385 109 Report post Posted February 20, 2009 There are several names that come to mind who I feel need to be in this list.Marc Barrett of Campbell CountyDave Fuehner of Simon Kenton 2X State Runner UpCliff Woods of Simon KentonJohn Roth of Simon Kenton, he was ranked 1st all year his senior year, he beat Pat Martz of Conner 4 out of the 5 times he wrestled him.Mike Bankemper of Campbell CountyDanny Barnes of Simon KentonGary Alphin of Simon Kentonbiased much? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
userdaddy 0 Report post Posted February 20, 2009 Got a feeling there will be a couple of names to add to this list after this weekend is over. There are some very tough weight classes this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
armbar101 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2009 welp houchens lost so i'm gunna have to say houchens a thuneunman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tecknical 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2009 My vote would have to go for Andrew Tinsley from Caldwell County. He would have walked through state a few times, if it wasn't for arguably one of the best wrestlers in the history of Kentucky wrestling, Joe Car. I remember watching the match in Hopkinsville when Car was a junior, and Tinsley put him on his back, and the had a dogfight the rest of the way. Then, at state that year, Joe caught him and stuck him in the finals.A few others from that end of the state around that time, Josh Walls from Union, he ran into a stacked 152 that year, and Anthony Smith from Christian County is a good argument, and one I haven't seen yet, is Luke Pniewski, 2x runner up, and choked in the finals his senior year. He had several battles with George King from Union the year before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
userdaddy 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2009 Luke Pniewski??? hehe... Luke was a good guy and made it his Junior year only because they put King and William Randle in the same side ( wich was a better match than the finals if I remember) but He probably should have won it at some point... He wrestled for many years, as did the Bruce's, Diaz, and Reco Merritt... but all fell short. That reminds me of TJ Iverson.. He acctualy beat Tendi one year during the season but fell short at state as well. Think he lost in the Semis to a Sheldon Clark Wrestler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tecknical 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2009 Luke Pniewski??? hehe... Luke was a good guy and made it his Junior year only because they put King and William Randle in the same side ( wich was a better match than the finals if I remember) but He probably should have won it at some point... He wrestled for many years, as did the Bruce's, Diaz, and Reco Merritt... but all fell short. That reminds me of TJ Iverson.. He acctualy beat Tendi one year during the season but fell short at state as well. Think he lost in the Semis to a Sheldon Clark Wrestler.I think Iverson beat Tendi a couple of times, but he was another one that just never did get over the hump. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrestler123 0 Report post Posted February 21, 2009 Add Houchens to that list! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
On the Whistle 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 There are several names that come to mind who I feel need to be in this list.Marc Barrett of Campbell CountyDave Fuehner of Simon Kenton 2X State Runner UpCliff Woods of Simon KentonJohn Roth of Simon Kenton, he was ranked 1st all year his senior year, he beat Pat Martz of Conner 4 out of the 5 times he wrestled him.Mike Bankemper of Campbell CountyDanny Barnes of Simon KentonGary Alphin of Simon KentonJohn Roth lost to Pat Martz 4 out of 5 times they wrestled. Dave Barnes did win state.Thanks for responding "kids", but yes Dave Barnes did win state, as you can see from sitouts post, DANNY BARNES did not win state, this is Dave Barnes brother.And get your facts correct.....John Roth did beat Pat Martz 4 times his senior year. I know because I remember watching these matches everytime it happened. Roth beat Martz in a dual meet, at the King of the Bluegrass tournament, the Districts and the Regions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donkeysupreme 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 Todd May 167 lbs. 3 time state runner-up 82,83,84I also think Pat Banks of Larue Co (145lbs) is one of the best wrestlers I've ever seen. He was also beat by one of Ky's all-time best wrestler, Harrison Courtney.agreed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
armbar101 0 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 yes pat banks is an amazing wrestler and is one of the best to never win a state title andwow tht 3 time state runner up must be horrible like daniel thuneuman he lost to the eventual state champion every year in the semis i think and it was usually sloser then the finals match. i know he wrestled courtney his senior year and it went into over time then courtney pinned sanders in the finals so banks and thuneuman are my top 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeus 117 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 I think you have to throw in Dion Washington from Woodford if you're considering being in the finals three times. 3x finalist at heavy weight and I believe 3rd his freshman year. This is very impressive considering juniors and seniors usually dominate this weight class and a few below it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
385 109 Report post Posted March 6, 2009 I think you have to throw in Dion Washington from Woodford if you're considering being in the finals three times. 3x finalist at heavy weight and I believe 3rd his freshman year. This is very impressive considering juniors and seniors usually dominate this weight class and a few below it.That is impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilMichaelBC 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 I think James Badgett he just never got all the way serious Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ptwrestling1 0 Report post Posted March 9, 2009 David Barton from Paducah Tilghman. He started wrestling his junior year and took second his senior year by a one or two points decision in the finals. His takedowns were amazing and still are to this day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bloodtime 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Dion Washington was a man beast, just never got it done in the end.Houchens shouldn't be on the list. Good wrestler, wasn't mean enough. Didn't take it to his opponants enough.Thuneman, hell yes. T Bird was a bad little man. Is his still wrestling for Army? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
385 109 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Dion Washington was a man beast, just never got it done in the end.Houchens shouldn't be on the list. Good wrestler, wasn't mean enough. Didn't take it to his opponants enough.Thuneman, hell yes. T Bird was a bad little man. Is his still wrestling for Army?Are you serious? Houchens should without a doubt be on the list of Best To Never Win a State Championship. He was an all around great wrestler, who just seemed to run into stud after stud every year, and he never cut weight or tried to run from great wrestlers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bloodtime 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Nope. Cant agree. He was a good technical wrestler, and strong as an ox, but not mean at all. too nice a kid. Thats why he never won the big one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
385 109 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Nope. Cant agree. He was a good technical wrestler, and strong as an ox, but not mean at all. too nice a kid. Thats why he never won the big one.Well I guess that this is where we agree to disagree. I don't think that you have to be mean to win it all. You do. Ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bloodtime 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2009 Yeah, if we all agreed we'd be commies.But for real you need mean. just tht i'll break your balls out your sack and throw em to your momma mean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilMichaelBC 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 Jeremiah walls Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
385 109 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 Jeremiah wallsI think you are a little young/inexperienced to be on this website. Lol... jk guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ForeverFearless 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2009 Yeah, if we all agreed we'd be commies.But for real you need mean. just tht i'll break your balls out your sack and throw em to your momma mean.I like that analogy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SaintXPride 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2009 I have to support one of my teammates, Tendai was a MAN-I-MAL. That guy was speed and strength personified. It was like wrestling a small bear in practice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
go4thepin 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2009 Well I guess that this is where we agree to disagree. I don't think that you have to be mean to win it all. You do. Ok.Im Glad someone is looking out for me, I'll try to mean up for you guys in college Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGuru 0 Report post Posted March 12, 2009 ANDREW TINSLEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!He was a good wrestler but not deserving on this list. He had 1 or 2 good throws per match, then usually ended up getting worked on the mat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
