*** 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!

[KChiefs1]

Originally Posted by Rudy won the toss

They are in the 5-7 range. Season started a little rough for them, but they are coming around. Wrestled really well against Oklahoma St. Cox should win 197 and they have All-American opportunities at 141 (Eireman), 149 (returning AA Mayes), 165 (returning AA Lewis), 157 (Lavallee), and an outside shot for 174 (Wisman). Unfortunately Barlow McGhee really fell off at 125 and Miklus had a season ending injury at 184.

Thanks!



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[KChiefs1]

Story on Oak Grove's dynasty.

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[rico]

Originally Posted by Rudy won the toss

Rico,

Is your youngest bro looking at D1 schools yet?

I see that Drew Foster is a top 15-20 kid at UNI

Holloway wrestling undersized for Iowa for the injured Stoll.

He hasn't started looking yet...and he is kind of up in the air about it... he is thinking trade school right now to ensure a good career...he doesn't want to struggle with student loans. It's just a matter of time before he does begin receiving interest, though...he is a Junior and already looks the part of a potential D1 recruit.... I'm interested to see what he ends up doing.

First day of state today...he is ranked 2nd behind future Hawkeye, Zach Axmear. Should be a barn burner if they meet in the finals Saturday.

[rico]

Originally Posted by NewChief

After an awful late season slump that saw him not placing in several tournaments and getting beat by kids he formerly smoked, my son ended up finishing 2nd in State today. He had really set his goal for 1st after the great start to the season he has, but I'm pretty happy that he battled through adversity and finished strong.

Congrats!!! That is awesome to hear!!!

[rico]

Originally Posted by Rudy won the toss

Rico,

Is your youngest bro looking at D1 schools yet?

I see that Drew Foster is a top 15-20 kid at UNI

Holloway wrestling undersized for Iowa for the injured Stoll.

Forgot to respond about Holloway and Foster. Our community is very excited about these two...they've had their great moments this year. Both really, really great guys too. Foster puts in a lot of time with the high school and youth club when he is back from school. The kids love him. Bright future for him. Holloway is a "tweener." Too big for 197, too small for HWT. Lotta guys fit into this category, IMO. He'd be a crazy good 220 lber if that weight existed.

[rico]

Originally Posted by NewChief

Considering doing "brute" nationals (now called Adidas Nationals) in April in Independence. Probably get smoked but would be fun to see a large Tournament. Anyone have experience with that tourney?

My brothers and the rest of the Mepo guys went to this a few years, but I never made it there... they always had good things to say about the experience.

[burt]

Originally Posted by KChiefs1

Story on Oak Grove's dynasty.

https://www.facebook.com/SpectrumSpo...0717937336954/






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I cant Facebook at work...Was Bob Glasgow mentioned? He is one of two wrestlers that I didn't beat my senior year. He was an awesome competitor! The other I didn't beat was because we only wrestled once. AND of course got that pic in the sports section...

[burt]

In the KC Metro, Both Park Hill and Staley are nationally ranked. Staley's Coach, Gary Mayab is an awesome coach....

[rico]

Little bro knocked off the 6th ranked guy first round at state today. Pinned him in 2:47....so far, so good. 3 more to go!!!

[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.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

If anyone wants to watch a bunch of Muslims beat up on Team USA Christians in the World Cup, make sure you check in tomorrow morning for potential Iran-USA dual. USA has to beat Azerbaijan first, but I think they will. But the Muslims are scary! Probably no chance. And it's in Tehran.... which looks to be 10X more awesome than Carver Hawkeye Arena.

[Iowanian]

UN-possible....communist.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Originally Posted by rico

Forgot to respond about Holloway and Foster. Our community is very excited about these two...they've had their great moments this year. Both really, really great guys too. Foster puts in a lot of time with the high school and youth club when he is back from school. The kids love him. Bright future for him. Holloway is a "tweener." Too big for 197, too small for HWT. Lotta guys fit into this category, IMO. He'd be a crazy good 220 lber if that weight existed.

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.

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Originally Posted by Iowanian

UN-possible....communist.

well they actually mix it up instead of just yelling for "stalling." Very entertaining and passionate crowd. They were very excited to see USA beat Russia's C-team.

[Rudy tossed tigger's salad]

Iran vs. USA now!

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