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High school wrestling chat with Brad Wil...

Tuesday January 29, 2013

6:59

Brad Wilson:

Greetings all, much to discuss here, Easton-Nazareth, D-11 duals, and more.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 6:59 Brad Wilson

7:00

[Comment From Rare RatRare Rat: ]

Brad, what's your take on Flank in the offseason and Wilson in general?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:00 Rare Rat

7:02

Brad Wilson:

RR, I like Flank a lot, a tough kid with the right attitude. He's been to Hershey once and has that experience so I think he should medal. As for Wilson, the numbers make it tough at the moment, I do predict a revival though. And in my experience Wilson has some of the nicest kids you'll ever meet.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:02 Brad Wilson

7:02

[Comment From DwirlDwirl: ]

How many regional state champs in PA? NJ?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:02 Dwirl

7:03

Brad Wilson:

Flank would be ranked higher but 106 is tough and Wilson's schedule isn't like P'burg's or Parkland's or Becahi's.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:03 Brad Wilson

7:03

Brad Wilson:

Dwirl, frankly I haven't looked ahead that far. More in PA I'd say. Ask me that in a couple oif weeks.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:03 Brad Wilson

7:03

[Comment From The DudeThe Dude: ]

Liked what I've seen from Paetzell, thoughts Brad?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:03 The Dude

7:04

[Comment From OldSchoolOldSchool: ]

What was your take on the Saylor Zinmeister match last week?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:04 OldSchool

7:04

Brad Wilson:

I love Paetzell's attacking mentality and he has really grown as a wrestler. I like his chances to get a medal in Atlantic City.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:04 Brad Wilson

7:05

Brad Wilson:

Saylor was impressive. Easton needed that one. Jimmy fights hard and looked very secure on his feet.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:05 Brad Wilson

7:06

Brad Wilson:

For a freshman, Saylor is tremendous. Lots of promise ahead with the Rover ninth graders.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:06 Brad Wilson

7:06

[Comment From D11D11: ]

O'Donnell vs Bradley...who wins that bout? And don't you think that Green well proved he is superior at 182? No doubt Ortiz is quality, but he hasnt been impressive against Liberty or Easton. Cortopassi is no joke, and granted he bumped up, but Green taught him a lesson

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:06 D11

7:08

Brad Wilson:

Bradley beats O'Donnell on size alone. Ray's not that big. As for Greene, I did strongly think about making a change there this week, D11. Tyler looked terrific against a very tough nut in Cortopassi but you can't ioverlook the weight difference. It is very close at 182.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:08 Brad Wilson

7:08

[Comment From Tom LTom L: ]

Will anyone touch Saucon Valley in the Colonial League Championship duals?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:08 Tom L

7:08

[Comment From OldSchoolOldSchool: ]

While I think Ortiz is very good, it does suprise me that Greene is not ranked ahead based on the body of work over the course of his career and his stellar season to date. With that being said, I do expect Ortiz to be top 3 in the state in AA

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:08 OldSchool

7:09

Brad Wilson:

Tom, I can tell you SV is very concerned with how they match up with Pen Argyl should it come to that. But I think the Panthers' depth gets it done. I do think it will be a competitive matchup.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:09 Brad Wilson

7:09

[Comment From TimmyTimmy: ]

I heard Tom Hinkel got pinned by a kid from Easton on Wednesday

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:09 Timmy

7:09

[Comment From Wrestling FanWrestling Fan: ]

How about Moisey vs Saylor. Was it close?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:09 Wrestling Fan

7:10

Brad Wilson:

Hey, Ortiz has some good wins too, it's not decisive. As I said close. We'll see over the next couple of weeks.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:10 Brad Wilson

7:10

Ryan Holmes:

Hello All!

