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With the upcoming election politics is around us to the point where it is insane. Just like everybody else Im pretty sick of it. I was sitting with Mark Disalvo from Central Michigan and watching the third and final debate and I marvel at how the media makes two dudes talking over dry complex issues a Superbowl event. In the post-game analysis they had like 10 analysts lined up giving their perspective. The media is pretty darn good at making whatever they want into an event and then making it exciting. The thing I like about wrestling and sports in… more »

Who will win Class 1A?A year ago, Scotti Sentes and his Riverdale teammates ran roughshod through the Class 1A bracket. A senior-laden team, the likelihood of them taking home another championship seems near-impossible. This year, the smallest division in Florida's 3-class system seems to be more wide-open than at any time in recent memory. The clear favorite is Clay High (Green Cove Springs) who may add a second State Championship trophy this decade. They return the 7 State Qualifiers, more than any other team. They also added transfer State Qualifier Jason Wojcik. They are led by perennial Bridesmain Garret Soileau… more »

I have been, and will always be, a glutton for information. Much to my chagrin, wrestling is not like football, baseball and other mainstream sports, which means that good journalistic information on our sport is sparse. That being the case, I scour the IInternet looking diligently for articles worth reading. In my zeal, a few years ago, I happened upon this site:ohiowrestlingsite.com I am not sure who maintains this site, but without a doubt, when it comes to intelligent, intriguing and thorough journalism as it relates to wrestling, this site is the best hands down. New articles aren't produced often… more »

I know this is REALLY early, but unless someone withdraws due to injury, I'm not going to change my mind between now and November 1. Also, I'm not sure if the current entries has the wild-cards added or not, and if they don't please let me know so I can change my rankings accordingly. Super 32 is without a doubt the BEST preseason tournament. So much so, that national rankings are actually affected by a tournament with less than normal match times. Personally, I'm a big fan of the 2-1-1 format.I reserve the right to be wrong, however, I will… more »

With the season upon us, and many programs in some phase of the "preseason" process, I think peaking is on the minds of every coach and athlete. In the past, I've been very disappointed with the lack of scientific research available with regards to the sport of wrestling. Currently, we, as a sport are severly lacking in ability to apply scientific evidence to our training programs, and what evidence is available is not easily located. If you have not been indoctrinated in a good program, with good, knowledgable coaches or do not have the funds to purchase the plethora of… more »

I am sitting in a cafe thinking about the one day I have spent with Iowa. It has been amazing. Growing up, I had this idea about how intense and tough Iowa wrestling was. My brother and I used to watch Gable Supreme before school. My Dad would tell us about the "in your face" Iowa style of wrestling, and I would see them at tournaments pushing the pace. It was not until yesterday that I truly understood, and even now I am only beginning to understand because I am watching from the side with a camera in my hand.… more »

121 - Matt Azevedo (Sunkist Kids) 132 - Shawn Bunch (USOTC) 145.5 - Schwab (Hawkeye WC) 163 - Ryan Churella (Overtime) 185.5 - Andy Hrovat (Overtime) 211.5 - Kurt Backes (Sunkist Kids) 264 - Steve Mocco (Hawkeye WC) Now some discussion: 121 - Cejudo has his Olympic gold, does he now try to make money? He's hiring an agent for a reason people, and it ain't to go to college or wrestle for Turkmenistan. Azevedo is obviously next in line, and as long as Henson is his coach, he's the man. Nick Simmons will surprise some people and do damage,… more »

So it is official, Terry brands, Henry Cejudo and Steve Mocco are off to Iowa. Those two along with Mike Zadick and Doug Schwab make four 2008 olympians training at one school. Don't forget about the slew of other contenders starting with Jared Frayer. NCAA wrestling is again facing the black clowd of Iowa hawkeyes that seem to hang in the background of everyone's conciousness. This black clowd leads to tenative 18 year old boys hesitating to the wrestlers in the black and gold with a determined Brands coach in their corner, check that, two determined brands coaches. Both will… more »

I would be amiss if I didn't give a preview for my favorite style of wrestling! 121 - Sam Hazewinkel (Gator) 132 - Spenser Mango (USOEC) 145.5 - Jake Dietchler (MN Storm) 163 - TC Dantzler (Gator) 185.5 - Brad Ahearn (Army) 211.5 - RC Johnson (Sunkist Kids) 264.5 - Dremiel Byers (Army) 121 - Although I am going to miss the Hazewinkel vs Mango battles, this is what's really best for the country. Hazewinkel has a ton of international experience and actually defeated the Olympic Champion overseas. (I can't remember if it was University's or another tournament) Hazewinkel will… more »