Leftenant Luers

10 hours ago, Cosgrove said:

We coach and watch our wrestlers kick ass hoping to go onto the next level to wrestle in college and maybe a few go and try making the U.S. world team and Olympics Indiana wrestling has not gone down at all

The Major Gen Leftenant concurs with The Great Cos.

On 9/23/2019 at 10:36 AM, Mattyb said:

This may seem dumb... but, put a decent sound system in the room and let the kids play their music during practice (no matter how bad you think it is). It’s a little thing, but I swear it will keep kids out.

 

Also... have a fellowship talk once a week. Give the kids a good story and / or share something that will inspire them. Let the kids chime in and share feelings. Knowing that others feel the same, and are going through the same things helps to grow a brotherhood. That bond keeps kids around. 
 

Anything to make kids actually enjoy being at practice.  

The Major Gen Leftenant concurs with this post.

On 9/13/2019 at 3:28 PM, bigballerb said:

Don’t know who I’m “zzzzzzing” on. Yes Humphrey did beat Alstott, he’s a tough kid.

That wasn't for you necessarily. That was for anyone who might be nodding, sleeping, snoozing,napping,daydreaming,unconscious,fried,or unenlightened on Lil Humph. 

5 hours ago, bigballerb said:

Shelton is tough, but I bet a lot of other guys in the ft. Wayne semi state went 2-2 as well.

It's not the record. It's how he does against elite competition. All I said is they had a good showing.  Humphrey went 5-2 I believe beating a state semifinalist and wrestling well against all comers.  Snooze button in full effect. That's alright: Snider will soon Restore the Roar.  These young men have been through alot in the last few weeks and I extremely proud of the kids at my Alma Mater. There is also more in the cupboard keep zzzzzzzzzing.

Shelton and Humphey had good showings at the IHPO......

2 hours ago, IndianaWrestlingGuy said:

Mike Ester, Demetrius Burton, and Tony Vaughn anchored one of FW Snider's strongest squads ever in 1991-1992. Good memories of those boys at Market Square and through the AAU circuit at Arsenal Tech satellites and Team Indiana. Rest in peace, Mike.  

Mike Ester, the late Matt Morris, and Demetrice Burton anchored that team.. Tony Graduated in 1991.  Mike was the first person I met at Snider in the summer of 1988.  I was an incoming senior transfer from SB Washington. He was an incoming 82lb freshman.  He was scrappy and someone nicknamed him "Spike".  He was also the only person I wrestled with in high school and in college.  Mike was tough as nails as a wrestler.  He wasn't quick nor strong.  I wouldn't have called him an athlete.  He was just tough as a bulldog.  Same way in college.  Hard worker and he expected the same from his athletes.  It will be strange not seeing him at Snider Crossroads or some prestige-less off-season competition.   I know he loved the sport and cared about the kids.   He will be missed.

On 8/4/2019 at 9:19 PM, Y21AB said:

Who would you take out to add them in? None of those guys placed at state last year if I recall right.

3 were qualifiers,,2 others were ticket rounders; Da Squire was a frosh Ticket Rounder! Lil Rubes qualified as a frosh...Then they both followed that with great performances at Frosh/Soph State. Ruble acted a fool at Disney! I hate to say "bad draw", but Teusch drew the only guy who defeated him during the reg season...not likely to happen again. Lil Humph? Fireworks he is dangerous so dangerous; like Busta Rhymes. Reakus has done the rounds don't snooze: he was injured at Reg. Martz was right there last year.  Don't count him out he has been grinding.  Chacon? Like Humph he can wreslte with anyone; can run up the score like Clemson! As for Jodway: Elite Level Grappler in multiple disciplines.  Has made some big leaps this offseason.  I call him Lil DeSanto. He is a Bruin who would wrestle a bear.  Terry Brands asked for his autograph at Wabash Wrestling Camp.  Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan and John Henry call him for tips on how to takedown Chuck Norris.  Jokes aside: I don't just go by what happened last season.  I go by various criteria. #1 if I know you or went to High School or College with your dad. #2 If you use heavy hands I automatically believe you are getting a medal. #3 If you drip any sauce I'm on the band wagon. #4 if you wrestle In Wabash County and show me anything I'm with you,  #5 All Rod Lones kids are #1 to me I won't argue watch out for Kaden.  #6 If you wrestle for Northrop as a senior and wrestle anywhere from 126-138 I think you are going to do something.  #7 Any Snider Heavy #8 Any Wayne 195 #8 Any Bellmont Legacy Wrestler #10 If I've coached you at any point including Pee Wee, I don't care if it was 10 years ago I believe you are winning state..

4 minutes ago, rookie78 said:

Not sure about the rest of the guys, but i believe Laik Minnick graduated.

 

phooey

 

 

On 7/26/2019 at 8:02 AM, Y21AB said:

1. Clayton Fielden 

2. Mason Winner

3. Ian Heath

4. Jake Lone

5. Holden Parsons

6. Isiah Levitz

7. Cale Gray

8. Braydon Erb

9. Jared Brooks

10. Hunter Cottingham

 

No Teusch? No Lil Ruble? No Lil Humphrey? No Stroud Da Squire? No Lake Minnich?  No Reakus? No Martz? No Chacon? No Jodway?!!! Snooze button.

On 6/7/2019 at 3:36 PM, Caleb Spires said:

My current guess would be 149 or 157. Would be nice to see him back Sammy Sasso for a year and then plug in right after him....

Uh.......He will be in Crimson and Cream...Angel can't drop the ball on this one. I'm speaking it into fruition!