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:10 Ryan Holmes

7:10

Brad Wilson:

Fan, no, not really, Moisey was in control. Saylor did his job though.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:10 Brad Wilson

7:10

[Comment From ScorpionScorpion: ]

Any tough Jr. High guys coming up next year? Any names that might make some noise?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:10 Scorpion

7:10

[Comment From LVCerLVCer: ]

Willie Alford pulls out that Beca match and I think the Rovers are celebrating an LVC title, what do you think?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:10 LVCer

7:10

Brad Wilson:

Not that Hinkel, btw.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:10 Brad Wilson

7:11

Brad Wilson:

I don't follow junior high wrestling. Not enough hours in the day. Ryan might know.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:11 Brad Wilson

7:11

Brad Wilson:

LVCer, very possible -- the momentum swing would have been huge. Very possible. Easton still needed more bonus points though.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:11 Brad Wilson

7:12

[Comment From Tom LTom L: ]

Bradley is way to big

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:12 Tom L

7:12

[Comment From ScorpionScorpion: ]

I'd also like to say, Mikey Racciato is a great kid, no questions asked, and a tremendous wrestler. But as far as a technical wrestler he isnt. He beats kids on athleticism alone. Timmy Darling would have spanked Mikey, probably would have caught him reaching back and pinned him. Nervertheless, Mikey will dominate his way to his 3rd state title

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:12 Scorpion

7:12

Ryan Holmes:

I haven't heard of any yet but with the Jr. High tourney coming up I will have a better idea.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:12 Ryan Holmes

7:12

[Comment From wrestlerwrestler: ]

I think greene too...and are there any other teams in the colonial league, all you hear of are from SV & PA. Is it that weak?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:12 wrestler

7:12

Brad Wilson:

Racciato has his own technique and it works very well.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:12 Brad Wilson

7:14

[Comment From onetime roveronetime rover: ]

Brad i just heard this rumor that there is discussion on dropping Becahi and Acc fron the L.V. League and bringing in Two teams from the Mt.Valley. Any thoughts?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:14 onetime rover

7:14

[Comment From HawkeyeHawkeye: ]

Ryan Holmes, would you have beaten Racciato?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:14 Hawkeye

7:14

Brad Wilson:

Wrestler, the CL is really down. Teams like Catty and Southern Lehigh have impressive records but don't test themselves against the best like PA and SV do. Palisades has some really good kids but is hurting numbers-wise. Northern, Northwestern are shells of what they used to be,. Palmerton is decent.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:14 Brad Wilson

7:15

Ryan Holmes:

In high school I don't think I would have beaten Mikey. Big style clash between him and I.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:15 Ryan Holmes

7:15

Brad Wilson:

Onetime, we have been down that road before. And no Pocono teams please, I hate Route 33 in the snow,. Seriously, I don't see that happening until BC is good at football again.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:15 Brad Wilson

7:15

[Comment From Tom LTom L: ]

Isreal vs Matt Williams would be a good match

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:15 Tom L

7:16

Brad Wilson:

It would be but it won't happen in a dual, I don't think.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:16 Brad Wilson

7:16

[Comment From LVCerLVCer: ]

Can Nazareth give Easton trouble?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:16 LVCer

7:16

[Comment From Wrestling FanWrestling Fan: ]

I would never bet against Mike Racciato..

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:16 Wrestling Fan

7:16

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Racciato can get out of any move, you think u have him and next thing u know your on your back

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:16 Guest

7:16

Brad Wilson:

LVCer if healthy and if Easton has a bit of a bad day yes. Nazareth matches up reasonably well. But Easton is better.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:16 Brad Wilson

7:17

Brad Wilson:

Fan, I wouldn;t either., And Guest is soooooo right.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:17 Brad Wilson

7:17

[Comment From OldSchoolOldSchool: ]

Just a rumor. Not happening

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:17 OldSchool

7:17

[Comment From Ian from FloIan from Flo: ]

Prettier move on Saturday, Greene's lat drop or Darian's cement mixer?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:17 Ian from Flo

7:17

Brad Wilson:

Hm. Greene's because you see it less often. Cruz's was pretty though.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:17 Brad Wilson

7:17

[Comment From wrestlerwrestler: ]

I actually thought there were gonna be teams that could actually test or best those 2 teams, crazy...well does the future look decent for the CL?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:17 wrestler

7:17

Ryan Holmes:

Mikey is a great high school wrestler and I can't wait to see how his style transitions on the next level.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:17 Ryan Holmes

7:18

[Comment From Wrestling FanWrestling Fan: ]

