lu_alum 690 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 I'll say kindig. I remember him as a sophomore in HS getting tooled by senior Jordan Oliver at Districts or Regions and closing th gap by states. As a senior I thought he'd be a multi AA but sometimes we forget how hard that is and now he's in the finals. Hasn't Kindig's history always been wait for Oliver to graduate? Couldn't win PA states until Oliver graduated. Then moves into the 149 slot after JO graduates. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaroslav Hasek 1,865 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 I'll say kindig. I remember him as a sophomore in HS getting tooled by senior Jordan Oliver at Districts or Regions and closing th gap by states. As a senior I thought he'd be a multi AA but sometimes we forget how hard that is and now he's in the finals. Hasn't Kindig's history always been wait for Oliver to graduate? Couldn't win PA states until Oliver graduated. Then moves into the 149 slot after JO graduates. wow! the title of the thread is FEEL GOOD AAs. try again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jstock 125 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 Lu alum- that's a credit to Kindig, he didn't run and even went to the same college team, knowing that JO would be at the same weight. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quaker118 12 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 Thomas from Penn putting a beating on Lofthouse. Penn's first AA in 3 years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lu_alum 690 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 Lu alum- that's a credit to Kindig, he didn't run and even went to the same college team, knowing that JO would be at the same weight. i didn't mean my post to rip Kindig. it was meant to give him props. gotta appreciate the fact that he went to OSU knowing he'd be behind the guy who was his obstacle the first half of his HS career. then he made the cut to 141 to fit into the lineup. if I'm not mistaken, Oliver was instrumental in recruiting Kindig to OSU. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lu_alum 690 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 Lu alum- that's a credit to Kindig, he didn't run and even went to the same college team, knowing that JO would be at the same weight. i didn't mean my post to rip Kindig. it was meant to give him props. gotta appreciate the fact that he went to OSU knowing he'd be behind the guy who was his obstacle the first half of his HS career. then he made the cut to 141 to fit into the lineup. if I'm not mistaken, Oliver was instrumental in recruiting Kindig to OSU. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaroslav Hasek 1,865 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 Lu alum- that's a credit to Kindig, he didn't run and even went to the same college team, knowing that JO would be at the same weight. i didn't mean my post to rip Kindig. it was meant to give him props. gotta appreciate the fact that he went to OSU knowing he'd be behind the guy who was his obstacle the first half of his HS career. then he made the cut to 141 to fit into the lineup. if I'm not mistaken, Oliver was instrumental in recruiting Kindig to OSU. word. my bad then. read your last post wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjm46 83 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 I'll say kindig. I remember him as a sophomore in HS getting tooled by senior Jordan Oliver at Districts or Regions and closing th gap by states. As a senior I thought he'd be a multi AA but sometimes we forget how hard that is and now he's in the finals. Hasn't Kindig's history always been wait for Oliver to graduate? Couldn't win PA states until Oliver graduated. Then moves into the 149 slot after JO graduates. He was a sophomore in HS the year he met Senior JO and gave him his toughest match of the year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VakAttack 2,600 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 Chris Perry and Tony Nelson. It's amazing to see two wrestlers who appear incapable of physical movement be able to succeed in a movement-based sport like wrestling. We really are inclusive! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old_Marine_Wrestler 245 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 being from North Dakota we never get any respect Pierre isn't too bad of a city. 3 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjm46 83 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 Chris Perry and Tony Nelson. It's amazing to see two wrestlers who appear incapable of physical movement be able to succeed in a movement-based sport like wrestling. We really are inclusive! Legit loled. Nelson I kinda understand but didn't Perry score a bunch in HS? I thought he owned QW in HS and scored a lot but I've been known to be wrong in the past. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madcat11 402 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 Chris Perry and Tony Nelson. It's amazing to see two wrestlers who appear incapable of physical movement be able to succeed in a movement-based sport like wrestling. We really are inclusive! haha edit: I do feel good about Nelson after the beatings he has taken this season. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lu_alum 690 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 you are right, but he also hit JO in Districts his frosh season. 