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About Darrion Caldwell 

Organization:North Carolina State University
Current School:NC State
High School:Rahway (NJ) '06
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3x NJSIAA State Champ, 2x NCAA All-American, 1x NCAA Champ & Outstanding Wrestler


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#36
Ohiobreeze   March 21 at 10:58pm
Congrats Darion, this match wasnt like Rocky, it was Vision Quest. You did it you beat Shoot, and stopped the doubters. You are a class act!!!! Now tell your mother, father, and girlfriend to stop talking about how tough Metcalf is and start talking about Caldwell. As of now he is the man to beat.
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#35
Mike   March 21 at 8:31pm
Any thoughts now
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#34
CONGRATS   March 21 at 8:09pm
Nice job, Darrion.
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#33
NEW JERSEY WRESTLING   March 21 at 7:53pm
Caldwell defeats Metcalf!!!
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#32
TJ Combo   March 21 at 4:03pm
TJ X said:
“This match is like Rocky 4 with Drago! Metcalf is Drago and when he takes a few shots early that will be deftly countered by Caldwell he will return to his corner and say, "He is like a piece of steel" with a very low voice. Then when Metcalf is on the ropes late, he will return to his corner, grab Brands by the neck, lift him off the ground, throw him into the first row of seats, then scream "I wrestle for me....FOR ME!!!" This match is about CHANGE and Caldwell has become the favorite wrestler of EVERY Ohio State fan! IF METCALF CAN CHANGE, AND CALDWELL CAN CHANGE, AND OHIO STATE CAN CHANGE, THEN WE ALL CAN CHANGE!!!!”
yeah thats exactly what i think
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#31
jerseyboys   March 21 at 3:57pm
Rahwaaaaaaaaaaaay gonna stick the robot
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#30
Mike Tyson   March 21 at 2:43pm
im mike tyson i wanna fondicate with you ima eat yo children
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#29
Jargonuse19   March 21 at 2:22pm
This is a dangerous match for Metcalf - and he knows it. metcalf is much improved over last year - very difficult to get a takedown on him. If Caldwell can't get him early - it will be tough to beat Metcalf. Really looking forward to this match along with Donohoe - Nickerson.
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#28
Dckundr   March 21 at 1:44pm
I would never count this guy out in the finals !
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#27
-m@c-   March 21 at 1:32pm
Ive watched this man play basketball, football, and wrestle for years since hes was competing in the Rahway rec leagues. Hes probably the best all around athlete ive witnessed. When he is focused, the sky is the limit for the guy. Good luck D.C..get em'!!
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#26
Lol   March 21 at 11:13am
Metclaf tech'd Darrion in November... darrion caught him in a spladel last yr when he was losing.
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#25
Go   March 21 at 11:12am
plz beat Metcalf!!!!!! spladel all the way
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#24
BlueDevil   March 21 at 10:28am
Go Darrion, You are the only one that can beat Metcalf, and I want to see it.

Go Bucks!
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#23
TJ X   March 21 at 10:01am
This match is like Rocky 4 with Drago! Metcalf is Drago and when he takes a few shots early that will be deftly countered by Caldwell he will return to his corner and say, "He is like a piece of steel" with a very low voice. Then when Metcalf is on the ropes late, he will return to his corner, grab Brands by the neck, lift him off the ground, throw him into the first row of seats, then scream "I wrestle for me....FOR ME!!!" This match is about CHANGE and Caldwell has become the favorite wrestler of EVERY Ohio State fan! IF METCALF CAN CHANGE, AND CALDWELL CAN CHANGE, AND OHIO STATE CAN CHANGE, THEN WE ALL CAN CHANGE!!!!
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#22
Caldwell_fan112   March 21 at 9:45am
metcalf has a spladle from hell coming
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#21
Bako   March 21 at 8:56am
go caldwell. im praying for you!
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#20
Anonymous Coward   March 21 at 8:50am
i pray to GOD he wins!!!!
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#19
Anonymous Coward   March 21 at 8:47am
listen darrion caldwell pinned a senior in state finals as a sophmore in rahway hig school now he's in the NCAA finals against the top nation best he pinned metcalf last time so im not suprise if history repeats itself and im finish enouught said people.
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#18
Haha   March 21 at 8:40am
There is a fitness test that is used to gain perspective on an athletes conditioning status...i cannot say what its called but it combines all aspects of conditioning and based on your time intervals it gives you a number
a perfect score is 100
lance amstrong clo0cked in at 97 just prior to winning his last tour de france
brent metcalf clocked in a 96
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#17
TJ Combo   March 21 at 5:35am
i predict caldwell p. metcalf :30 with leg cradle.
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#16
Dr. Gonzo   March 21 at 3:18am
The train is comin and Caldwell is standing on the trax...

