fullnelson 130 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) We do this every year, but it's always interesting to see the people who have been to many Championships. I went to my first NCAA as a young D-1 coach, 27, at Princeton in 1975 and haven't missed one since. so this year will be #43, in a row. Edited March 11, 2017 by fullnelson 5 Perry, merr6267, stp and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Housebuye 2,437 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Wow. That's amazing. How has the experience changed over time? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lu_alum 920 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) Wow. That's amazing. How has the experience changed over time? delete Edited March 11, 2017 by lu_alum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ezewrestling4c 5 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 I have been to 14 of the last 16. Missed one for my 1st sons birth (March 14th) and last year in NY. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lu_alum 920 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) I have been to 14 of the last 16. Missed one for my 1st sons birth (March 14th) and last year in NY. Similar for me - this will be my 15th. First went in 1999 at PSU as a birthday gift for my dad, Then every year from 2003-2017, but 2009. Had tickets for 2009 but my daughter's due date was the opening day of the tourney. Two weeks prior, the OB said we'd induce a week early. Wifey wasn't too happy when I (jokingly) suggested that I could go to NCAA since my daughter would arrive a week early. Some people have no sense of humor. Edited April 1, 2017 by lu_alum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whyme25 54 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TNTwrestle 10 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) This will be my 31st of last 32. Lots of changes, some good, some bad. Lots of good times and great wrestling, and more than a few disappointments. Edited March 11, 2017 by TNTwrestle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smittyfan 42 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 A total of 21 spread out since the late 70's. It's always fun to recall the great teams and individuals, as well as the great programs. 1 xander reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doc_Hfuhruhurr 74 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) I've been to 27 of the last 32. Edited March 13, 2017 by Doc_Hfuhruhurr Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alwayswrestling 227 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 I have been to 27 but none in the last 5 years. The crew that goes together like coming down here to AZ and watch the matches on TV and enjoy the sunshine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plasmodium 2,255 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 A man and his wife had attended every NCAA wrestling tournament together during their married life -- a total of 53! One year, as was bound to happen to one of them, his wife passed. As he already had matside tickets, he decided to attend the tournament anyway. During the 157 pound match, his neighbor politely asked him why there was an open seat. The gentleman explained the attendance history and his unfortunate loss. "Why didn't you bring a friend or family member?", the neighbor asked. The gentleman replied "They couldn't come, they are all at the funeral." 5 Perry, TheOhioState, xander and 2 others reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plasmodium 2,255 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 This will be my third Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quaker118 12 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 This will be approximately my 30th tournament. I wrestled at Maryland in 1972 and at Princeton 1975. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JasonBryant 2,096 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 NCAA Division I: This will be my 16th in a row (first in 2002) Division II: 3 Division III: 9 Non-NCAA NAIA: 6 NJCAA: 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaxHawk174 40 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 I've been to D3 NCAA's before, when they were in Iowa, 2014. But this year will be my first D1 NCAA's, I'm pretty excited. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gromit 494 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 First one I attended was in '72 @Maryland. Been to 18 more over the years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowrestle 689 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Princeton NJ Meadowlands North Carolina Penn State Minnesota St. Louis Headed to St. Louis on Wednesday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vsnej 199 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 (edited) 1981 - Princeton 2011 - Philadelphia 2016 - New York ...hopefully next year in Cleveland 1978 - NJCAA 1979 - NJCAA Edited March 11, 2017 by vsnej Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NCBuckeye 18 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 This will be my third. St. Louis in 2012, OKC in 2014, and will be back for St. Louis this year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buf87 84 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Will be 3rd in St Louis New York Omaha Des Moines Ames was my 1st Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigerfan9311 223 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 Chapel Hill in 1994 was my first. Then all in STL since 08, plus Omaha, Des Moines, and Okie City. On the fence about Cleveland next year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garyc 11 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 I have only been to 1. But, it was 2002 in Albany NY. I got to see Cale win his 4th title. Being an ex Long Islander it was the only time it had been close. Of course when it was in the Garden I'm living down south in Myrtle Beach. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lu_alum 920 Report post Posted March 11, 2017 I have only been to 1. But, it was 2002 in Albany NY. I got to see Cale win his 4th title. Being an ex Long Islander it was the only time it had been close. Of course when it was in the Garden I'm living down south in Myrtle Beach. 1 garyc reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gimpeltf 2,069 Report post Posted March 12, 2017 This will be 44 3 vsnej, Eiwaman and buf87 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lu_alum 920 Report post Posted March 12, 2017 This will be 44In how many of those did you wear socks? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
