Predictions?

[Shamrockalocka]

They will also go undefeated and if Sandburg is in their regional Marist will win it by 50pts and if they arent in the same regional, Marist will beat them in the state finals by 25+. Marist people sure talk a lot for a team that hasn't won a state title since 1987, brought home a trophy since 1997 and havn't even won a sectional since 1997 and I cant even think of the last time they had an individual champion. Two years ago they were being hyped as a team who could win it all and lost in the sectional, last year they were being hyped as a team who could win it all and didn't make it out of the regional. Why dont you just let the kids wrestle and see what happens instead of making such outlandish predictions so you dont have people thinking its a dissapointing season if they only come away with 4 or 5 placers

You're right CC, I think Marist will go undefeated, in Illinois, and they could be ranked in the top 20, maybe better , in the nation. Also, if Sandburg wins one match, from 160 through heavyweight against Marist, they'd be pretty lucky. There's definitely some individual champions coming in the next couple seasons. I think saying that 8 people place, is being conservative. 6 placed last year, and their 2 best wrestlers Benoit, and Howell didn't, and that won't happen again. I think both of those guys place top 3. It's going to be a fun season...I'm looking forward to it.

[redskinpride]

They will also go undefeated and if Sandburg is in their regional Marist will win it by 50pts and if they arent in the same regional, Marist will beat them in the state finals by 25+. Marist people sure talk a lot for a team that hasn't won a state title since 1987, brought home a trophy since 1997 and havn't even won a sectional since 1997 and I cant even think of the last time they had an individual champion. Two years ago they were being hyped as a team who could win it all and lost in the sectional, last year they were being hyped as a team who could win it all and didn't make it out of the regional. Why dont you just let the kids wrestle and see what happens instead of making such outlandish predictions so you dont have people thinking its a dissapointing season if they only come away with 4 or 5 placers

Their last individual champion was Jake Murphy -2004. FYI

[bigvern77]

Seriously, I will place $1,000 up and take the under on 8 individual placers. The odds that a team will have all 8 guys stay healthy and not suffer an "unexpected" loss are almost astronomical. I stand by the under for $1,000!

I have said it before, "Be a fan, don't be a meatball!" It's fine to say Marist will be a really good team, probably the best in IL, but 8 placers, NOPE!

[cclguy]

You're right CC, I think Marist will go undefeated, in Illinois, and they could be ranked in the top 20, maybe better , in the nation. Also, if Sandburg wins one match, from 160 through heavyweight against Marist, they'd be pretty lucky. There's definitely some individual champions coming in the next couple seasons. I think saying that 8 people place, is being conservative. 6 placed last year, and their 2 best wrestlers Benoit, and Howell didn't, and that won't happen again. I think both of those guys place top 3. It's going to be a fun season...I'm looking forward to it.

Ethan Benoit and Howell were not their two best wrestlers, you must have forgot about a guy named Duda and how do you know that wont happen again? You were the one saying that Benoit would take top 3 this year and he got teched and pinned in sectionals. You were saying that Howell would place this year and he lost to a guy who weighed 195lbs or less from Plainfield in the wrestlebacks. Duda, Andreotti, Alex Benoit, and Hickey are the only gurantees, they might get 2 more which would make it 6, but no way they get 8. St. Rita set the state record with 8 in 2003 with a great team that won state and getting that many was unexpected. For anyone to say that 8 placers is a conservative is crazy. They will be good, but put me down with Big Vern on the under.

[cclguy]

You're right CC, I think Marist will go undefeated, in Illinois, and they could be ranked in the top 20, maybe better , in the nation. Also, if Sandburg wins one match, from 160 through heavyweight against Marist, they'd be pretty lucky. There's definitely some individual champions coming in the next couple seasons. I think saying that 8 people place, is being conservative. 6 placed last year, and their 2 best wrestlers Benoit, and Howell didn't, and that won't happen again. I think both of those guys place top 3. It's going to be a fun season...I'm looking forward to it.

