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https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2020-02-27/ncaa-reveals-qualifier-allocations-2020-ncaa-di-wrestling
 
With the allocations,   what are Purdue's wrestlers chances of making the NCAA.   Possibly 7 or even 8 on a good day wrestling.
 
Lydy, Bruner, Schroder, Coleman would get wild cards and are locks.
Penola probably would get wildcard too.
 
Fillius, Parriott and Lyon all are going to have to wrestle to get in and cant afford an upset.
 
Should be a fun day.
 
 
 

Madison is not central to anywhere!  I kid.  I kid.  Kind of.

Not a chance

If pinning 100% of your opponents doesn’t put you in the top 8 for most outstanding then I’m not sure I follow your selection process.

All I gotta say is idk how I'm not in the talk for most improved

I counted (7) D1 wrestlers in the 2018 126 bracket ?  Pretty impressive ! 

Just came across this gem in the May 1993 Indiana Grappler

Who is making fun of them?

Honestly I was a bit surprised that Parris got the #1 seed over Steveson, however I am happy that he did as I feel Iike he earned it with the pin over Cassiopi and the fact that Steveson sat during the Michigan-Minnesota dual.
 
They are separated, however Cassiopi is a dangerous opponent and I’m happy that Parris will not have to go through him again prior to facing Steveson (assuming the seeds hold)
 
133 should be a fun weight there are some hammers there.
 
Also, is Christian Brunner going to be able to go for the Boilers?  I thought he was out for the year but I saw he was seeded

Some of you may have seen the video of "The Slam" from the DCC vs Davison team state championships in MI from Saturday.  It was the one where Davison's #1 nationally ranked Alex Facundo lost on a slam call that looked like a normal hard double leg.  The DCC kid ( who is a really tough kid and Fargo AA ) looked fine, got up and went to the line to start wrestling before his coach called him over to be looked at by his trainer.  DCC's version of the story is that their trainer was in the bathroom so the MHSAA sent a doctor out to evaluate the kid and the doctor said he was not fit to finish and DCC picks up 6 points in a match they would almost surely lost by bonus points.  It looked like a terrible decision to have the kid take a dive but according to DCC, the coach didn't intend it that way and it got taken out of his hands.
 
I also saw a clip on Twitter where Mocco talks about a time he hurt a guy from Iowa State and Bobby Douglas jumped out of the stands to make his guy wrestle 1 second so he could then forfeit to Mocco because he didn't want to take a win like that.
 
I thought it might help to share some stories of coaching decisions and scenarios that went well or went terribly wrong.  I am not sure I would know the rules for stopping injury time before it ran out or the concussion rules in the heat of the moment of a match.  I could see where things happen quickly and decisions are made or not made so a bad result happens unintentionally.  I don't like DCC but have made enough mistakes to see how it could happen.
 
Anyone care to share?

This whole thread and group of replies has became ridiculous.  I feel that there's a lot of common sense left out of many statements made in this thread.
 
We just had a kid become a two time finalist from Garrett.  Our athlete was naturally gifted, but also worked his tail off.  Our kid went to RTC's, Fargo, Camps, Private sessions with coaches, and spent extra time in the weight room.  He did phenomenal and had a phenomenal career.  He did amazing and will have a phenomenal college career and life!
 
All that being said...we are not a big school...he was the exception to the rule...he went above and beyond the requirements to be elite.  I'm sure other small school kids that were elite did the same.  If we compare the "average athlete at a "Big School" compared to the "average athlete at a small school," we're going to find at the root they're very much the same.  But, when we dig deeper, we're going to find that the athlete at the larger school has more training partners, more opportunities, and generally speaking, pretty good coaching.  There's good coaching at smaller schools for sure, and I won't contest that.  However, if I were able to get every athlete at Garrett to wrestle, I'm pretty sure I still couldn't produce as many state champs as the "elite, bigger, better schools."  Regardless, none of that bothers me.  I love my community and I relish the underdog role and I feel that we can make some great things happen.   
 
