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We had a great turn out for the fish fry on Friday. Fed about 150-160 people (orders) Very good fundraiser for us in a supportive community. Love to see it. Wrestlers going to Disney Duals were on hand talking to people and get support from businesses as well. more »

all seaon we've had matches of the week now whickh match do you think deserves the title "Match of the year"? more »

Coach Tenney approached me at the elimination dinner and proposed the idea of an off season tournament this year. So the training has begun, I will blog every day of my diet and workouts. If you guys think you can keep up, you are welcome to try. Plan on seeing you guys at the shack, fitness center or building before the end of June. And one last thing; I am coming back from my honeymoon early to wrestle in this tournament, if you guys have something more important than that going on to where you can not make it, just… more »

We know who will replace sunderland, however, we aren't at liberty to release who, just yet. We have, however, released our wrestling shoes. There should be a release some time in the next couple days on TWT. more »

Well, the wrestling season is over and it's time to gear it up for the off season. There'll be a lot of lifting, drilling and beer swilling occurring around the country these next few months. In many rooms wrestlers will be adapting their styles and making the change from the USA style to the International styles of "freestyle" and "greco". For many years the United States has been head to head in International wrestling, but in these last few years we have not had the success we have become accustom to. Sure we've had some wins, but we, as a… more »

Curtis, Jesse and Ryan have all been invited to participate in the Disney Duals, June 21-26 in Orlando Florida. Congrats Gentlemen more »

Was the Bailout Itself a Scam? By PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS Professor Michael Hudson (CounterPunch, March 18) is correct that the orchestrated outrage over the $165 million AIG bonuses is a diversion from the thousand times greater theft from taxpayers of the approximately $200 billion “bailout” of AIG. Nevertheless, it is a diversion that serves an important purpose. It has taught an inattentive American public that the elites run the government in their own private interests. Americans are angry that AIG executives are paying themselves millions of dollars in bonuses after having cost the taxpayers an exorbitant sum. Senator Charles Grassley… more »

1. Getting involved in the hype. Reading rankings, the papers and/or forum. Leave this to the spectators, after the season you can read your articles.2. Associating with negative people and small-time thinkers. These people will only slow you down. Keep your distance from them, especially during the season.3. Making any particular match or tournament “special.” Every match and practice is important, but nothing is ever special. Special adds pressure. Treat everything the same. Consistency!4. Believing ANY opponent you face is unbeatable. David and Goliath, Giants and Patriots, Gable and Owings, The Movie Miracle, etc. etc.5. Focusing on the past or… more »

Dave Eggers I am going to make an allusion to the title[1] of one of your short stories, You are welcome to wear my head gear. I miss cutting weight sometimes. It was a meaningful emptiness, a palpable hunger with a clear origin. You are hungry because you are denying yourself food and you will be satisfied when you eat. I miss this simplicity, the familiar process of denial. Taking in less and doing more. It was horrible then, but once something becomes routine you’re going to miss it when it’s gone. I always want to try and explain that… more »

IM #1 IM THE BEST I WAKE UP IN THE MORNING AND PISS EXLLENCE U ALL CANT HANG WITH MY SHIT more »

I JUST GOT 8TH AT STATE more »

Nick Catone faces Tim Credeur from the Ultimate Fighter on April 1st in Nashville, Tennessee in a middleweight bout. This will be Nick's second fight for the UFC. He currently is undefeated with a record of 7-0. www.ufc.com BEST OF LUCK COACH NICK! more »

When I look at other state videos that are posted like Ohio and New Jersey I just always think of why FLO doesn't come to Illinois State. I think all of the matches from Prelims to the Finals are crazy and there are always good upsets like this year a first year freshman beat the top ranked Ellis Coleman. MAN HANDLED HIM. He will be good next year more »