We should see that Isreal vs Willams at Districts

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:18 Wrestling Fan

7:18

[Comment From Golden BearsGolden Bears: ]

Darling beat Quentin Wright in the state finals...Mikey hasn't had a competitor in the finals even near Wright.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:18 Golden Bears

7:19

Brad Wilson:

Well Catty tested PA (36-33) and they may again. But beyond that, no. The future? ND seems on the right track. Wilson may be better. But it's not that bright, frankly.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:19 Brad Wilson

7:19

Brad Wilson:

Yes, fan I agree there but in a dual ... PA needs points from Williams.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:19 Brad Wilson

7:19

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Scorpion... Can't seem to remember the last time Racciato was pinned. 2x jr high champ . One loss in jr high. Maybe midgets that I can recall

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:19 Guest

7:19

[Comment From NewguyNewguy: ]

What is your opinion on catholic schools joining prep school leagues instead of competing with regular schools

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:19 Newguy

7:20

Brad Wilson:

Remember, like Larry Holmes, don't judge Racciato by his foes. Judge him by his accomplishments.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:20 Brad Wilson

7:20

Ryan Holmes:

Who's Larry Holmes?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:20 Ryan Holmes

7:20

[Comment From Golden BearsGolden Bears: ]

Mikey is an awesome kid...but his style will not transition to college wrestling. Sad to say it.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:20 Golden Bears

7:20

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Mathews was ranked top 5 in the country, not good enough??

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:20 Guest

7:20

[Comment From NancyNancy: ]

Who you got? Kid Rock or Eminem?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:20 Nancy

7:21

Ryan Holmes:

Sorry, just being funny. But Brad is right. Don't knock the wrestler for the lack of competition. He's out there to do a job no matter who steps on the line across from him.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:21 Ryan Holmes

7:21

Brad Wilson:

Newguy, I don't like it because there are not enough Catholic Schools to have separate leagues except around Philadelphia. Separate postseasons as NJ does, that could happen, and I'd support that.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:21 Brad Wilson

7:21

[Comment From PA WrestlingPA Wrestling: ]

D11 AA and AAA state title contenders?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:21 PA Wrestling

7:21

Brad Wilson:

I should say separate TEAM postseasons as NJ does.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:21 Brad Wilson

7:22

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Very true Brad. How can one helpnwho theybend up e

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:22 Guest

7:22

[Comment From PA WrestlingPA Wrestling: ]

Guest, Mathews, by no means was even close to ranked 5th in the country. Nice try

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:22 PA Wrestling

7:22

[Comment From Wrestling FanWrestling Fan: ]

Racciato will do fine at Pitt.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:22 Wrestling Fan

7:23

Brad Wilson:

PA, Cruz, Ortiz, Moisey, Luke Karam from BC; Racciato obviously; O'Donnell; in AAA, Bradley, Gonzalez, the Lizaks, DiSora, Kauffnan maybe?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:23 Brad Wilson

7:23

[Comment From guestguest: ]

any predictions on the top 2 for 170 in DXI AAA ?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:23 guest

7:23

Brad Wilson:

I probably forgot somebody there on that list. Don't yell at me.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:23 Brad Wilson

7:24

[Comment From OldSchoolOldSchool: ]

I prefer Becahi in the LVC. I do feel they should not be competing as a AA school

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:24 OldSchool

7:24

Brad Wilson:

170 AAA? Alcaro and Young?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:24 Brad Wilson

7:24

[Comment From Ian from FloIan from Flo: ]

How much of a disadvantage is O'Donnell's sickness in missing opportunities to adjust to moving up to 220 pounds?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:24 Ian from Flo

7:24

Brad Wilson:

OldSchool that is the way it works. They could wrestle up. They choose not to. I can see why.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:24 Brad Wilson

7:25

Brad Wilson:

Hello Ian. I don't think much because there;'s time still.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:25 Brad Wilson

7:25

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Guess we will see Golden Bears. The kid has never wrestled for more than Nov to march.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:25 Guest

7:25

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

look it up last year and 8th ranked this year at 152

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:25 Guest

7:25

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

How is luke karam ranked first over jaryd flank if he hasnt wrestled a single decent kid this season? He is just a freshmen while flank is a veteran senior who has already made his way to hershy.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:25 Guest

