Matman1a
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Exactly my point. No one makes you stop and say, there is Purdue, Indiana, Iowa, Penn State, or whatever next wrestler. I know there are kids that have the talent to get it done, but i haven't seen the talent level that has been before us in the last few years. Need more proof? Look at the number of open spots on local teams compared to a few years ago especially for programs that have had strong teams race fly. Like I said, it is the nature of things.
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Very simple actually, state wide, let's look at the number of SURE thing college prospects. You mention some really great names there and I agree they stand a great chance at taking of to the next level, but let's look at 2 to 3 hears ago by comparison. As for Mater Dei, I am sorry but they are down. Union County has a great program and tradition, but let's be really honest here, from about 152?160 and up they are not as good as they are below that. Mater Dei is suspect in that same range. Just more experience. What I am saying is this, if you took the kids from Mates Dei at their current weights, and took them back in time 5 years back, do you think they would be starters? Example, the Lee kid from Mater Dei is an exceptional talent, bit do you REALLY think he would have beaten Luke Welch or Wedding from Memorial? I have serious doubts he would. Would Mates Dei's current 160 have started in front of John Sims? I seriously doubt it. The competition is just down across the board at the moment. Make no mistake it will be back up and raging soon, its just the natural order of things.
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I am pretty sure all the teams in the SIAC are.down this year, and yes that includes Mater.Dei State wide wrestling is a bit down after the incredible talent we have seen over the last 5 years or so. That's the natural flow to things but there are some real tough young kids that will take their lumps and I see a VERY bright. Future for the SIAC teams.