This Season. After lots of hard work it was sad to realize that I might wrestle again but I would never again don the blacka nd blue Kenwood Wrestling singlet or warm-up with my team again or get those jitters the day of the match. I would never be able to revenge my losses or ever go back to those matches that I had made mistakes in. It hit me in the first round of counties when a tough leg rider from Dulaney started working power halfs and guillotines. Wrestling as I knew it was never going to be the… more »

Garret 2nd place, Jason 3rd place, Casey 3rd place. Tony 4th place , Donny 4th place, Shelby Didnt place, Miles Didnt place, more »

in any ones opinion people agree to disagree on whos better schools in the state of california. people all know about poway,clovis, and clovis west....but even if the north has a less population they still make immpressive results. now what if the norh and the south had there own state champion ships... more »

I've had the opportunity to compete and then coach a lot of kids in the sport of wrestling throughout the years. Everyone focuses on the wrestling champions. People like success stories on the mat but, I've found, most "champions" aren't worth a crap off the mat, as people. Many also like to relive the glory days and have difficulty keeping it together once their competitive days are over. I have tried to teach my kids the importance of succeeding off the mat. Making good grades, striving for excellence and achieving goals in the "real world" realm by using the same… more »

"Bad nutriton can make an athlete good, but good nutrition can make an athlete great" The information of nutrition hasn't yet been absorbed into many wrestlers heads yet and its not only killing the sport of wrestling its killing you mentally and physically. Many kids don't understand the rules of good nutrition. Whether you're cutting weight or maintain your optimal weight (you= 142lbs you wrestle at 145lbs) you should always have a good nutrition program. I will explain and try to be specific as much as i can on this subject. So just bear with me here. Most of the… more »

The troubled US insurance giant has bowed to demands to restructure its bonus payments to its employees. Top level bonuses to its executive staff are to be dramatically cut this year according to a letter sent by Edward Liddy, AIG’s Chairman to the US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner. The letter confirmed that 2008 bonuses would be paid because the company had no choice. These were legally binding payouts, which were being honored despite being bailed out by the taxpayer. It is still believed to be the biggest-ever government rescue of a US company. American International Group (AIG) plays a key… more »

Per Mom: Awesome weekend! What a great feeling of being a "family" again. Though not everyone was with us. All the boys wrestled with heart and they all deserved to get 1st Place! Nobody should be hanging there head! You all did AWESOME and I can speak for everyone of us parents when I say "Great Job Boys!". Congrats to: Jake Trejo, 2nd Place; Austin Yarnell, 3rd Place; Wade Hodges, 7th Place Can't wait to get back with the Freshman next year (Sophmore's then) and the rest of the High School team and watch Wauseon "Rock the House!" p.s. Zach… more »

02-21-09 Kowboy Fans:Your Osceola Kowboys are now the FHSAA 3A State Wrestling Champions!!! The Kowboys won the state championship by 6 points on defending state champion South Dade. In the process, we set a school record with 7 individuals placing at the state tournament and 3 individual state championships! At 130 lbs, Junior Joe Locksmith won his first state title with a 6-4 win over George Gulesian of Columbus High School. Senior Alex Eggers closed out his high school career with a second period pin over William Bell of Miami Southridge. This was Alex's second state title and third consecutive… more »

CALIFORNIA,TEXAS,IOWA,OAKLAHOMA,WISCONSIN,PENNsylvania,west virgina.. the best state of wrestling is depended on opinion....but the facts are facts oaklahoma is the best this year i think ......what do you think people?!.... more »

Come on… 32 qualifiers? The ACC only had 2 All American’s last season? It’s been a long time since the ACC had more than 30 NCAA qualifiers. When I qualified for my first NCAA tournament the conference had 27 bids, but in those days the conference also produced NCAA champions and multiple All-Americans: TJ Jaworsky, Sam Henson, Dave Land, Justin Harty, et al. Soon, the conference stopped producing as many All-Americans and basically hit a wall. However, the conference still had the leftover effects of the golden years and some national qualifiers didn’t deserve to go due to flaws in… more »