With all that being said, I prefer the team state series to be classed, but that's a no brainer.  If our state was to ever go to an individual class system, I'd prefer we went to a maximum of a 2 class system. 

Not sure what point you are trying to make, but I'll take Levitz over the Carmel 160 every time. 

Wyoming is not called the Equality State for nothing.   Everybody gets a chance to place there.

Here is the info, lots to digest and I'm sure there will be 1 million different conclusions drawn. No matter the side you are on it is interesting stuff. Hopefully I included enough data to overload your head.
 
Num by Semi-State.xlsx
 

So I have coached at Southern Wells for 16 years. We have an enrollment of around 250 students. Obviously I am for classing the team side of the tournament because I feel like that is a no brainer. However when it comes to the Individual tournament I love the one class. We have had success sending multiple guys down to the State Tournament but Semi-State Qualifiers are a big deal for our school and our wrestling team as well. We have had a wrestler at the Semi-State tournament for each of the past 16 years and that is a streak we are extremely proud of. Are the expectations different being a wrestler from Southern Wells or a wrestler from Indianapolis Cathedral, well yeah I guess. But when you have a special group like we did at Southern Wells this year and take 3 guys down to the State Finals and wrestle against Crown Point, Penn, and Cathedral on Friday night, what else is better than that! These 3 guys deserved to wrestle on the biggest stage against the biggest schools and best wrestlers in the State. 

Asa Garcia wins the 2020 National Collegiate Open. That a pretty big deal. Great win to cap off a very solid redshirt year. 
 
Most of last years senior class had great redshirt years. Add in Rooks success after pulling his redshirt. Great things ahead for these men. 

This was my first year in attendance I personally thought that the tournament was ran fairly well both days. I have been to many tournaments in my day and I know that this could've been 100x worse. Thought Southport were awesome hosts had no issues with table workers and had some good options at the concession stand. Would like to thank all who put together this tournament and created an opportunity for these underclassman to see what they have against each other, I wish this was a thing back when I was in HS guess I should've been born a few years later. All in all a fun competitive weekend of GREAT wrestling time to get ready for next season!

UPDATE: The 27th Annual IN vs IL All Star Classic Duals will be
 
POSTPONED
 
All,                                                                                              
 
The IN vs IL All Star Classic Duals has been postponed.  Both Indiana and Illinois committee members have concerns regarding the coronavirus.  We have determined it be best to cancel the duals this weekend to help prevent the possible continued spread of the virus throughout Indiana and Illinois.  We are committed to running the prestigious duals at a later date.  We are not able to determine the new date at this time due to the uncertainty of the situation surrounding the coronavirus.  Both Indiana and Illinois representatives will be monitoring the situation closely as we prepare to set the next date for the duals.
 
If you have any questions, please feel free to email matthew.behling@culver.org. (Indiana Team Coordinator / Team Leader)
 
 
Yours in Wrestling,
 
 
Coach Matt Behling
IN vs IL All Star Classic Duals Committee Chair
Culver Academies Head Wrestling Coach
IHSWCA Regional Representative

27th Annual Indiana VS Illinois All Star Classic Duals
 
It is that time of year again!  The prestigious IN vs IL All Star Classic Duals will be on March 14th, 15th at Notre Dame College Prep High School in Illinois this year.  Indiana has had the best of the best Senior’s on this team over the past decades.  It is an honor to be on this team.  These young man have earned it.  Indiana bases selections on highest placing seniors in the IHSAA state tournament.  We take the top two seniors.  There are times when Illinois has three senior state champs based on their class system.  In that case we would take the next highest senior placer.  If you are on this list please text or email Coach Matt Behling asap to confirm your spot.  I will provide a list of the details to any qualifying candidates.  Please note that all high school coaches of these fine athletes are invited to attend as well and coach their senior!
 
Last year we held the duals at Culver Academies High School to a sellout crowd.    The event is also live streamed to thousands of viewers.  Let’s make our best effort to get Indiana’s top seniors at the event. 
 