Honestly, nobody is unbeatable. This could be a very exciting match but I just don't think Caldwell will have the gas tank. Metcalf is as close to as a machine as it gets.
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#15
Fluke?   March 21 at 1:34am
Everyone keep saying he got lucky....blah blah blah!! He splaydled Metcalf, anyone see what move he pinned grajales with like 3 matches ago? It's on Flow. That pin was NO fluke. I'm not saying it'll happen again but you bet I'll be rootin' for him.
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#14
Yee   March 21 at 1:02am
this dude is forreals, im a big fan of caldwell.
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#13
Fan   March 21 at 1:02am
i know some people may think that caldwell getting teched is a sign of whats to come but believe me that match means very little at this point. he's the type of kid who can be tech falled one day and come back and pin you the next. confidence is always through the roof and he is DANGEROUS. he got lucky against metcalf the first time? when you pin some of the best wrestlers in the nation like he did to palmer and saddoris earlier this year its not called luck, its a HABIT. both wrestlers will be a little nervous but neither one of them is scared
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#12
Wrazzla   March 21 at 12:51am
He's going to get PINNED this time. No tech, no major... PIN. Let's get it done, Metcalf!
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#11
Aaron Long   March 21 at 12:29am
This guy is off the hook talented. Metcalf is motivated and strong. Caldwell is creative.
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#10
Cory Watson   March 21 at 12:27am
I can't wait to watch this match. GO CALDWELL!!!!!!!!
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#9
Caldwell   March 21 at 12:10am
Can win this match. I know it;
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#8
Michigan ICE   March 20 at 11:53pm
He seems very nervous and anxious.... will he get teched or pin this time ?
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#7
Rubberneck33   March 20 at 11:50pm
your scared to death
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#6
ED THE DOOBER   March 20 at 11:25pm
IOWA THAT IS!!!
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#5
ED THE DOOBER   March 20 at 11:24pm
YOU ARE GOING TO GET ED UP!!! THERE IS NO WAY YOU WILL BEAT METCALF!!! GO IOW!!!
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#4
Jls   March 20 at 11:23pm
Nice interview - love your confidence. The fans want to see someone go after the win against Metcalf, not some patsy that is just happy they made the finals. I'm rootin for you - Get it done !
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#3
Lawrence Levinstone   March 20 at 11:20pm
dc nice work buddy... don't let him get his hands on you, you have to stay open and outside big man
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#2
Spladle   March 20 at 10:26pm
The kid lost a scrimage, relax. He has a better chance than anybody to beat Metcalf.
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#1
Haha   March 20 at 10:07pm
hahahahahahaha....got lucky...then you got teched....not winnin this time. nobody gets lucky twice against brent metcalf
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Ohio State on the stageOhio State on the stage
Metcalf prematchMetcalf prematch
Mark Ellis walking to media roomMark Ellis walking to media room
Jarrod King hanging outJarrod King hanging out
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Iowa and Ohio St backstageIowa and Ohio St backstage
Ellis CelebrationEllis Celebration
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Herbert and Pucillo talking prematchHerbert and Pucillo talking prematch
Gomez right before he wrestlesGomez right before he wrestles
Casey Cunningham give words of prep to Old teammateCasey Cunningham give words of prep to Old teammate
Gomez after victoryGomez after victory
Caldwell with his trophyCaldwell with his trophy
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Varner SignitureVarner Signiture
Tom Ryan Wathing HumphreyTom Ryan Wathing Humphrey
Pucillo And Tom Ryan After FinalsPucillo And Tom Ryan After Finals
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Jaggers WarmupJaggers Warmup
Ellis CelebrationEllis Celebration
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Iowa on the stageIowa on the stage
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Mike Miller before the finalsMike Miller before the finals
Jarrod King and Coaches After FinalsJarrod King and Coaches After Finals
Mark Ellis after semisMark Ellis after semis
Caldwell warming upCaldwell warming up
Umbeuhauer crying after thrilling victory over Keddy in QuartersUmbeuhauer crying after thrilling victory over Keddy in Quarters
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Iowa Coach Tom Brands interview after Iowa takes team lead at 2009 NCAA ChampionshipsIowa Coach Tom Brands interview after Iowa takes team lead at 2009 NCAA Championships
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Steve Luke National ChampionSteve Luke National Champion
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Jared Frayer pre Brent Metcalf BoutJared Frayer pre Brent Metcalf Bout
Ellis remembersEllis remembers
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Carter Jordan on DCs great matchCarter Jordan on DCs great match
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Troy Sutherland On 2009 NCAAsTroy Sutherland On 2009 NCAAs
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Jaggers Celebration and InterviewJaggers Celebration and Interview
Borelli After Miller LossBorelli After Miller Loss
Bold Suit Bold PerformanceBold Suit Bold Performance
Metcalf After Loss In The FinalsMetcalf After Loss In The Finals
Caldwell Defeats MetcalfCaldwell Defeats Metcalf
Umbehauer FInishes 3rdUmbehauer FInishes 3rd
Scott Sentes Gets 7thScott Sentes Gets 7th
Ryan Mornigstar Clutch WinsRyan Mornigstar Clutch Wins
Popolizio and Papadatos On PattersonPopolizio and Papadatos On Patterson
Maryland With Three AAsMaryland With Three AAs
Kent State With 2 AAsKent State With 2 AAs
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Josh Patterson Binghamtons First AAJosh Patterson Binghamtons First AA
Jayson Ness third PlaceJayson Ness third Place
Hudson Taylor 3rd Place And Some New MagicHudson Taylor 3rd Place And Some New Magic
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Nickerson at Press ConferenceNickerson at Press Conference
Paul Donahoe in press conferencePaul Donahoe in press conference
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Konrad Dudziak all smilesKonrad Dudziak all smiles
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Leens Pep TalkLeens Pep Talk
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Metcalf strategy vs Lance PalmerMetcalf strategy vs Lance Palmer
You need to Believe vs HerbertYou need to Believe vs Herbert
Tough Day for Cornell Day1Tough Day for Cornell Day1
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Darrion CaldwellDarrion Caldwell
Ryan PraterRyan Prater
Nick NelsonNick Nelson
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Drew LashawayDrew Lashaway
Trenton WashingtonTrenton Washington
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