UNK LOPERS 4th place finish at Nationals. In a year with tons of adversity, disappointment and questions, the lopers take 6 men to nationals and they all bring home AA honors. A lot of leadership was lost from 2008 national championship team, but the program is still one of the best in Division II. CONGRATS Coach Bauer, Swarm, Keiswetter, Ellenberger and Sylvester. more »

Lots of good time and good food last night. Many awards and recognitions were handed out. A few highlights, Brock and Alex- Academic All-state. Curtis wrestler of the year, Zeke Most Improved, Randy Practice partner of the year. Luddy most weight gaine (28 lbs.) Great video, thanks to all the coaches, parents and fans. more »

Battle Creek States is by far and away the most excellent trip in Michigan Wrestling. Prepare to bring the kitchen sink and frost the cupcakes or you will have your's handed to you. To have the opportunity to dance with the wolves and share in the just desserts. Slowly I turn around - Step by Step, Inch by Inch, Then I smack him... Niagara Falls. Individual States today baby, and Oh what an experience to see our straight eight on the floor of the Palace. Should be a lot of Fur flying and butt kicking to go around. Flo Out more »

High School Wrestling's state by state rankings are wrapped up. Final High School wrestling team rankings are also available. PS.. if the links don't work- they were edited without our consent.. all links have been tested. Here are the State by State wrestling rankings:Alabama RankingsAlaska RankingsArizona RankingsArkansas RankingsCalifornia RankingsColorado RankingsConnecticut RankingsDelaware RankingsFlorida RankingsGeorgia RankingsHawaii RankingsIdaho RankingsIllinois RankingsIndiana RankingsIowa RankingsKansas RankingsKentucky RankingsLouisiana RankingsMaine RankingsMaryland RankingsMassachusetts RankingsMichigan RankingsMinnesota RankingsMissouri RankingsMontana RankingsNebraska RankingsNevada RankingsNew Hampshire RankingsNew Jersey RankingsNew Mexico RankingsNew York RankingsNorth Carolina RankingsNorth Dakota RankingsOhio RankingsOklahoma RankingsOregon RankingsPennsylvania RankingsRhode Island RankingsSouth Carolina RankingsSouth Dakota RankingsTennessee RankingsTexas RankingsUtah RankingsVermont RankingsVirginia RankingsWashington RankingsWest Virginia… more »

we updated the wrestling videos system on TWT.. We're now seeing around 60 new videos uploaded daily and thought it was time to clean it up a bit. more »

The following are some videos I found of this past weeks Mid-American Conference 2009 Wrestling Championships at Eastern Michigan University. Complete results can be found at: http://www.emueagles.com/documents/2009/3/8/2009_MAC_final_brackets.pdf?id=1235 125 lbs. 1st place match Nicholas Bedelyon (Kent State) vs. Scotti Sentes (Central Michigan) 2nd place match Nicholas Bedelyon (Kent State) vs. Christoper Jenkins (Eastern Michigan) 133 lbs. 1st place match Dan Mitcheff (Kent State) vs. Conor Beebe (Central Michigan) Wrestleback semifinals Sean Clair (Eastern Michigan) vs. Tristen DeShazer (Northern Illinios) 149 lbs. 1st place match Steve Brown (Central Michigan) vs. Desmond Green (Buffalo) Wrestleback semifinals Steve Zimmerman (Northern Illinois) vs. John Johnson… more »

the MAC Championships are now up on www.wrestlingaddix.com ! Lot of really good wrestling. I followed the MICHIGAN wrestlers first and foremost, so, you will see some finals matches missing! Interviews with Derek DelPorto and Tom Borelli as well! more »

On March 7th 2009 The Jaguar Wrestling Familiy lost one of it own in a tragic car wreck. He is an emotional leader and was one of the hardest working wrestlers and young man I have ever had the opportunity to know. Birddog you will always be remebered and we will always know you are on the mat with each and everyone of us. You stand guard and work on your wrestling because one day you and me will wrestle again in the wrestleing room up there in heaven. You will always be with me, and never forgotten -Coach Crowe more »

