No doubt that Campbell and Mullins very well may win state titles next year, as both are right there on the verge of breaking through... However, when one looks at the state's top 10 career victories leaders, it reads as follows...
1. Alex Tsirtsis- Griffith
2. Andrae Hernandez- Griffith
3. Angel Escobedo- Griffith
4. Mac Taylor- New Castle
5. Matt Jaggers- New Castle
6. Keith Garrard- New Castle
7. Nick Walpole- Perry Meridian
8. Andrew Howe- Hanover Central
9. Darren Elkins- Portage
10. John Sheets- Bellmont
what do #4, #5, and #6 have in common? they all went to New Castle, and they are the only 3 in the top 10 all-time that do not have at least 1 state title. while my commentary is pointed, and not everyone likes it at every moment in time (see Mt. Vernon, Castle, New Castle, Crown Point), I have shown to be an equal opportunity offender and will always call it like I see it. the culture of this board, which some people think is to shy away from honesty if it means controversy, is better saved for other facets of your personal lives. in order to advance Indiana wrestling, I feel that if coaches and wrestlers are being publically scrutinized, they are more likely to raise their level, and in turn, Indiana wrestling prospers, and that is my ultimate goal.