Question What should I do?

Catfish Kid · 05-16-2008, 09:01 PM

I'm going into 7th grade next year and I want to join football and/or wrestling. Should I try wrestling, football, or both?

LundLover · 05-16-2008, 09:12 PM

I think you should do both. At least give both a try.

**Mako** · 05-16-2008, 11:09 PM

I did both and it was great! The only negative part was trying to be big as possible for football, then needing to make weight for wrestling.

Willie Boy · 05-17-2008, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Mako

I did both and it was great! The only negative part was trying to be big as possible for football, then needing to make weight for wrestling.

wonderful thing about high school football...you can be any size and play football.

Now, with the monsters they develop in Highschool today on the line...it sure shapes up as a challenge...

I'm with Lundlover on this...try as many things as you want...and have fun.

Shoot, I'd even say if you wanted to learn to flyfish, go for it...

OldBaldGuy · 05-17-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LundLover

I think you should do both. At least give both a try.

...but stay away from those 7th grade girls. They're trouble.

Black Lab 1 · 05-18-2008, 01:11 PM

I did both from the 8th grade all through High School. Though I preferred wrestling, it was football that got me a full ride to college.

You're young. Enjoy whatever you do to it's fullest but make sure you always give it your most and your best.

Work hard and have fun.

BPbowhunter · 05-18-2008, 06:29 PM

Cross country, it'll make a man outa ya.

gwhunter · 05-19-2008, 03:12 PM

Do both. They compliment each others. Play as many sports as you can. It is over before you know it. Don't regret not playing.

**Ty Stromquist** · 05-20-2008, 08:16 AM

Yea I would suggest doing everything you can. There is no negatives except it cuts into your hunting/fishing time.

If you dont do it you will regret it. Remember that the hard work you put in some how down the road will pay off. Teamwork is a great thing to learn.

dlwilson · 05-20-2008, 10:06 AM

As a coach I would tell you to participate in everything that draws your interest, just make sure you're playing the sport because you want to do it not because somebody else wants you to do it....like parents or other coaches. Plain and simple, if it's not fun for you then don't do it. You should enjoy playing and being a part of a team for yourself not others.
Also if you play football and you want to wrestle, make sure you wrestle either close to or at the same weight you are at while playing football. If you plan to drop weight, do it in the proper manner so you do not do any harm to your body. Trying to "make weight" the wrong ways can damage your body for the rest of your life.

redhawk · 05-20-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by dlwilson

As a coach I would tell you to participate in everything that draws your interest, just make sure you're playing the sport because you want to do it not because somebody else wants you to do it....like parents or other coaches. Plain and simple, if it's not fun for you then don't do it. You should enjoy playing and being a part of a team for yourself not others.
Also if you play football and you want to wrestle, make sure you wrestle either close to or at the same weight you are at while playing football. If you plan to drop weight, do it in the proper manner so you do not do any harm to your body. Trying to "make weight" the wrong ways can damage your body for the rest of your life.

Excellant advice. It's already been stated but they do compliment each other. Wrestling IMO tends to develop quickness and strength in many young atheletes. It didn't for me, but it does more many. Besides you'll find the increase in physical stamina to be a benefit to your time hunting and fishing. As an old fat guy I can get pretty winded just getting to the water or blind or sometimes even getting up from the dinner table.

smokeybear z · 05-22-2008, 08:21 PM

I gotta agree with Ty on this one. Do them both, actually do one for each season. I played football and golf but skipped wrestling because it was in the heart of hunting season. You have your whole life to hunt and fish but only 4 years of highschool sports.

gnath9 · 05-23-2008, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by smokeybear z

I gotta agree with Ty on this one. Do them both, actually do one for each season. I played football and golf but skipped wrestling because it was in the heart of hunting season. You have your whole life to hunt and fish but only 4 years of highschool sports.

Red · 05-24-2008, 01:43 AM

BOTH!

I really wish I would have went out for wrestling earlier than I did.

Oh, and Cross country is a girl's thing :P

Catfish Kid · 05-24-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Willie Boy

wonderful thing about high school football...you can be any size and play football.

Now, with the monsters they develop in Highschool today on the line...it sure shapes up as a challenge...

I'm with Lundlover on this...try as many things as you want...and have fun.

Shoot, I'd even say if you wanted to learn to flyfish, go for it...

The only bad thing about it is they only have flag football @ my school. I think I'd make a pretty good RB since I have some fast legs and the moves 2 leave defenders in their shoes. BTW, thnx for the advise guys. I much appreciate it.

Catfish Kid · 05-24-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OldBaldGuy

...but stay away from those 7th grade girls. They're trouble.

Why stay away from 7th grade girls in 7th grade?

bassnbaseball · 05-25-2008, 02:31 AM

Girls are just trouble in general lol. I would do both to tell you the truth. I am going to be a senior and I regret not sticking with football. Give both a try, if you don't like being that busy than stay with the one you like more.

GenericAngler · 05-25-2008, 09:36 AM

The football players get all the glory AND the chicks.....the wrestlers get to roll around on the mat with guys. Take your pick

BPbowhunter · 05-25-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Red

Oh, and Cross country is a girl's thing :P

Ya, I use to think that too.

