You guys remember how the Hodge Trophy became a joke?

[Serial_Thriller 77]

after Metcalf won it? The Outstanding Wrestler Award became just like it.

[scribe 1,824]

Whoever assigns that award got some complementary Carl psu jammies out of the deal.

[Billyhoyle 2,472]

Isn't OW voted on by the coaches?

[TobusRex 2,107]

The Hodge has always been a joke. So has the Heisman.

[Serial_Thriller 77]

Isn't OW voted on by the coaches?

I would like to know who does vote on it. Anybody here know who?

[JasonBryant 2,065]

Voted on by the coaches.

[Serial_Thriller 77]

Voted on by the coaches.

Well, that explains it.

[Lurker 2,033]

The joke is people calling these awards a joke because they don't agree with the recipient.

 

It was voted on, which means multiple people voted for the winner, more so than anyone else in contention, but I don't like it so it's a joke.

 

That George Carlin pic posted in the "freshman" thread seems real appropriate here.

[Serial_Thriller 77]

Hey dude, everybody on here had a cow when Metcalf won the Hodge. If that was a joke, then so is this.

[Lurker 2,033]

And that does nothing to lessen my point.

[Serial_Thriller 77]

Just curious, do you think Metcalf should have gotten the Hodge?

[sgallan 592]

Well, that explains it.

 

Yeah because wrestling coaches are just hired while hanging out on the corner...... not a view on the topic, just like pointing out logical fallacies.

[Serial_Thriller 77]

Actually Scott, I said that would explain the voting because I have a feeling a lot of coaches just flat out hate Iowa and the Brands and voted to “punish” them so to speak. (not all the coaches, but some)

[Lurker 2,033]

Just curious, do you think Metcalf should have gotten the Hodge?

To be honest I don't remember what my opinion of him winning was at the time. But that's not my point. My point isn't whether or not I agreed with it, my point is, if I didn't, even if I strongly didn't, I don't think it's a joke just because I didn't agree with it. It's rare there's a voted on award where everyone agrees with the recipient. In fact there's probably occasions where agreement is split 50/50. That doesn't make the award a joke. And frankly arguing such is kind of a slap in the face to those who win it. Just sayin.

[iwrite 123]

The Hodge Trophy was created 24 years ago to bring more media recognition to wrestling, to promote pinning/dominance and to honor the legacy of Dan Hodge. To date over 1 million people have seen the trophy presented in person at wrestling banquets and at halftimes of football games.  Sports information offices of the winning colleges promote the winners heavily and all wrestlers who have won it have expressed great pride in having a Hodge Trophy. Many young wrestlers say that winning the Hodge is one of their main goals.

 

The voting is done by a number of retired coaches, leaders in various wrestling organizations, past winners, select media and also includes fan voting. Last year over 20,000 fans voted online. Just like anything else in life, you may disagree with the final outcome but it seems unfair to call it a joke. One final point - the entire Hodge family is very proud of this award.

       

  - Mike Chapman, creater of WIN Magazine, the WIN Memorabilia Show, the International Wrestling Institute and Museum

          and the Dan Hodge Trophy    

[Lurker 2,033]

Thank you for that. Precisely why I stand my original post in this thread.

[BigRedMachine 210]

If Nick Ackerman got it because he was missing body parts then Yianni deserves it as well.

[Medicine_Man 877]

If Nick Ackerman got it because he was missing body parts then Yianni deserves it as well.

For sure the funniest post I read all day, LMAO!

[Cletus_Tucker 890]

So long as  those awards aren't taken very serious , I don't see the harm in handing them to who ever they see fit.   Someone mentioned Ackerman above and he's a great example.   They wanted him to have a piece so they gave him one.   Good for them.     

[Serial_Thriller 77]

To be honest I don't remember what my opinion of him winning was at the time. But that's not my point. My point isn't whether or not I agreed with it, my point is, if I didn't, even if I strongly didn't, I don't think it's a joke just because I didn't agree with it. It's rare there's a voted on award where everyone agrees with the recipient. In fact there's probably occasions where agreement is split 50/50. That doesn't make the award a joke. And frankly arguing such is kind of a slap in the face to those who win it. Just sayin.

Well, millions on here said it was a joke giving it to Metcalf, so I'm "jus saying".

[Lurker 2,033]

Well, millions on here said it was a joke giving it to Metcalf, so I'm "jus saying".

Millions? You sure about that? Seems like your exaggerated just a tad to try and strengthen your stance.

 

Not to mention, whatever the true number of those on here who didn't agree with it (which was far less millions), it was also right at the peak of the Iowa hatefest, with brands ditching VT and all the transfers. I'm sure that had absolutely nothing to do with It. Because I mean, there's never any comments on here bore out of hate. Never. Come on man.

 

Have a nice day.

Edited March 19, 2018 by Lurker

[BigTenFanboy 1,790]

Millions? You sure about that? Seems like your exaggerated just a tad to try and strengthen your stance.

 

Not to mention, whatever the true number of those on here who didn't agree with it (which was far less millions), it was also right at the peak of the Iowa hatefeat, with brands ditching VT and all the transfers. I'm sure that had absolutely nothing to do with It. Come on man.

 

Have a nice day.

 

Wow.. who knew that themat.com had so many viewers 10 years years ago! Wrestling viewership has really  been on a huge decline I guess!

[Serial_Thriller 77]

I apologize gentlemen. I should have said “A sh!tton of people.” Pardon the f*ck outta me......

Edited March 19, 2018 by Serial_Thriller

[Lurker 2,033]

To further my point, and pardon me for a minute here while I use factual information and logic, let's look at the winners since your Metcalf reasoning: Herbert, Ness, Burroughs, Taylor, Dake, Taylor, Steiber, Derringer, Retherford.

 

All jokes I guess

Edited March 19, 2018 by Lurker

[Serial_Thriller 77]

According to MANY on here, they are!