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Guess I am in the minority. I like to watch all classes. I preferred them all together like in Ft. Wayne. Could switch up and see whatever dual you wanted, any class. Could sit in spots to see many mats. One of the most enjoyable tournaments I have attended, even compared to the IHSAA state finals.  Understand the logistical challenges, just glad this tournament is still going on!  

not to mention Pepper Gomez, "Sailor" Art Thomas, Da Crusher and the world's most scientific wrestler Wilbur Snyder. 

Years ago, you had to qualify by placing at a tournament. IIRC was top 3. Vertical pairing too so you hoped first 2 opponents weren't top guys. 

Haven't seen anything on this, but noticed that IndianMat's own Joe Caprino and Cameron Drury were included in the article. Congrats! I thought it was some deserved recognition. I believe this isn't the first time, not 100% sure, but wanted to share. IndianaMat has become a top notch source for all things wrestling.   Good luck on the picks gents!

Journalists pick the 2022 NCAA Championships finalists and top five teams (teamusa.org)

oops....  that makes more sense.  I didn't look close enough after searching the address, clicked on first result which was southhampton for some reason.  lol 

So the Pittsburgh Wrestling Classic is really NE of Philly? Anyone know if this is normal or something new on location? Just curious...

IMO, yes. I thought he was the most impressive Freshman I had seen and handled a tough bracket for that championship. Amazing HS career. I agree on comparing eras being tough. Always thought David Palmer was up top close with the other 4 timers. Now, I say its Jesse Mendez.

Interesting. I don't have Flo, but watched via IHSAATV.org. I used a laptop and a tablet at the same time Friday. Was kind of a pain, so after a while just used laptop with a tab for each mat. Then cast 1 mat to TV.

Thanks for the break down! Can someone help me out and explain what placers and schools with placer means? 

1 minute ago, Butt Drag said:

The hands never touched, - the locked hands call was terrible, the arm you could see was JAckson's, not Haines.

Guess we disagree. doesn't have to be a hand, any part of the arm. Watched replay several times, they touched at least once.

Jackson won. Tough, good match!  Even Goebel mentioned it and the locked hands.  Never seen stalling call running a half either. maybe it was a bad angle?

Oh, loved the Brownsburg robes!  

Haines with multiple full nelsons, touched more than once. Wow, no call

1 minute ago, base said:

Makes no sense that they would have commentators on the consolation bracket and not on the semifinals.

 

Sigh... I just think it's human error.  Would be great to have these feeds at least semi-professionally run.  Good job by the commentators on all mats - I've enjoyed their comments during matches and excitement

Right, mat 2 & 3 are semi's though. Mat 2 commentators seem to be covering both mats. And mention big moves on 1 & 4.  

6 minutes ago, base said:

Can anyone text Joe and tell him to go un-mute Mat 3.  Ridiculous to not have audio on for semifinals

 

Or if you are at Gainbridge, just yell "UNMUTE MAT 3!!" please  

I think mat 2 is doing audio across the mats? at least it seems that way.

looks like it.  

At this rate, the IHSAA and Ticketmaster should pay ticket purchasers a fee.

 Nothing like watching a great day of wrestling to stay up until midnight to buy a seat for the next day, Ya gotta be kiddin' me.................

Come on, make some FISTS!!!!!!

Didn't get an email with links to the state mats this week.  I liked that format and figured out how to do them (wasn't hard). Thought I would share them if anyone is interested. Still have to login obviously and YMMV, caveat emptor and all that:

Mat 1:

BlueFrame Technology - 2022 Wrestling State Finals - Session 1 - First Round Weight Classes 152 - 285 - Mat 1

Mat 2:

BlueFrame Technology - 2022 Wrestling State Finals - Session 1 - First Round Weight Classes 152 - 285 - Mat 2

Mat 3:

BlueFrame Technology - 2022 Wrestling State Finals - Session 1 - First Round Weight Classes 152 - 285 - Mat 3

Mat 4:

BlueFrame Technology - 2022 Wrestling State Finals - Session 1 - First Round Weight Classes 152 - 285 - Mat 4

All 4 started, some stopped. Maybe some testing or something.  At least all 4 came on, so that's a good sign.

1 minute ago, J7192 said:

Anyone having issues with the IHSAAtv feed? I had all 4 mats up on my pc & then got a notification that the broadcaster stopped the stream.

Same for me, well for Mat 1 anyway.  Others hadn't started. I think it doesn't start until 11:00am? 

1 minute ago, Thor said:

It's the exact same stream, the only difference is how many mats you can watch at once and how the matches are archived. 

Through IHSAATV, I was able to watch all 4 mats at the same time last week at SS. even do other SS mats. If you wanted all 4 on one screen, just right click and select open launch new window for every mat, Then just move them on the screen, they fit nicely last week for me. I didn't do it long, don't care for all 4 mats, too distracting for me. lol  

Flo archiving is better for sure!

30 minutes ago, Ahawkeye said:

So last year we couldn't run 2 devices at the same time. Same story this year?

I was able to run on 2 devices last week for SS.

If you bought through ihsaatv.org, they email you with all the links to each mat at each SS. Or, you can go directly to their web site and click it there. The challenge with the stream is it's the entire day for that mat. So, you have to look at the track brackets to find the mat & then FF to the match you want to see. 

Flo bought Track (unfortunately IMO), so now if you click the video button on the Track brackets, it takes you to the flo login unlike last year.

2 hours ago, Southern Side said:

It’s really not a secret.  Everything is posted on the Indiana mat website about when you can purchase tickets

Wasn't directly referencing ticket purchases which is a dumpster fire. How many can be bought? Mandatory meeting the tuesday before State. When are weigh ins and warm ups...  Some people like to plan things out early. Basketball is all planned out, SMH...  Best decision I made was buying the $25 streaming package for SS and State.  Good luck to all involved and have a great meet!

Why is it so secretive, last minute and confusing? IHSAA should have the ticketing all figured out and communicated weeks if not months ago. I don't get it, why is that so hard to do? It's almost like they don't care...