NoGutsNoGlory

Throw Gable in there and Maldonado would really be in business.

First off, I'd like to add Quinn Harris although in defeat. What a heart that kid has to have, amazing. As far as good match, going with Jolas and that never quit attitude. Also have to add my personal favorite to watch Brendon Kelley, funk master.

http://aauwrestling.net/Results/NationalResults/ScholasticDuals.aspx Not sure if this link shows anything. My computer is acting up and won't open it.

I've heard from several different people he will move up to 174. I would say it's alot of speculation but it wouldn't surprise me. Also heard he already had the surgery on his knee. From personal experience i'd say not much more than 6-8 week recovery.

I like the quick links to camps and such on the right side. I'd say keep it.

2-0, 4-2 You could tell McCauley's style frustrated Jason.

Brooks up 6-5 in the 3rd. Hit two nasty super ducks. Wins either 8-5 or by Inj. Def.

His brother pulled him to the side and was trying to calm him down. People need to realize he is a damn good kid off the mat. He's fairly quiet and reserved, just a whole different person on the mat.

Far from funny bud.

Harvey 160 Brooks 113 Phillips 103, 103 Ayersman 112, 119, 126 Todd 112 McKinley 125, 132 Petrov 120

I was sitting next to a group of HH fans and the best part of it was they seemed like they knew their coaches would do that. You would expect fans to be disappointed with the result, but the HH fans and wrestlers expected it. Very classy actions from everyone involved with Heritage Hills wrestling. You guys have earned and deserve a whole lot of respect.

My fault, didn't realize it had been posted already. You are right though, I could see it posted every day and not bother me. It is that good of a story.

This has to be one of the greatest wrestling articles i have ever read. Found it on TheOpenMat posted by our very own, Drooke. Please take the time to read this, it will blow you away. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1194725/1/index.htm What does it mean to be a man? It is a late-spring night in 1997 on frat row in Bloomington, Ind., and the blood is starting to thump in Mike Powell's temples. Behind him, the wiry dude with the wild eyes is yelling on the steps of the frat house. "Stay the f--- off my porch!" he roars. "Come back here, and I'll kill you." The guy's friends are right there with him, taunting along. Powell grimaces. No one talks to him this way. He's 205 pounds of pure fury?an All-America wrestler in Indiana's highly rated program, a sophomore on track to compete in the Olympics. Charismatic, darkly handsome and fueled by a confidence that borders on arrogance, he's the kind of guy who wears ripped tank tops to parties, who wedges a Junior Mint in the crevice of his cauliflowered left ear and dares girls to eat it, knowing they will. Those close to Powell see his gentler side?how he's the only male in a women's studies class, how if you asked his three roommates to name their best friend, they'd all say Mike Powell. But to the lugs at Bloomington bars and parties he is only the most alpha of males, someone to test themselves against, and he is happy to oblige. In his senior year at Oak Park and River Forest High near Chicago, he went 42--0 on the mat and won the state title. Since then he's also undefeated in bar fights. Tonight Powell has left a frat party with five other wrestlers, and now he hears them yell back and senses the brawl taking shape. He turns, and the night becomes electric. It's six versus 30, but that doesn't matter. Powell puts one guy in a choke hold, flips another over his back. A burly young man comes flying in; Powell catches him and bangs his skull on a car, cracking it like a coconut. He looks up, the rage in his eyes. Who else wants some? The angry, drunk kids continue to rush at him, and Powell dispatches them with frightening efficiency. They don't know who they are up against, how much power lies in Powell's 5'10" frame. In a few days he will be chewed out by his coach for fighting and lose about $2,000 off his scholarship. Those reprimands will fade, though. What will remain is the truth of this night and many others like it: No one messes with Mike Powell. Now it is March 2009, 12 years later, and Powell stands with his arms outstretched on the sideline at the Illinois state team wrestling tournament, awaiting the impact. At 33, he has become the man he always aspired to be: coach of a top high school squad, fianc? of a beautiful woman he adores, father figure to so many lost boys. continued above

Yes i do. There are a lot of other factors to take in though. Adjustment to college, depth of the room, meshing with the coaches and teammates, balancing school and wrestling are all considered in my opinion.

Agree that it is a bold statement but I still stand by it. Do you realize how hard it will be to crack the line-up at Minnesota? You guys predict he'll win national titles, I predict he won't start. That doesn't take away the fact that I hope he proves me wrong or that if he would've chose a school other than Minnesota I think he too, would also be a 3/4 year starter.

Please, show me where I broke anyone down? Indiana has had two D1 national champions in my era in Howe and Escobedo. I was simply being a realistic and somewhat knowledgeable fan. Our state isn't really known for producing national champions. My intent was to prove how bold of a statement that was.

Agree that he can beat Cottey but i was just going off of first thought. You are absolutely correct in how they don't give up bonus. They always wrestle their best at team state it seems. Which JV kid will it be this year, to surprise everyone?

Thank you and yes only time will tell the story. I wholeheartedly hope he does have a great career at Minny. As a fan of the sport, I cheer for every single Indiana wrestler on the college level.

You know, I was looking at this earlier and agreed with all of your picks except 106. It is still a swing match along with 120, 138, 145, and 220. It actually kind of surprises me how much of a chance Mater Dei has of beating Perry.

Yes because he wanted to do, what mostly all fans want to see, go to an in state college. Purdue has the potential to be very good in the coming years. Getting a solid core group together in West Lafayette.

No it didn't "shut me up". I was getting that out before I picked apart your copy, paste skills. I also haven't said once that I don't think he is a great wrestler or anything in that regard. I personally think he has done great things in his career and hope like hell he proves me wrong at Minnesota, but I'm also realistic.

Awesome copy and paste skills buddy. But wait, I'm about to pick it apart. Brandon Kingsley not dominate? #10 in the nation at 160. Check the bolded accomplishments, thats a pretty damned impressive resume. Better than 95% of recruits in Indiana. He wrestles for Apple Valley, ever heard of the school? You aren't going to be a multiple time state champ at AV and not be dominate. Brancale- ranked #12 in the nation in your boy Phillips same weight class. Arguably the deepest weight in the nation this year. Btw, Ayersman is ranked #15 behind this "non dominant wrestler". Also, multiple time Fargo AA, pretty damn dominate to me. 3x state champ. (That makes TWO kids that have more state titles.) Trom- #12 at 132 (same weight Neal Molloy is #20). Once again an Apple Valley kid. Cheesehead champ, multiple time Fargo AA, resume speaks for itself. Kroells- ranked #4 in the nation at 220, multiple Fargo AA's should I go on? Zeman I'll give you, never heard of the kid.

I will give you Union County fans props on one thing for sure. You are crazy loyal and come in swarms when anyone questions the ability of one of your wrestlers.

No, the point i was proving wrong was the "doesn't always recruit the most dominate wrestler" comment. Please inform me of a couple, or even one for that matter, other than Cody Phillips.

No sectionals but all the others plus team regional and team dual at the North Invite. Heath was in Northview Sectional, Orrin in Jennings Co. Sectional.