Event Address:
 
Notre Dame College Prep
7655 West Dempster Street
Niles, Illinois 60714
www.nddons.org
 
2020 Invitees - Please confirm with Coach Matt Behling that you plan to accept your invite to this prestigious event.  If you can send me the contact information for these wrestlers it would be much appreciated!
 
matthew.behling@culver.org
Cell - 574-930-0676
 
2020 Team Indiana Qualifiers:
 
Weight Name School Place 106 Suhas Chundi Carmel 3rd 106 Kyler West Evansville Reitz Memorial 6th 113 Trey Sturgill Peru 8th 113 Doug Waters  Chesterton DNP 120 Carson Eldred Westfield 2nd 120 Giovanni Diaz Wheeler 3rd 126 Brayden Lowery Roncali 1st 126 Ray Rioux Avon 2nd 132 Kane Igli Evansville Mater Dei 4th 132 Hunter Cottingham Western 5th 138 Logan Bailey Indianapolis Cathedral 2nd 138 Drake Campbell Brownsburg 5th 145 Alec Viduya Roncali 1st 145 Jacob Maldanado Merrillville 6th 152 Jonathan Kervin Floyd Central 1st 152 Logan Boe Danville 3rd 160 Eli Dickens Evansville Mater Dei 1st 160 Noah Hollendonner Crown Point 2nd  170 Robert Deters Castle 1st  170 Clayton Fielden Garrett 2nd 182 Joseph Walker Mishawaka 1st 182 Jake Lone Northwood 2nd 195 Silas Allred Shenandoah 1st 195 Jacob Laplace Mishawaka 2nd 220 William Crider West Lafayette Harrison 2nd 220 Drew Webster North Montgomery 3rd 285 Holden Parsons Indianapolis Cathedral 1st 285 Andrew Irick Hamelton Southeastern 2nd  
 
2019 Team Indiana Line-Up:
 
106
Sean Johnson
Elkhart Central
106
Colin Reagan
Frontier
113
Martin Cruz
Merrillville
113
Jake Armstrong
Winamac
120
Evan Beasley
Northridge
120
Chris Stewart
Warren Central
126
Hunter Watts
Jimtown
126
Brock Peele
Portage
132
Asa Garcia
Avon
132
Geremia Brooks
Wawasee
138
Cayden Rooks
Columbus East
138
Braxton Alexander
Wawasee
138
Connor Gimson
Jimtown
145
Antwaun Graves
Warren Central
145
Jake Burford
Crown Point
145
Isaih Mohammed
Wheeler
152
Jake Schoenegge
Columbus East
152
Cole Cervantes
Griffith
160
Donnell Washington
Portage
160
Brooks Davis
Perry Meridian
170
Nick South
Columbus East
170
Logan Hart
Carmel
182
Carson Brewer
Avon
182
Jalen Morgan
Elwood Community
182
Bradley Rosman
Oak Hill
195
Nick Willham
Greenwood Comm.
195
KJ Roudebush
Tipton
220
AJ Folwer
Calumet
220
Jacob Bolt
Columbus East
285
Alex Cartwright
Laville
285
Jamichael Watts
North Central
 
2018 Team Indiana Line-Up:
 
Weight Name School 106 Logan Stephenson Terre Haute 106 JC Herring Oak Hill 113 Skylour Turner Warren Central 113 Kory Cavanaugh Penn 120 Sunny Nier Perry Meridian 120 Jabin Wright Kokomo 126 Alec White New Pal 126 Michael Delapena Merrillville 132 Breyden Bailey Cathedral 132 Kyle Luigs Mater Dei 138 Brendan Black Hobart 138 Ryan Surguy Shenandoah 145 Jason Crary Munster 145 Kain Rust Perry Meridian 152 Kyle Hatch Warsaw 152 Kennie Kerrn Jimtown 160 Brad Laughlin Yorktown 160 Alston Bane Richmond 170 Eli Stock Monrovia 170 Tanner Webster North Montgomery 182 Jacob Grey Delta 182 Thomas Dull Terre Haute North 195 Andrew Davison Chesterton 195 Liam Jagow Westfield 220 Gunnar Larson Avon 220 Garrison Lee Monrovia 285 Evan Ellis Eastern 285 Robert Samuels Lawrence North

Fort Wayne semistate itself is an argument for classing. Interesting how the weakest semistate is the one with the most small school wrestling. 