Well if you follow NAIA and many do, I was wrong. Lindenwood did not only win it they won it with style. Hate to say it but it is true. Lidenwood is the best NAIA program in this decade. more »

WHAT A GREAT WEEKEND TO BE  A  HUSKER.  The BIG 12 championships were outstanding, it was wonderful to fill the venue and hear the roar of people cheering on the Huskers and for one match MIZZOU.  I think you can tell how much Nebraska wrestling appreciated what happened on Saturday.  An opportunity to watch a title be brought home since 1995 I think.  Hopefully the Huskers can keep it rolling.   Good Luck more »

Baker University is located just outside of Kansas City in Baldwin, Kansas. They will begin their inaugural NAIA season in 2009. The Head Coach is Jimmy May, who was recently inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. He has Western roots that were set in Las Vegas where he lead the nationally ranked Eldorado Sundevils to eight straight Nevada State titles.Coach May is looking for interested high school senior wrestlers, junior college wrestlers about to end their junior college careers and current college students not wrestling but who might be considering a return to wrestling. Unfortunately, Coach May is… more »

I learned alot this year in 1st year as Head Coach. We had a better than expected year, things are moving in the right direction, still low numbers, that's the biggest issue right now. We simply need more bodies to get the next level! more »

I have a feeling that Lindenwood will not win another title this year. Looks like the title is up for grabs. Who will take the number 1 spot in NAIA. Also good luck to my boys at Missouri Baptist bring back some more AA. Also good luck to the Jimmies of Jamestown College. I enjoyed coaching with you guys last season. more »

Big 12 conference championships are in Lincoln this year. It's about a 1 hour drive for us. All three HS coaches are going, with a handful of kids also taking in the sites and sounds. Should be fun, many Nebraska High School coaches will be there to talk to. more »

Official Maryland State Wrestling Association Overall Top 10 Teams 1: Mt. St. Joe 2: McDonogh 3: Southern-Gar 4: Old Mill 5: River Hill 6: LaPlata 7: Spalding 8: Urbana 9: Curley 10: Walt Whitman HM: Hereford, Georgetown Prep, DeMatha, Loyola, and Winters Mill. 4A-3A 1 - Old Mill 2 - LaPlata 3 - Urbana 4 - Walt Whitman 5 - Hereford 2A-1A 1 - Southern-Gar 2 - River Hill 3 - Winters Mill 4 - Owings Mills 5 - Rising Sun Private 1 - MSJ 2 - McDonogh 3 - Spalding 4 - Curley 5 - Georgetown Prep ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Individual… more »

What a great time to cuss and discuss last night. All winter EMC coaches got together last night for the conference meetings. Supper and discussions all around. We really have some awesome coaches in our league. Great stories and good times had by all. more »

im the best and i cant be touched so if u think u can handel me ur out of ur damn mind. more »

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I wrestled in high school. Not only was it (and is today) my favorite sport, but I loved the work out. I loved the feeling of being so tiered, that you litterally can't move when you're done. I never got into taking any protein shakes or anything like that because I didn’t want to weigh more than I did. Now when I work out, I want to try some of those shakes or whatever will not only help my muscles get strength back faster, but build muscles. I am a lot fatter than I was and I need to get… more »

I won my first tourney at warren March 1st. I won 15-2, pin, and 9-5. more »

Amazing, what a state tournament for the Raiders. "Back to Back" State Champions-winning by the margin of 1/2 a point. It was a true team effort. The performance and the unbelievable effort given by each of the kids on the mat and the support off the mat by their teammates was simply awesome. Exciting matches all the way through-winning the close matches, come from behind matches-they all counted. Everypoint counted. Trevor Dunn with a state runner up finish, defeating some very strong competition on his way to the finals. Can't say anything else but...wow. more »