7:26

Brad Wilson:

Matthews didn't look like any 5th ranked kid when he was spladed by Mikey last March.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:26 Brad Wilson

7:27

Brad Wilson:

Guest, Wilson's schedule hasn't given Flank a chance to meet the best. I have to rank on what I see and I think Luke has been tested against better foes. No knock on Flank at all.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:27 Brad Wilson

7:27

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Wonder where golden bears wrestled in college? Must have been very successful

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:27 Guest

7:27

[Comment From wrestlerwrestler: ]

Do catholic schools follow the same rules as public schools? seems not since they win pretty much everything. And look at Jeff Karam's success... a middle of the pack coach at Freedom to an PIAA coach of the year, lol. who is he Lance Armstrong?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:27 wrestler

7:27

[Comment From Ian from FloIan from Flo: ]

Matthews was definitely ranked. Ironman and Super 32 finalist, he's certainly no slouch.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:27 Ian from Flo

7:27

[Comment From OldSchoolOldSchool: ]

Alcaro and Nick Sevi at 170

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:27 OldSchool

7:27

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Pa Wrestling, if you knew your wrestling you would know where mathews was last year

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:27 Guest

7:27

[Comment From guestguest: ]

agreed brad

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:27 guest

7:27

[Comment From OldSchoolOldSchool: ]

Zero disadvantage Ian

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:27 OldSchool

7:27

[Comment From guestguest: ]

have you seen karam wrestle?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:27 guest

7:28

Brad Wilson:

I can assure you BC is following every rule because if they weren't they'd nailed instantly.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:28 Brad Wilson

7:28

[Comment From Ian from FloIan from Flo: ]

YOU FORGOT TYLER GREENE! Kidding on the all caps, but he did take Jake Taylor to overtime in Manheim finals, who seems to be the hands down favorite at 182. Certainly not the favorite, but not out of the question that he could find himself in finals.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:28 Ian from Flo

7:28

[Comment From guestguest: ]

I think O'Donnell will do perfectly fine at 220 until he hits the top 8 at States and he really has the solid, veteran guys, who know they have the strength and weight advantage

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:28 guest

7:28

Brad Wilson:

But remember catholic schools can draw from a wider area and the PIAA is fine with it.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:28 Brad Wilson

7:28

Brad Wilson:

Guest you mean 220 right?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:28 Brad Wilson

7:29

[Comment From WarrenWarren: ]

Brad, a few days ago you mentioned Becha vs SP NJ. Great idea. Or how about Bergen Catholic? I remember match ups like that a few years back at the Final Four. Any chance that will happen again?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:29 Warren

7:29

[Comment From OldSchoolOldSchool: ]

Agree that Flank should get a little love based on his merit

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:29 OldSchool

7:29

[Comment From Wrestling FanWrestling Fan: ]

Luke Karam has done the circuit. He is an old Freshman.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:29 Wrestling Fan

7:29

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

your right Brad, that just shows how good Mikey is at any time of the match. I see it everyday in the wrestling room

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:29 Guest

7:29

Brad Wilson:

I did forget Greeny, see, I knew it. Damn.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:29 Brad Wilson

7:29

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Matthews is very good.... Just not very strong

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:29 Guest

7:29

[Comment From NewguyNewguy: ]

But the piaa should not be fine withh

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:29 Newguy

7:29

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

won't he meet up the Haines at 220? or is he in AAA

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:29 Guest

7:30

Ryan Holmes:

Haines is AAA

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:30 Ryan Holmes

7:30

Brad Wilson:

Warren, wouldn't it be great? BC-SP at next year's Easton Invite would be nice. Or Bergen.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:30 Brad Wilson

7:30

[Comment From LVCAAALVCAAA: ]

The rumor is that there are 13 districts represented within BeCa's program. Any one know if that is true?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:30 LVCAAA

7:30

Ryan Holmes:

He lost to him in the ETR finals.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:30 Ryan Holmes

7:30

[Comment From NewguyNewguy: ]

Kids going to a school just to wrestle that's why I asked about the prep league

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:30 Newguy

7:30

Brad Wilson:

Old, I do have Flank 4th in the region ... that's some love.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:30 Brad Wilson

