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  1. MattM
    I guess the one related question to this that I have yet to get a good answered is in these surrounding state: A. did the creating of class wrestling years ago become the main driving force that created the powerhouses they are today? B. did other structural changes that effected wrestling development years ago become the main driving force that created the powerhouses they are today? I would think if we could do the research which answers this question we would know what the next step in the process needs to be in order to catch Indiana up with these other states. It would involve getting information on the history in the mid-west wrestling states and finding out the changes that have helped other "newer" powerhouse states move up to the next level. But, to me finding out what has worked for other area is key to showing us what steps to take and what issues may arise. Either way, I hope everyone realizes any changes that is made if it be (class or otherwise) will not cause an overnight jump in participation and talent level in Indiana. These other states have have many years of developing their system to get to where they are today.
  2. MattM
    Oops. Forgot about the older brother. I'll go back and make the correction above. They are 46th all time on the family list currently (minus Jason) Michael graduated in 1997 with 68 wins. On another side note their dad and his brothers are 88th on the family list.
  3. MattM
    Per Mat Burns 236-0 A. Tsirtsis Griffith 229-5 A. Hernandez Griffith 223-1 A. Escobedo Griffith 221-8 M. Taylor NC 210-8 M. Jaggars NC K. Guard NC was one away and N. Walpole PM two away. Under the current system of how team have to schedule meets not to many kids has an opportunity to get in 50 matches a year to have a chance at reaching 200. To dig a little deeper. Alex's total puts him in the top 100 families by himself without even counting Jason or their older brother Michael. When Jason finishes they may be #2 all-time on the family list behind the five brother Doherty clan form Jeffersonville who had some impressive records themselves.
  4. MattM
    And that's where my suite ticket when to. ;D Enjoy, its a nice change to not have to rush around all day to keep your seat.
  5. MattM
    Found out today my around 10 year streak of having a suite ticket has ended due to a change of who is in charge of that suite. :'( IT was fun not fighting the crowd while it lasted. I'll still be keeping my 16 year streak of attending the event going, but it will be back to general population for me.
  6. MattM
    It's a Kieffer and/or Rieker family affair for most of the rest of the event.
  7. MattM
    1. Looking past your opponent in expectation of tougher competition later. 2. Your opponent studied the match and had a better game plan the next time around while you just assumed it was automatic the same stuff would work again. 3. The first match score got out of hand while trying to do something to comeback so the final looked worse than it was. 4. You got to cocky or relaxed against an opponent and ended up getting caught by his one signature 5pt/pin move. 5. The mentality of preparing or entering the match changed from earlier in the year. 6. The first match was early so the wrestler was just getting the rust out and weight under control compared to the second time. 7. A nagging illness/injury of the better wrestler that is limiting him. 8. Not losing weight properly, not getting enough sleep, not eating right, having multiple other things going on and/or thing weight on your mind aside from the match. 9. The wrestlers is much better than he appear, but some of the reason above have caused him to be the one under preform for most of the year. 10. The stars fell into place and everything aligned perfectly for the opponent, but everything seemed to go wrong for you. 11. Abnormal or strange style and/or body type match-ups. 12. The kids is just really good at the few moves he does know but you have no real prior knowledge about them. 13. You were over hyped and had a lighter schedule than your opponent who flew under the radar and lost some close matches to legit wrestlers.
  8. MattM
    I know back during their long run Mater Dei had a time or two where a late season replacement ended up making it to state. This would beg the question what the highest a late season replacement (came in full time after Winter Break) placed in the tournament?
  9. MattM
    And we finally find out how you got your screen name. ;D
  10. MattM
    Cograts. Your wife may change her tune in a few years once she she's him roll around on the mat.
  11. MattM
    I always thought the medal count was a more accurate assessment of the toughest semi-state. Seems to show more depth of an area. Counting just first may show what area has the most studs, but after that you could have a drop off in talent from that area. By the way RC are you going to mark through the eliminated ranked wrestlers similar to last year and indicate who eliminated them or when they lost. I thought that was a nice touch to show who was still in the hunt and what none ranked wrestler was putting out the most big names.
  12. MattM
    Ever since they started taking 4 from regionals to semi-state I have been saying having the alternate be the person who lost first round to the champion is a bad call. Most of the time its a sectional 4th place finisher and occasionally even an alternate who moved into the spot. I say the easiest solution is the take the highest sectional finisher from those eliminated in the first round. In the event the two highest eliminated finished the exact same in sectionals then it goes to whoever is from the same sectional as the champion. While in most cases the alternate doesn't matter in the few case it does I see its worth advancing someone with slightly higher credentials that a sectional 4th place finisher.
  13. MattM
    Surprised no one has said getting to know your neighbors yet.
  14. MattM
    I believe they had a chance to face each other a time or two during some women event exhibition matches.
  15. MattM
    Well almost unbeatable here in Indiana. Justin Kieffer was able to find a way to pin him at the Connersville Tournament earlier in the year.
  16. MattM
    That's some tough training
  17. MattM
    Bad news indeed. If he hasn't burned the bridge too much their is a chance he may be able to prove himself enough to be let back on the team next season.
  18. MattM
    The information is located on the www.ihswca.com website.
  19. MattM
    The website link said the Wednesday following individual Regionals.
  20. MattM
    He decided to work on keeping his bulk going up after a good football season in preparation for possible a college career. While he could probably go 189 but staying at 215 allows for two things. A tough 1-2 combination at IC with Stevenson at 189. An easy way to keep working on putting on some bulk without worrying about cutting weight.
  21. MattM
    I believe Bass lost to Hacker from Mooresville last year at semi-state. Hacker finished 8th in state.
  22. MattM
    If anythings its worth supporting the teams and these young men that may be fighting to be the last team team tournament champions for awhile. That motiviation in itself should make for some great match-ups. And if it turns out that this support adds some weight to the final decision then that is a bonus for those that support team state.
  23. MattM
    I have no clue what was actually said but being the superintendent wanted them back into the event that ruling sound like it comes from him/her more than the IHSAA. From what was said Mr. Cox seems to be OK accepting Eastern not showing.
  24. MattM
    Being the IHSAA isn't interested in continuing the team state series I don't see them going above and beyond in this case. Just look at the last part of Mr. Cox's response to see he can use this as another reason for Team State being irrelevant. The damage through several issue over the past several years that should have been addressed better way before this year. This issue just give Mr. Cox the final fodder he needs to explain to the rest of the IHSAA board that may be on the fence why its worth dropping the event. Regardless of if Eastern actually wrestle or not now the Mr. Cox got all he needed from the incident when he got the e-mail. Anything further that comes from this issues is basically a moot point. I saw a slime chance of persuading the other IHSAA board Team State could work with how this years event turned out along adjustments they could make for the future. Since this event and Mr. Cox's response to it I don't think their is enough that can be shown or said to stop his influence over that group.
  25. MattM
    The one between Kokomo and Marion.
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