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Because he is so tired of talking about MD's 2003 team.

Hate to lose Gainbridge but could we do New Castle? Would Lucas Oil be an option? Anybody else have any ideas? Or we try to postpone sectionals by one week?

I am not a lawyer. Ok so this begs the question.... Were you or any of your party maliciously damaging the elevator? Was any of your party jumping on or in the elevator? I sincerely hope the answer is no, however if you or part of your party were involved in any way then I say yes you are liable for the charges. Here's where it gets to be a tough spot, if you or your party were not involved in any way then how does anyone fight this? The CC company won't back you up and getting a lawyer would be too expensive for a $300 charge. Would this fall under small claims court? If so would it be worth a trip back to Indy just to fight a $300 charge? Or would you even have to go to Indy? I would request a copy of the video before proceeding. Good luck.

I could be wrong on this but I though Thad Oldohm (sp) who wrestled for Castle back in the 90's was a late starter as well. Anyone know any info on him?

Hmmmm wish my 8, 9, and 10 year olds would start watching wrestling instead of cheat codes for Fortnite. Oh well at least they are in practice! That's gotta count for something

Especially with ALL the wrestling fans that have heard about this story. dwise, please keep us posted. Gotta be firm firm firm with those hotels they will try to get you for everything they can. Had my go around with a 3rd party and a crappy hotel had to call my CC company to get involved it was a mess. Hope you have better run of it than I did BUT I did come out on top of that. Long story but I won't be dealing with 3rd party anymore.

I'm a Mater Dei guy and I'm not drunk but... Right now? ... Today?... Nick Lee wins between Mendez and Lee. But Mendez is DAAAAAAAAANG GOOOOOOOD. No disrespect, don't want to argue, but I think NCAA champ vs high school 4 xer is a tall hill to climb for the younger wrestler. I could be wrong but I'm taking Lee.

I believe he wanted to cut back on coaching. My personal thoughts are he wants to accomplish more on the football field but that's just speculation on my part.

I tried to edit the years but it didn't take so I just left it.

No I think it was olimpic or olimpia or something like that!

Not nearly the debacle you just posted but here's my family's state weekend hotel story. This took place in '88 I was a 4th or 5th grader I can't remember for sure. All I know is MD won state the year before and we got 2nd in 88. We were staying at the Embassy Suites in Indy, we were back woods hillbillies in the big city! Obviosly this is before GPS, cell phones and all that jazz so we were working off of maps an not doing a verygood job. We finally get to the hotel before the Friday session but we are pressed for time, there are people pouring out and headed to watch wrestling we get checked in. We had to go up an escalator for some reason and while we are riding up my dad's extra case of beverages drops and busts open. There are cans of adult beverages rolling down the escalator my teenage brother, his buddy and I were chasing cans down the escalator! Looked real good a bunch of kids chasing beers! Elevators were packed so we hoofed it up a bunch of stairs, 18 floors I think. Then we got to the room and the key doesn't work, elevators were still packed so dad hoofs it back down, brings a new key, still doesn't work ugh! Mom is not happy dad is dead tired sends my brother down to tell front desk they come back with maintenance and FINALLY get the door open. 6 people have to hurry up and use the bathroom and get to MSA. It was a pain in the butt but we laugh at it now! I think we made it on time.

In no particular order, Greg Schaefer/Mike Goebel/ Randy Helfrich. Greg has breathed new life into this ancient program. As with any great coach Greg is charismatic, driven, selfless and knowledgeable. Greg wrestled in the Big 10 for Indiana University and is a theology/religion teacher at Mater Dei. There are numerous qualities I passed over to get the list filed down to a few, but to watch Greg handle wrestlers and turn them into young men is truly admirable, to tell you the truth, the word selfless is not a strong enough description to truly explain Greg's passion for the sport and love for his wrestlers. With one State Title under his belt and the dedication Greg has for this program the chances of his title count staying at a "straight number" are pretty slim. Mike Goebel is one of if not THE best motivator in Indiana. On top of this his ability to out strategize any coach is phenomenal. From a distance Goebel's motivation may seem mean or angry but in reality he is squeezing every ounce of effort and drive out of his athletes. Mike ALWAYS had, and still has honor and respect at the forefront of competition. If one of his wrestlers got slammed he would return to the center of the mat and he would NOT be taking any victories in any such manor. On top of all of this, his State Titles and dual meet records speak for themselves. Goebel is still coaching football and teaching at Mater Dei, he and his team took a trip to the State Finals this year. They missed their mark for a championship but will be in the mix next year with some key positions returning. Did someone say technique? Randy Helfrich was the precision tuned chassis, steering, and and suspension surrounding the powerful motor that Goebel was in the wrestling room. Every night was a clinic, every step, every nuance and every trick in the book of every move taught with exact timing and purpose. Chain wrestling and groups of moves taught from the same position, 3 moves from one position, always giving his wrestlers options to choose from in nearly every position imaginable. Most wrestling programs don't give their reserve team too much thought, guess who was in the corner for nearly every reserve match and tournament over Randy's tenior? You guessed it, Randy Helfrich, and on top of this his record as a reserve coach is SPOTLESS. Indiana has seen many good wrestling coaches through the years, but the list is pretty slim for any coaches that would join the ranks of these three genlemen.

25 4 1 I look at that gym and those steps and wonder how I did that. God knows I can't anymore. Funny thing was, Goebel would be right there with you, maybe not on the lead lap but he did the same steps and same laps!

I agree, toss up 50/50 would be fun to watch!

The travel rule needs to change, missing school isn't such a big deal with online classes now. Kids can finish school while on the road easy. Snow days are a thing of the past why should traveling make any difference?

Mendez didn't act like a clown Tsirtsis didn't act like a clown Escobedo didn't act like a clown and neither did Maurer.

Yes look up on youtube IHSAA state wrestling finals 2003, there are 2 videos of the whole finals (part 1 and 2) Good stuff trust me, I know how it ends and it still gives me goosebumps!

I don't see Weinzapfel being a coin flip, he was a 2xer who should have been a 3xer had the ref called the pin on A.T. He may have even scored bonus in this match. But, CP deserves ALL THE credit tonight and going forward they scored an ungodly amount of points.

A lot!

No, no they would not even come close! Nor would they try!

I see no issue with it, but for each weight class championship have the girls go first then the boys. Each gender gets their momont., take out the post match interview though. They should do that after the medals. Too much emotion and let them get cleaned up a bit, Ashton Jackson was still bleeding during his interview (not his fault). Let's give them a little time to compose themselves.

Mendez never acted like a clown and I don't remember any MD fan starting a thread like that. I do remember the thread but not sure who started it. When have I acted out against any of these young men? I'm already stepping outside what would be considered "ok" by EMD fans for engaging in this silly discussion anymore than I already have but I'll take my chances for now.

Congratulations to an awesome CP team. The best Indiana has ever seen. But.... You live nowhere near the Ohio River! Quit saying "y'all" it's not nice to act something you're not By that I mean southern, and even we're not THAT southern comparatively speaking, all things being relative.

Ha! Im probably older than you KID!