7:31

[Comment From LVCAAALVCAAA: ]

Any thoughts on D11 AAA HWT beyond Bradley, especially with Peerson out?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:31 LVCAAA

7:31

Brad Wilson:

Getting the big NJ teams to wrestle out of state duals can be hard tho with their 70 percent rule.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:31 Brad Wilson

7:31

[Comment From wrestlerwrestler: ]

You mean becaues Karam is a 16 yr old Freshman he gets the nod over a senior...Luke didnt wrestle a match till Christmas so he missed a lot of the tough scheduling like beast and king of the mt. How does that get a nod over Flank

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:31 wrestler

7:31

[Comment From OldSchoolOldSchool: ]

If he had to meet up with Haines, he probably would not have moved up to 220

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:31 OldSchool

7:32

Brad Wilson:

LVCAAA I remember when their FB team had almost double that. It is the way it is. I don't think their varsity wrestling lineup comes from 13 districts

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:32 Brad Wilson

7:32

[Comment From easton pappyeaston pappy: ]

Whats your take on 195? Do you think that was right at becca?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:32 easton pappy

7:33

Brad Wilson:

Yeah, new, they do. And they have in the past. At public schools too. If you don't like it, change the rules.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:33 Brad Wilson

7:34

Brad Wilson:

LVCAAA Bradley should win the district pretty easily, I'd say.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:34 Brad Wilson

7:34

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Flank showed what he was made of last year. Karam is just a kid riding on Beca's easy train to success. Atleast Flank had to fight his way into the top and it wasn't handed to him

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:34 Guest

7:34

[Comment From DwirlDwirl: ]

Will Pongracz and Dinmore be at the same weight again in the postseason or different weights?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:34 Dwirl

7:34

[Comment From LVCAAALVCAAA: ]

agreed. but what about beyond bradley?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:34 LVCAAA

7:34

Brad Wilson:

wrestler, that also may mean he's fresher than everybody else. I go on what I see and I have been tremendously impressed by Luke Karam.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:34 Brad Wilson

7:35

Brad Wilson:

No one would move to meet Haines. He is one fearsome dude.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:35 Brad Wilson

7:35

Brad Wilson:

pappy right in what way?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:35 Brad Wilson

7:36

Brad Wilson:

Dwiirl I would think different weights.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:36 Brad Wilson

7:36

[Comment From Wrestling FanWrestling Fan: ]

If you want to be the best, you must beat the best.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:36 Wrestling Fan

7:36

[Comment From PAfanPAfan: ]

I do remember us losing to a colonial league team this year in Palisades. They look mighty mighty tough. not sure who the coach is but he had them ready to wrestle and shocked us all.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:36 PAfan

7:36

Brad Wilson:

Guest, explain how Becahi's schedule is "easy", please?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:36 Brad Wilson

7:37

Brad Wilson:

LVCAAA, the Romano kid from S. Lehigh could be tough. I don't know the Pocono teams that well.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:37 Brad Wilson

7:37

[Comment From guestguest: ]

Would have liked to see hedash and disora

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:37 guest

7:37

[Comment From ColonelColonel: ]

Who has been the most impressive UNKNOWN this year? It's always fun to see someone step up their game going into the post season.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:37 Colonel

7:38

[Comment From MomMom: ]

Best unknown is Noah Klingborg

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:38 Mom

7:38

Brad Wilson:

That's Omar Porrata at Palisades. They are good. They could be a factor.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:38 Brad Wilson

7:38

[Comment From NewguyNewguy: ]

I agree and if I could change it I would I believe the system is flawed I do not think athletes should be able to transfer nor do I think it is necessary if you are good enough you will be found at any school look at chance marsteller

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:38 Newguy

7:38

[Comment From Wrestling FanWrestling Fan: ]

Palisades has a very talented young team. Only 2 Senior starters. They lack numbers.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:38 Wrestling Fan

7:38

[Comment From easton pappyeaston pappy: ]

Moving Miller to 220. He only lost 3-2 and that was the escape that he let him up

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:38 easton pappy

7:39

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

If Pen Argyl had won the flip they would have beat palisades. They never win the flip