Tone2129 · 06-01-2008, 04:50 PM

I did both. I was tall and really really skinny when i went into freshman year. Did football and gained some weight, and some muscle. Then went to wrestling practice. I was more in shape from running and being active from football than most of the other kids. This helped me gain an advantage. I ultimatly chose wrestling because I couldnt gain any more weight. While wrestling 4 years, some of the most sucessful guys were the ones who did both. A few of them winning state.

05-16-2008, 09:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
Catfish Kid Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lincoln, NE & Middle Island too Posts: 407 Thanks: 14 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	What should I do? I'm going into 7th grade next year and I want to join football and/or wrestling. Should I try wrestling, football, or both? __________________ Everybody wants to go to heaven; but nobody wants to die.

05-16-2008, 09:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
LundLover Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 3,872 Thanks: 32 Thanked 17 Times in 16 Posts	I think you should do both. At least give both a try. __________________ I myself am made entirely of flaws, stitched together with good intentions. - Augusten Burroughs

05-16-2008, 11:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mako Director Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A bit further south... Posts: 4,462 Thanks: 2 Thanked 16 Times in 14 Posts	I did both and it was great! The only negative part was trying to be big as possible for football, then needing to make weight for wrestling. __________________ I've got the "MOJO" in my trunk.

05-18-2008, 06:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
BPbowhunter 2007 NEFGA Outdoorsman Of The Year Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broken Bow Posts: 2,510 Thanks: 8 Thanked 32 Times in 24 Posts	Cross country, it'll make a man outa ya. __________________ Whackin' Woodies Waterfowl Crew "Look, a pair of singles!"

05-20-2008, 08:16 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ty Stromquist Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: in a treestand Posts: 4,009 Thanks: 52 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	Yea I would suggest doing everything you can. There is no negatives except it cuts into your hunting/fishing time. If you dont do it you will regret it. Remember that the hard work you put in some how down the road will pay off. Teamwork is a great thing to learn. __________________ "Go afield with a good attitude, with respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forest and fields you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience. It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person." - Fred Bear

05-18-2008, 01:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Black Lab 1 Banned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nebraska Posts: 693 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I did both from the 8th grade all through High School. Though I preferred wrestling, it was football that got me a full ride to college. You're young. Enjoy whatever you do to it's fullest but make sure you always give it your most and your best. Work hard and have fun.

05-19-2008, 03:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
gwhunter Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Washington County Posts: 330 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Do both. They compliment each others. Play as many sports as you can. It is over before you know it. Don't regret not playing.

05-20-2008, 10:06 AM	#10 (permalink)
dlwilson Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ralston, Ne Posts: 193 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	As a coach I would tell you to participate in everything that draws your interest, just make sure you're playing the sport because you want to do it not because somebody else wants you to do it....like parents or other coaches. Plain and simple, if it's not fun for you then don't do it. You should enjoy playing and being a part of a team for yourself not others. Also if you play football and you want to wrestle, make sure you wrestle either close to or at the same weight you are at while playing football. If you plan to drop weight, do it in the proper manner so you do not do any harm to your body. Trying to "make weight" the wrong ways can damage your body for the rest of your life.

05-22-2008, 08:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
smokeybear z Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norfolk Posts: 143 Thanks: 8 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I gotta agree with Ty on this one. Do them both, actually do one for each season. I played football and golf but skipped wrestling because it was in the heart of hunting season. You have your whole life to hunt and fish but only 4 years of highschool sports. __________________ "Lord, suffer me a buck so large that even I, in talking of it afterward, have no need to lie."

05-24-2008, 01:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
Red Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gering NE. Posts: 216 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	BOTH! I really wish I would have went out for wrestling earlier than I did. Oh, and Cross country is a girl's thing :P __________________ Prop me up inside the goose blind if I die, Fill my boots up with sand, throw my Benelli Nova in my hand, Lord I wanna go to Heaven but I don't wanna go this winter...

05-25-2008, 02:31 AM	#17 (permalink)
bassnbaseball 2008 Catch & Continue Champion (18 and Under) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Fremont Posts: 450 Thanks: 19 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Girls are just trouble in general lol. I would do both to tell you the truth. I am going to be a senior and I regret not sticking with football. Give both a try, if you don't like being that busy than stay with the one you like more.

05-25-2008, 09:36 AM	#18 (permalink)
GenericAngler Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: the Weeping Water Posts: 1,330 Thanks: 15 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	The football players get all the glory AND the chicks.....the wrestlers get to roll around on the mat with guys. Take your pick __________________ And the vision was of open water. And the date was the 22nd of Feb., in the year of 2009.

06-01-2008, 04:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
Tone2129 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Millard/Lincoln Posts: 1,067 Thanks: 3 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I did both. I was tall and really really skinny when i went into freshman year. Did football and gained some weight, and some muscle. Then went to wrestling practice. I was more in shape from running and being active from football than most of the other kids. This helped me gain an advantage. I ultimatly chose wrestling because I couldnt gain any more weight. While wrestling 4 years, some of the most sucessful guys were the ones who did both. A few of them winning state. __________________ Husker Bass Angler - Events Coordinator Sponsors: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. face="Arial Black"> Triton Boats Sportsmans Haircut Wolf Tackle Supplies Venom Lures THANK YOU!

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