Check this out but I believe Cary Kolat was not only a 4-time state (1989-1992) champion but also a 4-time PIAA Outstanding State Championship Wrestler. Cary is now coaching at the United States Naval Academy. I had the good fortune to see Cary Wrestle in the Spokane Arena in the World Cup.
Johnson and Kolat are 2 of only 13 PIAA (state wide) champions ever. Kolat is a more recent champion than Johnson, and probably better known today. What makes Johnson unique among wrestlers is that he was never taken down - perhaps akin to a football team never being scored on. Johnson went on to wrestle at Pitt where he lost in the NCAA finals in overtime as a freshman AFTER hurting his knee. He was never the same afterwards.
I'm in. I'll need to think about what group you all should donate to.
I like this idea…I’m in
Yes it was. And that's what nearly all basketball was 20 years ago. Think Ben Wallace era Pistons. Much better entertainment product when the game is more open and fluid. In my opinion, it is the best sport for showcasing athleticism.
Gotta love evenly matched teams. Some of the 16 seeds, and 8-9 seeds should be really good games. When they meet a #1 seed, probably a blood bath. But there is always that chance of an upset. Last night's games were really entertaining to watch.
though it was still packed of mind-numbingly sloppy turnovers by whoever on Wyoming.
That was a fun game! Welcome to March. The wife is a big ND can so we have a little extra in this one.