Sandburg did win a match from 160-285 last year. Former Marist great Bill Gore beat Pruitt at the regional and him injury defaulting at state is the reason Pruitt placed. Ill take him over Pruitt or Howell and I'll take Robertson who took 2nd in state over either Benoit

[bigvern77]

Sandburg did win a match from 160-285 last year. Former Marist great Bill Gore beat Pruitt at the regional and him injury defaulting at state is the reason Pruitt placed. Ill take him over Pruitt or Howell and I'll take Robertson who took 2nd in state over either Benoit

I am pretty sure he is talking about next year!

[cclguy]

So am I

I am pretty sure he is talking about next year!

He said Sandburg would be lucky to win a match from 160-285. I said I would take Gore to beat Pruitt or Howell and Robertson to beat either Benoit at 170 or 182

[bigvern77]

He said Sandburg would be lucky to win a match from 160-285. I said I would take Gore to beat Pruitt or Howell and Robertson to beat either Benoit at 170 or 182

Yeah. My bad. I realized that after my post. I apologize for my stupidity!

[WrestlersPop]

Marist will be as dominant as their 1987 team - bank on it.

They may not achieve as high a national ranking as that squad but they'll be undefeated in IL.

[bigvern77]

Any Marist people know a Dan Caufield (sp?)?

[Flobro]

I should have said 2 of their best wrestlers. Let's put E. Benoits sectional in perspective. Sam Brooks doesn't wrestle in the finals of his regional, because he's injured, and he takes 2nd. So Benoit ends up having to wrestle Brooks first match in sectionals, because of this, bum luck ! As far as Benoits next match he lost, he got caught, and pinned, it happens to the best of them. if that match goes the distance, Benoit wins, oh well. I'll put $ 200.00 a piece, on the fact that Benoit and Howell both place this year, are you in ?? in fact, I think they both place top 3.

As far as Pruitt /Gore goes, Pruitt beat Gore, at the Clash, and Gore beat Pruitt at regionals. They were supposed to wrestle at state, but only one man showed up to the dance, and that mans name is Pruitt. Gore knew he couldn't beat Pruitt, so he forefitted . Gore is injury prone....As far as Gore beating Howell, that's thimply ludicrous ...cmon ccl, if gore moves up to 220 to wrestle Howell, he gets majored, or pinned.

106- Hanik..Fr. - IKWF-runner up in 2011, and 4th in 2012...he has a good chance to place as a freshman.

106 - Obrien...FR. - IKWF - 3rd in state 2012 100lbs....he lost to the state champ, and wrestled all the way back...tough as nails...he has a good chance of placing, as a freshman

113 - Kasper - SOPH....had a bad state tournament, but ended up placing 6th IHSA. Will place top 4 next season.

120 - Duda - JR. - state champ next season.

126 - Mario levelle JR.- state qualifier last season, won his first match down state, then lost to cortez, then English 6-4. English went on to take 5 th i believe.

132 - Sears - SR.- The most technically sound wrestler on the team.With a good off season, and some serious weight training, he places top 5 next season.

138 Hull - SOPH. - a couple time IKWF placer, he could qualify this year.

145 - Hordowicz - SR. never stops attacking...could qualify this year.

152 - Condon - SOPH. - a 2 time runner up in IKWF, I believe. I know he was a runner up in 8th grade for Vittum. Tough kid. Will qualify for state, and may place.

160 - Andreotti - JR. - top 2 next season...probably a state champ.

170 - A. Benoit - SOPH. - State champ next season - I don't see anybody coming up from 160, or staying at 170 who can beat him.

182 - E. Benoit - SR. - places top 3 next season. Can win it if he has a good state tournament.

195 - Pruitt - SR. - 4th last year, he places top 3 next season.

220 - Howell - SR. - Places top 3 next season, and can win it if he has a good tournament.

285 - Hickey - SR. - 6 th last season, Places top 3 next season.I'm sure he's pounding the weights for football, he likes to lift him some weights.


I see 12 state qualifiers,and 11 state placers, next season.

1*= qualified for state last season

2** = placed in state last season

State Placers next season:

106 - Hanik or Obrien

113 - Kasper **

120 - Duda **...the Dude

126 - Levelle *

132 - Sears

160 - Andreotti **

170 - A. Benoit **

182 - E. Benoit

195 - Pruitt **

220 - Howell

285 - Hickey**

St. Rita may have had 8, but they're no Marist .

Shamrock, dude, love your enthusiasm... but can't imagine the Marist folks appreciate you popping off as much as you do...

[mitchell d.]

Sham has no affiliation with Marist high school. These young men work hard and your comments and predictions are only undermining everything that they are working for. I'm sure the marist family would like you to stop posting about the squad simply because you are not affiliated with them.

Ladies and gentleman, sham in no way shape or form shares the beliefs or views of the Marist wrestling program. Please disregard any comments he has made in the past.

[bigvern77]

I should have said 2 of their best wrestlers. Let's put E. Benoits sectional in perspective. Sam Brooks doesn't wrestle in the finals of his regional, because he's injured, and he takes 2nd. So Benoit ends up having to wrestle Brooks first match in sectionals, because of this, bum luck ! As far as Benoits next match he lost, he got caught, and pinned, it happens to the best of them. if that match goes the distance, Benoit wins, oh well. I'll put $ 200.00 a piece, on the fact that Benoit and Howell both place this year, are you in ?? in fact, I think they both place top 3.

As far as Pruitt /Gore goes, Pruitt beat Gore, at the Clash, and Gore beat Pruitt at regionals. They were supposed to wrestle at state, but only one man showed up to the dance, and that mans name is Pruitt. Gore knew he couldn't beat Pruitt, so he forefitted . Gore is injury prone....As far as Gore beating Howell, that's thimply ludicrous ...cmon ccl, if gore moves up to 220 to wrestle Howell, he gets majored, or pinned.

106- Hanik..Fr. - IKWF-runner up in 2011, and 4th in 2012...he has a good chance to place as a freshman.

106 - Obrien...FR. - IKWF - 3rd in state 2012 100lbs....he lost to the state champ, and wrestled all the way back...tough as nails...he has a good chance of placing, as a freshman

113 - Kasper - SOPH....had a bad state tournament, but ended up placing 6th IHSA. Will place top 4 next season.

120 - Duda - JR. - state champ next season.

126 - Mario levelle JR.- state qualifier last season, won his first match down state, then lost to cortez, then English 6-4. English went on to take 5 th i believe.

132 - Sears - SR.- The most technically sound wrestler on the team.With a good off season, and some serious weight training, he places top 5 next season.

138 Hull - SOPH. - a couple time IKWF placer, he could qualify this year.

145 - Hordowicz - SR. never stops attacking...could qualify this year.

152 - Condon - SOPH. - a 2 time runner up in IKWF, I believe. I know he was a runner up in 8th grade for Vittum. Tough kid. Will qualify for state, and may place.

160 - Andreotti - JR. - top 2 next season...probably a state champ.

170 - A. Benoit - SOPH. - State champ next season - I don't see anybody coming up from 160, or staying at 170 who can beat him.

182 - E. Benoit - SR. - places top 3 next season. Can win it if he has a good state tournament.

195 - Pruitt - SR. - 4th last year, he places top 3 next season.

220 - Howell - SR. - Places top 3 next season, and can win it if he has a good tournament.

285 - Hickey - SR. - 6 th last season, Places top 3 next season.I'm sure he's pounding the weights for football, he likes to lift him some weights.


I see 12 state qualifiers,and 11 state placers, next season.

1*= qualified for state last season

2** = placed in state last season

State Placers next season:

106 - Hanik or Obrien

113 - Kasper **

120 - Duda **...the Dude

126 - Levelle *

132 - Sears

160 - Andreotti **

170 - A. Benoit **

182 - E. Benoit

195 - Pruitt **

220 - Howell

285 - Hickey**

St. Rita may have had 8, but they're no Marist .

I will take the under on 11 placers for one of my nuts! SERIOUSLY!

[PapaBearSLIM]

Sham has no affiliation with Marist high school. These young men work hard and your comments and predictions are only undermining everything that they are working for. I'm sure the marist family would like you to stop posting about the squad simply because you are not affiliated with them.

Ladies and gentleman, sham in no way shape or form shares the beliefs or views of the Marist wrestling program. Please disregard any comments he has made in the past.

Is he not the dad of one of the incoming freshmen?

[PapaBearSLIM]

I should have said 2 of their best wrestlers. Let's put E. Benoits sectional in perspective. Sam Brooks doesn't wrestle in the finals of his regional, because he's injured, and he takes 2nd. So Benoit ends up having to wrestle Brooks first match in sectionals, because of this, bum luck ! As far as Benoits next match he lost, he got caught, and pinned, it happens to the best of them. if that match goes the distance, Benoit wins, oh well. I'll put $ 200.00 a piece, on the fact that Benoit and Howell both place this year, are you in ?? in fact, I think they both place top 3.

As far as Pruitt /Gore goes, Pruitt beat Gore, at the Clash, and Gore beat Pruitt at regionals. They were supposed to wrestle at state, but only one man showed up to the dance, and that mans name is Pruitt. Gore knew he couldn't beat Pruitt, so he forefitted . Gore is injury prone....As far as Gore beating Howell, that's thimply ludicrous ...cmon ccl, if gore moves up to 220 to wrestle Howell, he gets majored, or pinned.

106- Hanik..Fr. - IKWF-runner up in 2011, and 4th in 2012...he has a good chance to place as a freshman.

106 - Obrien...FR. - IKWF - 3rd in state 2012 100lbs....he lost to the state champ, and wrestled all the way back...tough as nails...he has a good chance of placing, as a freshman

113 - Kasper - SOPH....had a bad state tournament, but ended up placing 6th IHSA. Will place top 4 next season.

120 - Duda - JR. - state champ next season.

126 - Mario levelle JR.- state qualifier last season, won his first match down state, then lost to cortez, then English 6-4. English went on to take 5 th i believe.

132 - Sears - SR.- The most technically sound wrestler on the team.With a good off season, and some serious weight training, he places top 5 next season.

138 Hull - SOPH. - a couple time IKWF placer, he could qualify this year.

145 - Hordowicz - SR. never stops attacking...could qualify this year.

152 - Condon - SOPH. - a 2 time runner up in IKWF, I believe. I know he was a runner up in 8th grade for Vittum. Tough kid. Will qualify for state, and may place.

160 - Andreotti - JR. - top 2 next season...probably a state champ.

170 - A. Benoit - SOPH. - State champ next season - I don't see anybody coming up from 160, or staying at 170 who can beat him.

182 - E. Benoit - SR. - places top 3 next season. Can win it if he has a good state tournament.

195 - Pruitt - SR. - 4th last year, he places top 3 next season.

220 - Howell - SR. - Places top 3 next season, and can win it if he has a good tournament.

285 - Hickey - SR. - 6 th last season, Places top 3 next season.I'm sure he's pounding the weights for football, he likes to lift him some weights.


I see 12 state qualifiers,and 11 state placers, next season.

1*= qualified for state last season

2** = placed in state last season

State Placers next season:

106 - Hanik or Obrien

113 - Kasper **

120 - Duda **...the Dude

126 - Levelle *

132 - Sears

160 - Andreotti **

170 - A. Benoit **

182 - E. Benoit

195 - Pruitt **

220 - Howell

285 - Hickey**

St. Rita may have had 8, but they're no Marist .

Fandomonia!

2 incoming freshman projected to be at the same weight both with a good chance of placing? 11 placers?! Saying a kid didn't show up to a state match because he didn't think he could win?

Since when did the Montini fans switch their allegiance to Marist.