http://www.flowrestling.org/article/40254-by-the-numbers-2016-ncaa-s
^ interesting article by flowrestling and I think really contributes to this discussion. Every state is going to drink their own kool-aid to some extent but when it comes down to the numbers between Illinois and Indiana there is no comparison, which most people on this board have agreed. However, the same could be said when it comes to PA and every other state... there really is no comparison. So Illinois should come down off of their pedestal and join the rest of us.
Chad Red is a 4x undefeated wrestler in what is an ever improving wrestling state. He has earned his number 1 national ranking and like all 4x undefeated wrestlers he experienced some luck with his timing blended with obvious hard work, technical skills, and natural talent.
NCAA Qualifiers By State: PA - 63 OH - 31 IL, NJ - 27 CA - 19 MI - 15 NY - 12 IA - 11 MN - 10 CO, MO, VA - 9 FL, GA, IN - 7 OK - 6 MD, OR, WA - 5 AZ, CT, SD - 4 KS, KY, NC, TX, WV - 3 DE, HI, NE, WI - 2 AL, ID, NM, SC, TN, UT, VT, WY - 1 Canada - 1 Finland - 1