Jimtown 138

So my brother was a pretty good wrestler. 4x State placer, 3x state champ. I watched him wrestle at state his freshman year place 7th. Got to see every match of his that year. The next year I decided to sign a dotted line and joined the military. During his first state championship he beat a pretty good kid, named Eric Galka, I was in basic training and missed the match. During his second championship run, he beat another good kid, Anthony Quiroz, I was in Iraq at the time and didn’t see it in person. So during his senior year I made it a point to go see every match of his, near or far. He was going for his third state title, and 4x time state placer. Become the first Portage wrestler to ever do both feats. Still in the military I had something going on Saturday morning at state, got to see his Friday night match, but missed the quarters match. Sean didn’t have one point scored against him, he didn’t let anyone up, no escapes, nothing. Pure domination. Coach Wilkins who was the head coach at the time got me a coaches pass so I could go down with Sean, watch him warm up before the finals match, and be right there when he came off the match. He told me that one was for me. I finally got to see my brother win a state while I was standing by the warm up mat they have set up. By far one of my favorite memories I’ve ever had at state. 

That’s why I’m not going this year...

That’s why I’m not going this year...

The crowd reaction was awesome! It was a great match!

Who do I make the check out to?

Congratulations to Brendon Mark from Mishawaka for signing with Indiana Tech. He is projected to wrestle 125, 133.

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Not sure why I never had this page public...but here it is.
 
https://indianamat.com/index.php?/history/coachingwins.html/
 
If there are discrepancies send me the information so that we can update team history.

I don’t believe any wrestler that is in our state truly has a choice whether they can seek out top level national competition or only wrestle in their back yard.....in season. Understandably you can seek out whoever you want to wrestle in the offseason, but in season they are at the mercy of their coaches and AD’s. And if someone beats everyone that’s put in front of them, whether it’s back yard or not, thats great, and only a handful of people in the state do it every year. 
 
As as far as the post on Jordy Fulks, Boonville has wrestled local teams (pretty much every southwestern indiana team in PAC, Big 8, and SIAC, I believe except Gibson southern, forest park, and Mater Dei), and also wrestled Union County, KY. 

The funny thing about this whole deal is, the kid that got slammed popped up and was in position ready to wrestle! Was Dad suckin back on grandpa’s old cough medicine?

Actually Mad Dad was QD'd for an undergarment infraction (wasn't wearing any) and also gave up a team point for not having his shoe laces taped... 😉

The funny thing about this whole deal is, the kid that got slammed popped up and was in position ready to wrestle! Was Dad suckin back on grandpa’s old cough medicine?

When will this be airing in Ridiculousness?

That's funny, I had this conversation with someone earlier this season! Times have changed and ways have changed. Being coachable has a whole new meaning now!

Actually Mad Dad was QD'd for an undergarment infraction (wasn't wearing any) and also gave up a team point for not having his shoe laces taped... 😉

The funny thing about this whole deal is, the kid that got slammed popped up and was in position ready to wrestle! Was Dad suckin back on grandpa’s old cough medicine?

Not sure if it will play but can be googled  if not...
Good on Coach Harper @crosstownrivals and the entire penn program. Glad my son went thru the program. Special appearance by ref Troy! 
 
LOL...why is there a pic of @Y2CJ41 in the Penn wrestling room (about 30 second mark)? I shall have that taken down next time I'm there...
 

Actually Mad Dad was QD'd for an undergarment infraction (wasn't wearing any) and also gave up a team point for not having his shoe laces taped... 😉

This bickering is the real Mendez effect... See what you've started Mendez?

Between the kid popping up and the parent's pounce, the potential for allowing recovery time to run out was lost.
 

This bickering is the real Mendez effect... See what you've started Mendez?

This bickering is the real Mendez effect... See what you've started Mendez?

When will this be airing in Ridiculousness?

This bickering is the real Mendez effect... See what you've started Mendez?

When will this be airing in Ridiculousness?