sheeves 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 Alright in my opinion Kentucky wrestling doesn't get the respect we deserve. We are a fairly good state for wrestling but yet we do not get any recongnition. If you were to pick any wrestlers that should be or should've been nationally ranked who would they be? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Byrddog 1 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 103-Jarvis Elam160-Mitch Ervin (102-0 in the big boys weight class) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grapplehed 8 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 Here we go again, you know and I know we should have some guys ranked. However, in order for this to happen one of two things needs to take place...1. beat another nationally ranked kid2. place and beat ranked kids at a National Caliper tournament, such as the Beast, Ironman, Powerade, Nationals, Fargo etc. Pound for pound, Mitch, Peace, Reid are the top three seniors. I would also consider Sullivan, although he didn't win state, but 112 is generally weak (depth) and he could do well at Nationals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch1873 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 Don't forget that Courtney placed third at nationals last year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grapplehed 8 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 If Courtney places again, he will be in the senior rankings for next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KYgrappler 4 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 I think Courtney will be top 10 before he graduates. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marjo 2 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 The rankings that really matter are the "All Class" rankings. I don't think there has ever been a KY wrestler make the top 20. Anyone know of any??Another factor against KY kids making the "All Class" rankings are the relatively few number of college wretlers from KY especially at the D-1 level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
colonelcoach2007 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 Your telling me Joe Carr Jr. and Isaac knable were not all class ranked...Wow...Thats a shock....I know Knable wrestled for IU, or so I have been told, and Carr wrestled in D-1...If Mitch wants to wrestle in college, Im sure he would do really well.I talked to an old wrestler who was doing some scouting for an NAIA school, and said that Mitch was good enough, probably too good for their school, and was not exceptionally thrilled with Reid.... But best of luck to all those kids who are representing KY well.We need more D-1 wrestlers. Heard Michigan St. was looking at some top tier KY wrestlers. That is awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eville dad 17 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 I thought Jacob Murton was ranked pretty high right after his showing at the Beast his Senior year.I dont remember how high but I seem to remember he was top 15, but not sure if it was of seniors or all class. Even if it was all seniors being ranked that high means he stood a good chance of being in the all class rankings.I thought his record from Ohio followed him during his years in KY. I seem to remember scouting reports on him always referred more about him being a a placer as a freshman in OH more than anything he accomplished in KY. It kind of puts things in perspective!KY kids have to get out and win whereever they go and they need to go alot!It really hurts the state that we dont have an organized state team for summer duals for high school aged kids! It would add alot of experience for the kids but also badly needed exposure for the state and the individuals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch1873 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2008 If Courtney places again, he will be in the senior rankings for next year. He was ranked in his class last year but I'm not sure how high he was ranked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marjo 2 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 Found some "All Class" archives for the last 4 years and there have been a few KY wrestlers listed:04-05 Kyle R. 15th on Intermat05-06 Jacob Murton 17th on Intermat, 19th on Brute05-06 Taylor Scherer 20th on Brute06-07 No one on either Intermat or Brute07-08 No one on either Intermat or Brute (End of season final rankings not posted yet)Couldn't find any archives that went further back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gatorgrappler 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 I think Mitch Ervin and Travis Sullivan can do well at senior nationals this year. I think Reid has the ability to do well also. He did do well at the Beast. I think Peace is a good/great wrestler but if his performance at the Beast is any indication, he wont do well at nationals. But maybe he was off that day? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hardknox08 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 we should see after nationals..does any one know of which state champs are going? Bailey i know for sure is. Should be interesting on how he does, what does everybody else think? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gatorgrappler 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 I think Bailey can do well also. He is big and athletic. If he keeps shooting those double legs then he will get some attention and make some noise! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouse 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 As far as a National attention you obviously have to do well during the school season, but to get that national honor doing well at freestyle and greco nationals is probably the best way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olympic_wish 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 I think Bailey can do well also. He is big and athletic. If he keeps shooting those double legs then he will get some attention and make some noise!Bailey is athletic, but he will get dragged when he hits one of those Penn/ Iowa heavyweights with 8% bodyfat, the Jordan Whiting look alikes in better shape, with actual technique. He'll go 1-2 or 0-2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLD 130 0 Report post Posted February 26, 2008 i think jon voth is going to senior nationals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gatorgrappler 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Bailey is athletic, but he will get dragged when he hits one of those Penn/ Iowa heavyweights with 8% bodyfat, the Jordan Whiting look alikes in better shape, with actual technique. He'll go 1-2 or 0-2.I hope Baily proves you wrong. But have you seen collegiate heavyweights? They arent all Jordan Whitings. Bailey's physique compares favorable to 95% of the college heavyweights. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KyWrestler12 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Your telling me Joe Carr Jr. and Isaac knable were not all class ranked...Wow...Thats a shock....I know Knable wrestled for IU, or so I have been told, and Carr wrestled in D-1...If Mitch wants to wrestle in college, Im sure he would do really well.I talked to an old wrestler who was doing some scouting for an NAIA school, and said that Mitch was good enough, probably too good for their school, and was not exceptionally thrilled with Reid.... But best of luck to all those kids who are representing KY well.We need more D-1 wrestlers. Heard Michigan St. was looking at some top tier KY wrestlers. That is awesome.well mason is getting looked at by michigan state and other d-1 schools and he's the highest kentucky placer at the beast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bernard 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 go reid! show them what us ky wrestlers are about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch1873 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Wrestling USA magazine has Courtney ranked 18th in his class this month. I didn't see anyone else from KY though which surprised me not seeing Irvin and Reid in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Byrddog 1 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Wrestling USA magazine has Courtney ranked 18th in his class this month. I didn't see anyone else from KY though which surprised me not seeing Irvin and Reid in there.Ervin is spelled wit a E not an I. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcwrestler189 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Thanks for clearing that up I didnt know who he was talking about... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SheHateMe 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 go reid! show them what us ky wrestlers are about.What about David Lieberum :-D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch1873 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Ervin is spelled wit a E not an I. lolI'm sure I spelled it correctly last time but...yeah I'm an idiot :-D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites