best wrestlers in tennessee history?

[DominantForce]

I agree Tom Marable is one of the best wrestlers Tennesse has ever seen but look at both his sons who are both awsome wrestlers for CBHS and who will both be back next year for CBHS

[Guest somethingCLEVER]

matt sweeton has character.....

[deaddux]

batman was one of the greatest and a great guy but you can't argue with a couple of 2nd place and a first in the big dance (NCAA) my vote stays w/ harlow - matt sweeton is a good kid for sure -anybody got an update on his venture into bull riding

[Edited by deaddux on 12-12-02 8:35P]

[realsoccer]

First and only 4X champion who wrestled all comers, private and public. Knocks are was tournament wrestler and didn't wrestle in college. Question is Tennessee History not national. Knew when to turn it up a notch.

[playboyut]

Matt Sweeton was definitely one of the best. He didn't only beat people but crushed them and made it look so easy. Philip Simpson was also one of the greatest. His record speaks all for him. Rusty Blackmon from Bradley Central is a hoss as well. I saw him his senior year pin in the finals in like 17 seconds or so. Those are some of my picks.

[tnmat]

I agree w/ Simpson, and would also include his bro, Patrick. R. Blackmon as well... and Keller also.

 

Others:

- Darren McKnight (3X's is something not many do)

- Will Hadden (not many Hwt All-Americans)

- Dee Parker (another Hwt. All-American... and not many can do a back flip after their championship match.

- Casey Brewster (didn't finish well, but a multiple time all-american nonetheless)

- Jake Yost (first TN wrestler to place in both Greco and Freestyle at Fargo Nat'ls)

- Eric Collins (where'd he go after H.S.????)

- Matt Sweeton (3X... WOW)

[BigDogDaddy]

Martin Francis 4x State Champion- Notre Dame HS 1968-72?

James Jabaley 3x State Champion 1976,77,78 Notre Dame HS(pound for pound the meanest man alive!)

[Edited by BigDogDaddy on 12-15-02 6:49P]

 

[Rabbitt]

what about waylon lowe. he took 4th,2nd,and 1st in the state tourn. and then went to the university of findly and got 3rd as a freshman (NAIA) then got 1st as a sophomore (div.2) and is currently ranked 1st in div.2. in his junior year. i know div.2 isnt anything sompared to div.1, but to be a national champion in Div.2, you have to be a bad dude. he is thinking on transfering to UTC, so hopefully next year we will get to see his full potential.

[matfan]

How about Marc Lyle from Baylor School. Three time State Champion '78(155), '79(167), '80(167). Two time Outstanding Wrestler '79 and '80.

[sly]

No question one of the all-time best.

[Guest play]

The Kents from McCallie circa 74-77

The Simpsons from Father Ryan circa 73-76

Greg Wingo should be on the list as well from OHS 74-77

 

[briantodd]

What about Scott Wells?