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:39 Guest

7:39

Ryan Holmes:

Colonel, From what I've seen, I am liking Liberty's Ardis Smith. He has looked tougher every time I've covered him.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:39 Ryan Holmes

7:39

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Tim Darling did beat Quentin Wright in the state finals, however, Quentin was a sophomore at the time. Racciato does need to improve on technique, but you have to consider the kid only wrestles during the regular season. The kid doesn't go to any offseason tournaments, nor does he wrestle at any clubs. I would be willing to bet he will be a multiple time All-American and possibly multiple time NCAA champ.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:39 Guest

7:39

[Comment From OldSchoolOldSchool: ]

Colton Miller from Nazareth has been very good Colonel

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:39 OldSchool

7:39

Brad Wilson:

Unknown? Hardly any one is these days, but Jake Montes oif Easton springs to mind.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:39 Brad Wilson

7:39

[Comment From Tom LTom L: ]

Blobe from Saucon will be tough at 195

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:39 Tom L

7:39

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Another Racciato note. He has been weighing in just the weight he has to and going to 160... And still winning. 170 career wins right now

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:39 Guest

7:40

Brad Wilson:

Jake Gunning is another one. Todd Hetrick.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:40 Brad Wilson

7:40

[Comment From wrestler1wrestler1: ]

Becahi's. Schedule isn't easy. But some might say all you need to do is be on the team to be ranked. What has karam done the flank hasn't in his past 4 years?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:40 wrestler1

7:40

Brad Wilson:

new, I can see your point there, but people do move and the like, have to have some transfers.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:40 Brad Wilson

7:41

[Comment From MomMom: ]

Noah Klingborg is best UNKOWN by far

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:41 Mom

7:41

Brad Wilson:

Oh, I see Pappy. Yes, I think that was the right move for Easton.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:41 Brad Wilson

7:41

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

when racciato gives 100% to wrestling then u will see how good he is,

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:41 Guest

7:41

Brad Wilson:

EVERYBODY in the CL except Saucon lacks numbers. Sad.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:41 Brad Wilson

7:41

[Comment From NewguyNewguy: ]

Yes if it's for a good reason not just to wrestle for a school that they think is better

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:41 Newguy

7:41

Brad Wilson:

Yes good one too there Ryan.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:41 Brad Wilson

7:41

Ryan Holmes:

Klingborg has looked good as well. He should see some district success

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:41 Ryan Holmes

7:42

Brad Wilson:

Hunterdon Central's Tim Higginson comes to mind.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:42 Brad Wilson

7:42

[Comment From PAfanPAfan: ]

Hopefully we get a rematch with Palisades and avenge the loss, what do you think?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:42 PAfan

7:42

Brad Wilson:

Ah, yes, the biased coin flip (smile) ... but in CL matches with the forfeits the coin flip is huge.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:42 Brad Wilson

7:43

Brad Wilson:

Mikey will be awesome once he is a full-time wrestler, I agree. I am glad he played football, though.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:43 Brad Wilson

7:43

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

wont happen Pafan

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:43 Guest

7:43

[Comment From OldSchoolOldSchool: ]

Honestly I feel every parent has the right to place their child in the best situation to succeed. If your child is musically inclined, you may move to a school with a good music program. Why should it be any different in athletics. If my child was a talented swimmer, I would not move into a school district that did not have a pool. Just saying

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:43 OldSchool

7:43

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

pen Argyl can hopefully beat Palisades . That was early just coming off of football

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:43 Guest

7:44

[Comment From DwirlDwirl: ]

Palisades wont get by Saucon

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:44 Dwirl

7:44

[Comment From Wrestling FanWrestling Fan: ]

Palisades has 3 freshman and 4 sophomores in the line up.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:44 Wrestling Fan

7:44

Brad Wilson:

wrestler1, given that Karam is a freshman, the answer is obvious. But freshmen win at 106 all the time.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:44 Brad Wilson

7:44

Ryan Holmes:

If Palisades can get by SV, which I doubt, it will be nice to see the rematch. But again, it's highly unlikely. Much respect to the Porrata man.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:44 Ryan Holmes

7:45

Brad Wilson:

Well, new, that horse has long since left the barn. And I would continue to point out that Becahi hardly invented transferring-for-better-wrestling, really.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:45 Brad Wilson

7:45

[Comment From NewguyNewguy: ]

Yes but this is high school and you should go to the school that you are from that's how we keep things competitive if every good kid went to one school how would that be fair

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:45 Newguy

7:46

Brad Wilson:

PA fan I'd like your chances. The flip would help.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:46 Brad Wilson

7:46

Brad Wilson:

Well put old.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:46 Brad Wilson

7:46

[Comment From wrestler1wrestler1: ]

I say Flank beats Karam 9 times out of 10. Rank him by who he wrestles not by what team he's on.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:46 wrestler1

7:46

Brad Wilson:

Dwirl is correct.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:46 Brad Wilson

7:47

Brad Wilson:

Omar is doing a great job at Palisades. If he can boost numbers, look out.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:47 Brad Wilson

7:47

[Comment From NewguyNewguy: ]

I'm not just saying becca I never mentioned them I said catholic schools

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:47 Newguy

7:47

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

wrestler1, u from Wilson?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:47 Guest

7:47

Ryan Holmes:

Agreed Brad

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:47 Ryan Holmes

7:47

[Comment From Naz FanNaz Fan: ]

Thoughts on the seeds for District Duals? Does the committee typically seed based on the power points?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:47 Naz Fan

7:48

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

i think Omar is from Liberty

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:48 Guest

7:48

Brad Wilson:

new, it doesn't hapoen that way and it never will, sorry to say. Life often is unfair.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:48 Brad Wilson

7:48

[Comment From NewguyNewguy: ]

Did you ever wrestle brad

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:48 Newguy

7:48

Ryan Holmes:

Guest, He is from Liberty.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:48 Ryan Holmes

7:48

Brad Wilson:

wrestler1, I do just that. And if they meet in districts, I'll be happy to praise whoever wins highly.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:48 Brad Wilson

7:49

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

thought so, thanks Ryan

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:49 Guest

7:49

[Comment From OldSchoolOldSchool: ]

Seeds for district duals are all done by committee. The points only qualify you. In theory the #10 ranked team could get the #1 seed even though that would never happen

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:49 OldSchool

7:49

Brad Wilson:

new, well, Becahi is a catholic school.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:49 Brad Wilson

7:49

Ryan Holmes:

He coached at Liberty for a little while as well, Guest.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:49 Ryan Holmes

7:49

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

PA isn't that bad considering the number of freshmen and kids that haven't wrestled since midgets that came out this year

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:49 Guest

7:49

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

So is that where Omar got all his tricks of the trade, from Jody over at Liberty

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:49 Guest

7:50

[Comment From ColonelColonel: ]

Perratta has done a great job at Palisades. He may be a little over excited at times, but he has an extreme passion for the sport and he positively reinforces good sportsmanship among the Palisades wrestlers.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:50 Colonel

7:50

Brad Wilson:

Naz fan, no. They'll move teams as they see fit. What they do wiith Liberty and Stroudsburg will be intriguing.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:50 Brad Wilson

7:50

[Comment From wrestler1wrestler1: ]

No actually from Easton. But I've watched Karam and have watched Flank from time to time. I am just wondering what the sport has come to when a veteran state qualifier gets ranked under a freshman. It doesn't make sense to me.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:50 wrestler1

7:50

Brad Wilson:

new, yes I did. Badly.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:50 Brad Wilson

7:50

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Omar didnt wrestle for Jody

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:50 Guest

7:51

Ryan Holmes:

I guess you could say that but if you've ever met Omar you can see that he definitely has some tricks of his own and as he would tell you "he's not afraid of backing down from anyway."

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:51 Ryan Holmes

7:51

Brad Wilson:

Yes, Old, wouldn't that be fun if it did???

