*** Official Youth, High School, College and International Wrestling Thread ***

[rico]

I can't be the only wrestling fan on this site. In fact, I know I that's not the case. The almighty king of n00bs, Sorter, is a wrestling fan. I figure there could be more.....????

Discuss anything wrestling related:

Youth wrestling: Heck, wrestling in Iowa has a rabid Youth wrestling scene...I lived through it, my younger brother lived through it and my brothers who are 15 and 13 are living through it, well the 13 year old is anyway...he's in high school. The 13 year old is a 7th grader who has been wrestling since he was 5 years old and has accumulated 4 state championships since his second grade year...a total badass. Believe it or not, Iowa has a youth wrestling forum that is hopping...even during the summer. Iowans take this stuff seriously. I'm assuming other states have rabid youth followings, for when I watch my bros at National tourneys, we are constantly running into kids and super clubs from other states that are amazing. Ironically, one of the biggest youth tourneys our club hits annually is the Park Hill Individual and Dual tournament...which to my knowledge is in Kansas City (I've never attended that one). Do any of you have kids who are wrestling? If so, how are they doing?

High School Wrestling: High school and college wrestling in Iowa is big... we are known for it, ask AC Slater. State tournament is a big, televised event at the Wells Fargo dome...you will see probably 10 times more spectators at state wrestling in Iowa then any other high school sporting event in Iowa. With some of the crazy talent I have seen/wrestled against at Fargo Nationals, I am assuming that it's either on the rise or just as big in other states as well... What are your thoughts on some of the high school wrestlers and/or teams out there?

College Wrestling: Hell, you Missourians semi-recently had those Askren brothers. I've never met Max, but have met Ben. He was the celebrity guest at Iowa Grade School State one year...he signed autographs and handed the medals and wall charts to all of the kids on the podium that year, which was cool because my youngest brother won it that year and was able to get his championship singlet signed by him. I was with my brother when he approached him....Askren struck me as a funny, goofy type of dude. I don't know Max, but someone posted his blog on an Iowa wrestling message board and the dude seems like a character. I know there are some Oklahomans' who post on this board. Anyone see Okie State defeat Iowa this past weekend? Iowa's first dual loss of the year. Anyone have any thoughts on college wrestling?

International Wrestling: Any of you have any thoughts on the international wrestling scene? Future Olympians, future Olympic champs, future World champs, Greco, Freestyle, etc.?

Wrestling Memories/General Discussion: Any of you have any memories you'd like to share from your personal experience(s) of wrestling when you were in youth, high school or college? Any opinions on females wrestling with males. Last year, a girl named Megan Black made history in Iowa by placing at state. Do you believe females should be able to wrestle with males at that age? Any thoughts on weight cutting? What are some of the most memorable matches to you? Who are your favorite wrestlers? One match that always sticks out to me is this:



Crazy match.

My favorite wrestler (besides my bros and former teammates) of all time is ironically not an Iowan. I don't really have a favorite team in wrestling...I root for individuals. It's a dude from Ohio that I initially hated because I didn't like the way he conducted himself after a match vs. my brother in the national duals when he and my brother were Seniors in High School, in which he defeated my brother. Kid was cocky. He and my brother both went on to wrestle D1, so I followed him since I knew who he was. I ended up becoming a huge fan of the kid's style...the kid could hit cradles from ANY position. He went on to win 2 National titles for Ohio State...and did so both years as an underdog, for he'd lose quite a few silly matches during the season, presumably due to his risky, but dangerous style that worked well for him at NCAA Nationals. It's a dude named Jeff Jaggers. First vid is what really put his name on the map as a high school wrestler. 2nd vid is his 1st NCAA championship as a Junior, in a match where he was a huge underdog, broke his ankle during the match and gutted it out and won. My favorite wrestlers tend to be the ones who are risk takers or brawlers...not afraid to be aggressive or take chances. I can't stand stallish wrestlers who are successful as hell simply because they don't open up and therefore don't give up points and score their own points by capitalizing on the other wrestler's aggression. Boring.






So what ya got?

Note: I have been posting on wrestling message boards for 12 years and I (and I'm sure everyone else involved with the sport) have heard every wrestling joke (rolling around with men, etc.) imaginable, but if ya want to clown on the sport, shoot... it was inevitable to happen anyways on CP, so have at it!

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Iran wins matches 5-3. Not a horrible effort by USA. Came down to 125KG where Iran has Olympic silver medalist.

David Taylor did beat the Olympic champ. That was cool. But Muslims from Iran and Dagestan still dominate the wrestling world! SCARY!

[rico]

Bro has pinned his way to the semis! He will be on TV tonight...starts at 7p...tune in if you have coverage!!

[rico]

Originally Posted by Rudy won the toss

Holloway can be good at Hwt! There are two tiny ones in the top 6 this year. One of them, Jacob Kasper, used to wrestle 184. Holloway's been impressive this year when his conditioning is under control. Lots of potential and should continue to add size. Unfortunately, that slob Sam Stoll may be ahead of him for the next two years. But Stoll is always an injury risk, I guess.

Good to hear about your bro at state. I'll remember to check in on the brackets tomorrow.

Thanks bud! Little bro is on fire right now! We are pretty pumped! He's a very unorthodox and aggressive wrestler...it's fun to watch.

[rico]

Originally Posted by Iowanian

I'll cheer for your brother at the finals.

There are a lot of tough draws this year, a lot of guys who should meet in the finals meeting in quarters.

Thanks man!!! Gotta get there, but one away from it with some good juju going our way!

[rico]

AND MY BROTHER IS IN THE FINALS BABY!!! **** YEAH!!!

[Iowanian]

I saw that. He looks great this year. Congratulations and good luck.

[rico]

Originally Posted by Iowanian

I saw that. He looks great this year. Congratulations and good luck.

Thank you!!!

[KChiefs1]

Originally Posted by burt

I cant Facebook at work...Was Bob Glasgow mentioned?

Yes he was.



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[burt]

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Yes he was.



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Was an extremely gifted wrestler at Blue Springs. He was firs all metro...I was second.

[rico]

Bro will be on TV wrestling in finals tonight...not sure what station covers it. Check it out if you get the chance! 1A 152.

[phisherman]

I looked at his bracket and noticed what a small world it really is. He's wrestling a kid with the last name Axmear from the Keokuk/Keswick area. I am great friends with a group of brothers that all live here in KC named Axmear and guess what, they're all originally from that same area and are cousins with your brother's opponent. They are also all huge. Farm kids built like oak trees.

['Hamas' Jenkins]

rico,

Any chance your bro can give his opponent a AA spinebuster?

[rico]

Originally Posted by phisherman

I looked at his bracket and noticed what a small world it really is. He's wrestling a kid with the last name Axmear from the Keokuk/Keswick area. I am great friends with a group of brothers that all live here in KC named Axmear and guess what, they're all originally from that same area and are cousins with your brother's opponent. They are also all huge. Farm kids built like oak trees.

Yeah that's how this kid was built. Built like a brick shit house.

That's crazy...small world.

He's a good kid...good wrestler, great guy.

[rico]

Btw, my bro ended up losing the finals match 7-4. Had a couple opportunities...didn't capitalize. Great season...hopefully another good one next year.

[burt]

AND STALEY WINS STATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(MO)