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Navy already has a good start to the Darkhorse list with his review of the opening rounds. I'm sure after TripleB's Report tonight we will have a few others lower to non-ranked wrestlers who may just have the particular skill set and draw necessary to make it into the Top 4.

To clarify all freshman or sophomore that didn't make Semi-State are eligible for the Freah/Soph Qualifier. Those wrestlers who made Semi-State are automatically entered for the Fresh/Soph State event (after paying the entry fee). http://www.trackwrestling1.com/tw/uploads/P-238368009-Indiana_Frosh_Soph_State_upload.pdf

Last I heard he was a police officer out in Oklahoma. But his physical condition may depend if he's still "walking the beat" or has progressed to a less physical role. I'm sure he's still an imposing sight if you run into him while in the act of committing a crime.

Well we know someone this these combinations wont walk away undefeated. Evansville Mulkey/Rooks. Rankings favor Mulkey. Dull/Soner Rankings favor Dull. But weight also has Walton Ranked #1 and prime to end someones streak since his only loss is from a out of state Ohio match. New Castle Smiley/Schaefer Rankings favor Smiley. Bane/Warren Rankings favor Bane. Parris/McCline Rankings favor Parris. Then you have Semi-State threats from ranked wrestlers ahead of or real close to these undefeated wrestlers. Too many to quickly list.

Nice info Navy.

Federal judge rules against the order so Iran lifted the ban. The only question is how long will it be before a appeal judge gets rushed the case in hopes of reinstating it? What does Iran decide to do with our World Cup Team if that happens?

Just had a flashback of watching that match. Yup I didn't agree with the outcome of that call.

Get on it you got a webcast to star in soon.

Brackets Up for Evansville.

Evansville looks like it's being populated now. It could be up somewhat soon if they want to post it as soon as it's finished.

1. Columbus East 159.52. Floyd Central 118.0 3. New Albany 105.0 4. Jennings County 94.0

if I counted right Columbus East is sending 8 to Evansville. Only 1 being a Senior.

Good luck tomorrow everyone. Should be a good day of wrestling. Unfortunately I'll be up in Indy, but burning data on track the whole day keeping up with the action.

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Well the Main Card in on PPV, but it currently looks like Brooks vs. McCall is schedule to fight on the Undercard which will likely be aired on FS1.

Wrestling was one of the best bonds the US and Iran had going. Even through all the politics, I have constantly read how wrestling fans from both countries has been respectful and even at times supportive of wrestlers from the other nation. This decision isn't helping to grow that comradery any.

Should MS wrestlers ever use them NO. Is is against MS wrestling rules? Well there isn't any actual MS governing body and rule set in Indiana, so most MS programs just adopt a modified version of the HS rules. So the issue of plastics being illegal would be unclear. As far as it being illegal for ISWA Middle School State that would specifically point to the rules that governing body, and USA Wrestling, has in place for all youth athletes. But again should they use them to make cut weight NO. Should MS and Elementary wrestlers be cutting lots of weight in any way. Again NO. If a few days of better portion control (not starving) and hard wrestling workouts don't get them real close to weight then that's probably not the weight class they need to be wrestling. Sure they may have to run a little that morning to get off the last few tenths of a pound, but no to the extent of using plastics or any similar item to get there. Really this is about the same logic that should be applied to most HS age wrestlers too. I get other kids may do it, and I also get that some of them end up being great wrestlers despite how they made weight, but if you really look at both side there are just as many stories of wrestlers not having success after a hard weight cut, or hating the sport due to constantly having to make weight using these type of methods. It's MS work on improving the technique, getting mat time, and learning from your mistakes. Get them educated early on healthy dieting, portion control, and self-restraint. Don't go down the road that will developing a negative attitude towards what it take to make weight class. Constantly cutting weight each year using extreme measures is one of the biggest negatives wrestlers will say about the sport, and I would guess a leading cause for "burn-out." And don't self create yet another excuse for the wrestler (like lack of energy from cutting) for why you weren't able to beat a tough opponent.

We've had a pretty good discussion of most Dominate Big Man. But, what would be considered the best "Big Man" championship match in state tournament history? Top ranked guys with lots of build heading into the match, action rather than just positioning the whole match, etc.....

The next questions would be do we know of a possible trade off the IHSAA is willing to offer up to wrestling for saving them this money? Or are we just offering up the possible money saver and then crossing our fingures that it will comeback to us in some way later.

Two questions: 1. Would the IHSAA make more money from a 3 weekend tournament rather than 4. On the outside it would look like the extra week would mean extra money, but I don't have the detailed breakdown of what all is involved. Seems like the host schools would like to keep the extra week if it means more of them profit from the event. 2. Would the small school association members like the idea of a super sectional. Many of the small schools use the recognition their teams and individuals get from doing well at the sectional event in any sport to help push their sports programs and community pride. Statistically the super regional would mean more teams and therefor less of a chance to place high and advance for any team. While the larger schools often have several other sports and ways to promote their students acheivements, smaller schools tend to have less options available. I would think lowering the chances the smaller schools have of promoting student achievement wouldn't be well received.

Having the entire team finish 1 or 2 in a Sectional will definitely help your chances of advancing them all to Semi-State.

Funny I was just looking up info on Brooks last night to see if any new fights were in the works. Facing Uncle Creepy as a short notice replacement is not an easy intro fight to the UFC for the much lighter Brooks. McCall is known for packing on a lot of weight post weigh-in's and has some decent wrestling in his game. But farther time and some ring-rust could also be in play for McCall. Good luck to Brooks.

It's most of the Hoosier Hills Conference plus a few other teams. Sounds like next year we may not have quite the same make up of teams, so how's things going for this last one. So whose moving on in this one and which Sectional getting the overall edge?

1. Yes: as of a recent rule change they now also score the first round for the State Finals. 2. Yes: I don't believe they have any rules modification 3. Not sure but I know there have been a couple instances of smaller schools making a decent run due to a few studs. Indian Creeks Runner-Up finish a few years ago would be an example.

Rare but some have been added and advanced to the next level. Even a few made it to state. However, I'm not sure I've heard of any that made it "under the lights" State Finals championship match though.