DrBaker 497 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 As I look at fat tests and rosters, I see that lots of spots are wide open for state. As always, any input is welcomed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
take em to the mat 29 Report post Posted November 15, 2019 I'm confused by this big school, small school thing. We line up shoulder to shoulder and weigh in. You step on the mat with a guy that weighs the same as you do. You wrestle whomever is put in front of you. You're in a tournament mid season!! Oh he's from a big school lets forfeit? I know the argument will be lots of small schools can't fill out the weight classes. Lot's of big School can't either. No matter your school size youre most likely not gonna win state in any division. If you don't have a full line up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grappler-of-old 44 Report post Posted November 16, 2019 It basically comes down to the idea that some are trying to make wrestling a team sport instead of an individual sport. It's been my point for years the team really doesn't matter its the individuals you focus on. I have always been a fan of "this is my lineup, lets wrestle", the bumping and forfeiting drive me nuts. In a dual I have rarely looked at the team score or moved kids around unless to get rid of two forfeits and give two kids a match who would otherwise get a forfeit, regardless of if I think my kid can win or not. I also only pull a kid if the opponent is greatly superior AND I think my kid may get physically hurt. (which I rarely do) At best wrestling is a group sport, the individuals give points the the group. If you coach the individuals up then the group/team will follow. This is just my philosophy of wrestling not saying its right or wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
take em to the mat 29 Report post Posted November 18, 2019 On 11/16/2019 at 10:32 AM, grappler-of-old said: It basically comes down to the idea that some are trying to make wrestling a team sport instead of an individual sport. It's been my point for years the team really doesn't matter its the individuals you focus on. I have always been a fan of "this is my lineup, lets wrestle", the bumping and forfeiting drive me nuts. In a dual I have rarely looked at the team score or moved kids around unless to get rid of two forfeits and give two kids a match who would otherwise get a forfeit, regardless of if I think my kid can win or not. I also only pull a kid if the opponent is greatly superior AND I think my kid may get physically hurt. (which I rarely do) At best wrestling is a group sport, the individuals give points the the group. If you coach the individuals up then the group/team will follow. This is just my philosophy of wrestling not saying its right or wrong. I completely agree with your philosophy. I would bump or ask the other coach to bump his kid up. Just to get 2 quality kids on the mat together. It's all practice until the state tournament series starts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrBaker 497 Report post Posted November 26, 2019 I'm updating as fat tests are posted and as results are posted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrBaker 497 Report post Posted December 2, 2019 I moved the Tilghman kids around where Ranger has them ranked. I'm sure a lot will change after this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrBaker 497 Report post Posted December 4, 2019 Looks like McCracken will have a pretty full team. Tilghman’s fat tests are rolling in. It’s about to be on in Region 1! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrBaker 497 Report post Posted December 9, 2019 Updated with the results I can see. Current pin leader is Klemmer Nicodemmus with 10. Gonna be an exciting season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrBaker 497 Report post Posted December 11, 2019 I keep getting reports of guys being ineligible and some that are hurt. I’ll update rankings after this weekend again and take out the people that haven’t wrestled and add them in as they do. If you think I’m missing people, let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobcatWrestling 1 Report post Posted December 11, 2019 Looks like you have Jayden Frazier at 120 and 126 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrBaker 497 Report post Posted December 11, 2019 1 hour ago, BobcatWrestling said: Looks like you have Jayden Frazier at 120 and 126 Thanks. Fixed it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pusher 1 Report post Posted December 20, 2019 Who is going to be at Armstrong classic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mac00135 17 Report post Posted December 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Pusher said: Who is going to be at Armstrong classic Caldwell, Calloway, Christian, Hopkinsville, John Hardin, McCracken, Owensboro, Ohio, Paducah, Trigg, Trinity Whitesville. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pusher 1 Report post Posted December 22, 2019 What's your opinion on how the Armstrong Classic turned out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrBaker 497 Report post Posted December 23, 2019 I think it shows how tough our region is. McCracken put together a good team. Ohio County is getting better. Caldwell has some great young wrestlers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pusher 1 Report post Posted December 27, 2019 Well the Christian County tournament is Saturday, any opinions on good matchups? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrBaker 497 Report post Posted December 27, 2019 All of region 1 will be there besides Union. Should be lots of great matchups. Lots of jockeying for regional seedings. Lots of kids dropping weight classes. Be exciting to see where all the kids fall. I’d like to see Rider vs Grant-Hall part 2. Walls vs Wells. See who wants 106. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrBaker 497 Report post Posted December 30, 2019 152 is shaping up to be tough. Carr and Conner have had some battles. 3-6 can be anyone's. They all keep beating each other. Gonna be a fun regional tourney. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pusher 1 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 It's been a couple of weeks since any talk, updates. So does anyone have anything they want to say about good matchups, surprised about outcome??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ukpridewrestler11 276 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 7 hours ago, Pusher said: It's been a couple of weeks since any talk, updates. So does anyone have anything they want to say about good matchups, surprised about outcome??? He updates them weekly. Not always a comment, but he does change it up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrBaker 497 Report post Posted January 15, 2020 I update 3 or 5 times a week. I think I'll start a new tab for the next one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrBaker 497 Report post Posted January 17, 2020 Calloway County Tourney will finalize some regional seeds. Hope to see some head to head matches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrBaker 497 Report post Posted January 21, 2020 120 and 113 are gonna be tough this year. We have kids with winning records all the way back to 7th and 8th place. It's gonna be a crazy regional. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites