 of his future Buckeyes compete.

Sig40 got a reaction from ontherise219 in Carnahan Invite is Insane this Year November 23, 2021

Updated my original post with Indiana state rankings. Between the red and purple Dogs there will be 5 Indiana #1's and 25 total state ranked wrestlers.

Side note: head coach from The Ohio State Buckeyes Tom Ryan will be there watching. He will be watching 2 maybe 3 of his future Buckeyes compete.

Sig40 got a reaction from buttler73 in Carnahan Invite is Insane this Year November 22, 2021

Updated my original post with Indiana state rankings. Between the red and purple Dogs there will be 5 Indiana #1's and 25 total state ranked wrestlers.

Side note: head coach from The Ohio State Buckeyes Tom Ryan will be there watching. He will be watching 2 maybe 3 of his future Buckeyes compete.

Sig40 got a reaction from Bulldog89 in Carnahan Invite is Insane this Year November 22, 2021

Updated my original post with Indiana state rankings. Between the red and purple Dogs there will be 5 Indiana #1's and 25 total state ranked wrestlers.

Side note: head coach from The Ohio State Buckeyes Tom Ryan will be there watching. He will be watching 2 maybe 3 of his future Buckeyes compete.

Sig40 got a reaction from jshep86 in Toughest Regular Season Tournament October 28, 2021