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:51 Brad Wilson

7:51

Brad Wilson:

PA has done pretty well after tough graduation losses.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:51 Brad Wilson

7:51

Ryan Holmes:

No he didn't wrestle for him, but he was one of Jody's assistant coaches.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:51 Ryan Holmes

7:52

[Comment From Naz FanNaz Fan: ]

Yeah I am intrigued with that one as well. Stroudsburg record is good but have they wrestled the same caliber as Liberty?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:52 Naz Fan

7:52

[Comment From OldSchoolOldSchool: ]

I think District Duals will be ranked Easton, Parkland, Liberty, Stroudsburg, Nazareth, Pocono Mt, Emmaus, guessing game from there

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:52 OldSchool

7:52

Brad Wilson:

Wrestler1, I understand but if rankings just reflected past accomplishments there would be noi point. Right here, right now, matters.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:52 Brad Wilson

7:53

Brad Wilson:

Naz, no, they have not. That simple. Liberty to me could be the No. 3 seed.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:53 Brad Wilson

7:54

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Can you give us your team dual rankings for both AA and AAA top 5

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:54 Guest

7:54

[Comment From Naz FanNaz Fan: ]

yeah i agree. Liberty should be 3

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:54 Naz Fan

7:54

Brad Wilson:

sure. AA, becahi, saucom, trivalley, north schulkill, pen argyl. AAA, easton, parkland, liberty, stroudsburg, nazareth

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:54 Brad Wilson

7:55

Brad Wilson:

Maybe Palisades ahead of PA, since they beat them ... it's close.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:55 Brad Wilson

7:55

[Comment From Naz FanNaz Fan: ]

Currently Nazareth is 8th in power points. Do you think they should be seeded higher than 8th?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:55 Naz Fan

7:55

[Comment From OldSchoolOldSchool: ]

Did you just steal my rankings Brad?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:55 OldSchool

7:55

Brad Wilson:

Yes, Naz, And no, Old.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:55 Brad Wilson

7:55

[Comment From wrestler1wrestler1: ]

What has Karam done right here,right now? Yeah he wrestles for a good team with a tough schedule but I haven't seen him wrestle I tough wrestle to the caliber of Flank.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:55 wrestler1

7:56

[Comment From ColonelColonel: ]

Parkland wins it all at the Duals

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:56 Colonel

7:56

Brad Wilson:

I think we are going to have to agree to disagree wrestler1, for now.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:56 Brad Wilson

7:57

Ryan Holmes:

Wrestler1, Your argument is understood and everything will be decided in a few weeks.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:57 Ryan Holmes

7:57

[Comment From Naz FanNaz Fan: ]

Looking foward to some good matchups tomorrow night. Klump/Fidelibus is one

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:57 Naz Fan

7:57

[Comment From OldSchoolOldSchool: ]

I think it is possible that Flank and Karam wrestle in 3 weeks and this whole argument is moot

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:57 OldSchool

7:57

Brad Wilson:

Parkland could win the duals, but they had chances to beat Easton and Nazareth ..good chances ... we'll see.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:57 Brad Wilson

7:57

[Comment From ColonelColonel: ]

Parkland, Easton, Nazereth, Liberty, Emmaus, Stroudsburg. Emmaus and Stroudsburg had a great dual at the Zephyrs, but I think Emmaus could pull one out if they meet again.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:57 Colonel

7:57

Brad Wilson:

Yes taht could be a goody, Naz.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:57 Brad Wilson

7:58	Any final questions? Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:58

7:58

[Comment From Tom LTom L: ]

Not giving catty a chance?

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:58 Tom L

7:58

[Comment From Wrestling FanWrestling Fan: ]

Flank and Karam will match up at individual districts

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:58 Wrestling Fan

7:58

Brad Wilson:

Emmaus? Well maybe. At this level ...

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:58 Brad Wilson

7:58

Brad Wilson:

Catty? Well, with Brady Mutton this time I think PA wins.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:58 Brad Wilson

7:58

Ryan Holmes:

Catty def has a chance Tom L

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:58 Ryan Holmes

7:59

Brad Wilson:

I've seen Emmaus, a nice team, but top 5? No. Not yet.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:59 Brad Wilson

7:59

[Comment From Wrestling FanWrestling Fan: ]

Who do you think win at 132 lbs AA Districts

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:59 Wrestling Fan

7:59

[Comment From wrestler1wrestler1: ]

Sounds good for now Brad but try to take in to consideration about how much each has actually wrestled and done rather than going by some blown up exceptions.

Tuesday January 29, 2013 7:59 wrestler1