Recent content by David Jarman

I think it clearly matters who the best state champion is for the same reason it matters to be a state champion.

The criteria for valiant or any other wrestler that doesn't place in the top 4-6 would be placing in a national caliber tournament. If you place at freak show or terminator where there are 100 kids in a bracket you should be able to compete at all-state. I am not familiar with all the national...

How many of those have an all-state tournament?

One true champ tournament ideas: First of all love the idea and this will do wonders for AZ wrestling in the aspect of college recruiting and national respect. Frankly AZ forever has been known as a watered down state as far as wrestling goes. I was a state champion in high school and I heard...

This is exactly what they do for NCAAs by the way

I like the idea of having freestyle in the spring but it may have an adverse affect to girls wrestling as far as spectators go. Also it will cost more for officiating. I am also alright with the idea of having one ref per mat that may not be a specialized freestyle ref. That way they can ref...

One true champ tournament ideas: First of all love the idea and this will do wonders for AZ wrestling in the aspect of college recruiting and national respect frankly. AZ forever has been known as a watered down state as far as wrestling goes. I was a state champion in high school and I heard...

I agree completely. This year our section was the only one with 11 teams. At 106 the Cesar Chavez kid did not make it to even though he took second at both Peoria and flowing Wells tournaments. One of the sections had 8 teams and a very weak 106. Now maybe that section was tougher up top but...

I don't want to disrespect Finch and obviously I have a bias but Finch and Steven Jarman never met this year but they have a common opponent in Cody Foote from Red Mountain and Steven went 2-0 against him where Finch 0-1. I certainly respect Finch as a wrestler and his credentials. You...

Liberty is going to have to do something because I find it hard to believe that all those freshman will stay at the same weight class. Zander was a big 108 pounder this year as a freshman.

Also Melvin Douglas runs a clinic out of Mesa high. His prices are very good and his coaching is outstanding. He was an Olympic team member and world champion. He does private lessons as well.