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Here is a link to some photos for Austin at the Michigan State Open! Hope the Meyers family enjoy! http://www.bluegrasswrestling.com/Wrestling/20151115Meyers/i-Wkbd772

take it from one person that knows Mark very well... his comments were accurate. Given the talent in the room at PS it was understandable he chose that direction.

Anyone interested in photos from State Tournament can find them at http://www.bluegrasswrestling.com/StateTournaments/2015-State-Tournament-1 The photos are arranged in folders by group or school. In addition to Region 6 schools, there are photos of all the Finals Matches and all weights on the medal stands. Other groups include KHSAA Staff, volunteers, table workers, referees, and some of various coaches! Hope you find a few photos of you or your favorite wrestler! If you do, I'd appreciate hearing which ones you liked, downloaded, or any feedback... either on the site or at bluegrasswrestling@gmail.com. Thanks all and see you next year !

You guys never disappoint! No one likes the situation or the terrible roads and we are all sick of the snow! While waiting a couple weeks isn't ideal, KHSAA had to make a decision quickly (since we are only a day away from people traveling to Lexington) in an effort to best insure the safety and ability of all competitors to compete. I don't like the change any more than anyone... but I also don't know how much snow every city or county is dealing with. I know my yard has about 14 inches of snow as of about 30 minutes ago and it is still snowing here. While I may be able to get to Lexington, I don't have mountains and back roads to contend with and am only 45 minutes from the Park. KHSAA is trying to do the best they can in a really bad and ridiculously abnormal situation. It is done ... complaining isn't helping. Let's be adults, show kids that shit happens and it's how you deal with it that determines a person's character... and ultimately makes the difference. Let's look for ways to try to help the kids maintain their weight and stay in shape. I think some open mats where ever possible would be the way to go. Can't have competitions/duals/tournaments and take a chance kids get hurt and can't complete at state... that would really become an issue. I am more concerned that kids without opportunities to work out won't be in their best shape at state and could get hurt. Let's hope the Athletic Directors find gym time for the teams to practice between now and March 9th. On another note... the youth tournament is not a state or school sponsored/sanctioned organization. If they choose to continue their event that's their organization's leadership decision. Comparing the decisions they make to decisions regarding a high school state tournament is apples to oranges... move on... please! Also... just for the record... not all schools have buses take their kids to competitions... many have parents and coaches drive the kids. Another argument that makes no difference in the decision or discussion. Just one Mom's opinion!

Actually he is a US National Team Member... World Team is still a goal he is working toward!

So very proud of Kyle Ruschell! Today he wrestled in the Men's Senior World Team Trials in Fargo and placed 3rd. This puts him on the US National Team! He will workout and wrestle with the World Team on a regular basis... wrestle overseas... This is an amazing accomplishment and I could not be more proud! He wrestled so well and represented UW, Kentucky, and his family so incredibly! Another goal achieved! Congrats buddy!

So Very Proud of Kyle! Today he wrestled in the Men's Senior World Team Trials and placed 3rd. This puts him on the US National Team! He will workout and wrestle with the World Team on a regular basis... wrestle overseas... This is an amazing accomplishment and I could not be more proud! He wrestled so well and represented UW, Kentucky, and his family so incredibly! Another goal achieved! Love you buddy!

Reminder the camp starts Thursday! Come out and learn some new techniques, improve your skills, or just have fun... and bring a friend!

Reminder the camp starts Thursday! Come out and learn some new techniques, improve your skills, or just have fun... and bring a friend!

Hi Folks... Ryle will again hold a wrestling camp July 10th through July 12th. This camp will be led by Kyle Ruschell - University of Wisconsin Assistant Coach and Kentucky's most decorated Big Ten/Division 1 wrestler. He will bring 3 current UW wrestlers with him -- Isaac Jordan (4x Ohio State Champ), Jessie Thielke (4x Wisc State Champ and Greco World Team Member), and TJ Ruschell (Kentucky State Champ and 4x State Placer). Attached is the camp brochure and application for your information. So come out and learn some new techniques and develop some new skills... and have some fun too! If you have any questions, please contact Coach Tim Ruschell at 859-760-4977. Thanks! Kyle_Ruschell_camp_brochure21.doc

Hi Folks... Ryle will again hold a wrestling camp July 10th through July 12th. This camp will be led by Kyle Ruschell - University of Wisconsin Assistant Coach and Kentucky's most decorated Big Ten/Division 1 wrestler. He will bring 3 current UW wrestlers with him - Isaac Jordan (4x Ohio State Champ), Jessie Thielke (4x Wisc State Champ and Greco World Team Member), and TJ Ruschell (Kentucky State Champ and 4x State Placer). Attached is the camp brochure and application for your information. Please come out and learn some new techniques and develop some new skills... and have some fun too! If you have any questions, please contact Coach Tim Ruschell at 859-760-4977. Thanks! Kyle_Ruschell_camp_brochure21.doc

The format was a little bumpy... I thought using the 16 man pool for weight class with 16 or fewer wrestlers than leaving them in an 18 man pool to keep wrestlers wrestling rather than having many byes. Unfortunately it causes issues with the 45 minute wait time and some confusion in how the two different pool formats worked and how they were different from each other. We still managed to finish earlier than in the past couple years even with 18 teams... thanks to using 6 mats... Hope it didn't cause too much confusion or frustration. Thanks to all who came and all the teams that participated. It is a very early tournament that affords wrestlers the opportunity to see where they are against some very good competition, get 3 to 5 matches, and identify areas to work on between now and February. Hope to see you all back next year.

You are correct! I did a little Googling and found he was an All American in 1984 with an 8th place finish. Below is a paragraph from an article about his coaching and wrestling accomplishments on NIUHUSKIES.COM... "In 1983 Grant transferred to the University of Northern Iowa from the University of Kentucky after the Wildcats dropped their program. He gained All-America status for the Panthers in 1984 with an impressive 32-11-1 record and an eighth-place showing at the NCAA Championships as a 158-pound competitor. He followed that successful campaign with a 20-4-1 mark at 167 pounds as a senior and completed his collegiate career with an 86-37-4 (.693) ledger."

I can confirm Barnes, Black, and Kyle Ruschell -- 2 time D1 AA and highest placer (so far) from Kentucky with a 3rd and a 4th place finish. Not sure about Grant... but I'm sure Barnes or someone out there can confirm!

Well folks... unfortunately Caleb had a tough draw and lost 2 at the NCAA's. Gave it his best shot and I'm sure he learned a lot from his trip to the big show. I've posted a few pictures on BluegrassWrestling.com so I hope you will take a look if you get a chance. It would be great to give the guy a little encouragement and let him know how much we appreciate his efforts... Thanks! http://bluegrasswrestling.smugmug.com/Wrestling/2013NCAAsErvin If you didn't have a chance to check out the pics from his Big Ten Tournament... those pictures are here: http://bluegrasswrestling.smugmug.com/Wrestling/2013-Big-Tens-Ervin