20 hours ago, MattM said:

As I’ve said he’s a gamer.  The crowd and big “back against the wall” moments seems to gives him an additional gear. The issue is that gear seems to always come late in the seson which limits his outcome.   If he can just find a way to keep that gear going for the entire season we may see him in a NCAA final in the future. 

I concur

4 hours ago, wrestlenewbie said:

It absolutely mattered. He dropped into consols quickly which caused him to have to wrestle more matches. You are arguing that the seed was wrong, but you think you are arguing that it doesn't  matter. The higher your seed, the easier your path. The lower, the harder. For someone involved in wrestling I am su.rprised you struggle with this concept When you take your wrestlers to a tourney do you argue for a higher seed or a lower seed? Come on. Be honest.

I have a reason behind it.  I never was seeded in any tournament in high school. I won several invites. I wasn't seeded at conference my senior year because i dropped down 2 weights.  I won. I was seeded third at sectional. i defeated an undefeated foe in the finals. My son was seeded 4th at preseason nationals: He won. My history in the sport tells me seeds only matter if you think they do. to win you have to beat everyone anyways. I will go to the grave with that philosophy,

1 hour ago, wrestlenewbie said:

You are exactly wrong. It is because of his seed that the best he can do is seventh again. By being seeded 16 he runs into the 1 almost immediately and it is off to the consols. If he finishes 7th he will suffer the irony of having a better record than whoever takes 6th purely because of his seed. Seeds absolutely matter. That's why they exist.

Are you dense? He was seeded 16th. He can do no worse than 8th.  Seeding didn't matter.  

1 hour ago, wrestlenewbie said:

You are exactly wrong. It is because of his seed that the best he can do is seventh again. By being seeded 16 he runs into the 1 almost immediately and it is off to the consols. If he finishes 7th he will suffer the irony of having a better record than whoever takes 6th purely because of his seed. Seeds absolutely matter. That's why they exist.

Huh?

On 2/14/2019 at 7:40 AM, doctorWrestling said:

That's fine.  I knew people wouldn't like it.  Maybe I should have said there is a way to celebrate that is fun and makes me root for guys and there is a way to celebrate that makes me really dislike guys.  He may be a great kid, but the way he does it just rubs me wrong.  I am not anti-celebrations, I like probably 90% of them.  Just the ones I have noticed would make me put him in the Desanto category instead of the Mark Hall category.  I don't know the kid and I am not saying he is a bad kid, it just seems like he wants to be the heel and while that is fun sometimes too he will probably not get a lot of fans by doing it.

Boy I bet you are hating last nightsw result. Respect that man. He is a gamer you are a hater

On 12/15/2018 at 6:08 PM, PhillyFanMD said:

Nick Lee by major

how did that play out?

On 3/14/2019 at 9:57 AM, wrestlenewbie said:

Yep. I go back and forth on his seed. Not much reward for taking second at the B1G tourney, but then the D1 record even after a 3-1 weekend is just 12-11. He finally got some wins over higher ranked wrestlers, but he also lost some odd ones early on. Highs and lows. Ups and downs. Maybe 16 is right, just unfortunate.

Put some respect on the 2X AA's name. Seeds only matter if you think they do Newb. Obviously "Newb".

9 hours ago, SWINfan said:

Actually people weren't doubting him as opposed to wondering why he wasn't living up to his potential.  If he can do it at tournament time, why can't he do it all the time?  That's a fair question.  Was then.  Is now.

No: Some were doubting and hating. Shush. Tournament time is what matters. You don't know what he was dealing with. I'd like to add his only two loses at the most important part of the season is to the two finalist.  He's wrestling lights out now. That's all that matter's.  Getcha popcorn ready. He is not done.

Still AA'ed,  He get's hot come the Tournament as I said mid season when most of you were doubting. 

Matt Morris Decatur Wrestling Club 182lb Cadet State Champion. Didn't wrestle varsity this year.

Go CJ!

1 hour ago, regionrat1 said:

125 Sea Bass

131 Serb 

141 Lee

149 Jordan

157 Nolf

165 Iowa

174 Hall

184 Martin

197 Nickal

HVY Stevenson

Team Penn

          Michigan

          Ohio State

          Iowa

I'll take Lee at 125.  My darkhorse is CJ Red at 141. The rest I won't argue with.

On 3/6/2019 at 11:27 AM, Coach Duncan said:

Indiana becoming a state that allows middle school wrestlers to compete on high school teams.  This may help avoid FF's, especially with small school programs.  I believe other states that allow middle school wrestlers to wrestle on high school teams are Minnesota, Oklahoma, and Iowa=traditionally strong college programs?? I may be incorrect with the states listed, but if memory serves me correctly I thought some states at least allow 8th graders?? 

May not be a reality for this to happen in Indiana.  If it is taking place in other states, why not Indiana?  I imagine we can all argue that some 8th graders if not 7th graders could stand on the podium at Bankers Life......

 

Not in Iowa

Fort Wayne shall rise again! We should have a nice bounce back year. Fielden will be ranked number 1 next year. The Railroader is from Y2's Alma Mater so I know this to be true.  Lil Ruble should be a handful. Don't sleep on Heath from Leo. He keeps climbing the Ladder. Mason Winner and Lone will be pushing for state tittles.  Kaden Lone will be one the best Freshman in the state.  Stroud from Manchester will make noise.  My Alma Mater R.Nelson Snider is on the upswing.  Huntington North is as well. There may be 4 ranked heavies from the Fort Wayne Carroll Regional.  Parrish is back.  We still have the Levitzs. Me no worried.

On 1/22/2019 at 9:59 AM, wrestlenewbie said:

Let us know how your sons do at state this weekend.

I wholeheartedly support as much bragging as a man can do about his sons.

Both got 3rd. Rough day but they did their best.