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I miss Indiana this time of year and I'm looking for predictions for the NHC duals and tournaments.

Wow, I stand corrected. I didn't realize they were wrestling in Rabobank now. When I was there they were wrestling at the high school. It sat around 10k, and was a neat setup, the top row was at ground level and the whole arena was sunken into the ground, but it wasn't user friendly at all. Rabobank looks awesome! I still bet they don't use a spotlight out there because of security reasons. The first tournament I ever coached at out there I wore a Notre Dame hat and almost got arrested because I thought the officer was joking when he told me to take my hat off.

Very small world. Did you ever workout with the Jackrabbits. Henderson would have been the coach then. I wrestled for him at Victorvalley college. He was one emotionless piece of work, but he really liked me. If you ever met him let me know. I have some great stories.

I almost forgot the worst part of CA wrestling. They call a Peterson a "granby roll" It just makes you want to throw something. All kidding aside the biggest difference between IN wrestling and CA wrestling is on the mat. When I coached out there, I would have said IN was just as good in the neutral postion, with a few exceptions (Abas), but they were far and away superior on top and bottom. This is where I would like to see IN improve.

Spladdlebait, i coached in that gym several times, it was a zoo. You stood in a tunnel for twenty minutes next to your wrestler and his opponent and coach until you were able to take the mat. It was like being in jail, no warming up, no moving. When the match was over you didn't go to a locker room or the stands, you walked straight outside because that was the only place you didn't feel like harming people. Did I mention no concessions! It was fine for spectators, not a pleasant experience for coaches and wrestlers.

Bluebolt, when were you in Victorville, I was an assistant there in 96 when Jim Shields and Buroughs were coaching. I also helped out a Silverado a couple of years later.

I can say from experience coaching in CA, no comparison to IN state finals. No spotlight!!! and in a highschool gym with no consessions. Also, they need a Mary Friedt for the opening rounds, because it's a mess.

My best sectional seeding story began with us having the #1 ranked wrestler in the state and losing a coin flip to take the #3 seed, it ended with winning a nail biter to get to the finals. Fun times!