Clan Campbell

With all due respect (cause I do enjoy your takes). The headlock was illegal the whole time (no arm). Not sure why the ref let it go so long. That’s the issue not the lack of nearfall. 

Brayton Lee 2018 senior year; absolute magician on his feet.

Done posted once already on this topic, but got to thinking deeply, probably too deep.  I'm split on the best wrestler I've ever seen between two kids.  As a father, have to say the best is to see your child step out on that mat and compete, no matter the talent.  So, in the eye of this old man, the best wrestler I've seen is equally split between Drake and Griffin Campbell, who many of you would not know because they are not elite, but they are to me...

Done posted once already on this topic, but got to thinking deeply, probably too deep.  I'm split on the best wrestler I've ever seen between two kids.  As a father, have to say the best is to see your child step out on that mat and compete, no matter the talent.  So, in the eye of this old man, the best wrestler I've seen is equally split between Drake and Griffin Campbell, who many of you would not know because they are not elite, but they are to me...

What I seem to remember, Union Modoc kid weighed close to 400 pounds, made it to state 82-83 timeframe.  Rumor around east side of state at the time attributed his wt was considered dangerous to other wrestlers, this was reason for the cap on top weight limit.  !983 I believe was the date they set the top limit on heavyweight(for the 83-84 season). the wrestler from union made the new weight limit for his senior year, 1984.
 

Brayton Lee 2018 senior year; absolute magician on his feet.

Done posted once already on this topic, but got to thinking deeply, probably too deep.  I'm split on the best wrestler I've ever seen between two kids.  As a father, have to say the best is to see your child step out on that mat and compete, no matter the talent.  So, in the eye of this old man, the best wrestler I've seen is equally split between Drake and Griffin Campbell, who many of you would not know because they are not elite, but they are to me...

Done posted once already on this topic, but got to thinking deeply, probably too deep.  I'm split on the best wrestler I've ever seen between two kids.  As a father, have to say the best is to see your child step out on that mat and compete, no matter the talent.  So, in the eye of this old man, the best wrestler I've seen is equally split between Drake and Griffin Campbell, who many of you would not know because they are not elite, but they are to me...

Done posted once already on this topic, but got to thinking deeply, probably too deep.  I'm split on the best wrestler I've ever seen between two kids.  As a father, have to say the best is to see your child step out on that mat and compete, no matter the talent.  So, in the eye of this old man, the best wrestler I've seen is equally split between Drake and Griffin Campbell, who many of you would not know because they are not elite, but they are to me...

Done posted once already on this topic, but got to thinking deeply, probably too deep.  I'm split on the best wrestler I've ever seen between two kids.  As a father, have to say the best is to see your child step out on that mat and compete, no matter the talent.  So, in the eye of this old man, the best wrestler I've seen is equally split between Drake and Griffin Campbell, who many of you would not know because they are not elite, but they are to me...

Done posted once already on this topic, but got to thinking deeply, probably too deep.  I'm split on the best wrestler I've ever seen between two kids.  As a father, have to say the best is to see your child step out on that mat and compete, no matter the talent.  So, in the eye of this old man, the best wrestler I've seen is equally split between Drake and Griffin Campbell, who many of you would not know because they are not elite, but they are to me...

Brayton Lee 2018 senior year; absolute magician on his feet.

Brayton Lee 2018 senior year; absolute magician on his feet.

Brayton Lee 2018 senior year; absolute magician on his feet.

Brayton Lee 2018 senior year; absolute magician on his feet.

Logan Boe: Danville, Danville, Plainfield, Danville

This article is incredible and brings back lots of memories.  I recall being the 4th/5th wrestler from my school to ever make it to semi state, following behind Darwin Collet, Dennis Beckam, and Dewey.  My senior year and Mike Mull's freshman year, we had two more knights make it to SS without a coach, only a team chaperone.  Now I'm proud to see four representing Northeastern Wayne this year, with an incredible young lady looking to punch her ticket to state.  My heart is split this weekend; between my bulldogs down in evansville and the four knights of Northeastern looking to punch their ticket at NC SS.  Regardless of the results, may this generation of wrestlers enjoy their journey as I have. 

This article is incredible and brings back lots of memories.  I recall being the 4th/5th wrestler from my school to ever make it to semi state, following behind Darwin Collet, Dennis Beckam, and Dewey.  My senior year and Mike Mull's freshman year, we had two more knights make it to SS without a coach, only a team chaperone.  Now I'm proud to see four representing Northeastern Wayne this year, with an incredible young lady looking to punch her ticket to state.  My heart is split this weekend; between my bulldogs down in evansville and the four knights of Northeastern looking to punch their ticket at NC SS.  Regardless of the results, may this generation of wrestlers enjoy their journey as I have. 

This article is incredible and brings back lots of memories.  I recall being the 4th/5th wrestler from my school to ever make it to semi state, following behind Darwin Collet, Dennis Beckam, and Dewey.  My senior year and Mike Mull's freshman year, we had two more knights make it to SS without a coach, only a team chaperone.  Now I'm proud to see four representing Northeastern Wayne this year, with an incredible young lady looking to punch her ticket to state.  My heart is split this weekend; between my bulldogs down in evansville and the four knights of Northeastern looking to punch their ticket at NC SS.  Regardless of the results, may this generation of wrestlers enjoy their journey as I have. 

This article is incredible and brings back lots of memories.  I recall being the 4th/5th wrestler from my school to ever make it to semi state, following behind Darwin Collet, Dennis Beckam, and Dewey.  My senior year and Mike Mull's freshman year, we had two more knights make it to SS without a coach, only a team chaperone.  Now I'm proud to see four representing Northeastern Wayne this year, with an incredible young lady looking to punch her ticket to state.  My heart is split this weekend; between my bulldogs down in evansville and the four knights of Northeastern looking to punch their ticket at NC SS.  Regardless of the results, may this generation of wrestlers enjoy their journey as I have. 

I know I am not the only one who enjoys this weekend the most in the state series.  For some, I know they expect to be here and at next week's slamdango for the precious metals.  Yet, I think a lot of wrestlers making it here for perhaps the first or the last times have to be gratified to see their hard work paying off.  Every lap, sprint, shark tank, four-hour drive, close loss and quick pin....the growing wrestler has endured so, so much on this uphill journey.  Some will reach a career highlight in the second round, while some will not.  Others, again, will expect to be here and will move on.  Yet, some expectations will be unmet.
 
Oh, how well we know this is an individual sport!  By this time, the wrestler has pushed their body and mind to their known limits in hopes of attaining success.  Many may not realize that during this pursuit, greatness has already been achieved.  Acts of perseverance, willingness, and respect for the sport and those who continue to carve legacies add up.  The discipline it takes to properly nourish the mind in the classroom and the body at the dinner table does build the toughness needed to get to this stage as well.
 
Clearly, the spirit of victory can be felt by flesh and blood and the pain of loss can likewise be as deeply known.   As exhilarating and stark the extremes may be for the wrestler, the coaches, parents and teammates have played a game or two of Chutes and Ladders themselves.  They will continue to venerate your name and deeds no matter the outcome.  May you continue to profit both in wrestling and in every facet of life from your priceless sacrifices.
 
 
 
 

Strange things are afoot at the circle k tonight

Strange things are afoot at the circle k tonight

Strange things are afoot at the circle k tonight

The real questions is how does someone so disconnected and lost from our sport like faulkins (note lower case cause he doesn't deserve capital letter) become so powerful in decision making and everyone falls in line.  too bad we can't elect our wrestling state representative, cause the guy we have sucks; really hope he reads this and decides to retire.......