Second post, as I enjoy the discussions but usually lack the knowledge to add anything substantive. Was a pretty decent HS wrestler, but never placed at the state tournament. In college, walked on at one of the academies (not hard to do back then). Survived as a wrestling room dummy for a year and a half. While I cut weight in HS, soon realized it was at a different level in college. Plus the academics and life at the academy were taxing enough for me. However, will never forget my time in the wrestling room with HOF’er coach Ed Peery and Captain (USMC) Lloyd Keaser, who was an assistant coach as he trained for the 76 Olympics. Sidebar story - Keaser was also a PE instructor who we had for self defense instruction - a perfect fit! This day the lesson was escaping from a front choke hold. Recognizing me from the wresting room, he selected me to demonstrate on. However, he was the one to apply the front choke hold and I was to escape. Needless to say, I am happy to still be alive today!