There is no secret.  The reason Cathedral is so successful is Bryan Bailey and the Outlaws.

The southwest RTC split between Mooresville and Avon will start next Monday at 6pm in the Mooresville wrestling room.  Enter door 8, room is to your left as you enter gym.  
 

Boe vs Hall was very entertaining. Hall’s misdirection low single to start the match was sweet! 

TeamGarcia StoneCold Award : 
 
Best Scrambles goes to .... Boe vs. Hall match .... maybe I should call this Best Oil & Water don’t mix Award idk ? 
Here’s how the 1st, 2nd, 3rd period went 
 
Takedown, scramble, reversal, scramble, two, reversal, scramble ect... ect.... ect... it’s Was like watching your clothes being dried, round and round . Awesome to watch though . Very entertaining! 
 

 
 
 

The Wildcats traveled to Columbus, Ohio on January 18 to compete in the National College Duals.  Mater Dei rolled over, Lisbon, 56-12 in the first round, and Cincinnati Lakota East, 58-13, in the second round.  Their last opponent, St. Paris Graham, was much more formidable.  The national polls had Mater Dei at 11th, while St. Paris Graham was ranked second.  St. Paris Graham was a buzz saw and defeated the ‘Cats, 39-15.  The loss broke Mater Dei’s 116-match winning streak and handed Mater Dei its second dual loss in 253 matches.

"If our streak mattered, we wouldn't have accepted this challenge,” said Mike Goebel.  “We never talk about that. We just saw this as a chance to wrestle a quality opponent, somebody who will make us better in the long run.”

St. Paris Graham was the real deal.  Standard-bearer Blake Maurer lost only the second match of his career, a 3-1 decision to Joe Dennis. 

"It was a great match," said Goebel. “He (Dennis) got a takedown with two seconds left. We didn't question it when we were there, but when we watched the tape, Blake was clearly out of bounds and Dennis' foot was on the line. The match should've gone overtime, I guess. But that doesn't necessarily change the outcome. The guy was a bear. Blake will learn from it, go on and get better."

"The guys came back to the room and decided they needed to work harder, and that's what they've done," said Goebel. "We didn't lose anything that really mattered, we just lost a match.  But even at that, if we win all four of our close matches, it's a tie. And if we get those and Craig Weinzapfel gets the pin at 145, which we thought he had, well, we could conceivably win."

Maurer faced an unfamiliar foe in his match with Dennis:  Nerves.
 
“To be totally honest, I was very nervous,” said Maurer.  “The match was at Ohio State.  I really wanted to go to Ohio State.  After my warm-up, I look in the stands and there is Russ Hellickson (Ohio State’s wrestling coach) setting next to my dad.  I’m like, ‘Holy crap, I need to get it done out here.’”
 
Mater Dei tallied wins from Matt Coughlin, Craig Weinzapfel, Sam Wildeman and Chaz Schwartz.  Schwartz won with an eight-second pin at heavyweight. The Wildcats were disappointed with their performance.
 
“The whole dual was about ‘What ifs?’” said Craig Weinzapfel.  “We had a bunch of one-point matches that went the wrong way.  To not do our best was a real let-down.”
 
In Paris St. Graham, Mater Dei found themselves sampling their own medicine.
 
“Everywhere we wrestled, people always talked about what good shape we were in,” said Craig Weinzapfel.  “That team (St. Paris Graham) was in incredible shape; incredibly strong.  It seemed like they had the mentality that they were going to go as hard as they could no matter what.”
 
“We were at the weigh-in,” said Wildeman.  “I’m looking at this guy, and he is around my size (160 pounds).  One of the guys on the team, said ‘No, that’s who Macke (125 pounds) has.  The guy was huge.  He was a man.”
 
“Graham won all of the close matches,” said Maurer.  “Their conditioning was better than ours.  We had our opportunities; we just didn’t get it done.”