220 LBS HIGH SCHOOL RANKINGS

Eric - your right, my wording could have definitely been better, and I apologize to Jordon and anyone else that was offended by my comment.

However, please believe my intention was not to discredit Jordon. I was simply trying to advocate for Moran, but the way I went about could have certainly been better.
I don't know either kid personally, and having nothing against them. I invest 40-50 hour weeks to promote wrestling in Michigan throughout the season, and it's not exactly a financially lucrative job. Especially when you consider that I am also a full time student at Michigan State.
Given that, I hope you can understand that I would never post anything with the intent of publicly disparaging a wrestler. I was in a hurry, and I made misjudgement which I am sorry for, so hopefully you and everyone at Westland John Glenn can accept my apology.

I believe Jordon Brandon should get some consideration for a ranking at this weight. Having beat Pestano & Rosborough (he beat him for 5th), he should be placed above them. Lost in OT to Medley and 3-2 to Wood in the semi's.

I think had Steve Widzinski not attempted to discredit him by stating that he "made him look like a JV wrestler," then he would have earned himself a ranking. A lot changes over the course of weeks and months in this sport, and right NOW he beat two guys up there who are ranked. Brian Moran should be ranked higher but Jordon Brandon deserves to have his name on this list as well.
In the future, it would be nice to see those affiliated with Michigan wrestling advocate to get as many of our guys ranked as possible, gaining national exposure, not belittle or discredit their achievements. What you said could have been worded differently with much less disrespect.

Sorry you took offense Jordon, nothing I said was directed at you, and my intent was not to embarrass you on a public forum.

This comment board exists largely so that fans can offer input on the rankings. As someone who has their fair share of experience compiling and analyzing rankings data I can only imagine how hard it is for Willie to rank wresters from a national perspective. I was simply trying to provide him with my insight in an attempt to ensure that Brian Moran gets the recognition he deserves in what will likely be the last time he is featured in wrestling rankings at any level (Moran has committed to play football at GVSU).

I really think Moran deserves a big boost...here's my logic:

At the DCC Invite in January he made Jordon Brandon look like a JV wrestler, pinning him in the 1st period.
During the season Brandon lost 4 times to Brandon Sunday, who Moran also manhandled.
At Flo Nats Jordon Brandon beat #14 Pestano & #19 Rosborrough, and lost in OT to #17 Medley, and 3-2 against #15 Wood indicating that he is a borderline top 20 kid.
Considering the way Moran destroyed him, I think he is in line for a hefty jump from his current #20 spot.
Just my 2 cents, keep up the great work Willie!

Hey Willie,

J'Den Cox won another state title as well... at 285!
Four state titles at four different weights... kind of Dake'esque no?

O'Donnell was quoted in his local paper that the move to 220 is permanent. He weighed in at 206 at ETR and is looking to be 215 by postseason.

If Willie drops Cox to #2 because his team doesn't travel and compete at major tournaments, he better go through all the weights and start dropping all lthe other ranked kids for the same reason
YEA LIKE ALL THE WRESTLERS FROM MICHIGAN

Willie,

Have you heard anything about Austin Meys (Campbell County KY) positive or negative? Curious how he might be considered as a "prospect" for the next level.

If Willie drops Cox to #2 because his team doesn't travel and compete at major tournaments, he better go through all the weights and start dropping all lthe other ranked kids for the same reason.

Wille,

Small correcting
Evan Rossbourgh attends Painsville Riverside High School, in Painesville Ohio...

Willie -Alex Cambell is making a name for himself... He was the Powerade runner-up to Thomas Haines last year and, at the moment, in the Ironman finals match with Kyle Snyder and he is not ranked ??? he has earned a spot somewhere on the middle to bottom of these rankings!!!!!

Sorry I meant Bradley would lose to the AA guys last year

J'Den Cox certified and wrestled at 220 this past week

What about the freshman from pa? Looked good at 32 and got 3rd or 4th. Jordan wood

Their is only 1 folkstyle nationals amd that's Super32. All others aren't even close to that level of talent.