2007 (JO, Jr; Kindig, Fr @ 119) Districts: http://district11.piaa.org/tournaments/ ... 9_Lbs.html Regionals: did not wrestle. JO 1st; Kindig 3rd States: did not wrestle. JO 1st; Kindig DNP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lu_alum 690 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 here are the brackets from the following season (JO, Senior; Kindig, Soph) 2008 (JO, Sr; Kindig, So @ 130) Districts: http://district11.piaa.org/tournaments/ ... ackets.pdf Regionals: http://district11.piaa.org/tournaments/ ... 030108.pdf States: http://www.piaa.org/assets/web/document ... A_Brax.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flying-Tiger 614 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 Chris Perry and Tony Nelson. It's amazing to see two wrestlers who appear incapable of physical movement be able to succeed in a movement-based sport like wrestling. We really are inclusive! Legit loled. Nelson I kinda understand but didn't Perry score a bunch in HS? I thought he owned QW in HS and scored a lot but I've been known to be wrong in the past. I did a legit lol as well. Everyone was being so positive and then you get to vak's post expecting more sugar and instead you get some vinegar. :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatWest00 0 Report post Posted March 22, 2014 Burak for Iowa. My little ass just happened to get moved to first class and next to Burak with the rest of the Hawks. Caught a plane ride last year to Denver to watch my Ravens win one of the greatest playoff games ever while they were heading to Stillwater. Back on topic, Burak was just a really nice, quiet kid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
de4856 359 Report post Posted March 23, 2014 Clark and Burak from Iowa. Indiana, and Michigan State Heavyweights, and Hammond from Bakersfield. But my favorites were English and Zilverberg. Two guys toiling for years, and finally reaching AA. Maybe they weren't the most talented but sometimes hard work, and good old fashioned effort sometimes pays off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nom 796 Report post Posted March 23, 2014 My votes: English - what a story. Grajales - with authority. Durso - just like the small school Hartmann - Duke --- who? Awesome Dechow - ODU - who? Awesome Again, the non powerhouse schools with the guys that turn some heads. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brutus81 4 Report post Posted March 23, 2014 But my favorites were English and Zilverberg. Two guys toiling for years, and finally reaching AA. Maybe they weren't the most talented but sometimes hard work, and good old fashioned effort sometimes pays off. +1. No matter who you are, and how bad the deck is stacked against you, if you believe, it will happen. Seeing these guys, I wish I was a kid all over again, and could really learn these lessons and take them to heart. Looking back, I see that I got discouraged too easily. Or rather, that I should have believed more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brutus81 4 Report post Posted March 23, 2014 But my favorites were English and Zilverberg. Two guys toiling for years, and finally reaching AA. Maybe they weren't the most talented but sometimes hard work, and good old fashioned effort sometimes pays off. +1. No matter who you are, and how bad the deck is stacked against you, if you believe, it will happen. Seeing these guys, I wish I was a kid all over again, and could really learn these lessons and take them to heart. Looking back, I see that I got discouraged too easily. Or rather, that I should have believed more. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chasden 54 Report post Posted March 23, 2014 English- True class act and a wonderful story what he went through. Cruz(unseeded)- Watched him all through HS, amazing skills. He is a very undersized 125 pounder and after getting teched by Nico in his first match, he comes back to get 7th while beating 3 ranked guys along the way. Always respectful even in his losses. Kindig- He had an amazing tourney and just came up short. By the way he was 7,2,1,1 in PA AAA states, lost to Oliver as a sophomore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MSU158 1,503 Report post Posted March 23, 2014 How about Joey Dance? Who would have expected a top 4 finish? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TripNSweep 463 Report post Posted March 23, 2014 Chris Perry and Tony Nelson. It's amazing to see two wrestlers who appear incapable of physical movement be able to succeed in a movement-based sport like wrestling. We really are inclusive! Hey Nelson moves! With all the speed of a tectonic plate that is. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TripNSweep 463 Report post Posted March 23, 2014 I would have to say Bernstein is my pick for a feel good AA. I know some people said that he only medaled at junior worlds because Iran forfeited to him. But he proved how good he is with his AA finish here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RPBuckeye1024 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2014 I loved seeing English AA after being a back up and zilverberg as well. Being am Ohio guy, it was great to see Jordan join the family AA group, as well as Habat placing so high and Johnson from OU doing well. As great as Hammond wrestled all weekend, I still have a hard time rooting for him after his cheap shot against Walters from OU last season. Great year for him but it still bothers me a bit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
